Celebrated every July 14th with much pomp, circumstance, good cheer and fun, Bastille Day in Paris is an occasion marking France’s “Fête Nationale”, or National […]
Celebrating Bastille Day in Paris: Our Full 2025 Guide
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Summer Festivals in Paris, from Live Music to Open-Air Cinema
The arrival of summer in Paris is almost always a cheerful time, not least due to the large number of events– most outdoors and many […]
The History of Bastille Day (and a Few Weird Facts)
On July 14th, Paris will once again celebrate Bastille Day, or the Fête Nationale (National Holiday) with all the pomp, circumstance and vibrancy we’ve come […]
Paris Cocktail Week: Sample the City’s Most Creative Drinks
Cocktails haven’t always been a strong suit in the French capital. Just a few years ago, procuring a decent mixed drink– much less a thoughtfully […]
Christmas in Paris: Magical & Festive Things to Do in 2025
Christmas lights and decorations in Paris bring warm light to the cold nights. Rachel Naismith/All rights reserved […]
Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tastings in Paris: How to Enjoy?
The French may not celebrate Thanksgiving, but on the third Thursday of November they find something of their own to be thankful for: wine. To be […]
Nuit Blanche, a Paris Arts Festival for Night Owls
First celebrated in 2002, Nuit Blanche is an arts and culture event in Paris that’s ideal for the nocturnally inclined– and entirely free. Translating as […]
4 Paris Jazz Festivals to Mark in Your Calendar Now
Paris is legendary for its longstanding jazz scene, rivaling New Orleans’ and New York’s at certains points in history. While the golden era of Dizzy […]
All About Paris Gay Pride (Marche des Fiertés LGBT+) in 2026
NOTE: On June 26th, 2026, it was announced that the Paris Pride March (Marché des Fiertés), scheduled for Saturday June 27th, was cancelled due to […]
Visiting Paris in December: What to See & Do?
Christmas lights on the Avenue des Champs Elysées are lit all through December in Paris. Rachel Naismith/All rights reserved […]
