La Gaîté Lyrique

The Best Places To See Culture In Paris, According To A Local

Once a theatre and now a wonderland of artwork for the post-Internet generation, this Marais building packs seven floors of digital art, gaming, music, fashion and radical creativity into a space that is as socially conscious as it is cool. Last winter, it opened its doors to unaccompanied minors seeking shelter, hosting them for four months while pressuring the city to act, and now, threatened with closure, this cultural gem feels like it deserves all the love. You can pop in for an exhibition, sip coffee, take a voguing class, record a podcast, or even learn how to fix your broken blender. - Zoé Terouinard