The latest concerts, festival, events and expositions in Paris this December.
Author - Heather Stimmler
American-born travel journalist and non-profit media specialist living in Paris since 1995.
Inside this Issue: * The Renaissance of Le Défenseur du Temps * Live Translation Apps * Shopping: Historic Photos, Guidebooks, Maps of Paris * Yes, You Can Hail a Taxi in the Middle of the Street * Film Short: The Seine’s Tears * Covid Booster Shots Available...
The fascinating automated clock Le Défenseur du Temps has finally been restored, and is temporarily on display at Anticipations Lafayette.
In this Secrets of Paris Community Update, Fred shares how he celebrated Christmas growing up in Paris in our newest video. Also, some free temporary exhibits to check out, photos from the latest meetups, and an invitation to connect!
Whether you’re visiting or living in Paris, there’s plenty to see and do during the holidays to enjoy the festive season from mid-November through early January.
Inside this Issue: * Candlelit Advent Services in Parisian Churches * Free Mobile Device Chargers at the Tourism Office * Secret Chalet for Private Dinners * Free Firsts of the Winter * Museum and Cinema Discounts with Navigo Pass * Are Metro Tickets Really...
The latest concerts, festival, events and expositions in Paris this December.
Parisian standup comedy in English, a new video of Heather’s bouquiniste shopping experience, and an invitation to a fashionable meetup this Wednesday!
Our latest French road trip was to a country house in the little village of Perrier, Auvergne, also known as “in the middle of nowhere.” It’s not on many tourists’ bucket lists, but Fred and the twins have been going there for years and were excited to show...
Paris has more movies showing at any one time than any other city in the world. That may be because of the proliferation of tiny, independent cinemas (some with only 30 seats in certain screening rooms) that specialize in the good ol’ classics, foreign films...
Visitors always seem to have a hard time figuring out what the rules are for drinking and smoking in France. It doesn't help that the laws have changed several times between 2008 and 2019, and that some Parisians openly flout them. Here's a primer to steer...
It's not New York, but taxis are still an important part of city life, and most of us have to use them once in awhile, so here are a few things you should know. Pass it along...
