Bonjour, listeners! Welcome to “Things to do in Paris” with your favorite sports-obsessed globetrotter, Oly Bennet, broadcasting on Friday, November 14, 2025. Wishing you a sunny bonjour from the heart of Paris—it’s a classic fall morning with fresh autumn air, golden leaves crunching underfoot, and a sky clear enough to show off the rooftops. Today, there’s an electric mix of excitement and reflection, as Parisians commemorate the 10th anniversary of the November 13 attacks with candlelit vigils and tributes at Place de la République, combining resilience with unity. The city feels both introspective and zingy, with adrenaline surging for the weekend ahead!

If you’re craving culture, you’re absolutely spoiled for choice. Paris Photo 2025 is in full swing at the Grand Palais—think hundreds of visual wizards from around the globe, with galleries and foundations citywide morphing into pop-up museums. If light and magic are your vibe, the Lumières en Seine festival launches tonight at Domaine National de Saint-Cloud, turning the entire park into a glowing galaxy with lasers, soundscapes, and pyrotechnic wizardry that’ll make you feel like you’ve tripped into a sci-fi movie—seriously, bring sunglasses and a sense of wonder.

For the music lovers or anyone who enjoys dramatic flair, treat your senses to a Candlelight Concert in one of Paris’s iconic venues. Picture timeless classics and modern hits performed by candlelight—think Vivaldi meets Beyoncé, under the glow of a thousand flames. Or, if you’re ready to flex your inner vintage enthusiast, the Salon du Vintage rolls into Carreau du Temple, packed with retro treasures, luxury finds, and tales from fashion’s wildest decades. And for families, the Musée du Quai Branly begins its free Amazonian film festival today, featuring stories created with local communities—a cinematic adventure that’s educational, eye-opening, and ideal even for those pint-sized explorers.

News flash for all you foodies! Paris’s restaurant scene never sits still. Several hot tables have opened this week including creative bistros serving up autumn specialties; word on the street is Le Marais and Saint-Germain are still the places to spot the next flavor sensation. For vegans and vegetarians—check out the cool new spots sprouting on rue de Charonne! Transit-wise, the Métro remains at full speed, but keep an eye out for temporary bus detours near Place de la République due to today’s commemorations. Always worth double-checking before you hop aboard, unless you fancy an unexpected walking tour (which, honestly, isn’t a bad plan in Paris).

Feeling like mixing it up? Why not stroll through the open-air installations at Parc de la Villette’s Light Cycles trail, where digital art and nature fuse in hypnotic style. Or try your luck at one of November’s Christmas markets opening up—perfect for finding quirky gifts and munching on local treats like pralines and piping hot chocolate. Don’t miss Musée d’Orsay’s guided tour this afternoon, where you’ll find masterpieces and maybe even catch me quizzing the guide on Manet’s sporting prowess (spoiler: he probably wasn’t great at badminton).

Oly’s tip of the day: Want to blend in with the locals? Order your café “noisette” at a bustling terrace and practice your best “Parisian shrug.” It’s an art form, and nothing says city cred like sipping espresso while nailing that look of elegant indifference. Oh, and never try to outwalk a grandma in Montmartre—those ladies are unstoppable on the hills.

Looking ahead to tomorrow, get ready for the Japanese Festival and Martial Arts Night in Pantin, the free street-art festival kicking off at the Poste du Louvre, and the legendary 10km Paris Centre race—an epic route weaving through the city’s most iconic sights. So, lace up those running shoes, sharpen your paintbrushes, or simply raise a chopstick to Paris’s unstoppable spirit.

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