Hello Paris lovers,

September evenings in Paris have a special rhythm — the café terraces glow a little brighter, the Seine reflects early autumn skies, and the city feels both busy and romantic. The rentrée rush is here, but Paris still winks at us with hidden surprises. Here’s your Thursday pocket guide: fresh, curious, and just a little mischievous.

TODAY IN PARIS - Quick Local Snapshot

• 🌤 Weather: 22 °C / 72 °F this afternoon, crisp and sunny; 15 °C / 59 °F tonight, bring a scarf.
  
  

• 🎶 Key Event: Techno Parade 2025 - floats, DJs, and dancers transform the streets from République to Bastille.
  
  

• 🚇 Metro Tip: Line 8 will be especially crowded this afternoon; best to cycle or walk if you can.

WHAT'S ON - This Week’s Picks

• 🎨 Art & Culture: Napoléon III and Modern Paris - Musée d’Orsay explores how Paris became the city we know today.
  
  
• 🥖 Food & Markets: Autumn flavors at Marché d’Aligre - figs, mushrooms, and the first roasted chestnuts.
  
  
• 🚲 Outdoors & Fun: Open-air cinema at Parc de la Villette - this week: Amélie under the stars.

PARIS LEARNS - Cultural Bite

📜 Did you know?

The Wall of Love (Mur des “Je t’aime”) in Montmartre displays “I love you” written 311 times in 250 languages. A reminder that Paris speaks to the heart, no matter your tongue.

Emotional Corner - Heart of Paris

🌳 The school with a rooftop garden - In the 20ᵉ arrondissement, parents, teachers, and neighbors came together to transform a dull school roof into a vegetable garden. Today, kids learn math with tomato plants, and the harvest is shared with families in need. A small act, but one that grows big smiles.

🍷 Le Baron Rouge - Bastille

Some places in Paris are more than addresses - they are rituals. Tucked just behind the bustling Marché d’Aligre, Le Baron Rouge has earned its place as one of the city’s most legendary wine bars.

Step inside and you’ll immediately be greeted by the sight of giant wooden barrels lining the walls. Here, wine is poured straight from the cask into simple glasses, with no fuss and plenty of flavor. On Sundays, the ritual is complete: locals spill out onto the street, balancing plates of fresh oysters with a crisp glass of white in hand.

It’s noisy, chaotic, and utterly Parisian. The clinking of glasses, the salty smell of the sea, and the laughter that echoes down Rue Théophile Roussel make this corner of the 12ᵉ arrondissement feel like a celebration every weekend.

💡 Tip for first-timers: come early on Sunday - oysters sell fast! Or stop by on a weekday evening for a quieter glass and conversation with the regulars.

At Le Baron Rouge, you don’t just drink wine — you drink Paris itself, served with a wink and a slice of conviviality.

📍 1 Rue Théophile Roussel, 75012 Paris

YOUR TURN - Interactive !

📸 Paris Through Your Eyes

This week’s theme: Paris in Motion.

Send us your snapshots of:

• Cyclists at sunset

• A busy metro scene

• Street musicians

• Or even pigeons mid-flight!
  
  

👉 The best one will be featured in next week’s issue — and the winner gets a surprise prize! 🎁

THE WINK

Paris doesn’t rush - she simply dances faster when the music starts. 😉