Discover Grands Boulevards’s 9 best spots for your trip in Paris

Passage des Panoramas is the oldest surviving covered passage in Paris, opened in 1799, and today mixes old-school stamp and postcard dealers with a growing cluster of well-regarded restaurants. Its neighbor across the Grands Boulevards, Passage Jouffroy, makes it easy to turn into a longer passage-hopping walk.

Opened in 1896 near Grands Boulevards, this is the oldest of the Chartier bouillons, its decor of glass roofing, brass fittings, carved woodwork and hanging lamps protected as a historic monument since 1989. Expect a lively, bustling atmosphere with shared tables and no reservations.

The menu keeps prices modest, with starters from €1 and mains from €7, following the house tradition of an affordable proper meal. Open daily from 11:30am to midnight.

Rex Club has been a fixture of the Paris techno and house scene since 1988, tucked beneath the Grand Rex cinema on the Grands Boulevards, and has hosted many of electronic music's most respected DJs over the decades. It draws a serious, music-focused crowd rather than a casual night-out audience.

Passage Jouffroy opened in 1847 and was one of the first Paris passages to be lit by gas, later becoming known for its eclectic mix of toy shops, bookstores, and the entrance to the Musée Grévin wax museum. It connects to the neighboring Passage Verdeau, making it easy to combine into a longer covered-passage walk.

Le Grand Rex is a landmark Paris cinema known for its grand hall, where film screenings run alongside concerts, shows and special events. Visitors can catch new releases, VIP screenings, and themed programs, or join a Sunday guided tour to see the auditorium, halls and rooftop.

The venue also hosts an escape game and Rex Studios experience.

Rex Studios sits within the historic Grand Rex cinema on Boulevard Poissonnière, opened in 1932 and still one of the largest cinemas in Europe. The studio experience takes visitors behind the screen to see how the theater's famous Art Deco auditorium and technical setup work, appealing to film lovers and architecture fans alike.

Musée Grévin displays wax figures spanning film stars, musicians, athletes, politicians and historical figures across themed rooms. Visitors can pose alongside likenesses of chefs, TV personalities and fictional characters, with immersive sets recreating iconic scenes.

The museum also hosts temporary additions tied to current pop-culture figures, making each visit slightly different.

Noura Opéra serves Lebanese and Oriental cuisine near the Grands Boulevards, with a renovated dining room unveiled in 2023. On Friday and Saturday nights from 9:30pm, the restaurant hosts festive dinners with a live DJ and oriental dancer, running until the early hours.

Reservations are required for these evenings, with a minimum spend per person and a dress code in effect.

This workshop at the Choco-Story chocolate museum walks participants through the process of making their own chocolate treats, with fixed sessions run by an instructor. Reviewers describe it as a fun, hands-on activity that works well for families, with the instructor frequently praised by name.