See a French film with English subtitles -- Lost in Frenchlation is an organization that does screenings of contemporary (and classic) French films with English subtitles in independent art cinemas around Paris. If you are in town during one of the screenings, I recommend going! French cinema is great and definitely worth a look.

Attend a standup comedy show in English. There are a few shows and venues that have stand up comedy in English. I recommend Barbes Comedy Club's Sunday evening New York Comedy Night and anything by Sebastian Marx or Paul Taylor.

My evenings are often consumed with industry networking and learning about the "scene" in Paris. The Family is a community for entrepreneurs and businesses. They run an evening event series in English and their space is pretty cool. The aesthetic of their website alone is worth a look.

Have drinks in a Parisian barge that won’t be sooooo crowded (I hope). Rosa Bonheur is one of the most famous bars in Paris. There are a few locations but the two most famous ones are always too crowded to enjoy a drink there. This one is a bit off the beaten path and I have a feeling it will be a much more enjoyable atmosphere with the same charm as the main locations.

Spend an evening with an artisanal cocktail right next to the actual Moulin Rouge. Bar à Bulles is actually above the burlesque nightclub that is so famous. The entrance is in a small alleyway and once inside you can climb up to a deck where you can enjoy the view of the reddest windmill you ever will see.

Of course, return to the Eifel Tower at night to get the best views and wait long enough to see it sparkle.

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