What to do in Paris when it rains?
🌧️ The best activities to enjoy the capital in the rain
If bad weather strikes during your stay, the city is full of activities.
Here are our ideas for discovering Paris in a different way, even when it rains.
🏛️ Visit Parisian museums
When the sky darkens, museums become your best allies.
The Louvre opens its galleries to you with thousands of works on display, such as the Mona Lisa, the most famous painting in the world, painted by Leonardo da Vinci.
Just a few steps away, the Musée d'Orsay immerses you in the light of the Impressionists, while the Centre Pompidou invites you to explore modern art in a bold architectural setting.
You can also discover the Musée des Arts Forains (Museum of Fairground Arts). This unique place immerses you in the magical world of old-fashioned funfairs, with antique rides and spectacular decorations. A visit that will delight young and old alike.
These places are not just shelters: they are journeys through time and creativity.
🌟See also our article "The most beautiful museums in Paris."
🛍️ Stroll through the covered arcades
Want to stroll around and do your shopping without an umbrella?
The Galerie Vivienne, with its mosaic floor and elegant boutiques, transports you to a Paris of yesteryear.
The Passage des Panoramas charms visitors with its cozy restaurants and retro atmosphere.
The Galeries Lafayette deserves a special mention. Under its majestic dome, you can shop while admiring one of the most beautiful pieces of architecture in Paris.
🌟See also our article "Discover the most beautiful covered passages in Paris."
🎠 Unusual things to do in Paris when it rains
Looking for something original? These unusual places guarantee a unique experience, far from the tourist clichés.
Located near the Trocadéro, the Paris Aquarium offers a true underwater journey. You will discover more than 13,000 fish and invertebrates, impressive tanks, and even an area dedicated to sharks.
The Paris Catacombs invite you to descend into the bowels of the city. This underground labyrinth houses the bones of millions of Parisians, arranged in spectacular fashion.
Even in the rain, a cruise on the Seine is possible. Covered riverboats offer breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and Parisian bridges. You will discover Paris from a romantic and peaceful perspective.
☕ Warming up in a Parisian café
LRain is the perfect excuse to linger in a café.
Take a seat at Café de Flore or Les Deux Magots, where the great writers used to put the world to rights.
Indulge yourself at Angelina tea room with its legendary hot chocolate, thick and comforting.
There's nothing like a hot drink while looking out onto the street and watching the Parisian landscape in the rain.
Stay at our hotel in Paris
Our hotel in Paris's 14th arrondissement is ideally located for quick access to the city's tourist districts. It's the perfect choice for exploring the City of Light, even when it rains.
Make yourself comfortable in one of our 43 spacious and cozy rooms that can accommodate up to 4 people.
In the early morning, enjoy a delicious hot and cold breakfast buffet.
Don't wait any longer to book your stay in Paris at our Acropole hotel!
