This week in Paris, the city is buzzing with art, spectacle, and Halloween madness, and there are delights for every listener. One of the major headlines is the much-anticipated reopening of the Fondation Cartier after renovations, promising fresh exhibitions and forward-thinking artwork for contemporary culture lovers. If you want to feel the pulse of the international art scene, Art Basel Paris is on now, transforming the city into a hub for collectors, artists, and curious visitors alike.

Halloween spirit is in full swing and Paris has no shortage of thrills. The Parc de l'Étrange at Parc André Citroën has opened its gates, filling the 15th arrondissement with immersive haunted universes, dazzling light shows, and enough pyrotechnics to make you feel like you’ve stumbled onto a Tim Burton film set. Trick-or-treaters and brave souls can plunge into thirteen chilling scenarios—perfect for listeners looking for family fun or a shock with friends. The Paradox Museum in the 9th arrondissement is running two weeks of special Halloween programming, including a treasure hunt, magical evenings, and optical illusions blended with live performances. The atmosphere across town is tinged with mystery and play.

Magic lovers, take note: the Mandrakes d'Or, the legendary international illusionists’ gala, graces Casino de Paris on October 20. The stage lights up with world-class magicians, poetic illusions, and unforgettable surprises for the entire family. On October 22, art takes to the skies as the Centre Pompidou hosts artist Cai Guo-Qiang’s farewell pyrotechnic show, a cutting-edge fireworks display created with artificial intelligence to mark the museum’s temporary closure.

For the active crowd, the Hyrox fitness race returns to Porte de Versailles from October 22 to 26. Athletes and sports fans can take part or cheer on the competition in a stadium transformed by energy and teamwork. If you have moves of your own, don’t miss the Battle Pro finals at Théâtre du Châtelet on October 25 and 26, where the world’s top breakdancers go head-to-head in a spectacle of athleticism and art.

Families have loads of choices, too. The Monument Jeu d'Enfant program grants free access to family-friendly events at national monuments around Paris, and the Journées Nationales de l’Architecture open landmark buildings and workshops throughout the weekend, giving listeners behind-the-scenes access across the city.

Paris’s legendary nightlife is alive and well, with free jazz at the “secret” Caveau du M on Friday night in the 16th, and every Friday and Saturday brings live concerts to Disney Village. If food is your passion, the ephemeral Hot Spots raclette pop-up in the 11th arrondissement is perfect for warming up with cheese and DJ sets.

That’s just a taste of what’s on in Paris. Whether you crave art, thrills, fitness, music, or family adventures, the City of Light delivers this week and through the weekend. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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