Listeners, Paris is absolutely alive this week with a dazzling schedule of events to keep you swept up in the city’s magic through the weekend. At the top of everyone’s must-do list is the iconic Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre, the city’s annual grape harvest festival that takes over the heart of Montmartre now through Sunday. Expect lively parades, a taste trail through local bistros, free outdoor concerts, and rare tours of Montmartre’s historic vineyards. Don’t miss the grand closing ball Sunday night—the 18th arrondissement transforms into a spectacle of lights, music, and celebration.

If you’re craving more color, Belleville’s Moon Festival on October 11 and 12 bursts into life with Asian street food, spectacular lantern displays, lion dances, and cultural workshops across the 11th and 20th. Meanwhile, in the city’s 13th arrondissement, Paris’s Chinatown caps its own Moon Festival with shows, workshops, and a bustling open-air street food market. Paris Secret encourages you to wander through these neighborhoods for a truly global weekend experience.

For art lovers, you’ll find a wealth of exhibitions. Village Reille in the 14th hosts À la croisée des arts, a festival focusing on street art and textile creativity from October 10 through 12—this year’s theme is textile recycling, so expect surprising creations around every corner. Also running now is the open-access Felines Mechanimal installation by artist Ardif in the 3rd arrondissement, featuring his signature blend of animal and mechanical imagery. And if you’re into contemporary luxury, the new Louis Vuitton Art Deco exhibition at LV Dream in the 1st combines immersive design with rare 1920s heritage pieces in honor of Art Deco’s 100th anniversary.

Active listeners won’t want to miss Sunday’s legendary Vredestein 20km de Paris. This high-energy race starts and ends near the Eiffel Tower, welcoming runners and supporters alike to soak in the scenery and the thrill—all while benefiting a good cause. Or, if cycling is more your pace, the Vivons Vélo group ride and treasure hunt in the Bois de Vincennes on Sunday not only celebrates fitness but fuels donations to the Institut Pasteur.

Families, take note—Saturday brings the magical Aubervilliers Lantern Parade, while the Grand Palais offers scientific experiments and games for kids as part of the nationwide Fête de la Science this weekend. For music and sports fans, Friday evening delivers a fierce spectacle: France faces Azerbaijan at Parc des Princes in a highly anticipated World Cup qualifying match.

Whether you’re in the mood to sip wine in Montmartre, join a parade of lanterns, discover avant-garde art, or cheer on Les Bleus, Paris promises something extraordinary for every listener this week. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to subscribe for your weekly guide to the best of the city. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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