Paris 2025: unusual places and secret addresses
Tired of the classic Eiffel Towers and Champs-Élysées? Me too, I thought we'd have to come up with something different for 2025. Here are 25 confidential addresses and unusual venues in Paris for events that are truly out of the ordinary.
Bubble Planet: immersion in a world of bubbles
Bubble Planet at La Villette offers a fantastic world of bubbles and foam. This unique concept invites visitors to explore 10 interactive rooms, including the Ocean of Bubbles and the Bubble Bath. It's a plunge into a poetic universe, perfect for escaping with family and friends.
The experience combines virtual reality, optical illusions and sensory decors. We pass through colorful universes: the Infinite Room with its bewildering mirrors, a hot-air balloon simulator and the Selfie Room. Each space plays on the senses, for an immersive and disconcerting journey.
Feedback from visitors in 2025 has been quite positive. Many emphasize the originality of the rooms and the interactive aspect. For simplified booking, contact an expert.
The ball pool and Bubble Bath are a resounding success. A few rare criticisms point to sometimes disappointed expectations regarding overall immersion.
It's best to book in advance to avoid overcrowding. Keep to opening hours for greater peace and quiet. Remember to wear socks when entering certain areas. VIP tickets are worth it to skip the queue.
Le Moulin Jaune: garden of wonders reopens
Le Moulin Jaune is an artistic venue in Crécy-la-Chapelle. Its creator is Slava Polunin, a former clown with Cirque du Soleil. Its reopening in 2025 marks the return of a space where art and nature mingle in a showcase of color and creativity.
The Moulin Jaune gardens are brimming with originality. There are areas such as the White Garden and the Red Garden, each with its own unique atmosphere. Together, they exude a joyful, surreal energy that captivates visitors.
The 2025 season kicks off with guided tours in April. A special Pulcinella event takes place on June 7, 8 and 9. Why not organize an unusual private evening? Interactive workshops and artistic residencies enliven the venue's cultural year.
- Korean pagoda: traditional architectural structure blending into the vegetation
- Indian sculptures and pavilions: Works of art inspired by Hindu and Mughal motifs
- Sicilian Carezzo: cart decorated with mythological ceramic scenes
- Franco-Russian buildings: Slavic and French influences in wood construction
- Brazilian graffiti: Colorful walls signed by São Paulo artists
- International artistic collaborations: Projects with the Italian Galleria Continua
- Artistic immersion workshops: Participatory creative spaces in 2025
- Interactive poetic tours: A playful discovery of themed gardens
The Moulin Jaune opens from April to October 2025. Admission costs between €10 and €15, depending on the package. To get there, the train from Paris-Est is the easiest option, with a 45-minute journey.
Les Nuits des Lumières: the Argenteuil basilica lights up
The Nuits des Lumières at the Saint-Denys Basilica in Argenteuil transforms its neo-Romanesque architecture into a canvas of light. This event, linked to the Ostension of the Holy Robe, attracts 400,000 people from April 20 to May 11, 2025. The night-time shows (9.45pm-11.30pm) combine religious history and artistic modernity.
Video mapping uses laser projectors and 3D software to recreate moving worlds and optical illusions that bring the façade to life: luminous waves, geometric patterns and historical scenes. This technology, popularized since the 2000s, offers an interactive play of lights in rhythm with an original soundtrack.
The 2025 season features a number of new themes. On June 7, Nuit Blanche celebrates women's cinema, with screenings of films by Agnès Varda and Chantal Akerman. The "Star Rail Live" event from May 10 to 13 features immersive shows based on video games.
Arrive 45 minutes before the start to secure a good spot. Parc des Impressionnistes offers an unobstructed view of the basilica. Avoid Saturday evenings for greater peace and quiet. VIP tickets guarantee priority access and reserved seating areas.
From Paris, line J (Saint-Lazare station) to Argenteuil (10-minute train ride). Bus 272 from the station. Vinci parking lot 800m away or Parc des Impressionnistes parking lot. Refreshment stands and fast-food outlets on site.
Hangar Y: contemporary art in the open air
Hangar Y in Meudon has converted a former airship hangar into an artistic space. This 10-hectare site offers a stroll through history and contemporary creations. Sculptures, installations and ephemeral works can be seen in the open air, in a setting designed by Le Nôtre.
In 2025, Hangar Y exhibits some twenty works by Pablo Reinoso, Joana Vasconcelos and other renowned artists. The installations play on the senses with sound, visual and tactile effects. Contemporary art takes over the undergrowth for a sensory experience never seen before in the Paris region.
The works at Hangar Y blend into the historic park. The contrast between the old hangar and the modern creations creates a unique synergy. Sculptures interact with century-old trees and 19th-century architecture. This artistic immersion transforms the stroll into a poetic journey between heritage and modernity.
The large "Mon jardin fantastique" workshop welcomes children aged 4 and over until September. For in-house art workshops, La Nuit Blanche on June 7 offers ephemeral shows and open-air cinema. Musical performances and meetings with artists enliven the entire summer season at this unusual Parisian venue.
Hangar Y is open weekends and school vacations from 11am to 7pm. Park tickets cost €3, free for children under 6. Access by RER C (Meudon Val Fleury) or bus 169. Parking is chargeable (0.70€/15min) but free after 7pm.
La Nuit des Monuments: French heritage under the stars
Nuit des Monuments, from May 1 to 3, 2025, rediscovers heritage from a whole new angle. Created by Dartagnans, it follows in the footsteps of the Nuit des Châteaux et des Musées. Historic sites open their doors for night-time events, from the Eiffel Tower mechanism to the Banque de France.
Parisian monuments reveal their secret corners. The Comédie-Française shares its backstage areas, the Banque de France its underground treasures. Hôtel Drouot reveals its auction protocol.
The Eiffel Tower opens access to its elevators, usually reserved for technicians. These exclusive tours reveal unsuspected facets of Parisian heritage.
New events punctuate the 2025 season. On June 7, the Nuit Blanche celebrates women's cinema with films by Agnès Varda. The "Star Rail Live" event from May 10 to 13 features immersive shows based on video games. These new themes renew the heritage experience.
To make the most of this unusual night, we recommend booking in advance. Using an agency guarantees a smooth experience. Count on 2 to 3 places to visit in an evening, giving preference to nearby addresses. Panoramic rooftops offer a unique view of the illuminated monuments.
Times vary from place to place, but night-time entertainment generally runs from 8pm to midnight. Some sites charge admission, while others, such as museums, are free. In Île-de-France, the RER and metro remain the best means of access. No special transport is planned this year.
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche: night tours by torchlight
For original corporate events, the Bon Marché Rive Gauche night tours offer an immersion in history. These 1h30 guided tours by torchlight explore the secrets of this first Parisian department store, founded in 1852. Price: 45€ per person.
Night tours take place once a month. They are led by heritage experts who reveal anecdotes and architectural transformations of the site. Participants also discover the store's art and design collection, a blend of modernity and history.
Flashlight lighting adds a special touch to the visit. This hushed atmosphere highlights the little-known corners of Le Bon Marché, inspired by Émile Zola's novel Au Bonheur des Dames. Accompanied children aged 12 and over are welcome.
In 2025, the Bon Marché Rive Gauche will offer evening tours on Saturday evenings, once a month. Access is by prior reservation. The meeting point is at the front of the store, on metro line 10 at Sèvres-Babylone station.
Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche remains one of the most unusual places in Paris. This experience offers an alternative way to discover the "cathedral of modern commerce". For €45, you can discover a living heritage of art, history and architecture, in an unusual and confidential setting.
Unusual Parisian venues unveil unique experiences: technological immersion at Bubble Planet, colorful gardens at Moulin Jaune, light shows in Argenteuil.
Enjoy accessible evening tours or open-air art walks.
With the 2025 season underway, these confidential addresses are transforming Paris into a land of unprecedented discoveries - make the most of them before summer makes them even more secret.
