Bénédicte Vicent, auteur à Paris Secret

As a lifestyle journalist and food lover at heart, I love roaming the streets of our beloved capital to unearth "nugget" addresses. My passion? using my pen to bring people together. My mantra? no pain no tartine! Contact: benedicte.vicent@feverup.com

Barely two years after its reopening, Notre-Dame de Paris is set to undergo renovations once again… and the project is expected to last until 2033

It’s been five years since our beloved Notre-Dame began its restoration. Since December 2024, you’ve once again been able to visit one of our capital’s most beloved religious buildings. But the work is fa...

Escapes Things to do

Just 1 hour and 30 minutes from Paris, this English village of barely 700 residents is one of the most beautiful in the world, with its moss-covered cottages straight out of a fairy tale

Looking for nature and a breath of fresh air? What if we told you thatjust 1 hour and 30 minutes from Paris lies one of the most beautiful villages in the world? To discover it, you’ll need to cross the En...

Things to do Visit Paris

Where to See Street Art in Paris? Our Favorite Spots—some are hidden in completely unexpected places you never even knew existed

Originating in the 1960s in the United States, street art wasn’t always considered art in the strict sense of the word. Long regarded as vandalism, street art has taken various forms: graffiti, tags, col...

Things to do Wellness & nature

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 site of a former vineyard, this vast, fre...

Food & drink Things to do

Perched 130 meters high, this rooftop is the highest in Paris and offers one of the most spectacular views of the entire capital

Want to get some fresh air? What if we told you that a magnificent rooftop nestled in the 13th arrondissement offers the most beautiful view of Paris? To experience it, head to the TOO Hotel—or rather, i...

Culture Things to do

For four Fridays only, this free outdoor movie theater will be taking over the parks and gardens of the 13th arrondissement

Do you like outdoor movie theaters? That’s great, because the 13th arrondissement city hall is launching its own in several parks and gardens throughout the arrondissement, from July 24 to August 14, 2026...

Culture Things to do

The best-kept secrets for watching the July 14 fireworks in Paris with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower, far from the crowds

As you know, this year the July 14 fireworks display will be held on the 13th, in honor of those who lost their lives in the Nice attack—which took place 10 years ago already... Since everyone knows this...

Food & drink Things to do

The best all-you-can-eat buffets to enjoy in Paris this weekend

Do you have a big (culinary) appetite and can never get enough? Is your goal when you eat to push the limits of what’s humanly possible and devour as many plates as you can? We’re here to help by listing...

Culture Things to do

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

Do you love great deals? What if we told you that just 30 minutes from Paris lies France’s first street dedicated to secondhand goods? Welcome to La Venelle: a unique spot in the Île-de-France region wher...

Culture Things to do

“Over 10,000 items of clothing starting at 2 euros”: in July, this rooftop becomes France’s largest pop-up thrift store—and it’ll only last one weekend

For one weekend, the Plantation Paris urban farm is hosting the Piou Piou Market: France’s largest traveling market. Perched 15 meters up on the roof of an urban farm in the 18th arrondissement, this mass...