Everything You Need to Do in Paris in October

© Pop-up Store 29 Rue Charlot and Mexican Festival at 1K by Jessica Elineau (@PopMyFood).

At Do It, our mantra for the month of October: ditch the early autumn blues with an ultra-stimulating program. So, throw on your best trench coat and hunt for treasures at a vintage pop-up packed with branded gems, channel Demi Moore with a pottery workshop à la Ghost, snap like a pro at the Salon de la Photo, step into the Friends set, or make a must-stop at the arty pop-up by Augustinus Bader x Harry Nuriev to pamper your skin… before celebrating Mexico with a muy caliente fiesta. Are you with us?

After many heartfelt conversations with our beloved readers, we’re finally launching the much-anticipated Cercle by Do It in October! In a few words? We want to invite you behind the scenes of our fascinating work and offer you exclusive high-end privileges at our favorite spots. Each month, members of the Cercle will be treated to a cocktail at the top spot of the moment, enjoy discounts at their favorite stores, and receive sublime beauty treatments. But that’s not all: they’ll have access to ultra-premium contests to win extraordinary prizes (5-star brunches, hotel stays, palace tea times…). Plus, on the first Monday of each month, we’ll host a drink at L’Appartement de la Parisienne, our gorgeous HQ in the heart of Le Marais.

Want more? Unlimited articles, three horoscopes a year from the astrologer of the stars, discounts at luxury hotels, the chance to co-work in our salons, or even beauty product testing before anyone else! We’ve decided to pamper you to the max! Psst: along with all these perks, you’ll be able to tell your friends that you’re supporting the independent French press, which is also super chic...

Cercle by Do It, launching in October on Do It In Paris. €19.90 for pre-registration, then €24.90 per month. Pre-register now!
© Do It In Paris

Rodin and Bourdelle, two of the greatest sculptors of the 19th and 20th centuries, come together at the Musée Bourdelle in a stunning exhibition that mirrors their work. For 15 years, the master and the rebellious student collaborated and even clashed, creating some of the most beautiful sculptures in white marble and bronze. Rodin even said of his student, who was both disobedient and visionary, that he was a “trailblazer of the future.”

Featuring over 160 works, including 96 sculptures, 38 drawings, 3 paintings, and 26 photographs, this confrontation of their two artistic journeys is a feast for the eyes! The exhibit also showcases their personal collections—Rodin and Bourdelle were avid collectors, curating items from Greco-Roman antiquity, Ancient Egypt, and the Middle Ages, giving visitors a glimpse into their artistic tastes.

Bonus: The museum is home to a charming tearoom, Rhodia, run by chef Jean-René Chassignol from ISANA restaurants. You’ll fall in love with the super cute dining room and its refreshing menu, like their freshly pressed juices with no added sugar (€6), the Bourdelle salad made of quinoa, feta, and coriander (€16), and the divine honey-thyme madeleines (€6). With breakfast, lunch, and tea-time options, you’ll have plenty of reasons to visit the museum more often. And while strolling through the gardens, keep an eye out—an artist might just sketch your portrait!

Rodin/Bourdelle. Corps à corps. at Musée Bourdelle, 18 rue Antoine Bourdelle, Paris 15th, from October 2, 2024, to February 2, 2025. Entry: €10, online reservations.
© Musée Bourdelle - Copenhagen, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.

Cow print is definitely the season’s hottest pattern, spotted everywhere from Bottega Veneta to the iconic Mango jacket all the it-girls are after. Spoiler: you’ll find it at the insane vintage pop-up at 29 rue Charlot, where you can score meticulously curated designer pieces from the 60s to the early 2000s, handpicked by fashion maestros Francesca Valdor from Le Kitsch Club and Esther Vadon from The Disco Closet. You’ll find Cavalli, Jean Paul Gaultier, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, and more.

Leaving without setting off your banker’s alarm is impossible: the pop-up holds devilishly iconic leather pieces (including loads of cowhide gems), like jackets, skirts, bags with animal prints, boots, tops, vests, pants, kitten heels, cowboy boots, and a host of accessories like belts and jewelry. Prices start at around €60 for basic items and go up to €700 for the shop's iconic pieces, like an amazing python jacket or a Courrèges vinyl jacket for around €400.

29 rue Charlot, open from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. from October 2 to 13, and from October 21 to November 28.

© Pop-up Store 29 Rue Charlot et Le Salon de la Photo. 

In October, boost your creativity by booking a pottery wheel workshop, an ancient art that appeared in China thousands of years ago. Head to the 12th arrondissement for two hours of relaxation, where you’ll be warmly welcomed by Bounty-Océa, an expert who will offer tips to help you craft your own ceramic bowl.

Got two left hands? No worries! You’ll watch a demonstration before diving into working your ball of white stoneware clay using the “ram’s head technique” to prepare the material. Once done, your masterpiece will go into the hands of the artisan for trimming, double firing, and glazing. You’ll have to wait 6 weeks after your workshop to pick up your treasure.

Psst: wear ultra-comfy clothes (leggings, loose pants, short-sleeved t-shirts) to stay comfortable and avoid getting dirty. Don’t forget to come with short nails and tied-up hair, and if possible, grab your kitchen apron beforehand (aprons aren’t provided).

Pottery Wheel Workshop. 23 Avenue Daumesnil, Paris 12th. 2 hours, 4-8 participants. Online booking available.

This early autumn, travel without a carbon footprint to the land of tacos and tequila. The first boutique hotel to successfully bring the rich cultural heritage of South America to Paris is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a month-long Mexican Festival. Kicking off the weekend of October 6-7 with the Viva Agave Festival, the event promises a wildly exciting program revolving around the culinary and spiritual treasures of Frida Kahlo’s homeland.

Mark your calendars: a 100% tacos and cocktails night with Top Chef Alexis Braconnier on October 16, a mezcal masterclass (€49) on October 29, hosted by the hotel’s 1K speakeasy, which boasts the largest mezcal collection in Paris. And don’t miss ¡Qué Gusto! on October 10, a legendary dinner led by a Mexican chef and his wife, who run the 1K kitchen (€50). The grand finale? The festivities of Día de los Muertos on November 1-2, the Mexican celebration of the dead with parades, costumes, and floral skull makeup.

Mexican Festival at 1K, from October 6 to November 3, 2024. Online booking required.
© Mexican Festival at 1K by Jessica Elineau (@PopMyFood) and Mickaël A. Badnassak.

Hey, how you doin’? The cult Friends series has already showcased its iconic sets at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in 2022, and the experience returns on October 9 at the Galeries Montparnasse. Head over to snap a pic on the iconic New York coffee shop couch, play pool at Joey and Chandler’s, or stroll through Monica’s kitchen. Hurry and reserve your spot now!

Enjoy an express trip into the feel-good series of the 90s and 2000s with an organized tour that takes you through the major events of the show. So, do you think Ross and Rachel were on a break?

The Friends Experience, from October 9 to December 8, 2024, at Galeries Montparnasse, 55 Rue du Montparnasse, Paris 14th. Starting at €22 per person. Online booking available.
© Friends The Experience.

Calling all photography fans! The Salon de la Photo is back from October 10 to 13, 2024, at Grande Halle de la Villette. Nearly 100 professionals will be on hand to showcase and guide both pros and amateur photographers alike.

On the agenda: presentations of photography equipment, accessories, printing techniques, and image editing. The Salon de la Photo is also a place for learning, where you can improve your technique through workshops and photo spots. Don’t miss the Grandes Rencontres interviews with photography masters. Dive into this goldmine of inspiration, perfect for content creators. Cameras ready!

Salon de la Photo, from October 10 to 13, 2024, at Grande Halle de la Villette, 211 Av. Jean Jaurès, Paris 19th. Starting at €13 per person. Online booking available.
© Salon de la Photo.

Augustinus Bader teams up with designer Harry Nuriev for a pop-up that’s as sleek as it is innovative. With ultra-tech treatments and a futuristic decor, this ephemeral store will be in Paris until January 2025—and it's bound to impress! Nuriev, an architect and interior furniture designer based between Paris and New York, reinvents the space, immersing us in an arty world that’s perfect for shopping your favorite products while getting a beauty refresh.

Want a custom glow? Yes, chef! Exclusively by appointment on Tuesdays and Saturdays, treat yourself to high-end care from expert hands in this amazing flagship store. Head to the stunning Jardin du Palais-Royal for a deeply personalized facial diagnosis using TFC8® technology, which scans every detail of your skin. The result? A treatment tailored exactly to your needs, making you glow like never before. Perfect for booking before a big night out!

Augustinus Bader Boutique, 84 Galeries de Beaujolais, Paris 1st. Facial treatments start at €190. By appointment only, call 01 40 26 21 77.
Open until January 2025, from Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

© Augustinus Bader by Arnold Jerocki (@arnoldjerocki) and Benoit Florençon.

Discover also the Marvelous Floral Exhibition of Yves Saint Laurent and Opera Evenings at the Jacquemart-André Museum