Everyone says Paris is for couples. It is also for anyone with a baguette and a spot on the quay.
Where it happens#
| Where | What |
|---|---|
| Hostels, 10th and Montmartre | Bars, rooftops, pub crawls |
| The Seine and Canal Saint-Martin | Every warm evening, the city picnics; sit down |
| Language exchanges | Weekly, Parisians come to practise English |
| Free walking tours | Montmartre, the Marais, every morning |
| Running clubs | Dawn, several a week, free |
| Latin Quarter bars | Cheap, student, easy |
Things with a start time#
A walking tour, a bakery or cooking class, a Versailles day in a shared group, a language exchange, a pétanque game on the canal.
Online#
Post your trip on Roavi Community with your dates. Travellers heading to Paris in the next two weeks appear in the same place, and Local Friends can reply. How to find a travel buddy. French speakers: louer un ami.
Parisians#
A Local Friend lives here, a few hours at a rate they set, their market, their café, the museum with no queue on a Wednesday night. Things to do in Paris and is Paris safe?
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Meet a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
Is Paris good for solo travellers?
Yes, better than its reputation: safe in the central arrondissements, walkable, endless museums, and a picnic culture that makes sitting alone on the Seine a social act. Expensive; hostels and picnics are the budget route.Where do solo travellers meet in Paris?
Hostels in the 10th arrondissement and Montmartre, picnics on the Seine (Île Saint-Louis, Pont des Arts) and Canal Saint-Martin, language exchange nights, free walking tours, running clubs, and the Latin Quarter's cheap bars.Are there solo travel meetups in Paris?
Weekly: language exchanges, expat socials, hostel pub crawls, museum nights, running and cycling groups. And Roavi Community, where you post your trip and find travellers on your dates.How do I meet Parisians?
A few words of French first, then a language exchange, a neighbourhood market, a pétanque game on the canal, and a Local Friend who shows you their arrondissement for a few hours.Where should I stay in Paris alone?
The 10th for hostels and the canal, Montmartre for atmosphere, the Marais for the centre, the Latin Quarter for cheap bars and students. All fine alone with normal city care.
This article was written with the help of AI and reviewed by the Roavi team.