Photo : Association Paillettes & Cambouis
Wednesday, repair and maintain your bike yourself!
Stop ignoring that annoying rattle in your bike frame and head over to this DIY repair collective to fix it yourself with expert guidance. Whether you are a total cycling rookie or a seasoned gearhead, this inclusive workshop turns basic maintenance into a social and rewarding experience. Roll up your sleeves and discover how empowering it feels to keep your wheels turning on your own terms.
Paris 10th
About
The Paillettes & Cambouis association welcomes you every Wednesday from 14:00 to 18:30, between October 7 and November 25, 2026, in the 10th arrondissement. This community-driven self-repair workshop helps cyclists of all abilities maintain their bikes through peer support and shared knowledge. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned mechanic, you are invited to work on your bike in a friendly environment. Participation requires an on-site membership fee based on a sliding scale according to your means. Please note that the premises currently have limited accessibility for individuals with physical disabilities.
✨Paillettes & Cambouis✨ is a collective and solidarity project focused on reuse, mutual aid, promoting cycling, and fostering autonomy for everyone through mechanics. It is also an ideas lab, a living space, a place for sharing, parties, and learning!
🚲 Whether you have hundreds of hours of experience tinkering with the most sophisticated bike systems, or you don't know how to use a pump, whether you are a local hipster or short on cash, regardless of your age, gender identity, or riding style, come meet us and join us!
👯 Here, everyone can volunteer and/or be helped based on what they want and feel capable of, but also according to their learning goals: through mutual aid and kindness, we always manage to work things out :)
If your bike is making a little annoying noise, a big worrying noise, if you are preparing for a trip, or if you just love your bicycle so much that you want to take care of it, don't hesitate any longer, come by.
📌 Membership on-site at a free and conscious price, based on your means (no justification needed) and your desire to support the place: 15 euros solidarity rate, 30 euros break-even rate for the association, 45 euros and up to ensure the association remains open to as many as possible.
For now, the location is minimally or not accessible to people with physical disabilities.
Atelier Paillettes & Cambouis, 1 rue Robert Blache 75010 Paris.
Workshop closed on public holidays.
More info: https://www.paillettesetcambouis.org/
Our take on this event
Located at 1 rue Robert Blache, the Paillettes & Cambouis workshop turns mechanical independence into a collaborative experience. Whether your bike makes an annoying noise or requires a full tune-up, this space focuses on skill-sharing and mutual aid. You will find a welcoming atmosphere where your level of experience does not matter; everyone is encouraged to learn and help others based on their own goals.
To participate, you must purchase an on-site membership at a conscious, pay-what-you-can price. Suggested tiers include 15 euros for the solidarity rate, 30 euros to maintain the association's balance, or 45 euros and above to ensure the project remains accessible to as many people as possible. You choose the amount that fits your budget without any need for justification.
Sessions take place every Wednesday from 14:00 to 18:30, excluding public holidays. While the workshop aims to be an open space for everyone, please be aware that the current facility is not fully accessible to people with physical disabilities.
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