I love the fact that in Paris everyone cycles. It's considered a way of getting around rather than a sports activity. Here are some tips on how to get around...
Author - Heather Stimmler
Inside this Issue: * In the Paris News this Week * Drinking Local in Paris: Alternatives to the Usual Brands * Mexico in Paris * How to Farm in Paris (without...
Due to a disturbing new rise in Covid-19 cases in Paris and the surrounding Ile-de-France since September, many regular events in Paris have been canceled...
There’s no shortage of beers, wines and spirits “Made in France” In fact, some of the biggest internationally-known brands are French. But in these times of...
Not only are there excellent Mexican restaurants and authentic taquerias, there’s also a vibrant community celebrating Mexican culture and specialized shops to...
Most of us have to make do with our window ledges or tiny balconies, but there are actually several options for Parisians who want to do some serious...
There’s no shortage of ice cream, gelato and sorbet shops and stands in Paris. You don’t have to travel far to get your fix, but you might want to explore some...
In this Issue: * In the French News * Paris: The City of Lights, Love, and Feeling Fat * A Lesson in Joie de Vivre from the Tomato Prince * What You Don’t...
Every summer we get the list of the "hottest rooftop bars" but no one tells you what they're really like. I decided to test five of them myself to share the...
Due to ongoing Coronavirus precautions, many regular events in Paris have been cancelled, postponed or heavily restricted in scope. But that doesn’t mean there...
In 2006 I went to the Château de Bourdaisière to interview Prince Louis-Albert de Broglie, aka Le Prince Jardiner, about his world-famous Tomato Conservatory...
"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...
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
