About Secrets of Paris

Created in 1999, the Secrets of Paris is the oldest independent and locally-owned website about Paris in English, for both visitors and residents. Discover what you've been missing:

* Free Resource Guide
* Calendar of interesting Paris events 
* Monthly Secrets of Paris newsletter
* Secrets of Paris Tours & Travel Planning

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Calendar of Paris Events

September 9-11
Les Traversées du Marais is a three-day music festival with a "Carnival!" theme taking place throughout the historic courtyards of the Marais district, see the map here. 

September 16-18
You'll find food specialities from Southwestern France at the 17th annual open-air food market on the Seine, Les Marchés Flottants du Sud-Ouest, for three days along the Quai Montebello (on the Left Bank, facing Notre Dame Cathedral, M° St Michel). Free entry. Open 10am-10pm (Sunday until 7pm).

September 24-25
Celebrate the Fête des Jardins in gardens throughout Paris (many normally closed to the public). This year's theme is urban gardening. Check the full schedule online. 

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Secrets of Paris gives 10% of all tour fees to the French food bank, Les Restos du Coeur

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