Top 5 unique activities to do in Paris!
Top 5 unique activities to do in Paris!
Written by Jessica Birchall
Here are our top 5 picks for something a little different to do during your visit to Paris for the 2024 Games.
1. Escape to the largest forest area in the region - Forest of Fontainbleau
Less than an hour by train south from Paris, is Foret de Fontainebleau. Although most famous as Europe’s hub of outdoor bouldering, with its 20,000 boulder problems of all grades, the forest also has some great mountain biking and walking trails. Why not head out of the city and escape to nature for the day during your Paris trip? Hire a bike or a couple of bouldering crash pads and head into the wonderful world of endless boulder fields and forest trails?
2. Bike tour of Paris’ iconic tourist sites or hidden gems
If you're visiting Paris for the first time during the Olympics, have a break from the sporting excitement with a cultural tour of the city, by bike!
Simply France Tours offer biking and walking tours to Paris’ tourist must-sees such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre Museum, or they have two more unique offerings for people who prefer to go off the beaten path with their ‘Nooks and Crannies Bike Tour’ or their ‘Street Art Bike Tour’.
3. Counteract the excitement of the city with a guided meditation
Spending time in the most visited tourist destination in the world can be quite hectic and tiring, we recommend you take some time out for relaxation during your visit.
Zen and Sounds is a beautiful studio based in Paris, dedicated entirely to offering relaxation through sound therapy and mediation, they guide gong bath sessions every day, as well as more private sound massages.
Breath in Paris offers private and group breathwork and meditation sessions in the city, inviting you into a fully immersive experience of self reflection and healing. Both studios offer English speaking sessions.
4. Waterskiing on the Siene River
If you’re looking for something a little more adrenaline filled, Club Nautique 19 take both beginners and experienced riders alike on the Siene river, to wakeboard or waterski in an exceptional setting by the Saint Cloud chateau and Suresnes bridge. The club is run by volunteers who want to share their passion and ethos of having fun!
5. Treat your tastebuds with art in the form of Pastries by Cedric Grolet
It wouldn’t be a trip to Paris without indulging in a taste of the city, Cedric Grolet is a famous pastry chef who owns two bakeries in Paris. This isn’t like a usual pastry shop visit, Cedric is famous for his pastries in the shape of flowers and fruit which could only be described as pieces of art. Their focus on quality and freshness, makes this a unique experience where all the creations are produced on site and in small quantities to fight against waste and overconsumption.