Question 1

Where can I meet people in Paris if I just moved?

Accepted Answer

Go to something small and recurring rather than a big party; in Paris we currently list 38 social, language, game, book or walking events. Guided walk through the old village of Passy — Métro Passy, Tue 17 Nov, 16:00, free; Open house at the makesense space, Paris 12e — makesense space, Wed 18 Nov, 16:30, free; Volunteer training on Paris social services, Mairie du 8e, Paris — Mairie du 8e arrondissement, Thu 19 Nov, 18:30, free; Nordic book club at the Swedish Institute: Caesaria — Institut Suédois, Thu 19 Nov, 19:00, free. More: New in town guide: https://comealone.app/new-in/paris/ · Language cafés: https://speak.comealone.app/city/paris/ · Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/paris/

Question 2

What can I do for free in Paris this week on my own?

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Plenty: 56 free things this week in Paris are in our listings, so you can go without spending anything. Lucie Deroïan and Corine Durous, Mediterranean recital, Saint-Merry — Église Saint-Merry, Sun 15 Nov, 16:00, free; Why poetry? A reading-performance with Léon Bonnaffé, Paris — Bibliothèque publique d'information, Mon 16 Nov, 19:00, free; Digital workshop for adults at Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux, Paris — Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux, Tue 17 Nov, 10:00, free; Guided walk through the old village of Passy — Métro Passy, Tue 17 Nov, 16:00, free. More: Library nights: https://comealone.app/libraries/paris/ · Language cafés: https://speak.comealone.app/city/paris/

Question 3

Is there a language exchange in Paris?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Paris has 8 language options in our data (6 regular groups and 2 dated sessions). Ateliers de conversation FLE (Médiathèque Marguerite Duras) — Tuesday, 18:00-19:00; Médiathèque Marguerite Duras; free; Multilingo Cafe (All Languages Club) — Monday, 19:00; Boom Boom Villette; free; Weekly French conversation workshop, Assia Djebar library, Paris — Bibliothèque Assia Djebar, Wed 5 May 2027, 10:15, free; Free French conversation workshop for learners, Médiathèque Melville — Médiathèque Jean-Pierre Melville, Tue 15 Jun 2027, 10:00, free. More: Language cafés in Paris: https://speak.comealone.app/city/paris/

Question 4

Where to play padel as a beginner in Paris?

Accepted Answer

Try one of the sessions below; padel is played in doubles, so clubs usually pair you with other players. Sportfield Paris 16 (Tour Eiffel) — padel court rental; level: no level required; from EUR 40/hour per court. More: Padel & pickleball: https://comealone.app/padel-pickleball/paris/

Question 5

Board game cafés in Paris?

Accepted Answer

You can walk in alone: we list 1 such place in Paris. Au Bonheur des Jeux — board-game cafe; Wednesday, 18:30-22:30; 12 EUR incl. one drink, unlimited games. More: Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/paris/

Question 6

Rainy evening in Paris: what can I do alone indoors?

Accepted Answer

Go indoors to a hosted event: Paris has 124 evening events in the next two weeks that take place in a venue, plus 1 board-game place. Antillean ball: retro zouk and konpa dancing for €5, Paris 13e — Digital Village, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00; Why poetry? A reading-performance with Léon Bonnaffé, Paris — Bibliothèque publique d'information, Mon 16 Nov, 19:00, free; La guerre des théâtres, lecture at the Hôtel de Ville, Paris — Hôtel de Ville, Tue 17 Nov, 18:30, free; Au Bonheur des Jeux — board-game cafe; Wednesday, 18:30-22:30; 12 EUR incl. one drink, unlimited games. More: Library nights: https://comealone.app/libraries/paris/ · Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/paris/

Question 7

Is Paris good for solo travellers at night?

Accepted Answer

There is an evening scene: 205 listings in Paris run from 17:00 onwards, mostly hosted events or groups. We don't rate neighbourhood safety, so check local advice for that. Antillean ball: retro zouk and konpa dancing for €5, Paris 13e — Digital Village, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00; Why poetry? A reading-performance with Léon Bonnaffé, Paris — Bibliothèque publique d'information, Mon 16 Nov, 19:00, free; La guerre des théâtres, lecture at the Hôtel de Ville, Paris — Hôtel de Ville, Tue 17 Nov, 18:30, free; Soiree Polyglotte (Polyglot Club Paris) — Tuesday, 20:00-02:00; Le Baratin; free; Au Bonheur des Jeux — board-game cafe; Wednesday, 18:30-22:30; 12 EUR incl. one drink, unlimited games. More: Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/paris/ · Language cafés: https://speak.comealone.app/city/paris/

Question 8

What is on in Paris this weekend?

Accepted Answer

This weekend (15 Nov) we list 6 events in Paris, 1 free. Writing workshop on Cezanne et nous, Montparnasse, Paris — A café on boulevard du Montparnasse, Sun 15 Nov, 10:00; Urban Underground krump and hip-hop battles, La Place, Paris — La Place, Sun 15 Nov, 12:00; Hindustani ragas workshop, Abhirup Roy, Théâtre Mandapa, Paris — Théâtre Mandapa, Sun 15 Nov, 13:00; Lucie Deroïan and Corine Durous, Mediterranean recital, Saint-Merry — Église Saint-Merry, Sun 15 Nov, 16:00, free.

Question 9

Is there open play for pickleball in Paris for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Pickleball in Paris: 2 options in our data, mostly open play and clinics. Le Pickleball Club — pickleball open play; Pickleball Paris (outdoor initiation sessions) — pickleball beginner clinic; free. More: Padel & pickleball: https://comealone.app/padel-pickleball/paris/

Question 10

Is there a chess club or open game table in Paris?

Accepted Answer

Yes: 11 game nights, open tables or chess clubs in Paris appear in our data, 8 of them dated events soon. The Kup (Apprenons les echecs) — chess club; Friday, 19h; free; Cafe Cayo (Rencontres d'echecs) — chess club; Thursday, 19:00-22:00; free; Agatha Christie mystery games night, Aimé Césaire library, Paris 14e — Bibliothèque Aimé Césaire, Fri 20 Nov, 18:00, free; Board games night at Saint-Éloi library — Bibliothèque Saint-Eloi, Fri 20 Nov, 18:30, free. More: Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/paris/

Question 11

Are there book clubs or reading groups in Paris?

Accepted Answer

Yes: 4 book club or reading group events in Paris are in our listings. Nordic book club at the Swedish Institute: Caesaria — Institut Suédois, Thu 19 Nov, 19:00, free; Reading club: favourite reads about animals, Georges Brassens library — Bibliothèque Georges Brassens, Sat 28 Nov, 11:00, free; Literary Café: Swap Book Tips over Coffee — Bibliothèque Jean d'Ormesson, Sat 28 Nov, 11:00, free; Free fortnightly book club at Centre Paris Anim' Bessie Smith, 12e — Centre Paris Anim' Bessie Smith, Tue 29 Jun 2027, 19:00, free. More: Book clubs: https://comealone.app/book-clubs/paris/

Question 12

Where can I go for a guided walk with other people in Paris?

Accepted Answer

8 group walks or hikes in Paris are listed, most with a guide. Guided walk through the old village of Passy — Métro Passy, Tue 17 Nov, 16:00, free; Guided walk around the Poterne des Peupliers, Paris 13e — 14 place de Rungis, Wed 18 Nov, 14:30; Greening the city, guided walk in Paris 12th arrondissement — Corner of Boulevard Diderot and Rue Abel, Thu 19 Nov, 14:30, free; Colour-hunt photo walk in Montmartre, Paris — Métro Abbesses meeting point, Sat 21 Nov, 10:00. More: Walk & talk: https://comealone.app/walks/paris/

Question 13

Free library programmes in Paris: what is on?

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98 library or mediatheque events in Paris are coming up, 98 of them free. Why poetry? A reading-performance with Léon Bonnaffé, Paris — Bibliothèque publique d'information, Mon 16 Nov, 19:00, free; Digital workshop for adults at Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux, Paris — Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux, Tue 17 Nov, 10:00, free; Les dessous lesbiens de la littérature, Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris — Bibliothèque Sorbonne Nouvelle, Tue 17 Nov, 18:00, free; Madame de Sévigné’s hot chocolate: history talk with tasting, Paris 4e — Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris, Tue 17 Nov, 18:00, free. More: Library nights: https://comealone.app/libraries/paris/

Question 14

Free concerts in Paris I can go to alone?

Accepted Answer

Paris has 81 free concerts and sessions coming up. Lucie Deroïan and Corine Durous, Mediterranean recital, Saint-Merry — Église Saint-Merry, Sun 15 Nov, 16:00, free; Ukraine, three centuries of music: violin and piano, Paris 18e — Studio L'Accord Parfait, Mon 16 Nov, 20:30, free; Shaki Tavi grungegaze concert, SUPERSONIC, Paris — SUPERSONIC, Tue 17 Nov, 19:00, free; Hamaca, Christine Audat concert at the UNESCO headquarters, Paris — Siège de l'UNESCO, Wed 18 Nov, 19:00, free.

Question 15

Is there a social dance or movement class in Paris?

Accepted Answer

Paris has 11 classes and social dances in our data. Antillean ball: retro zouk and konpa dancing for €5, Paris 13e — Digital Village, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00; Open dance stage HippoH Dance Bar at La Gaîté Lyrique, Paris — La Gaîté Lyrique, Thu 19 Nov, 19:00, free; Dance-therapy workshop at La Fabrique de la Solidarité, Paris — La Fabrique de la Solidarité, Fri 27 Nov, 10:00, free; Ocho Y Media, 12-piece salsa band, Studio de l'Ermitage, Paris — Studio de l'Ermitage, Sat 28 Nov, 21:00.

Question 16

Creative workshops in Paris for people who come alone?

Accepted Answer

Paris has 25 hands-on sessions coming up; working on a shared task gives you something to talk about. Writing workshop on Cezanne et nous, Montparnasse, Paris — A café on boulevard du Montparnasse, Sun 15 Nov, 10:00; Hindustani ragas workshop, Abhirup Roy, Théâtre Mandapa, Paris — Théâtre Mandapa, Sun 15 Nov, 13:00; Digital workshop for adults at Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux, Paris — Bibliothèque Marguerite Audoux, Tue 17 Nov, 10:00, free; Hands-on Spanish-to-French translation workshop — Instituto Cervantes, Biblioteca Octavio Paz, Thu 19 Nov, 18:30, free.

Question 17

Can I volunteer in Paris to meet people?

Accepted Answer

Yes: 1 volunteering or community-work event in Paris is listed. Volunteer training on Paris social services, Mairie du 8e, Paris — Mairie du 8e arrondissement, Thu 19 Nov, 18:30, free.

Question 18

Where can I go for an apéro, a drink or a tasting alone in Paris?

Accepted Answer

3 pub, aperitif or tasting events in Paris are listed. Madame de Sévigné’s hot chocolate: history talk with tasting, Paris 4e — Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris, Tue 17 Nov, 18:00, free; Alberta Cross indie folk night with happy hour, Supersonic bar, Paris — SUPERSONIC, Tue 13 Apr 2027, 19:00, free; Neighbourhood apéro at the 11e community house, Paris — Maison de la Vie Associative et Citoyenne du 11e, Thu 1 Jul 2027, 19:00, free.

Question 19

Can I play a racket sport in Paris without a partner?

Accepted Answer

Yes: 1 open play or americano session in Paris matches you with other players on the spot. Le Pickleball Club — pickleball open play. More: Padel & pickleball: https://comealone.app/padel-pickleball/paris/

Question 20

What cultural events are on in Paris?

Accepted Answer

91 cultural events are listed in Paris, 62 of them free. Urban Underground krump and hip-hop battles, La Place, Paris — La Place, Sun 15 Nov, 12:00; Why poetry? A reading-performance with Léon Bonnaffé, Paris — Bibliothèque publique d'information, Mon 16 Nov, 19:00, free; Les dessous lesbiens de la littérature, Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris — Bibliothèque Sorbonne Nouvelle, Tue 17 Nov, 18:00, free; Madame de Sévigné’s hot chocolate: history talk with tasting, Paris 4e — Bibliothèque historique de la Ville de Paris, Tue 17 Nov, 18:00, free.

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