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- Where can I meet people in Paris if I just moved?
- What can I do for free in Paris this month on my own?
- Is there a language exchange in Paris?
- Where to play padel as a beginner in Paris?
- Board game cafés in Paris?
- Rainy evening in Paris: what can I do alone indoors?
- Is Paris good for solo travellers at night?
- Is there open play for pickleball in Paris for beginners?
- Is there a chess club or open game table in Paris?
- Are there book clubs or reading groups in Paris?
- Where can I go for a guided walk with other people in Paris?
- Free library programmes in Paris: what is on?
- Free concerts in Paris I can go to alone?
- Is there a social dance or movement class in Paris?
- Creative workshops in Paris for people who come alone?
- Where can I go for an apéro, a drink or a tasting alone in Paris?
- Can I play a racket sport in Paris without a partner?
- What cultural events are on in Paris?
- Are there jam sessions or small gigs in Paris I can go to alone?
- Where can I see live music in Paris?
Where can I meet people in Paris if I just moved?
Go to something small and recurring rather than a big party; in Paris we currently list 20 social, language, game, book or walking events.
- Halloween literary café on scary books, Batignolles library, Paris — Bibliothèque des Batignolles, Sat 31 Oct, 11:00, free
- Guided walk through the old village of Passy — Métro Passy, Tue 17 Nov, 16:00, free
- Agatha Christie mystery games night, Aimé Césaire library, Paris 14e — Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire, Fri 20 Nov, 18:00, free
- Literary Café: Swap Book Tips over Coffee — Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson, Sat 28 Nov, 11:00, free
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What can I do for free in Paris this month on my own?
Plenty: 25 free things this month in Paris are in our listings, so you can go without spending anything.
- Free brass quintet concert by Q5 at the Jean-Pierre Melville library — Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, Sat 24 Oct, 16:00, free
- Talk: where our plastic waste really goes — Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme, Tue 27 Oct, 18:30, free
- Meet the painter Andreas Eriksson at the Swedish Institute — Institut Suédois, Thu 29 Oct, 19:00, free
- Halloween literary café on scary books, Batignolles library, Paris — Bibliothèque des Batignolles, Sat 31 Oct, 11:00, free
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Is there a language exchange in Paris?
Yes, Paris has 7 language options in our data (5 regular groups and 2 dated sessions).
- Multilingo Cafe (All Languages Club) — Monday, 19:00; Boom Boom Villette; free
- Soiree Polyglotte (Polyglot Club Paris) — Tuesday, 20:00-02:00; Le Baratin; free
- Weekly French conversation workshop, Assia Djebar library, Paris — Bibliothèque Assia Djebar, Wed 5 May 2027, 10:15, free
- Free French conversation workshop for learners, Médiathèque Melville — Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, Tue 15 Jun 2027, 10:00, free
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Where to play padel as a beginner in Paris?
Try one of the sessions below; padel is played in doubles, so clubs usually pair you with other players.
- Sportfield Paris 16 (Tour Eiffel) — padel court rental; level: no level required; from EUR 40/hour per court
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Board game cafés in Paris?
You can walk in alone: we list 1 such place in Paris.
- Au Bonheur des Jeux — board-game cafe; Wednesday, 18:30-22:30; 12 EUR incl. one drink, unlimited games
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Rainy evening in Paris: what can I do alone indoors?
Go indoors to a hosted event: Paris has 6 evening events in the next two weeks that take place in a venue, plus 1 board-game place.
- Talk: where our plastic waste really goes — Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme, Tue 27 Oct, 18:30, free
- Meet the painter Andreas Eriksson at the Swedish Institute — Institut Suédois, Thu 29 Oct, 19:00, free
- Halloween night Bal Pop’ with Sora Yaa Band at the CENTQUATRE, Paris — Le CENTQUATRE-PARIS, Sat 31 Oct, 18:30, free
- Au Bonheur des Jeux — board-game cafe; Wednesday, 18:30-22:30; 12 EUR incl. one drink, unlimited games
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Is Paris good for solo travellers at night?
There is an evening scene: 26 listings in Paris run from 17:00 onwards, mostly hosted events or groups. We don't rate neighbourhood safety, so check local advice for that.
- Talk: where our plastic waste really goes — Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme, Tue 27 Oct, 18:30, free
- Meet the painter Andreas Eriksson at the Swedish Institute — Institut Suédois, Thu 29 Oct, 19:00, free
- Halloween night Bal Pop’ with Sora Yaa Band at the CENTQUATRE, Paris — Le CENTQUATRE-PARIS, Sat 31 Oct, 18:30, free
- Soiree Polyglotte (Polyglot Club Paris) — Tuesday, 20:00-02:00; Le Baratin; free
- Au Bonheur des Jeux — board-game cafe; Wednesday, 18:30-22:30; 12 EUR incl. one drink, unlimited games
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Is there open play for pickleball in Paris for beginners?
Pickleball in Paris: 2 options in our data, mostly open play and clinics.
- Le Pickleball Club — pickleball open play
- Pickleball Paris (outdoor initiation sessions) — pickleball beginner clinic; free
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Is there a chess club or open game table in Paris?
Yes: 9 game nights, open tables or chess clubs in Paris appear in our data, 6 of them dated events soon.
- The Kup (Apprenons les echecs) — chess club; Friday, 19h; free
- Cafe Cayo (Rencontres d'echecs) — chess club; Thursday, 19:00-22:00; free
- Agatha Christie mystery games night, Aimé Césaire library, Paris 14e — Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire, Fri 20 Nov, 18:00, free
- Board games night at Saint-Éloi library — Bibliothèque Saint-Eloi, Fri 20 Nov, 18:30, free
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Are there book clubs or reading groups in Paris?
Yes: 2 book club or reading group events in Paris are in our listings.
- Literary Café: Swap Book Tips over Coffee — Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson, Sat 28 Nov, 11:00, free
- Free fortnightly book club at Centre Paris Anim' Bessie Smith, 12e — Centre Paris Anim' Bessie Smith, Tue 29 Jun 2027, 19:00, free
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Where can I go for a guided walk with other people in Paris?
2 group walks or hikes in Paris are listed, most with a guide.
- Guided walk through the old village of Passy — Métro Passy, Tue 17 Nov, 16:00, free
- Free Guided Walk: Industrial Heritage of the 13th Arrondissement — Métro Olympiades, Thu 3 Dec, 15:30, free
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Free library programmes in Paris: what is on?
41 library or mediatheque events in Paris are coming up, 41 of them free.
- Free brass quintet concert by Q5 at the Jean-Pierre Melville library — Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, Sat 24 Oct, 16:00, free
- Halloween literary café on scary books, Batignolles library, Paris — Bibliothèque des Batignolles, Sat 31 Oct, 11:00, free
- Phantom of the Paradise: free Halloween screening, Paris 20e — Médiathèque Marguerite Duras, Sat 31 Oct, 18:00, free
- Talk: Claude Monet and Paris's 9th arrondissement — Bibliothèque Louise Walser-Gaillard, Tue 3 Nov, 19:00, free
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Free concerts in Paris I can go to alone?
Paris has 32 free concerts and sessions coming up.
- Free brass quintet concert by Q5 at the Jean-Pierre Melville library — Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, Sat 24 Oct, 16:00, free
- Halloween night Bal Pop’ with Sora Yaa Band at the CENTQUATRE, Paris — Le CENTQUATRE-PARIS, Sat 31 Oct, 18:30, free
- Free gig: Scott Lavene and Bleu Death at Supersonic, Paris 12e — SUPERSONIC, Tue 3 Nov, 19:00, free
- Free live session: Amari Natura at the Médiathèque musicale, Paris — Médiathèque musicale de Paris – Christiane Eda-Pierre, Sat 7 Nov, 20:00, free
Is there a social dance or movement class in Paris?
Paris has 2 classes and social dances in our data.
- Antillean ball: retro zouk and konpa dancing for €5, Paris 13e — Digital Village, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00
- Free Balkan dance ball at the Philharmonie de Paris — Philharmonie de Paris, Sat 26 Jun 2027, 19:00, free
Creative workshops in Paris for people who come alone?
Paris has 7 hands-on sessions coming up; working on a shared task gives you something to talk about.
- Writing workshop with the poet Mahtab Ghorbani — Médiathèque Françoise Sagan, Wed 4 Nov, 18:00, free
- Hands-on Spanish-to-French translation workshop — Instituto Cervantes, Biblioteca Octavio Paz, Thu 19 Nov, 18:30, free
- English-to-French Translation Workshop with a Literary Translator — Bibliothèque Germaine Tillion, Sat 12 Dec, 15:00, free
- Weekly French conversation workshop, Assia Djebar library, Paris — Bibliothèque Assia Djebar, Wed 5 May 2027, 10:15, free
Where can I go for an apéro, a drink or a tasting alone in Paris?
2 pub, aperitif or tasting events in Paris are listed.
- Madame de Sévigné’s hot chocolate: history talk with tasting, Paris 4e — Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris, Tue 17 Nov, 18:00, free
- Neighbourhood apéro at the 11e community house, Paris — Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du 11e, Thu 1 Jul 2027, 19:00, free
Can I play a racket sport in Paris without a partner?
Yes: 1 open play or americano session in Paris match you with other players on the spot.
- Le Pickleball Club — pickleball open play
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What cultural events are on in Paris?
21 cultural events are listed in Paris, 17 of them free.
- Meet the painter Andreas Eriksson at the Swedish Institute — Institut Suédois, Thu 29 Oct, 19:00, free
- Phantom of the Paradise: free Halloween screening, Paris 20e — Médiathèque Marguerite Duras, Sat 31 Oct, 18:00, free
- Ciné-club: 'Karbid und Sauerampfer', an East German road comedy — Maison Heinrich Heine, Mon 2 Nov, 20:00, free
- Documentary «Imago» with its director, Médiathèque Yourcenar, Paris — Médiathèque Marguerite Yourcenar, Sat 7 Nov, 15:00, free
Are there jam sessions or small gigs in Paris I can go to alone?
We list 11 jam sessions and small gigs for Paris; they suit solo visitors because you just listen.
- Abdullah Miniawy trio: 'Peacock dreams' — jazz meets Arabic tradition — Réfectoire des Cordeliers, Tue 10 Nov, 19:00, free
- Astral Bakers: free indie-folk gig, Médiathèque Violette Leduc, Paris — Médiathèque Violette Leduc, Fri 27 Nov, 18:00, free
- Marie Maïko: cinematic folk-rock duo, Germaine Tillion library, Paris — Bibliothèque Germaine Tillion, Sat 28 Nov, 15:00, free
- Tous en chœur: one-hour pop-up choir at Bibliothèque Drouot, Paris 9e — Bibliothèque Drouot, Fri 4 Dec, 19:00, free
Where can I see live music in Paris?
We list 36 music events for Paris; a concert is easy to attend alone.
- Free brass quintet concert by Q5 at the Jean-Pierre Melville library — Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, Sat 24 Oct, 16:00, free
- Halloween night Bal Pop’ with Sora Yaa Band at the CENTQUATRE, Paris — Le CENTQUATRE-PARIS, Sat 31 Oct, 18:30, free
- Free gig: Scott Lavene and Bleu Death at Supersonic, Paris 12e — SUPERSONIC, Tue 3 Nov, 19:00, free
- Free live session: Amari Natura at the Médiathèque musicale, Paris — Médiathèque musicale de Paris – Christiane Eda-Pierre, Sat 7 Nov, 20:00, free
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