After laying low during the damp and chilly week here in Paris, we’ve had such a wonderfully crisp and sunny weekend with puffy white clouds and the turning of the leaves that I couldn’t resist getting outside to enjoy some of the fresh air with a bit of...
Author - Heather Stimmler
American-born travel journalist and non-profit media specialist living in Paris since 1995.
It has been a bit of an insanely crazy week in The Real World. We don’t have to talk about that. Here in Paris, things have been relatively calm. Maybe we’re just getting used to living on high alert all of the time as we try and go about our “normal lives”...
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 owning land) * Artisan Sorbet Shops in Paris * Long-Term Bike Rental & Free Drawing * Affordable...
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, postponed or heavily restricted in scope. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of things happening...
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 Covid, it’s more important than ever to support the smaller beverage companies who can’t weather the...
On Friday two people were stabbed outside the former Charlie Hebdo offices, wind and rain brought temperatures down into the 50s (11°C), and bars are now required to close at 10pm in Paris to try and stem the second wave of Covid-19 cases. I’m weathering all...
Not only are there excellent Mexican restaurants and authentic taquerias, there’s also a vibrant community celebrating Mexican culture and specialized shops to bring Mexico into your home.
People often ask me how I find all of the “secrets” I share in my website and newsletter. It’s not a mystery, I simply walk around Paris and keep my eyes open. To show you what this really looks like, I thought I’d let you all “follow” me on a typical day.
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 gardening, even growing your own food, without owning land or leaving the city.
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 of these addresses if you’re looking for a more unique take on the artisan sorbet experience.
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 Know: “The Hottest New Rooftop Bars” * The Mysteries of Medieval Paris through Songs & Storytelling *...
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 Good, the Bad and the Ugly of each one.
