Another birthday, and still no idea. They already have three bottles of perfume. They will never read the book. What if you gave a moment instead? A voucher for an activity to do with friends is the gift that turns into a night out, memories and photos, and never ends up on a shelf. We picked 6 experiences to give in Paris, with price, validity period and terms checked on their official websites.
Why give an experience rather than an object
Because an activity voucher is lived with others. The birthday person picks a date, brings their crew, and your gift becomes a whole evening. It is also the ideal gift for someone who already has everything, and it is often sent by email, so it saves the latecomers.
The only trap is the forgotten voucher. Hence three things to check before buying.
| Criterion | Why it matters | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Validity period | Avoids an expired voucher at the bottom of a drawer | 12 months to 2 years |
| Number of people | A solo voucher for a group activity is useless | Full team or number of your choice |
| Terms of use | In one go or several, at which venues | Varies by brand |
The 6 experiences at a glance
| Experience | Area | Format | Voucher price | Validity | For how many |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bomb Squad Paris | 3rd, Sébastopol | Action game | 150 € | 2 years | Team of 2 to 6 |
| Batman Escape | 19th, Corentin Cariou | Escape game | From 36 € | 18 months | Number of your choice |
| Virtual Room | 11th and 17th | Virtual reality | From 30 € | 12 months | Amount of your choice |
| Le 3Bis | 12th, Bercy Village | Board game bar and lounges | 150 € box | 2 years | 6 people (box) |
| BAM Karaoke Box | 2nd, 8th, 9th, 11th, 17th | Private karaoke | Amount of your choice | 1 year | Your choice |
| Wildness | 13th, rue de Patay | Axe throwing | From 22 € / pers | 12 months | 2 to 3 people |
For a group of friends who love action
Bomb Squad Paris, the gift voucher for a whole team
Bomb Squad, at 94 boulevard de Sébastopol in the 3rd, is a one hour action game in teams of 2 to 6. Four challenges between movement and thinking, then a final bomb to defuse. The gift voucher costs 150 euros, is valid for 2 years and covers a full team of 2 to 6 players. To use it, you just enter the voucher number when paying for the booking.
It is the most “ready to go” voucher on the list, since it covers the whole group at once. And if the birthday is celebrated on site, Bomb Squad also offers a birthday package from 30 euros per person. To discover the format, read our guide to the action game in Paris.
Wildness, the gift that makes an impression
Wildness, at 79 rue de Patay in the 13th, offers axe throwing, with shurikens, crucifix or shovel as options. The gift card is designed for 2 to 3 people, from 22 euros per person, and is valid for 12 months after purchase. Perfect for a duo or trio who like slightly offbeat challenges.
For immersion fans
Batman Escape, the gift with a real package to unwrap
Batman Escape, at 30 avenue Corentin Cariou in the 19th, is an escape game under official DC Comics licence, from age 7 and for 3 to 24 players. Three ways to give it, all valid for 18 months on the 4 missions of your choice. The emailed gift voucher from 36 euros, the gift box from 89 euros with goodies (golden ticket, postcard, illustrations, key ring, magnet), and the collector set from 117 euros with a mug and glass. Physical boxes ship within 5 working days.
It is the option to choose if you want something to hand over in person on the day. To compare with other rooms, have a look at the best escape games in Paris.
Virtual Room, virtual reality as a gift
Virtual Room, at 35 boulevard Richard-Lenoir in the 11th and place de la Porte Maillot in the 17th, runs team virtual reality escape games. Gift vouchers start at 30 euros, are valid for 12 months from purchase and can be used in several goes, on any mission. Note that they only work in the city of purchase, a voucher ordered on the Paris website only works in Paris.
For those who prefer playing with a drink in hand
Le 3Bis, the gift box that saves money
Le 3Bis, at 41 rue des Pirogues de Bercy in the 12th, is a board game bar with themed private lounges, karaoke, blind test, quiz or retro gaming. Its gift vouchers are valid for 2 years, can be bought online and personalised. The gift box is the good deal, 150 euros for a 2 hour lounge booking for 6 people, against 196 euros at the usual price, with a puzzle to assemble to discover the concept.
BAM Karaoke Box, the most flexible gift card
BAM Karaoke Box has five venues in Paris (2nd, 8th, 9th, 11th and 17th), with private rooms for up to 30 people. The gift card comes in the amount of your choice, is valid one year at all the brand’s venues and is used directly online. The only catch, it must be used in a single go, with no change given on the balance.
For more ideas in the same spirit, read our selection of board game bars in Paris.
Choosing the right gift in 30 seconds
Ask yourself two questions. Who will the person go with? If it is a group, pick a voucher that covers a group, like Bomb Squad’s or Le 3Bis’s gift box. If it is a duo, the Wildness card or an amount at Virtual Room or BAM. And when will they use it? If it might drag on, go for validity periods of 18 months to 2 years.
And if you would rather organise the party yourself than give a voucher, our guide on where to celebrate your birthday in Paris and our selection of original birthday ideas in Paris are made for you.
Going further
Looking for an idea that is truly out of the ordinary? Browse the unusual activities or the fun bars and venues sections, and check the websites of the places that tempt you, many also offer a gift card.
For more ideas by budget and group, read our birthday ideas in Paris.
Sources and useful links
Prices, validity periods and terms checked on the venues’ official websites in September 2026.
- Bomb Squad Paris, gift vouchers
- Batman Escape, gift voucher
- Virtual Room Paris, gift vouchers
- Le 3Bis, gifts
- BAM Karaoke Box, gift card
- Wildness Paris, gift card