The Gay Pride parade (officially now called the “Marche des Fiertés”) has been an institution in Paris for over twenty years, and is widely attended as a huge street party for everyone, whether you’re gay, bi or straight, young [more...]

So this may not be exactly first date material, but if your date has a sense of humor and like people-watching, it can be very entertaining to sit outside one of Paris’ many town halls (one per “arrondissement”) and watch the [more...]

For a very informal date in formal gear, go check out some of the costume stores geared toward theatre and television. Better to go to those that also rent to individuals, too, so that they’ll tolerate you trying on all the costumes [more...]

The College de France, located across the street from the Sorbonne, may be the Harvard of France, regrouping the greatest researchers out there – and yet, believe it or not, it’s free and open to anyone who drops in. Impress your [more...]

All summer there are outdoor movie screenings at La Villette in the northeast of Paris. A perfect place for a romantic date, and it's free! Movies vary -- some are recent, some are classics, some are in between.

Take your date to the beach without even leaving the city. Every summer the banks of the Seine are transformed into a long beach party with real sand to lay out on, barbecues, good music, and even books to rent. You might even be [more...]