Everything You Need to Do in Paris in January

With the New Year comes a flood of good resolutions that we may or may not keep over time. To kick off 2026 on the right foot, your favorite Do It Team reveals a feel-good selection of activities to try in January. On the agenda : discovering the future stained glass windows of Notre-Dame de Paris through a unique exhibition, a dance masterclass to shake up your body, a cozy latte art workshop, a Cercle by Do It subscription for year-round surprises, and an exceptional dinner with a view at the brand-new restaurant at La Fondation. Ready to follow us ?

Imagine a gallery filled with the future stained glass windows of the iconic Notre-Dame de Paris, right in the heart of the Grand Palais… As part of the exhibition Claire Tabouret, D’un Seul Souffle, the artist commissioned to create the cathedral’s contemporary stained glass windows – after it was devastated by fire in 2019 – presents seven-meter-high models of the six windows that will soon adorn the monument.

The idea ? To invite the public to take part in this historic project by offering a first glimpse of these extraordinary works. Covering the walls, the stained glass windows take center stage: majestic, colorful, filled with rosettes and motifs that create a gentle transition with the 19th-century windows. All of this unfolds within an immersive scenography, allowing visitors to dive into the unique creative energy of the workshops. A rare preview of these exceptional pieces, which will never again be seen this closely once installed. Crafted by the master glassmakers of Atelier Simon-Marq, they will be sealed into the stone walls of the legendary cathedral at the end of 2026.

The bonus ? Designed as a double exhibition, the visit ends in Gallery 9 with Eva Jospin’s sculptures through Grottesco. Two birds, one stone !

Claire Tabouret, D’un Seul Souffle at Grand Palais, 1 avenue Winston Churchill, Paris 8e. Until March 15. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 10:30pm, late opening Friday until 10pm. €15.

© Aleskey Kondratyev / artwork © Claire Tabouret – Patrick Tourneboeuf at Tendance Floue, Didier Plowy, Simon Lerat for GrandPalaisRmn, Paris, 2025

We’ve already sung the praises of La Fondation countless times : a true multi-purpose hotel in the Batignolles district, offering rooms, restaurants, an incredible rooftop, a XXL spa with gym and pool open to the public, as well as coworking spaces. But the big news is the opening of its fine dining restaurant Les Ailes, still led by the venue’s friendly chef Thomas Rossi.

Perched on the 8th floor with an extraordinary panoramic view, the evening setting channels a Mad Men vibe : Japanese-inspired wood, leather and green velvet create a cozy atmosphere, perfect for both group dinners and romantic evenings. Passing by the bar, you’ll spot tempting cocktails such as the Green Matcha (Vodka Romanov, homemade vanilla and matcha syrup, lemon juice, kiwi purée, aquafaba, €20) or the Pantone 4017 (Brugal 1888 rum, mead, passion fruit, homemade vanilla syrup, verjuice, aquafaba, €20).

Even better : the cuisine lives up to the promise, with creative, travel-inspired plates reflecting the chef’s international background. Our favorites include crispy mushroom tart with pickled chanterelles and horseradish mushroom cream (€26), poached foie gras with acidic pear gel, tarragon and cinnamon cotton candy, duck jus with amaretto (€34), sea bass crudo with whisky corn cream and truffled vinaigrette (€28), scallops with Puy-de-Dôme lentil ragout, guanciale and coral-and-champagne jus (€42), or truffled poultry with crosnes and herb jus (€39). For dessert, a refreshing kiwi creation (€17) ends the meal on a tangy note, unless you prefer the richness of grand cru chocolate and buckwheat (€18). A total success !

Les Ailes Restaurant, 8th floor of La Fondation, 40 rue Legendre, Paris 17e.  Open Tuesday to Saturday, 7:30pm–12am. Bar open from 10pm to midnight. +33 1 78 77 70 00.
© Romain Ricard

What if 2026 were the year you step out of your comfort zone by booking a dance class with your BFF ? That’s the feel-good, no-pressure promise of Dancefloor Paris, which hosts some of the capital’s most fun dance classes every day. Whether you book at their 11th arrondissement studio or the new Champs-Élysées location, the DNA remains the same : one-off classes or monthly subscriptions, a zero-judgment, zero-competition vibe.

To level up even faster, don’t miss the 2-hour masterclasses launching in January, focused on exciting themes, we’ve already booked the next ones set to No Stress by queen Aya Nakamura and She’s Like the Wind from the iconic movie Dirty Dancing. A little Un, Dos, Tres is hiding inside you.

Dancefloor Paris Champs-Élysées, 87-89 rue La Boétie, Paris 8e. Kids and adult classes. Credit-based pricing: 50 credits for €105 (5 classes), 100 credits for €185 (10 classes). 1-month discovery pack €99.

Okay, you’ve seen the newsletter a thousand times and you’re still hesitating about joining Cercle by Do It. The start of the year is the perfect moment to become part of our most loyal readers’ joyful community. Quick reminder for those at the back of the class: every month, subscribers enjoy exclusive perks at our favorite Parisian spots (discounts on amazing spa massages, complimentary cocktails or champagne with reservations at buzzy new restaurants…) as well as experiences (palaces, DIY workshops…) and ultra-luxe giveaways.

The highlight? Our monthly afterwork, where we all get together around themes like beauty, galettes, Yule logs or fashion—either at L’Appartement de la Parisienne or at must-know Paris addresses. We toast, network and meet new friends in a feel-good, laid-back atmosphere. Because joining the Cercle isn’t just about perks—it’s about community, connections and living the Do It In Paris experience from the inside. We’re waiting for you!

Le Cercle by Do It, €24.90 / month, no commitment.

Calling all coffee lovers whose café budget explodes every month, but who are determined to stick to Dry January. What if you learned latte art techniques to recreate those foamy masterpieces at home ? Head to Oberkampf, the ultimate coffee shop neighborhood, to join Julien, Cristina and their team of roasters for a hands-on latte art workshop.

The session starts with an essential introduction to the basics, before practicing steam wand techniques to froth milk like a pro. Once you’ve mastered a silky-smooth foam, it’s time to unleash your creativity and design your own patterns. The cherry on top ? Tasting your own creations (fingers crossed they turn out well), paired with sweet treats to end the experience on a high note.

Even Rebecca Bloomwood from Confessions of a Shopaholic would max out her card to explore the newest address everyone is buzzing about. Reformation has finally landed in Paris — right in the heart of the Marais — with its very first French boutique, perfectly embodying the brand’s DNA : ultra-feminine silhouettes, unapologetic vintage charm, and a more responsible approach to fashion without ever compromising on style.

Step inside and the magic hits instantly: a theatrical staircase, terracotta tiles, warm woodwork, vintage-chic pieces, and Murano-glass touches. No overloaded racks here — just a curated selection designed to inspire, tempt, and make you want to walk out with your new favourite piece. A place where sustainable fashion finally becomes truly irresistible.

Our crushes of the season include : The Monica silk top (€119) : feminine, soft and subtly sexy with its delicate embroidery. Perfect for a girls’ night, a romantic dinner, or a breezy summer evening in the countryside. The Anaiis silk dress (€336) with its long, high-necked and cross-backed, effortlessly elegant for moments when you want to make an entrance (hello chic in-laws Christmas dinner), and the The Dominique boots (€411) : black leather, flat, and perfectly pointed with a refined western twist that elevates any look.

Reformartion, 20 rue des Francs Bourgeois, Paris 3e. Open Monday to Saturday 11am–8pm, Sunday 12pm–7pm.

She’s the pastry chef everyone is watching. After leading the pastry program at the Plaza Athénée (casual), Jessica Prealpato – crowned World’s Best Pastry Chef in 2019 – is now at Hôtel San Régis. This discreet five-star gem near Avenue Montaigne, which recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, is a destination in itself, with a decor straight out of a Jane Austen novel : floral wallpaper, glass canopy, antiques and carved wood.

And the perfect excuse to stop by? Her cream puffs, the stars of the hotel’s afternoon teas, now available to go thanks to her brand-new Chouroom. Made without refined sugar or flour, these delicate creations come in a pretty box and feature natural, surprising and addictive flavours.

On the menu : Buckwheat (choux pastry, toasted buckwheat seeds, praline and buckwheat pastry cream),  Pumpkin seed (puffed pumpkin seeds, praline and pumpkin-seed cream) and Sunflower seed (sunflower seeds from Ferme des 3 Rois, praline and sunflower-seed cream), €20 for a box of 5 — assorted or filled with your favourite, perfect for showing off at your next tea time.

 San Régis  Chouroom by Jessica Prealpato, 12 rue Jean Goujon, Paris 8e. Sur commande et en click&collect uniquement via le site internet, Tuesday–Friday 11:30am–7:30pm, Saturday 2:30pm–6:30pm.

Does the name Nobuyoshi Araki ring a bell ? This slightly provocative Japanese photographer has been a major figure since the 1960s, known for his phallic flowers and shibari works. Since October, his universe has been showcased at the Musée Guimet in an exceptional exhibition running until 12 January: nostalgic, poetic and unapologetically erotic.

More than a simple visit, Polaraki is an immersive dive into the artist’s world, with nearly one thousand polaroids created between 1997 and 2024 and displayed in the stunning rotunda on the fourth floor : strictly 18+ during the exhibition.

We owe much of the experience to collector Stéphane André, who spent nearly 25 years acquiring these works before donating them to the museum. The result : saturated, retro-coloured images, blurry compositions, floral and feminine contrasts, and those iconic white borders that make polaroids so unique.

POLARAKI, Mille polaroids d’Araki Nobuyoshi, Musée Guimet, 6 place d’Iéna, Paris 16e. Until 12 January, Wednesday to Monday, 10am–6pm. €13 full price, €10 reduced. Rotunda access restricted to 18+.

An opera house haunted, a golden-voiced soprano and a masked phantom hiding beneath the Opéra Garnier… sound familiar ? The Phantom of the Opera, of course. Gaston Leroux’s legendary novel returns as a brand-new musical, entirely independent from the cult London and Broadway productions.

Adapted by Benoit Solès (La Machine de Turing) and directed by Julien Alluguette (Le Soldat Rose), this French creation is already impressing audiences at Théâtre Antoine. Expect no copy-paste : this is an original take with new music by Marc Demais and Pierre-Yves Lebert : addictive melodies guaranteed to stick in your head on the way home.

In the role of Christine Daaé : Maélie Zaffran, who stole the show in Mamma Mia last year. The entire cast delivers pure talent, giving this French classic a fresh, emotional and intensely romantic edge.

Le Fantôme de l’Opéra, Théâtre Antoine, 14 boulevard de Strasbourg, Paris 10 .  Until January 11, Wednesday to Sunday at 7pm. From €16.

The legendary  Hôtel Costes spa joins forces with Augustinus Bader, promising an ultra-luxurious, high-tech wellness experience. In a sumptuous space of eight treatment rooms, each ritual begins with a custom skin diagnosis conducted by an expert using cutting-edge analysis technology.

Then comes your choice of signature treatments : L’Essentiel (€280), a glow-revealing treatment that softens and brightens the complexion and L’Ultime (€420), an exceptional lifting facial that tones and firms using Raja Medical microcurrents.
Afterwards, visit the Augustinus Bader corner to find the same products used in the treatments. The spa also offers iconic body rituals like Jeunesse des Mains (€130) – a radiofrequency hand treatment that firms and illuminates – or the Massage 60 (€240), a fully personalized massage tailored to your needs and mood.

Other highlights : Bastien Gonzalez, the renowned master manicurist, and Reformer classes with personal trainers for fitness lovers. Extend your wellness escape in the hammam cabin (solo or duo), then unwind in the relaxation lounge with a cup of hot tea.

Hôtel Costes, 7 rue de Castiglione,  Paris 1er. Open daily 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Bookings: 01 42 44 49 12 or  spa@hotelcostes.com.

A hundred years deserves a celebration! To mark the centenary of the 1925 International Exhibition of Decorative Arts and Modern Industry, Louis Vuitton invites visitors to discover how the iconic house shaped the movement in its new exhibition: Louis Vuitton Art Déco.

Starting September 26 at LV Dream, guests can stroll through 8 thematic rooms and admire 300 objects and archival pieces straight from the maison’s heritage collection. From its creation in 1854 to the final gallery La beauté en voyage, the journey unfolds through exceptional works, contemporary creations, and exclusive leather goods that make us wish the voyage would never end.

The extra treat? A gourmet pause after the visit at the Café Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton, just upstairs, where you can enjoy fine pastries, savory creations, and exquisite chocolates imagined by our favorite pastry chef.

Louis Vuitton Art Déco, LV Dream (26 Quai de la Mégisserie, Paris 1er). From September 26. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am–8 pm. Free entry or online booking.

It’s been nearly a year since the magnificent Musée Jacquemart-André reopened after renovations! Following the success of its last exhibition on Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi, the museum now honors French painter Georges de La Tour starting September 11th.

Never heard of him? Normal: this 17th-century master, once recognized as official painter of Louis XIII, fell into obscurity after his death before being rediscovered in the 20th century. This first retrospective since the Grand Palais in 1997 will delight Caravaggio fans. While La Tour learned from the Italian master, his art reinterprets chiaroscuro, radical realism, and spirituality in modern yet timeless compositions.

The exhibition brings together over thirty paintings and drawings, plus several saint busts. Highlights? The Newborn and The Pipe Blower, loaned by the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum, showcasing La Tour’s mastery of light as the true “painter of flame.”

GEORGES DE LA TOUR – Between Shadow and Light, September 11th to January 25th, 2026. Musée Jacquemart-André, 158 boulevard Haussmann, Paris 8e. Open daily 10am–6pm.

We already loved their spots at Canal Saint-Martin, Etienne Marcel, and Bastille. Now Bao Family founders Céline Chung and Billy Pham bring Petit Bao to the chic 8th arrondissement, right by Ternes.

From the outside, Petit Bao Ternes (PBT) already stands out with a cute terrace and a playful interior designed by Céline herself: green chairs, pink tables, fish-themed bathrooms, an open kitchen, and warm wood accents.

Must-order dishes include: fried shrimp wontons (€7), Charsiu Pork Baos (€9), meltingly soft Hong Shao eggplants (€13), Dan Dan noodles (€16), and the addictive Shanghai Noodles (€10). Don’t miss the limited-edition Crispy Truffle Mini Baos (€12). Wash it all down with homemade peach hibiscus iced tea (€5) or an Umeshu Spritz (€8), and save room for Mango Sago cream (€7) or Peanut Baos (€8).

Petit Bao – Ternes, 266 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8e. Open daily for lunch & dinner.

Stylish stationery isn’t just for students! To make September more fun, head to the Marais to discover Koya, a brand-new stationery shop founded by chef Lorenza Lenzi.

No binders or rulers here, but rather a curated selection of 1,000+ references, often sourced from Japan: Penco Classic pens (€3.50), all kinds of notebooks, Kaweco fountain pens (€27–70), colored pencils, planners, Marvy Uchida felt-tip pens (€2.90), the cult Pentel Sign Pen (€2.50), or even a Hightide clock (€180) to never miss a Google Meet.

Koya Stationery, 26 rue du Petit-Musc, Paris 4e. Open Tue–Sat, 11am–7pm.

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