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They know their city and their arrondissement better than anyone. Mayors of Île-de-France, these men and women on the ground accepted our invitation to come to Sortir à Paris, not to talk politics but to share another facet of their mission: to be the guardians of a heritage, of exceptional places and events to be (re)discovered together. Thanks to them, this series of interviews becomes an original travel diary at the heart of our territories.
From Vincennes to Versailles, by way of the major Parisian arrondissements, each elected official has lent himself to the game of cultural exploration, with enthusiasm and sincerity. Their personal views shed light on the richness of a neighborhood theater, the little-known tranquility of a garden or the pride of a place of remembrance. These exchanges are also a way of better understanding the intimate bond they have with their city.
We can't tell you how honored we are to have welcomed each mayor to our offices. Against an economic backdrop that no one can ignore, we've put the microphone to those who passionately bring their region to life. Through their eyes, this series reveals the incredible diversity of the Paris Region. If Sortir à Paris is today the most widely read French regional guide in the world, it's because we share a common conviction: culture and the region are at the heart of our art of living, and must be defended, passed on and celebrated.
Let your journey to the heart of this region we love so much begin:
Interview with Florence Berthout, mayor of the 5th arrondissement, who unveils her solidarity grocery store for students
Discover the 5th arrondissement with mayor Florence Berthout. From the Val-de-Grâce to the Institut du Monde Arabe, via the Pantheon and the Jardin des Plantes, let us guide you through this historic district of Paris. [Read more]
The treasures of the 6th arrondissement in Paris? Exclusive interview with mayor Jean-Pierre Lecoq on nuggets and cinema
Known as THE literary district par excellence, Paris's 6th arrondissement is full of cultural nuggets and strolls, but not only. The Luxembourg Gardens, the Institut de France, Saint-Sulpice church... The editorial team takes a look at what its mayor, Jean-Pierre Lecoq, thinks the 6th arrondissement has to offer. Discover our interview. [Read more]
What if the 8th arrondissement became a village? Meet mayor Jeanne d'Hauteserre as she unveils her plans.
Every evening at 6.30pm, a flame flickers under the Arc de Triomphe, facing the Champs-Elysées. A few meters away, a mayor watches over a district often summed up in its luxury shop windows. But behind the gilding, the palaces and the historic monuments, Jeanne d'Hauteserre invites you to discover a vibrant, human and sometimes deeply moving 8th arrondissement. Follow this guide for a day. [Read more]
Interview with Mayor François Vauglin: The secrets of a crafty, lively, supportive 11ᵉ arrondissement.
Mayor François Vauglin becomes a guide for a day and reveals his 11ᵉ arrondissement, which he knows like the back of his hand. A passionate interview that's sure to make you want to discover this fabulous neighborhood in eastern Paris. [Read more]
Secrets of the 12th: Emmanuelle Pierre-Marie reveals the greenest arrondissement in Paris
From the Place de la Bastille to the Place de la Nation, along the coulée verte and the Viaduc des Arts... the mayor of the 12th arrondissement, Emmanuelle Pierre-Marie, takes us on a tour of her corner of Paris, an arrondissement between city and nature where "life is good". Discover her favorites, her cultural outings and her good tips. [Read more]
Interview with Carine Petit: The mayor of the 14th arrondissement shares her addresses, memories and tips in Paris
Carine Petit, mayor of Paris's 14th arrondissement, shares with Sortir à Paris her cultural favorites, good addresses and highlights of the neighborhood. From Théâtre 14 to Cité Internationale, discover a district where neighborhood life rhymes with diversity and creativity. [Read more]
Secrets of the 15th arrondissement: Mayor Philippe Goujon's dream of a green arc in the heart of Paris
At the helm of one of Paris's largest arrondissements, Mayor Philippe Goujon shares the little-known nuggets and secrets of the 15th arrondissement. From seaside spots to artists' studios, leafy strolls and major projects, discover this multi-faceted district of the capital! [Read more]
Interview with Jérémy Redler, who reveals the little-known treasures of the 16th arrondissement, between nature and neighbourhood life.
"The most beautiful arrondissement in Paris": with these words, Jérémy Redler, mayor of the 16th arrondissement, opens our interview. Far from the clichés that cling to the skin of his arrondissement, Jérémy Redler takes us on a stroll through the 16th, which contains many treasures, from the famous Trocadéro to the green lung that is the Bois de Boulogne, between museums, neighborhood life and unexpected surprises. [Read more]
Living, breathing, meeting: a stroll through Fontainebleau (77) with its mayor Julien Gondard
Between culture and nature, Fontainebleau is a veritable nugget to be discovered in the Seine-et-Marne region. Julien Gondard, mayor since 2022, even hopes to have Fontainebleau classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. He guides us through this jewel of the Seine-et-Marne region, where forest meets history. [Read more]
André Santini wants to open a casino in Issy-les-Moulineaux: A crazy bet just a stone's throw from Paris?
Sleep in the Domaine de la Reine Margot, dine in a former military fort, stroll on a planted island... and soon play at the casino! André Santini, the emblematic mayor of Issy-les-Moulineaux for over four decades, is still teeming with ideas for his city. [Read more]
Asnières-sur-Seine: a cultural and sporting renaissance under the leadership of Manuel Aeschlimann
Asnières-sur-Seine continues its ambitious transformation. With unique infrastructures in the pipeline, such as the floating swimming pool on the Seine and the Victoires hall, the city is currently undergoing a major transformation. [Read more]
Charlotte Libert, mayor of Vincennes, reveals her hidden treasures and major projects.
At the gateway to Paris, on the edge of the forest, the town of Vincennes in the Val-de-Marne has a village atmosphere, dominated by an emblematic château. Charlotte Libert, Mayor of Vincennes, takes you on a tour of this charming town just a metro ride away. [Read more]
