Clémentine Ponsin, auteur à Paris Secret

As a writer specializing in marketing content, I act as a bridge between the editorial line and the various advertisers on the Secret Media Network's French-language media. Loquacious by nature, I can't keep a secret. I can't help it, I'm always spilling the beans on the best things to do in town. Immersive experiences, exhibitions, concerts, restaurants... Get out your diary and follow me, we've got our work cut out for us!

100th Anniversary of Monet’s Death: In Giverny, This Artist Transforms the Temple of Impressionism with a Unique Art Installation

This place is so closely associated with Monet that it’s hard to imagine any other artist making it their own. Yet this summer, the temple of Impressionism is set to undergo a complete transformation for...

Music Things To Do

The Best Music Festivals to Attend in Paris and the Île-de-France Region in 2026—Some Are Partially Free

Every year, Paris and the Île-de-France region transform into a veritable playground for festivalgoers. The capital never runs out of ideas for bringing its nights and weekends to life with major cultur...

Culture Music

In mid-September, the Fête de l’Huma returns for its 91st edition with an XXL lineup: Étienne de Crécy, Josman, Kery James, Kneecap, Louane, Oxmo Puccino, Soprano, Superbus, Trinix, UB40…

On September 11, 12, and 13, 2026, the Fête de l’Humanité returns! It remains the must-attend event to bring the festival season to a spectacular close. High-energy concerts, heated political debates, and...

Escapes Music

Festivals: The Best Ones to Check Out in France This Summer and in the Fall

No, it’s not just Les Vieilles Charrues and Les Eurockéennes. In Paris and far beyond, there are plenty of festivals ready to get us tapping our feet. Some are already household names in the scene, while...

Music

Armin van Buuren, Peggy Gou, Bob Sinclar, Purple Disco Machine… 42 artists are expected to perform at the 9th edition of the Touquet Music Beach Festival

The seaside resort transforms into a temple of electronic music for a completely wild weekend at the Touquet Music Beach Festival. Every late summer, it swaps its beach umbrellas for XXL speakers. Head to...

Culture Escapes

This free festival transforms an island in the Yvelines into a garden worthy of a Monet painting for a weekend.

What if, for one evening, we could literally walk into a Monet painting? In Chatou, a completely free festival is set to transform one of the most charming little islands in the Île-de-France region into...

Escapes

Just 15 minutes from Paris on the RER A line, this lush little island bordered by the Seine—where Renoir once painted—is home to one of the best-preserved bucolic gems in the Île-de-France region

Among the most romantic spots in the area, have you heard ofthe Île des Impressionnistes in Chatou? This lush little island nestled on the Seine, just a 15-minute ride on the RER A from the capital, has i...

Music

An island just 20 minutes from Paris is hosting an open-air techno festival featuring 4 stages and 30 artists this September

Head to the Île des Impressionnistes in Chatou, a lush setting along the Seine just 20 minutes from Paris (accessible via the RER A line), for what is already shaping up to be one of the most anticipated...

Music

Resident Advisor is celebrating its 25th anniversary at Club Essaim, the new hub of Parisian nightlife—the lineup is a secret, but everyone wants to be there

It’s impossible to miss if you follow the electronic music scene: Resident Advisor, THE global leader in media specializing in electronic music, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. To mark the...

Music

A 1,400-square-meter techno club with 10-meter-high ceilings hidden beneath France’s largest concert venue

A 1,400-square-meter club nestled in the basement ofthe Accor Arena in Bercy, with 10-meter-high ceilings and a capacity of 3,400 people. That’s the setting. The lineup is just as impressive: Vintage Cult...