As we move into 2025, it’s time for setting out plans for the year ahead. This week’s podcast marks a faithful favourite amongst the listeners – the Bucket List 2025.
Listen below, or wherever you get your podcasts. Keep scrolling to find out what Oliver and Lina chose for their 2025 Paris Bucket Lists.
Oliver’s list:
1) Swim in the Seine:
Inspired by one of our Patreon members, Oliver will be the first in the water when they open the Seine up to public swimmers this year.
2) Music at Église Saint Paul:
If you’ve taken our Marais walking tour, you’ve probably heard all about the famous concerts that happen every Saturday might at the Saint Paul church. This is the year we’re going to go… Address: 99 Rue Saint Antoine, 75004
3) Dinner at Bistrot Paul Bert:
A culinary Paris institution, popular amongst in-the-know Parisians. Address: 18 Rue Paul Bert, 75011
4) Drinks at Too Tac Tac skybar:
Spectacular views from this recently-opened rooftop bar. Address: 65 Rue Bruneseau, 75013
5) Tour Serge Gainsbourg’s house:
The preserved home of French music icon Serge Gainsbourg, opened in 2023. Frequently fully booked, so reserve in advance. Address: 5 bis Rue de Verneuil, 75007
Lina’s list:
6) Catch a show at Madame Arthur:
Spend a show-stopping evening at this Drag cabaret in the fashionably bohemian Pigalle. Address: 75 bis Rue des Martyrs, 75018
7) Enjoy a drink with a top soundtrack at Fréquence bar:
A bar serving excellent cocktails, playing great music and stacked full of vinyls – a perfect night out. Address: 20 Rue Keller, 75011
8) Fondation Cartier contemporary art museum:
A lesser-known art museum, relocating from the 14th arrondissement to Palais-Royal this autumn.
9) Afternoon tea at the Plaza Athénée:
The chicest afternoon tea at in a luxurious 5-star hotel. Address: 25 Avenue Montaigne, 75008
10) Buy Le Beurre Bordier butter at La Grande Épicerie:
Let’s see what all the fuss is about this famous butter. They even vacuum pack it, so it’s ideal to give as a Paris souvenir. Address: 38 Rue de Sèvres, 75007
Bucket List Bonuses:
*An overnight at Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay: A historic hotel-spa located in a nature reserve, in the countryside beyond the estate of Versailles. Address: Domaine de l’Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, 78720 Cernay-la-ville
*Visit the Collège des Bernardins: a 13th century Cistercian college of the University of Paris. Take a guided tour and stop off at the cafe. Address: 20 Rue de Poissy, 75005
*Rock climb in a former church: One of several outposts of the popular Climbing District gyms, near Saint Lazare train station. Address: 26 bis Rue de Saint-Pétersbourg, 75008