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Flea Markets
A true capital of flea markets offers countless beautiful trinkets from all historical eras
Terrace of the Galeries Lafayette
This huge department store amazes with its architecture, fashion shows, and city panoramas which open from the rooftop terrace
Abandoned Railway Abloom
This densely flowered railway is an ideal refuge from all the urban fuss, and one of the most romantic walking ways in Paris
Fête de la Musique
The longest day and the shortest night of the year shouldn't just silently pass by. Do like the Parisians—party all night long!
Nuit des Musées or Night of Museums
Visit world-famous Parisian museums when they offer free admission!
Picnics
Icons of Paris provide some of the world's most romantic settings for a picnic
Autumnal Père Lachaise Cemetery
This burial ground charms not only with graves of famous people but also its exceptional coziness
Louvre with Shorter Queues
Whether you are a keen museum goer or not, the world's finest art is worth exploring!
Art Basel
Don't miss the chance to become a part of the art world for a week full of exciting events
Foire Internationale d'Art Contemporain (FIAC)
An opportunity to discover some of world's best contemporary art in the heart of Paris
Catacombs: Shorter Waiting Time
The city of love, the city of lights, and the city of the dead—the Paris Catacombs hold 6 million skeletons
Bastille Day or La Fête Nationale
The military parade held in Paris's main avenue proves to be the largest one in Europe
La Coulée Verte
The green oasis in the middle of the city provides a great escape from a hot summer day
Paris Fashion Week
One of the world's coolest fashion parties!
Parks and Gardens in Autumn Foliage
Parisian parks and gardens are beautiful at any time of the year but in autumn they become especially charming and poetic
Ice Skating
Only in Paris can one skate 60 metres above ground at the Eiffel Tower
Summer Nights at Sacré Cœur
This iconic basilica is a hundred times more charming when lit at night, and Paris itself seems more beautiful when observed from above
Sunset in the Arc de Triomphe
A biannual natural phenomenon that was not planned by the architect of the monument
Harvest in Montmartre Vineyard
Would you believe that a piece of the countryside could be concealed right in downtown Paris?
Christmas Atmosphere
Christmas time in Paris is adorable for a number of reasons, yet the most delightful part is the festive dinner on Christmas Eve
Beaches on the Seine or Paris Plages
When sand is brought onto the asphalt, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and cool showers are placed atop and downtown turns into a beach
Repainting the Eiffel Tower
To repaint this iconic tower from top to bottom one needs 25 professionals, 1,500 brushes, 60 tons of paint, and 18 months
Marathon de Paris
It's not just about running beside world-famous monuments—music, cheese, and wine tasting wait en route too
Étretat
Known for its white cliffs and beaches strewn with rocks, Étretat attracts both tourists and world-famous artists
Musée d'Orsay
Some of the best of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art is collected at one neat place on Seine's left bank
Palace of Versailles
Get a sense of royal lifestyle in the residence of the Kings of French Monarchy
International Paris Air Show Le Bourget
Discover one of the largest events dedicated to the space and air industry
Paris Christmas Markets
Get into the holiday spirit surrounded by famous landmarks
Cherry Blossom
Spring is in the air when thousands of pink buds cover cherry trees
French Open (Roland Garros)
The most prestigious clay court tennis championship of the world
White Night (Nuit Blanche)
The unique global all-night art festival originated in Paris
Halloween
Check out the city's best amusement parks or take a special cruise on Seine
Paris New Year's Eve (La Réveillon de Saint Sylvestre)
What could be more inspiring than a New Year countdown in Paris?
Fête Aérienne: Le Temps des Hélices
One of the oldest and most famous air shows in France
Paris Villaroche Air Legend
Admire war aircraft and take in the 1940s ambiance
Festival Django Reinhardt
The annual mecca for the fans of jazz, guitars, and Romanis
Paris Jazz Festival
Soothing sounds of jazz in the beautiful green setting
Jazz à la Villette Festival
This festival is proof that jazz is not dead!
Solidays Festival
Experience the perfect union of vibrant music and social commitment at the heart of France