With the 2024 Olympic Games set to be held in Paris, France, there is sure to be a large influx of tourists over the next few months. If you plan on going to Paris for vacation, or even for the Olympics, be sure to stop by these trendy nerd destinations!
La Tête Dans Les Nuages
La Tête dans les Nuages, translated as Head in the Clouds, is a massive arcade located in central Paris. It is similar to Dave and Busters here in the United States but on a larger scale.
Featuring something for all ages, La Tete dans les Nuages is a classic spot for Paris geeks. Some offered activities include pool tables, arcade games, elevated climbing courses, Virtual Reality experiences, laser tag, pinball machines, and more. La Tete also provides booking for birthday parties and other group events. The arcade has games from the 90s as well as more modern machines.
Whether you are a serious gamer or just want a fun place to hang out for the evening, La Tete dans les Nuages is the place for you.
The Bar at the End of the Universe
Named in reference to the Douglas Adams novel, “The Last Restaurant Before the End of the World”, The Bar at the End of the Universe is a themed bar where various genres collide. These include steampunk, post-apocalypse, science fiction, and cyberpunk.
Their drink selections also show off their nerdy background with cocktails named Stamina, Mana, Life, and more. The bar also has a good selection of food options, but it’s mostly designed as a fun place to hang out.
Numerous events have also been held here, including one of the largest Delorean gatherings which happened in 2015. Zombie walks have also been known to stop by on occasion. If you are looking for a taste of the apocalypse in Paris, then be sure to stop by The Bar at the End of the Universe.
Pulp’s
Pulp’s is a duo of two stores specializing in two major aspects of fandom cultures: comics and toys.
Pulp’s Comics has a massive collection of comics, manga, and art books. Their collection has both English and French language editions and is set at a reasonable price. Pulp’s Comics also has rare and classic material in addition to newer runs, meaning you should be able to find whatever you are looking for.
Their second store specializes in toys and collectibles. This includes Pokemon cards, Funko Pops, and figurines. Both stores are located on the same street, so be sure to stop by both Pulp’s locations to get the best of both worlds.
Deux Point Zero
Deux Point Zero is the perfect Friday night hangout place for any nerd. Utilizing an in-house app, customers can participate in quizzes, select music, and interact with other patrons.
Those who play around with the app can even win prizes that can be claimed at the bar. In true nerd display, their signature cocktails are named after some of pop culture’s favorite franchises. These include R2D2, Tetris, Super Mario, and Sherlock.
Of course, if you are looking for a more Parisian experience, a glass of wine and a cheese board is always available to order.
Conclusion
With the 2024 Olympics set to be held in Paris, France, it is surely to be a hot tourist destination over the next few months. If you are planning on going to the Paris Olympics, or plan to just visit the beautiful city for vacation, be sure to stop by these nerd hot spots.
As always, the above-mentioned locations are only a select few of what the entirety of Paris has to offer. Be sure to check the area around your hotel or vacation residence to see what is available.
