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Much less crowded than Parc Monceau, this 14-hectare park is one of Paris’s most beautiful green retreats to escape the heat this summer

It’s going to be hot again in Paris! If you’re not on vacation yet, we’ve found a true haven of peace for you in the 12th arrondissement: Bercy Park. Built on the s...

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Forget the BnF—this secret library hidden inside Paris City Hall is free all year round, and its decor is breathtaking

It’s true that Paris has no shortage of beautiful libraries. From the National Library of France (BNF) and its Richelieu Hall —reopened in 2022 after 12 years of re...
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These legendary Parisian brasseries are true institutions… Here are the ones you absolutely must try at least once in your life

As timeless classics of Parisian (and French) dining,brasseries are warm and welcoming restaurants wheretraditional French dishes take center stage. Here you c...
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The second-best Italian restaurant in the world isn’t in Italy—it’s in Paris! It holds a Michelin star, and you can treat yourself to a lunch menu there for 70 euros

Did you know that the second-best Italian restaurant in the world is in Paris? Foodies, take note: you don’t have to leave the City of Light to savor the excellence...
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“It’s the Little Venice of the Jura”: just a 2-hour train ride from Paris, this bucolic town with its emerald waters, crisscrossed by a canal lined with small boats, is a French gem that rivals even La Serenissima itself.
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Just an hour from Paris, these 300 hectares of floating gardens can be explored by boat

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“A military parade on an unprecedented scale”: this year on the Champs-Élysées, the July 14 parade will be the largest in history, featuring nearly 6,700 military personnel, 315 vehicles, 98 aircraft, 33 helicopters, and 193 horses

“The July 14 parade will be the biggest we’ve ever seen,” President Emmanuel Macron announced back in May. More military personnel, more aircraft, more vehicles, an...
July 8, 2026

The best (and worst) arrondissements in Paris… according to Parisians!

Useful for French people or a pied-à-terre, the website allows a city’s residents to rate it based on very specific criteria. Among the many surveys and studies, this barometer—...
July 7, 2026

“Paris is establishing itself as one of Europe’s cocktail capitals”: three Parisian bars have just entered the top 20 best bars in Europe

In recent years, the capital has established itself as one of Europe’s most exciting playgrounds for mixology enthusiasts. And the very first “Europe’s 50 Best Bars...
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Le Quai de la Photo is teaming up with Coca-Cola to let you experience all the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™
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A new St-Germain® pop-up bar is setting up shop on this iconic rooftop, featuring a menu curated by Cyril Lignac

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The Best Restaurants in Paris’s 6th Arrondissement

In the heart of Paris, the —much loved by strollers and foodies alike—is home to small cafés steeped in literary tradition, beautiful cultural institutions, and wonderful culinary...
The Best Restaurants in Paris’s 10th Arrondissement

The 10th arrondissement, a neighborhood that’s always buzzing, is one of the capital’s most popular spots for taking a leisurely stroll or treating yourself to a true culinary del...
Founded in the midst of the Revolution in 1794, Paris’s oldest zoo still is home to snow leopards and red pandas in the heart of the capital

Founded in 1794, in the midst of the Revolution, the Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes is now the oldest zoo in Paris. In its early days, it housed animals from the ro...
The Best All-You-Can-Eat Sushi in Paris

While we’ve already shared our favorite spots for enjoying great sushi in Paris, none of them allowed us to stuff ourselves to our hearts’ content with this exquis...

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Less crowded than Versailles, this RER-accessible château—which once belonged to Louis XIV’s financier—has served as a backdrop for more than 80 films; it houses 900 pieces of 18th-century furniture, and its grounds are designated a “Jardin Remarquable” (Remarkable Garden).

We often walk right past it without suspecting the incredible richness hidden behind its majestic facades… And yet, the Château de Champs-sur-Marne is undoubtedly o...
In Paris, beneath the gilded ceilings of this former royal storage facility, you can visit one of the most secret loggias overlooking the Place de la Concorde—its restoration required no fewer than 400 artisans.

We often walk right past it without ever imagining what lies behind its majestic facades… And yet, the Hôtel de la Marine is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating...
Just a short RER ride away, this 1930s house looks like it came straight out of the future—it was designed by Le Corbusier, it nearly disappeared, and yet it’s one of the finest examples of modernist architecture

We often walk past it without imagining the aesthetic revolution that took place within its walls… And yet, the Villa Savoye is undoubtedly one of the most fascinat...
Less well-known than Versailles, this castle in the heart of one of Paris’s most famous forests is home to the tallest medieval keep and the largest library in Europe

To the east of Paris, a 10-minute walk from Metro Line 1, lies a 52-meter-high royal fortress. The Château de Vincennes is one of the least-known monuments in Île-...

Much less crowded than Parc Monceau, this 14-hectare park is one of Paris’s most beautiful green retreats to escape the heat this summer

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“Little Venice of the North”: less than 3 hours from Paris, this medieval city with its enchanting canals is one of Europe’s most beautiful getaways

“It’s the Little Venice of the North”: located two hours from Paris, this idyllic village on the water, with its rowboats and 176 small wooden bridges, was voted the second most beautiful village in the world in 2026

Must-Do Activities in Paris This Weekend, July 18–19, 2026

Less crowded than the Saint-Ouen flea market, this street—located 30 minutes from Paris—is the only one in France 100% dedicated to secondhand goods… a true paradise for bargain hunters

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Forget the BnF—this secret library hidden inside Paris City Hall is free all year round, and its decor is breathtaking

These legendary Parisian brasseries are true institutions… Here are the ones you absolutely must try at least once in your life

The second-best Italian restaurant in the world isn’t in Italy—it’s in Paris! It holds a Michelin star, and you can treat yourself to a lunch menu there for 70 euros

“It’s the Little Venice of the Jura”: just a 2-hour train ride from Paris, this bucolic town with its emerald waters, crisscrossed by a canal lined with small boats, is a French gem that rivals even La Serenissima itself.

Just an hour from Paris, these 300 hectares of floating gardens can be explored by boat

Top News

“A military parade on an unprecedented scale”: this year on the Champs-Élysées, the July 14 parade will be the largest in history, featuring nearly 6,700 military personnel, 315 vehicles, 98 aircraft, 33 helicopters, and 193 horses

The best (and worst) arrondissements in Paris… according to Parisians!

“Paris is establishing itself as one of Europe’s cocktail capitals”: three Parisian bars have just entered the top 20 best bars in Europe

Le Quai de la Photo is teaming up with Coca-Cola to let you experience all the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™

A new St-Germain® pop-up bar is setting up shop on this iconic rooftop, featuring a menu curated by Cyril Lignac

Secret Guides

The Best Restaurants in Paris’s 6th Arrondissement

The Best Restaurants in Paris’s 10th Arrondissement

Founded in the midst of the Revolution in 1794, Paris’s oldest zoo still is home to snow leopards and red pandas in the heart of the capital

The Best All-You-Can-Eat Sushi in Paris

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Less crowded than Versailles, this RER-accessible château—which once belonged to Louis XIV’s financier—has served as a backdrop for more than 80 films; it houses 900 pieces of 18th-century furniture, and its grounds are designated a “Jardin Remarquable” (Remarkable Garden).

In Paris, beneath the gilded ceilings of this former royal storage facility, you can visit one of the most secret loggias overlooking the Place de la Concorde—its restoration required no fewer than 400 artisans.

Just a short RER ride away, this 1930s house looks like it came straight out of the future—it was designed by Le Corbusier, it nearly disappeared, and yet it’s one of the finest examples of modernist architecture

Less well-known than Versailles, this castle in the heart of one of Paris’s most famous forests is home to the tallest medieval keep and the largest library in Europe