Unusual Things to Do in Paris This October : Beyond the Eiffel Tower
- frompariswithfun
- Oct 2
- 3 min read
Paris is a city that almost everyone dreams of visiting. But once you’ve admired the Eiffel Tower, posed in front of the Louvre, and strolled along the Champs-Élysées, you may start asking yourself: what else is there to do? Luckily, the answer is a lot. Paris hides countless unusual, quirky, and surprising experiences that make a trip even more memorable.
October is a particularly good month to look beyond the classics. The weather is still mild, the crowds are thinner than in summer, and the city feels alive again after the August slowdown. Whether you’re traveling solo, with family, or as a group, here are some of the most unusual things you can do in Paris this October.
Hunt for Street Art in Belleville
Forget postcards of the Eiffel Tower. If you want color, creativity, and a touch of rebellion, head to Belleville, a neighborhood known for its street art. Walls are covered in murals, graffiti, and ever-changing tags. The area around Rue Denoyez is particularly rich, with art that changes week by week.
Exploring Belleville is like visiting a free, open-air museum. And unlike traditional galleries, kids and teens usually find it much more engaging. October is a great time to go, since the weather makes wandering the hilly streets pleasant without the summer heat.
Another unusual experience awaits in the covered passages of Paris, 19th-century arcades hidden behind busy streets. With their glass roofs, mosaic floors, and vintage charm, they’re like stepping into another era.
The most famous are Galerie Vivienne, with its elegant boutiques, and Passage Jouffroy, home to the Musée Grévin wax museum. But don’t overlook Passage Verdeau, filled with old bookshops and antiques.
To make it even more special, you can explore the passages through a treasure hunt. At From Paris With Fun, we designed a game that takes you through these galleries, solving puzzles while discovering their hidden stories. It’s part sightseeing, part mystery game—perfect for anyone who wants to experience Paris differently.
Visit Père Lachaise Cemetery
A cemetery might not sound like a must-see, but Père Lachaise is one of the most visited cemeteries in the world. With over 70,000 tombs, it’s more like a city of the dead, filled with winding paths, Gothic sculptures, and centuries of history.
Here you’ll find the resting places of famous figures like Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison, and Chopin. Many tombs are works of art themselves, making it as much an outdoor sculpture park as a cemetery. Unusual things to do in Paris
October, with its golden leaves and quieter atmosphere, is the perfect time to explore. It’s unusual, but also deeply atmospheric—especially if you enjoy places with stories carved into every stone.
Unusual things to do in Paris : Discover the Paris Sewer Museum
If you like unusual museums, the Musée des Égouts (Sewer Museum) offers a totally different perspective on Paris. Yes, it’s about the sewers—but that’s what makes it fascinating. You’ll learn how the city’s underground system developed, see the engineering marvels that keep Paris running, and even walk through tunnels beneath the streets.
It’s surprisingly educational for kids, slightly quirky for adults, and absolutely something you won’t forget.
For those who want an unusual activity that combines fun, culture, and mystery, treasure hunts are the perfect solution. With From Paris With Fun, you can choose routes across the city:
Montmartre → a hunt about a mysterious painting.
Latin Quarter to the Louvre → with a cryptex puzzle.
Seine riverbanks → mixing monuments with riddles.
Covered passages → ideal if you want something offbeat and a little secret.
Instead of simply walking past monuments, you’ll be searching for clues, cracking codes, and discovering Paris in a playful way. For families, it keeps kids engaged. For groups of friends, it becomes a fun challenge. And for couples, it’s a date idea you won’t forget.
Other Quirky Stops to Add to Your List
If you want even more unusual ideas, consider these:
The Montmartre Vineyard (Clos Montmartre): yes, Paris has a vineyard! In October, you can sometimes spot the grapes ready for harvest.
The Catacombs: a spooky underground labyrinth filled with bones—definitely unusual, though not for the faint of heart.
Le Musée de la Magie: a museum dedicated to the history of magic and illusions, tucked away in the Marais.
Paris is so much more than its iconic monuments. This October, step off the beaten path and try something unusual: hunt for street art, wander through covered passages, or solve puzzles in a treasure hunt. Whether you go underground to the sewers or up the hills of Belleville, these quirky activities will give you stories to tell long after your trip.
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