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

In Paris, this 100-year-old Montmartre restaurant was the secret haunt of Manet, Picasso and Van Gogh – and it still serves the absinthe that made its legend.

If you love fine addresses and institutions, Paris is the place to be! From historic cafés to exceptional restaurants, there’s no shortage of choice. This time, we’d like to introduce you to an absolutely...

Culture Visit Paris

In Paris, this sumptuous 3,000 m² Haussmann palace reopens its doors to the public after 2 years of renovation – and you can visit it free of charge in September.

Did you think you’d seen everything in Paris? Visited everything? Think again! The City of Light still has its share of surprises… Among the most secret places, we’ve found an absolutely dazzling Hauss...

Escapes Wellness & Nature

Just a stone’s throw from Paris, this immense 110-hectare free nature park, nestling on the banks of the Seine, is a veritable Garden of Eden – and yet it remains little-known.

For most of you, the vacations are over, but that’s no reason not to think about your next getaway! And that’s just as well, because the area around Paris is perfect for seeing the country:centuries-old vill...

Food & Drink Things To Do

This magnificent three-storey, century-old restaurant is one of the oldest bouillons in Paris – and its green décor is breathtaking!

As you know, Paris is full of secret places, charming corners and famous addresses. That’s why we love it so much, isn’t it? If you’re not used to hanging out in the 15ᵉ arrondissement, we suggest you...

Things To Do Visit Paris

In Paris, this secret butte in the 19th arrondissement, far less well-known than the Buttes-Chaumont, offers an exceptional view of the Sacré-Coeur – and most Parisians are still unaware of its existence

With this gloomy weather, it’s safe to say: the vacations are already over. But that doesn’t stop Parisians from already wanting to pack their bags for other horizons. So if you can’t go on vacation ag...

Things To Do Visit Paris

In Paris, this town hall hides a grandiose Second Empire-style décor, little known to Parisians – and you can visit it for free for two days only in September

In September, the Heritage Days give you the chance to discover the capital’s nuggets: hidden libraries, official venues like the Comédie-Française, and so on. This time, we’re taking you on a tour of a litt...

Culture Things To Do

At the end of September, the Attack of the Titans symphonic concert comes to Paris, with giant screens to relive the cult scenes – and the very last tickets are snapped up…

Attack of the Titans is the shōnen that everyone has been talking about for almost 10 years. Although the anime series ended in 2024, after four masterful seasons, fans of the series can rejoice! Indeed, the iconic mu...

Food & Drink Things To Do

At the gateway to Paris, this Belle Époque restaurant with its Gustave Eiffel glass roof offers a breathtaking view of the Bois de Boulogne – and the most incredible macaroni you’ll ever taste, in a refined, historic setting.

There are some addresses you just can’t forget. La Grande Cascade is one of them. This former hunting lodge of Napoleon III, transformed into a restaurant for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, has an undeniable mad c...

Culture Things To Do

In Paris, this secret Italian-inspired hôtel particulier opens for one day only in September – a free visit featuring a splendid Sicilian theater and majestic salons…

As you know, the Journées du patrimoine (Heritage Days) are one of the major events of the autumn. You can discover prestigious sites that are rarely open to the public. These include the Sorbonne’s inter-universi...

Escapes Things To Do

Just 2 hours from Paris, this tiny village is home to a breathtaking thousand-year-old medieval abbey, one of the few still inhabited by monks – a unique treasure that’s a must-see!

It’s amazing what you can do just 2 hours from Paris! Between medieval villages, forests and lakes, there’s no shortage of nature! This time, we’re taking you to a tiny village just two hours from Pari...