Welcome to Things to Do in Paris, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut turned city explorer, buzzing with energy on this crisp winter Saturday. Paris is vibing with a chilly 5°C snap under partly cloudy skies—perfect for ducking into immersive wonders or cheering on athletes, as the City of Light pulses with cultural fever from ongoing festivals.
Kick off with today's top picks: Dive into the starry magic of L'Odyssée Céleste, the upgraded sound-and-light show at Saint-Eustache Church, a 3D celestial trip across its vaults. Music lovers, Hyper Weekend Festival at Radio France rocks with Camille and the Philharmonic, Thylacine, Youssoupha, and more—pure contemporary fire. Families, hit the free interactive shows at Grand Palais for Nights of Reading fun, blending stories and games. Fashion fiends, catch Lyas's free Fashion Week watch party at Élysée Montmartre, streaming runway glamour. Night owls, Four Tet spins an epic DJ set in the Zénith pit—electronic bliss!
Local buzz: Sortiraparis reports Musée d'Orsay's 40th bash with a nave-filling immersive show today, while registration's open for tonight's epic Paris-Versailles-Mantes night hike—up to 52km under stars. No major transit hiccups, but bundle up for those vintage car vibes tomorrow.
Must-dos: Storm the Japan-inspired Festival des Lanternes at Jardin d'Acclimatation, 2,000 glowing lanterns channeling Tokyo magic. Hidden gem? Free sushi exhibit at Japan House—taste bud tantalizer without the bill. Sports twist: Gear up for Paris Indoor Meeting athletics tomorrow at Accor Arena, but today, channel that energy at Jardin du Luxembourg's kid-friendly playgrounds.
Local tip: Parisians swear by the "coquille Saint-Jacques" fest in Montmartre this weekend—grab fresh scallops like a true local, pairing pilgrimage with quirky bites for that authentic French flair.
Tomorrow? Vintage car parade roars through Paris, Prix d'Amérique horse races with GIMS concert, and Epica's metal showdown—tune in for the scoop!
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