Hey listeners, welcome to your friendly guide for what to do in Paris this week, starting right now on this vibrant Wednesday in February. Paris is buzzing with free events, cultural gems, and romantic vibes perfect for the lead-up to Valentine's Day and beyond—let's dive into the highlights so you don't miss a beat.
Kick off today with some stellar free happenings. Head to the Curie Museum for a special evening exploring women in science, stepping into Marie Curie's actual laboratory and office under the stars—it's open to all, no charge. Over at the Cité des Sciences, catch the live launch of French astronaut Sophie Adenot heading to the International Space Station; it's a historic moment you can watch for free. Sciences Po hosts a masterclass on the epic Beaubourg story at 6 p.m., and don't miss the Valentine's Day dance party at the 7th arrondissement town hall tonight—free entry, perfect for twirling into romance. If you're craving hands-on fun, join a Sweet Parisian Crêpes cooking class this evening, whipping up fluffy treats like a local.
Tomorrow, Thursday, romance ramps up with free flowers and macarons at Place de l'Opéra—a pop-up bike shop surprise, no reservations needed. Lancôme's Idôle House pops up in the Marais for a sensory beauty experience through Saturday, all complimentary. The Avelines Museum opens its free aviation exhibit with a flight simulator, soaring through Saint-Cloud's skies.
Friday brings olfactory magic at Théâtre Mogador's free workshop at 10 a.m., sniffing spicy medina-inspired scents led by expert Tiffany Kendziolka. Lunar New Year kicks off in the 13th arrondissement around Place d'Italie, with free parades, exhibitions at the Mairie du 13e, and performances like L’éventail du Printemps blending guqin and dance—running through March 1.
This weekend? Saturday's a love fest: Musée de la Vie Romantique reopens free for Valentine's with special activities celebrating art and amour. Families, hit Cité des Sciences for VR space adventures honoring Sophie Adenot on the 14th and 15th. Wool Festival in nearby Malakoff offers beginner textile workshops. Sunday amps up with Timothée Chalamet look-alike contests and ping-pong at L’Arlequin cinema ahead of Marty Supreme's preview. Catch the final days of Musée Carnavalet's Les Gens de Paris exhibit in the Marais, a vivid interwar fresco with icons like Edith Piaf. Montrouge Art Fair launches with emerging artists and kid-friendly tours through March 1. Grand Palais offers guided tours of Dessins sans limite, and Centre Pompidou's calendar sparkles with encounters like Visite avec Brecht Evens.
Paris, you're on fire this week—grab your metro pass and dive in. Ongoing treats include Luminiscence's celestial light show at Saint-Eustache and fragrance art at Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Expanded Drops exhibit.
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