
What’s On in Paris – July 2026 ⋆ Secrets of Paris
Outdoors & Summer Fun July 2Le Food Market is a monthly open-air food festival on Boulevard Belleville (between metro Ménilmontant and Couronnes) with over a dozen stands serving up tasty dishes of all kinds at affordable prices (kind of like a gathering of static food trucks, but without the wheels) from 6pm-10:30pm. This month they’re celebrating […]

Seeing Céline Dion in Paris? Plan the Perfect Fall Stay
by Federica Brandi Last Updated: July 1st, 2026 | Published: June 29th, 2026 Plan your Paris stay now to see Céline Dion. (credit) The weeks are counting down to the legendary Céline Dion’s long-anticipated return to Paris this fall. If you’ve got the tickets, now is the time to plan the perfect fall getaway. Dion’s September […]

Everything You Need to Know About Paris Plages 2026 ⋆ Secrets of Paris
Did you know the banks of the Seine River and the Bassin de la Villette turn into a Parisian beach resort each summer? Ever since 2002, when Mayor Bertrand Delanoë launched the first “Paris Plages” for all of the Parisians who couldn’t join the annual exodus from the city for the summer, it has become […]

Secrets of Paris Community Update: June 19, 2026 ⋆ Secrets of Paris
This month’s update is filled with museum visits, from Freemasons and medical history to Madame de Sévigné, Lafayette, and Hilma af Klint, along with a few new discoveries around Paris. I’ve also included an important reminder on Navigo passes at the airport and a video visit of three new street art projects across the city, […]

Before & After at Les Pierres Dorées – A Paris Apartment with a Golden View
The perfect apartment reveal – the Les Pierres Dorées in the 7th arrondissement! On one of Madelyn’s first visits to the apartment that would become Les Pierres Dorées, she stepped out onto the long balcony and immediately saw what made this property so special. The balcony ran along the double living room and spacious main […]

Paris Through My Lens: Chateau Vincennes
Paris je t’aime I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to […]

What’s On in Paris – May 2026 ⋆ Secrets of Paris
May 1st (Fête du Travail- Labor Day), May 8th (Fête de la Victoire de 1945, V-Day), May 14th (Ascension) and May 25th (Pentecost Monday) are official “bank holidays” in France. Aside from some smaller restaurants and shops, most places will be open as usual except on May 1st, when most museums and stores are closed. April […]

Two Fractional Shares in Paris Just Opened
by Paris Perfect Last Updated: June 3rd, 2026 | Published: May 20th, 2026 CONTI 1 bedroom | 2 bathrooms Imagine opening your own French doors to the sights and sounds of Rue Saint-Dominique, one of the most beloved streets in the 7th arrondissement. At Conti, the best of daily Parisian living is right at your doorstep, […]

Paris Through My Lens: In Full Bloom
Paris je t’aime I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to […]

Planning Ahead for European Museum Night
The 22nd annual Nuit Européenne des Musées (European Museum Night) takes place on Saturday, May 23rd, offering free evening access to museums across Paris and Europe. Some venues require reservations, while others offer open visits with potential long wait times. Here are Heather’s tips and recommendations for making the most of the evening. What to […]