The videos below are normally available only to members of the Secrets of Paris Community. For a limited time, we’re making a small selection from the member video archive public. They reflect the range of content we publish for members: expert...
Author - Heather Stimmler
American-born travel journalist and non-profit media specialist living in Paris since 1995.
Inside this Issue: * Six Videos from the Secrets of Paris Community Archive * Where to Celebrate the Chinese New Year All Month Long * One Week to See the Sun King’s Magnificent Carpets * Fragonard Scented Heart Stamps at La Poste * How to Easily Send Cheese...
The latest events and expositions in Paris this February.
The 13th arrondissement in Paris is home to the largest Chinatown in Paris. To celebrate the Chinese New Year, let's take a tour of this unique neighborhood.
The latest events and expositions in Paris this January.
In this update: * Scenes from a Snowy 13th Arrondissement * Sainte Chapelle Hack * Jodie Foster in French * Tourism Office Closed…Good Riddance? * Chat GPT Sending Traffic to One of My Articles…Written 25 Years Ago * My New Glasses from Lunettes Pour Tous *...
Forget about driving, Paris has one of the best public transportation networks in the world! Generally considered safe, clean, affordable and widespread throughout the city and its suburbs, make like a local and get to know the city's bus, metro, tram and...
Inside this Issue: * Au Revoir Roissy Bus! * Paris Public Transport Prices for 2026 * Stamp Prices for 2026 * A Tribute to French-American Solidarity Just Outside Paris * A Free Night Walk Through Parisian History (in French) * Sneak Preview of Notre Dame’s...
Parisians will be celebrating the festive season with the usual selection of Christmas markets, holiday lights, and other special events starting mid-November through the beginning of January. This 32-page insider's guide has been created to provide the...
Heather and Fred's photos from around Paris this past month, including the latest museum expositions, holiday market highlights, some shopping excursions, and a chilly stroll through Belleville.
The latest events and expositions in Paris this December.
Just a few miles west of Paris, a majestic monument to Franco-American solidarity in the First World War hides within the forest of the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud. This article shows how free and easy it is to visit from Paris.
