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

Few Parisians know about it, but this 1,000 m² beach of fine sand, hidden in the Bois de Vincennes, is open all summer long through September

The weather is sunny and hot, and it’s not about to get any better. Soto avoid suffocating in Paris, we’re taking you right next to the Bois de Vincennes. It’s here, at the Chalet du Lac, that you’ll swap...

Escapes Things to do

Just 2 hours from Paris, this Norman village of fewer than 700 residents—listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France—seems straight out of a movie set

Summer vacation is just around the corner! For those who aren’t lucky enough to go away this year, we’ve found a magnificent Norman village for you to discover just 2 hours from Paris. Ranked among the Mo...

Escapes Things to do

Much less crowded than Provins, this picturesque medieval village—just an hour from Paris, nicknamed “Little Venice of the Brie” and surrounded by 2.5 km of canals—is the ideal getaway to escape the summer heat

July is here, and perhaps for some of you, vacation is just beginning. If you have no idea where to escape to, we’ve found a little corner of paradise surrounded by water and greenery just 1 hour from Par...

Food & drink Things to do

Tucked away in the 7th arrondissement, this sumptuous Asian restaurant features a lush terrace where everyone will be scrambling for a table this summer

With the return of sunny days, our go-to ritual is having lunch on a terrace. But between those where you literally roast in the sun and those that are already packed even though it’s barely noon, it’s ha...

Culture Things to do

“12 pyrotechnic displays, a 35-minute show, and more than 1,600 drones”: the July 14th show in Paris could be the most impressive in recent years

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Nice attacks. To pay tribute to the victims and their families, the traditional July 14 fireworks display will take place on the evening of July 13. The Eiffel...

Food & drink Things to do

Forget classic pastries—this bakery is the only one in Paris to make an ice cream-filled pain au chocolat! And it’s going to be your new summer obsession

We’re not telling you anything new—it’s sunny (and very hot) in Paris right now! So to beat the heat, some people are turning to the treat that never fails to please: ice cream. That’s perfect timing, bec...

Culture Things to do

Do you ride it every day? This metro line, a favorite among Parisians, will be partially closed for almost the entire month of July

Well, this isn’t exactly news, but just like every summer, the RATP is undertaking major renovation work to maintain its lines. After Line 12, it’s Line 4’s turn to bear the brunt of it… In fact, in July,...

Cinema Culture

Just an hour from Paris, this medieval castle will be transformed into an open-air movie theater… and there will be only three dates in August

As you know, when summer rolls around, open-air movie theaters are among the most enjoyable activities to treat yourself to. Among the most beautiful in Paris are the one at the Monnaie de Paris and the ic...

Things to do Wellness & nature

“Temperatures over 40°C next week”: what experts are really saying about the return of the heat wave in Paris in July

“Over 45°C,” “A fierce return of the heat wave after a lull”… For several days now, a rumor has been circulating on social media: that the heat wave will return with a vengeance the week of July 6… But ac...

Escapes Wellness & nature

This summer, forget La Baule! Just 3 hours from Paris, this little seaside village hides idyllic beaches where you can swim away from the crowds

This summer, we certainly can’t say we’re short on heat!So to escape the major heat waves ahead, some will head to parks and gardens. And the luckiest among us might even be able to venture a little furth...