Bonjour, globe-trotters and Paris party lovers—welcome to Things to Do in Paris with your favorite globe-trotting mischief-maker, Oly Bennet! It’s Sunday, November 16, 2025, and ooooh la la, it's time to dive headfirst into the wild Parisian scene. The city’s in full pre-holiday swing: chilly and crisp, scarves twirling everywhere, a faint whiff of roasted chestnuts in the air, and Paris simply sparkling with those legendary Christmas lights strung like fairy floss across the boulevards.

There’s energy to spare today as Paris unfolds everything from sausage dog parades to chic art extravaganzas—let’s get you in on the action. Kicking things off, today is the sixth edition of the Paris Sausage Walk. Yep, you heard Oly right—hundreds of dachshunds, aka sausages on legs, are strutting through town in an adorable parade, raising funds for the Dachshunds without Sweet Homes association. Maximum cuteness, maximum chaos, and a Parisian photo op you’ll tell your grandkids about, according to Sortir à Paris.

Art junkies, the Street Art & Contemporary Art Festival at the Poste du Louvre is not just big—it's free! Over 200 works from graffiti to digital art, live painting, and meet-the-artists moments, all smack in the city’s 1st arrondissement. Trust Oly, it’s a visual rollercoaster and you don’t want to miss it.

Holiday fans, the Tuileries Christmas Market just launched, bursting with food, rides, and an ice rink. There’s a Christmas tree so big you might want to text it an apology for staring. Out in La Défense, another colossal holiday market awaits if you want to double up. And for night owls, there’s the enchanting Lumieres en Seine, where the Domaine de Saint-Cloud hosts its legendary, two-kilometer illuminated walk—think of it as the Parisian equivalent to entering Narnia with a croissant and some Edith Piaf tunes.

Music lovers craving a show? Olympia is hosting Frédéric François tonight at 6 PM—timeless classics, toe-tapping, and probably some impromptu dancing in the aisles. And if you want a high-class Sunday, Paris Opera at Versailles is where to channel your inner aristocrat.

Let’s slide into the news and city buzz! If you’re around Boulevard Haussmann, pop inside Galeries Lafayette for their fresh Christmas windows, designed by Jeanne Detallante. Rumor has it, Parisians are swooning and Instagram is catching fire. Meanwhile, for travel-savvy listeners, it’s business as usual on the Metro—no epic closures, so hop on Line 1 and glide effortlessly between hot spots.

For a unique Paris experience, stroll the car-free Champs-Élysées. Once a month, this legendary avenue bans cars, and today’s your day to snap that perfect Arc de Triomphe selfie without dodging traffic.

Now, Oly’s must-do picks if you want to squeeze every last drop out of Paris today:
- Sip chocolat chaud in the Tuileries Market as accordionists serenade your marshmallows.
- Duck into the Zadkine Museum’s Art Deco exhibition, which just opened.
- Let your inner child loose on the La Défense ice rink.
- For families, check out the Pantin Japanese Festival with martial arts demos and creative workshops—it’s culture, snacks, and a chance to see someone break a board with their bare hands.

Here comes your golden Oly tip: When in doubt, always look up! Parisian rooftops—whether it’s a sky-high bar or the top of Printemps—offer sunset views that will steal your breath (and maybe your croissant, if you let it out of your sight).

Before I dash off to chase the world’s weirdest sporting competitions, a quick tease for tomorrow: The Dior House at 30 Montaigne unveils its Christmas illuminations with glass butterflies, twinkling stars, and big festive energy. Trust me, it’ll be the sparkle Paris was born to flaunt.

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