{"id":8591,"date":"2017-10-05T10:00:40","date_gmt":"2017-10-05T10:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/?p=8591"},"modified":"2024-07-16T09:50:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T09:50:51","slug":"how-to-spend-halloween-in-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lodgis.com\/en\/how-to-spend-halloween-in-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"How to spend Halloween in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this post, we’ll look at how Halloween is making a spooky comeback in Paris and how to spend it in the French capital.
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\nHalloween still remains a relatively recent phenomenon in France. By contrast, the French have for centuries celebrated All Saints’ Day (La Toussaint) on November 1st, a quiet day on which Christians visit cemeteries to honor the graves of the deceased and take the opportunity to spend time with friends and family.
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\nBut Halloween, which many of us associate with trick-or-treating, scary costumes, jack-o’-lantern pumpkins and haunted houses<\/strong>, is becoming increasingly popular in Paris.
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\nWhether you’re a family, a student or a young professional, this should give you a few ideas on how to celebrate the 31st October in the French capital.<\/p>\n

What to expect<\/h2>\n

While Halloween is becoming increasingly popular in Paris, don’t expect the same level of celebrations, especially if you’re from the USA, Canada or the UK.
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\nTrick-or-treating, for example, is rare in the French capital, so you’re better off buying some candy and planning your own fun for the kids!
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\nExpats aside, you won’t find many people dressed up for Halloween, but don’t let that stop you and your kids from from giving people the fright of their lives! Here are a few recommendations for picking up fancy-dress in Paris:
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\nAu fou rire<\/strong><\/u>
\nAffordable costumes for kids and adults for rent and for sale
\nAddress: 22 bis rue Faubourg Montmartre, 75009, Paris
\nOpening times: Monday-Saturday (09.30-19.30)
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\nAu bal masqu\u00e9<\/strong><\/u>
\nFewer monsters and more historic period outfits. Basic accessories are affordable or you can choose to splash out on costume hire for a night.
\nAddress: 1 Avenue Alphand, 75116, Paris
\nOpening times: Tuesday-Friday (10.30-18.30); Saturdays (11.00-19.00)
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\n\u00c0 la poup\u00e9e merveilleuse<\/strong><\/u>
\nA small fancy-dress boutique with costumes and party supplies to suit all occasions.
\nAddress: 9 rue du Temple, 75004, Paris
\nOpening times: Tuesday-Saturday (10.00-19.00)<\/p>\n

Family outings<\/h2>\n

Want to make the most of Halloween without going trick-or-treating but wondering what stays open? Look no further!<\/p>\n