A uniquely charming garden cottage on the Passy hillside of the 16th arrondissement that was once home to the 19th-century Parisian novelist Honoré de Balzac, best known for his epic collection of books and short stories, La Comédie Humaine. Worth a visit to...
Author - Heather Stimmler
American-born travel journalist and non-profit media specialist living in Paris since 1995.
In today’s fun video you’ll learn everything you wanted to know about Balzac but were afraid to ask! And the latest news about the travel restrictions and rules starting June 9th.
Opened in May 2021 within the completely remodeled Bourse de Commerce, the Pinault Collection is "an original and passionate perspective on art from the 1960s to the present day" from the private collection of the French billionaire businessman, François...
Although less famous than the Louvre or Musée d’Orsay, a visit to the Carnavalet is a must if you want to get the best overview of the city’s history, from prehistory to the present, set within two beautifully-restored hôtels particuliers from the Marais...
Inside this Issue: Louvre Gets Its First Female Leader in 228 Years An 86-year-old Naughty Parisienne’s Memoir Free Covid PCR Tests for Tourists Delayed Reopenings: Eiffel Tower and Samaritaine Want to Live in a Hotel? Bonjour, Sailor! 😉 Plant-based Food...
After 15 months of the Covid pandemic halting most events and international travel, Paris is finally reopening on June 9th (and the curfew and other restrictions expire June 30th). And while we still need to wear masks and limit the number of people in public...
Video and photos of the newly renovated Carnavalet Museum.
To celebrate the opening of France's museums after seven long months, here's a short video I made of the new Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection, opening to the general public starting May 22nd.
On May 19th all museums and monuments in France can once more open to the public (with social distancing rules in place, of course). International visitors will be welcomed starting June 9th. In the meantime, here’s a taste of what awaits you when you're...
The latest updates on France’s “reopening” progress, and two new videos from two very different places I visited over the weekend, a new street art spot in the 13th arrondissement, and a farmers’ market with Fred and the Twins at Rambouillet’s Bergerie...
To celebrate the recent announcement France will reopen to travelers on June 9th, I’ve decided to schedule a live Zoom Q&A session for May 22nd. In the meantime, enjoy some photos I’ve taken around Paris the past week, including some “Before & After” pics of...
Inside this Issue: * Covid Restrictions Lifting in Paris: * Update on Notre Dame Cathedral * Vacation Apartments with Hotel Services * La Cinetek Classic Films on Demand * More “Made in France” Cuteness: The Citroën Ami * Authentic Indian Cooking…and Peanut...
