Almost all Covid restrictions for France have been lifted, such as restaurant and shop closures, curfew, and travel limits. However, the Pass Sanitaire is now...
Author - Heather Stimmler
"Les Mystères du Vieux Paris" is a theatrical walk and musical guided tour paying tribute to the medieval legends of Paris through original songs of the...
It’s just under two hours from Octon to Rodez if you shoot up the A75, but we have plans (of course) to see a few sights en route -- an abbey, a château, and a...
Inside this Issue: * Coming to France? Lates Covid Travel Updates * What To See on the Heritage Days in Paris * Cheapest Thrift Shops in Paris * Catherine...
It's La Rentré! And with 65% of the French population fully vaccinated and the Pass Sanitaire required in most (but not all) monuments, concerts, and venues...
For the past 35 years the historic monuments of Paris – and now throughout Europe – are open to the public for two days. This includes embassies, government...
ted off the day with a three-hour hike up the Cirque de Mourèze trail, cool off with a swim in Lac Salagou, and after checking into our hotel in Octon go for...
Whether you’ve used them before or are a first-timer, here are a few useful tips on the Velib bikes, how to set up an account, and how to use them.
Inside this Issue: * Lates Covid News for France * A Visit to the Hôtel de la Marine * The Pass to Make it Less Painful * Artisan Visits, Workshops & Tastings...
Overlooking the Place de la Concorde, the 18th-century Hôtel de la Marine has been one of the most prestigious monuments in Paris since its creation as the...
La Fête Nationale is usually one of the biggest holidays in France, but despite the easing of Covid restrictions since June 9th and the return of the military...
How to make the most of Paris Plage, the annual event where the city transforms into a beach resort with lounge chairs, palm trees, swimming, music, open-air...
About Secrets of Paris
Paris-based journalist Heather Stimmler started the Secrets of Paris in 1999 as an alternative to the mainstream fluff. Enjoy the original insider’s guide written by and for Parisians and visitors.
Heather Stimmler
