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October is the month of the first pleasures of autumn. Discover the programme of the best outings of the season in Paris.
While the gloom is gradually settling in, the major trade shows are back in action and there's something for everyone!
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Food lovers will be salivating at the return of the Salon du Chocolat. From 29 October to 2 November 2025, the world's leading chocolate companies and artisans will be at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
October also sees the Salon de la Photo, a popular event for amateur and professional photographers. You'll find everything you need to equip yourself from 09 to 12 October at la Grande Halle de la Villette.
Also from 21 to 23 October 2025, the Ob'Art exhibition can be found in Saint-Ouen, in the Serre Wangari. For 4 days, the public is invited to meet some fifty artists and craftspeople. You'll be able to pick up original, authentic and sustainable objects in a short circuit. And don't hesitate to extend the pleasure by taking a trip to the marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen, just a stone's throw away.
In terms of art and culture, the Art Basel Paris modern and contemporary art fair will be held in the Grand Palais from 22 to 26 October 2025, featuring 195 galleries presenting a selection of works of art (paintings, videos, sculptures, installations, photography and digital art).
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In October, you can fill your free time with exhibitions, and Paris is full of them at this time of year!
The Musée de Cluny - musée national du Moyen Âge will be hosting Créations, copies et faux dans les arts précieux from 7 October 2025 to 11 January 2026, as well as the exhibition Kandinsky. The Music of Colours, which reveals almost 200 works by the master of abstraction with his rich musical imagination through paintings, tools and scores. To be discovered at the [Philharmonie de Paris - Cité de la Musique]https://parisjetaime.com/eng/article/philharmonie-de-paris-a-new-music-venue-in-paris-a1010) from 13 October 2025 to 1 February 2026.
Another highlight is the Palais Garnier, the magnificent Paris opera house and masterpiece of the Second Empire, celebrating its 150th anniversary. To mark this very special anniversary, the exhibition Les 150 ans du Palais Garnier is being organised in the building from 14 October 2025 to 15 February 2026.
At the Musée du Louvre, Le Grand Dauphin (1661-1711). Son of a King, Father of a King and Never King can be seen from 14 October 2025 to 15 February 2026, while Château de Chantilly presents two exhibitions Golden Books: Treasures of the Duc d'Aumale from 15 October 2025 to 4 January 2026 and The Fate of a Princess of Monaco at Chantilly from 18 October to 04 January.
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In autumn, Paris doesn't go to sleep - on the contrary! Take a look at the best concerts to see in October 2025.
The One Republic will be at the Accor Arena on 07 October, Sting on 09 October and Katy Perry promises to set the stage alight on 24 October 2025 and 4 and 5 November 2025 in the same venue.
The hits of Superbus resound at the Zénith de Paris on 16 October 2025.
During the All Saints' Day holidays (Saturday 18 October 2025 to Monday 3 November 2025), children can celebrate Halloween on 31 October in their most horrifying disguises and treat themselves to one or more paintings at Mon premier festival, the 7th art and young audience event.
And to continue with the indoor activities, here's a selection of places where children can go and have fun without fear of bad weather.
There's no better place for children to climb than Arkose (Nation, Montmartre, Montreuil...), MurMur (Pantin, Issy) or Vertical'Art (in the 13th and 18th arrondissements).
A city just for kids? That's the concept behind Palomano (in Clichy), a theme park that has recreated a small town indoors. Children can dress up in fancy dress, do their shopping, be a hairdresser, doctor or go to the restaurant!
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Autumn also sees the return of the racing competitions. On 12 October 2025, it's time for the Vredestein 20 km de Paris and its 47th edition. This year's theme is dance, and the race, which takes place in the west of the capital, is also open to children with the Vredestein 20kids.
The 28th edition of la Parisienne takes place in October. This 100% women's race has a 7km and a 10km course in Paris, and is also accompanied by a festival dedicated to sport.
As for the competitions reserved for professionals, there is the Rolex Paris Masters. Come and watch this men's tennis tournament on the ATP circuit at the Accor Arena. Finally, at the Hippodrome de Longchamp, the horses and jockeys will be putting on a show for the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on 4 and 5 October 2025.
From Canal de l' Ourcq to Saint-Denis, Pantin and Clichy, the city’s northern streets are filled with art
