Welcome to Cool Stuff in Paris
, a directory of my favorite cool things to do in Paris: weird museums and unusual sights, amazing restaurants, cool bars and cafés, practical info for tourists, bizarre public art, creepy cemeteries, and much much more.
Covid update!
I haven't been back to Paris in well over a year, sadly! As I write this (May 2021) I'm sure a lot of the places featured on this site are closed, either temporarily or permanently. If you're in Paris, I urge you to reach out to museums/restaurants/etc directly to see if they're open before planning your trip. Please research and respect any restrictions that are in place.
Check out my recent articles about the catacombs, le Musée des Arts Forains, the Eiffel Tower, Space Invader pixel art mosaics and other grafitti, the Louvre, etc. I believe Paris truly is the most amazing city in the world; I love the cuisine, the history, the shopping, and the people. There's a rhythm and a richness to life here that's really incredibly agreeable. Nothing makes me happier than sharing what I love about Paris with people who are visiting, so please enjoy this site, and please contact me if you have any questions!
Le Cimetière des Chiens
Cemetery for dogs and other pets.
Photo gallery of pixel art mosaics all over Paris
Le Musée des Arts Forains
The Museum of Carnival Arts.
Musée de la chasse et de la Nature
The Museum of Hunting and Nature.
Le Passe-Muraille
The Passer-Through-Walls; a neat sculpture in Montmartre.
Le Café de L'Enfer
A Hell-themed café in Pigalle.
The best view of the Eiffel Tower
Getting the most out of the Louvre
A bird's eye view of chaos at the Arc de Triomphe
Tipping in France
Using the Paris Métro (subway)
Using your American electrical devices in France
Beware of dangerous street gangs in Paris ;)
Clever stencil of a guy stealing a no entry sign
Vincent and Théo Van Gogh's apartment at 54 Rue Lepic