Discover Paris’s 200 best Offbeat Adventurer spots for your trip

Guided tour of the Catacombes

★ 4.3 · 43,000 reviews

Skip the line and head straight into the Paris Catacombs. Wander the underground tunnels with your audio guide, passing chambers lined with the bones and skulls of six million Parisians.

Catacombes de Paris

★ 4.1 · 11,003 reviews

Descend 20 metres beneath Paris into the world's largest underground ossuary. Walk the 1,500-metre route past walls stacked with bones and skulls, learning the site's geology and history along the way with an included audioguide.

Orgueil

★ 4.8 · 7,570 reviews

Discover Orgueil, chef Eloi Spinnler's dual concept on Rue Popincourt. Share bistro plates built around produce, vegetables, seafood, meat and sweets, or slip behind the kitchen into the hidden Speakeasy for a seasonal multi-course tasting menu with wine pairings.

Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature

★ 4.5 · 2,546 reviews

Step into a historic Marais mansion turned curiosity cabinet. Wander eccentrically decorated rooms filled with taxidermy, hunting-themed art, and contemporary installations that reveal humanity's strange bond with the natural world.

Tour and gourmet dinner in a bus

★ 4.4 · 1,300 reviews

Board the Bustronome for a rolling dinner unlike any other in Paris. Settle in under the glass roof for restaurant-style, multi-course dining as you pass the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, with music setting the mood.

La Petite Ceinture

Discover La Petite Ceinture, Paris's forgotten railway turned urban wild. Wander overgrown tracks, spot old station remnants, and enjoy a quiet, green escape far from the usual tourist crowds.

Immersive VR Tour Eiffel

★ 5.0 · 45 reviews

Step onto the Champ-de-Mars for a guided VR journey through the Eiffel Tower's origins. Don a headset to watch its 1887-1889 construction and World's Fair debut unfold in 360°, narrated live by your guide.

Atelier des Lumières

★ 4.5 · 37,109 reviews

Step into the Atelier des Lumières, a former 19th-century foundry turned digital art centre. Walk through floor-to-ceiling projections that wrap the walls, floor, and ceiling around you, bringing works like Van Gogh's to life alongside contemporary digital shows.

Escape Game at Père Lachaise Cemetery

★ 4.8 · 336 reviews

Solve a mystery among the tombs at Père Lachaise Cemetery. Work with your small group over 2 guided hours, following a flawed map and hidden clues while your game master reveals real stories behind graves like Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, and Édith Piaf.

Gentlemen 1919 speakeasy

★ 4.8 · 1,085 reviews

Slip through a barbershop's back door into Gentlemen 1919, a hidden Prohibition-era speakeasy in Paris's 8e. Sip refined cocktails in dim, intimate rooms, then unwind with a curated cigar in the felted smoking lounge.

L'épicier speakeasy

★ 4.4 · 1,859 reviews

Discover L'épicier, a speakeasy hidden behind a real Moroccan grocery store near République. Slip past the Ghandour biscuits and Fantasia chips into a bohemian, eclectic bar for creative cocktails and friendly service.

Les Cognées

★ 4.9 · 2,235 reviews

Discover Les Cognées, a standout cocktail bar tucked into the quieter north end of the 18th arrondissement. Enjoy expertly crafted drinks and genuinely personal service from a team, including bartender Cyril, that makes the trip beyond the tourist center worthwhile.

Silencio

★ 2.2 · 966 reviews

Step into Silencio, the Sentier hideaway shaped by David Lynch's own hand. Wander through his moody, themed rooms and soak up the surreal design, but check current entry terms first since access is limited and the cover charge draws mixed reviews.

Moonshiner Paris speakeasy

★ 4.5 · 2,727 reviews

Step through a hidden cold-room door behind an ordinary pizzeria and into Moonshiner, Paris's Prohibition-style speakeasy. Sip cocktails in a dim, intimate 1920s-style den, walking in without a reservation any night from 19:00 to 02:00.

Generali Paris Balloon

★ 4.1 · 1,663 reviews

Rise 150 metres above Parc André Citroën aboard the Generali Paris Balloon, the world's largest tethered balloon. Enjoy a ten-minute flight with sweeping city views, joining up to 30 passengers on this weather-dependent, walk-up experience.

Paris' dark history guided tour

★ 4.6 · 700 reviews

Step into the shadows of Paris on an evening walking tour of its darkest chapters. Follow your guide past the Square of the Innocents and areas near the Louvre, hearing eerie tales of plague, murder, and revolution.

Le Cafe des Chats

★ 4.3 · 7,219 reviews

Discover Le Café des Chats, a cozy tea salon in the 11th arrondissement. Sip tea and enjoy homemade dishes while a dozen rescued cats wander freely around your table.

Le Refuge des Fondus

★ 4.2 · 1,682 reviews

Discover Le Refuge des Fondus, a playful Montmartre bistro loved for its quirky traditions. Dig into cheese and meat fondue while sipping wine served in baby bottles amid a lively, close-quarters dining room.

Solera Paris: Cocktail Bar

★ 4.7 · 1,872 reviews

Discover Solera, a cocktail bar tucked along rue Saint-Jacques in the 5th arrondissement. Settle in for evening drinks late into the night, Tuesday through Saturday, among a crowd that keeps this spot rated 4.7 by nearly 1,900 reviewers.

No entry speakeasy

★ 4.7 · 567 reviews

Slip through the cold room beneath Pink Mamma into No Entry, a hidden speakeasy few Parisians know about. Sink into velvet boudoir surroundings and sip Italian-style cocktails crafted by a sharp bar team, no reservation needed.

Paris tour guide in convertible

★ 4.7 · 600 reviews

Cruise Paris in a vintage Citroën 2CV convertible with your own driver-guide. Spend two hours weaving past the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Sacré-Cœur, Les Invalides, and Notre-Dame, plus narrow backstreets, with photo stops along the way.

L'Oasis d'Aboukir

★ 4.6 · 91 reviews

Discover L'Oasis d'Aboukir, a soaring vertical garden tucked into Paris's 2nd arrondissement. Look up and spot hundreds of plant species thriving in Patrick Blanc's soil-free hydroponic design, all free to view.

Rehab Paris speakeasy

★ 4.3 · 370 reviews

Slip through a mirrored door near the Louvre and descend a metal spiral staircase into Rehab, a hidden speakeasy below the Normandy Le Chantier hotel. Settle into the dim, intimate room and order from the "Remedy" cocktail menu, each drink crafted to match your mood.

Starbucks - 3 Boulevard des Capucines

★ 3.9 · 5,993 reviews

Grab a familiar coffee break steps from the Palais Garnier. Settle into the seating area for espresso drinks, frappuccinos, or pastries, or hop online with free Wi-Fi before continuing your sightseeing.

Grand Hôtel des Rêves

★ 4.9 · 1,150 reviews

Step into the Grand Hôtel des Rêves near the Panthéon for a night unlike any other. Get pulled into an interactive theatrical show with rotating seasonal editions, drinks in hand, alongside family and friends of all ages.

Chope Moi - Republique

★ 4.5 · 1,588 reviews

Discover Chope Moi - Republique, a jungle-themed cocktail bar near République. Sip drinks during daily happy hour, snack on charcuterie boards, then dance as tables clear away later at night.

Le Pavillon des Canaux

★ 4.3 · 3,704 reviews

Discover Le Pavillon des Canaux, a quirky canal-side house where every room feels like someone's living space. Settle in downstairs for homemade dishes and natural wines, or head upstairs for coffee and homemade pastries by the glass roof.

Discover Paris in the evening by convertible

★ 4.7 · 400 reviews

Discover Paris after dark from behind the wheel of a vintage Citroën 2CV convertible. Cruise past illuminated landmarks like the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Notre-Dame while your driver shares stories of the City of Light.

Little Red Door

★ 4.5 · 2,975 reviews

Step into Little Red Door, a speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked in the Marais. Sip inventive, story-driven drinks or opt for the tasting menu, guided by attentive staff through every crafted detail.

Palais de Tokyo

★ 4.4 · 11,809 reviews

Step into Palais de Tokyo's raw, industrial-style galleries near Trocadéro. Wander rotating contemporary art exhibitions, browse the bookshop, grab a bite at the restaurants, and catch a talk or workshop before heading to Le Yoyo bar for the evening.