Book your cultural outing in Paris
Our ideas for cultural outings in Paris
Are you looking for an authentic Parisian experience off the beaten path? Are you visiting the capital? Whether you're an art lover or seeking to immerse yourself in Parisian culture, Cultival opens the doors to the city's most iconic landmarks from a unique perspective.
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For 25 years, we have been designing guided tours that reveal the lesser-known facets of Parisian heritage. From the workshops of the Gobelins Manufactory to the mysteries of Père Lachaise or the vibrant atmosphere of the Stade de France, each visit is an invitation to discovery and a deeper understanding of cultural heritage. Explore temporary exhibition venues, uncover the hidden side of major museums such as the Louvre Museum and the Gobelins Manufactory, and follow the rhythm of Paris’s cultural life.
What makes us different? Offering new ways to experience cultural heritage. Enjoy an evening beneath the Dome of Les Invalides with the immersive show AURA INVALIDES, meet contemporary artists through exhibitions at the Mobilier national, or embark on an immersive investigation at the Bibliothèque nationale de France, Richelieu site with the game Mazarin and the Guardians of the Secret. You can also go behind the scenes at iconic venues such as Roland-Garros Stadium.
Our programme also includes guided tours and discovery walks through Paris’s most emblematic neighbourhoods. We offer access to temporary exhibitions, guided tours of permanent collections at world-renowned institutions, and visits to prestigious sites. Our aim is to make culture accessible in a different, more engaging way. Whether you are an art lover, a history enthusiast or simply curious, our tours adapt to every interest. Explore neighbourhoods such as Montmartre, Butte-aux-Cailles or Bastille and uncover their historic and unexpected corners. Book now and get ready to experience Paris in a new way.
Frequently asked questions about our cultural activities in Paris
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What are the best cultural things to do in Paris this weekend?
This weekend, discover original cultural experiences that reveal Paris differently. Start with an immersive investigation at the Bibliothèque nationale de France, Richelieu site, where the museum and its historic spaces become the setting for Mazarin and the Guardians of the Secret, a captivating journey through history. Then change atmosphere with the show AURA INVALIDES, a sensory experience beneath the Dome of Les Invalides combining sound, light and heritage.
For those eager to explore further, step inside the Mobilier national and the workshops of the Gobelins Manufactory, where craftsmen perpetuate exceptional know-how. These experiences go beyond traditional visits: they are genuine cultural adventures that turn a weekend in Paris into a moment of discovery, reflection and emotion.
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What are the most unusual cultural places to discover in Paris?
Paris is full of hidden places waiting to be explored, far from the crowds of the Eiffel Tower or the Arc de Triomphe.
Among these lesser-known sites, don’t miss UNESCO, an international organisation with striking architecture and major works of art, or take part in an investigation at the Bibliothèque nationale de France, Richelieu site, uncovering the secrets of Cardinal Mazarin while discovering the museum galleries and the spectacular Oval Reading Room. Other unexpected experiences include behind-the-scenes tours of Roland-Garros Stadium or the Stade de France, revealing a different side of sport and major events.
Interested in local history? Choose one of our neighbourhood tours: explore Butte-aux-Cailles and its street art, stroll through the elegant covered passages, or rediscover Bastille and Montmartre through routes designed to reveal their hidden stories.
Looking to go behind the scenes of major institutions? Experience UNESCO. And if you enjoy anecdotes and lesser-known places, uncover the history of the Louvre façades, follow the story of the reconstruction of Notre-Dame, and open the doors to a more intimate yet equally compelling Paris.
Family-friendly activities in Paris
Looking for an original family outing in Paris? Cultival’s guided tours and immersive experiences are designed to appeal to all generations, creating shared moments with your loved ones.
For your next family outing, imagine your children marvelling beneath the Dome of Les Invalides, or leading an investigation at the Bibliothèque nationale de France, Richelieu site with Mazarin and the Guardians of the Secret. Our guides know how to engage younger visitors while offering rich cultural content that also captivates adults.