5 things to do in Paris this weekend From October 10 to 12
In the blink of an eye, the week is coming to an end, and the weekend is just around the corner. It’s time to bring out your best coats and face the autumn chill by venturing out of your cocoon. More than ever, the streets are buzzing with activities to suit every taste. Discover now what the city has in store for you this weekend.
Where to eat: À la Renaissance
For the past few weeks, the bistro À La Renaissance has been under new management. Carina Soto Velásquez and Joshua Fontaine, known for their well-loved venues (Candelaria, Mary Céleste…), have taken over this 11th arrondissement institution with a simple approach: to preserve the spirit of the place. The decor hasn’t been transformed but extended with a few additions such as a marble bar and a wall mural. Open every day from 8 a.m. to 1 a.m., it welcomes guests for every occasion. In the morning, regulars drop by for a Ten Belles coffee and toast. At noon, the dishes change weekly, preceded by a self-service buffet. In the evening, the menu expands with bistro classics and personal touches from chef Min Wou Choi.
87 Rue de la Roquette, 75011 Paris
To discover: “Non Conforme Pour Documents Officiels” by Jocelyn Hamel
From October 10 to 12, 2025, photographer Jocelyn Hamel presents his Polaroid portraits for the first time at the Long Story Short Gallery in Paris’s 3rd arrondissement. The exhibition, titled *Non Conforme Pour Documents Officiels*, brings together several hundred images of personalities photographed over the years, printed in XXL format or displayed as a wall of original Polaroids. Known for his use of Polaroid and analog formats, Hamel has been developing work around visual memory for several years. Alongside the show, a book featuring a selection of these images is released today and will be available on-site throughout the exhibition.
23 Rue Charlot, 75003 Paris
Where to have fun: With Pink Spirit at La Caserne
As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Courir is organizing Pink Spirit, an afternoon dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at La Caserne. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the program focuses on prevention: a self-examination workshop led by a doctor (reserved for the press from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.), followed by a talk hosted by Sneaker Spirit at 3 p.m. A charity raffle will close the event, benefiting the Ruban Rose association. The event is open to the public from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
12 Rue Philippe de Girard, 75010 Paris
Where to shop: At the Cèucle pop-up
To celebrate the launch of its Autumn 2025 collection, the brand Cèucle is setting up shop until October 12 at the not.anagency pop-up, hosted by Safe Concept in Paris. Founded in 2021 by Auriane Blandin-Gall, recently awarded the Grand Prix de la Création de la Ville de Paris in the Fashion Revelation category, Cèucle promotes an engaged, circular, and collaborative approach to fashion. Each piece is produced in partnership with the social workshop Mode Estime, based in L’Île-Saint-Denis, following a philosophy of transmission and sustainability. The space also features a selection of photographs by Clarice Sequeira, in dialogue with the collection’s universe.
11 Rue Commines, 75003 Paris
Where to party: With The Dance Hall at Pamela
This Friday, The Dance Hall once again takes over Pamela’s walls from midnight until dawn. Created by restonsflex, the project showcases a non-format music program, aiming to create a space of freedom — artistically and collectively. Each DJ is invited to play according to their mood, in an atmosphere designed for listening, dancing, and inclusivity. On this edition’s lineup: Shinshan Salazar (Amsterdam), Zepequenaï, Kythmos, Flolucky, and restonsflex.
62 Rue Mazarine, 75006 Paris
