PARIS: The Good, the Bad, the Unmissable! Join the Debate Now!

Discover the latest in Paris with a quick local snapshot, top picks for the week, cultural insights, and an emotional journey through the heart of the city. Get ready to explore!

Pierre de Figueiredo

Aug 21, 2025

Hello Paris lovers,

Late August is here - that magical in-between when Paris is both sleepy and buzzing. Tourists wander wide-eyed, locals slowly drift back from holiday, and the cafés fill again with laughter. Whether you’re catching the last rays on a terrace or sneaking into a hidden courtyard, here’s your Thursday guide - fresh, handy, and with just the right touch of Parisian mischief.

TODAY IN PARIS - Quick Local Snapshot

@Credit @Senja Sagita

🌤 Weather: 28 °C / 82 °F this afternoon with a light breeze - summer’s last hurrah. Dropping to 19 °C / 66 °F tonight.
🎶 Key Event: Jazz à la Villette kicks off tonight with Avishai Cohen Trio - outdoor groove under the stars.
🚇 Metro Tip: Line 14 will close early tonight between Olympiades and Châtelet (from 11 PM) for works.

WHAT'S ON - This Week’s Picks

🎭 Art & Culture: Rodin, l’Inédit - newly revealed sketches at Musée Rodin, until Sept. 30.
🥐 Food & Markets: Marché des Enfants Rouges - summer tomatoes and basil are at their peak.
🌌 Outdoors & Fun: Cinéma en Plein Air at Parc de la Villette - cult classics on the giant screen, through August 25.

PARIS LEARNS - Cultural Bite

@Credits Neeko Boorne

📜 Did you know?

The Tour Saint-Jacques once served as a meeting point for pilgrims heading to Santiago de Compostela. Today, it’s one of Paris’s most Instagrammable towers.

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THE WEEKLY BUSINESS - CAFE DE LA PAIX

☕ Café de la Paix - Place de l’Opéra

Located at the corner of Boulevard des Capucines and Place de l’Opéra, the iconic Café de la Paix has embodied Parisian elegance since 1862. With its Napoléon III décor, gilded interiors, and classic ambience, it welcomes guests for morning coffee, gourmet lunches, or romantic evenings, offering a refined escape in the heart of the city.

Address: 5 Place de l’Opéra, 75009 Paris

BOOK YOUR TABLE

Emotional Corner - Heart of Paris

PARIS - 1921 - Baignade dans la Seine

Paris has opened a section of the River Seine for public swimming for the first time since 1923.

Paris Reopens Urban Swimming Area in River Seine to Promote Environmental Awareness and Improve Quality of Life.

This initiative aims to improve the quality of urban life by offering residents a new leisure activity and promoting environmental awareness.

The swimming area is equipped with lifeguards, eco-friendly filtration systems, and designated areas for different activities.

The project is part of efforts to make the Seine river cleaner and more accessible for recreational use, as well as to promote sustainability in the city.

YOUR TURN - Interactive !

@Credits Christine lejoliff - La fontaine du palmier place du chatelet Paris

📸 What’s your “Unusual Paris”?

Send us your photos of:

A hidden courtyard
A curious street detail
An odd shopfront
A rooftop view

👉 The most original will be featured in next Thursday’s issue — and the winner gets a surprise prize! 🎁

THE WINK

Paris isn’t just a city - it’s your best-kept secret in the pocket of your jeans. 😉