For this month's Secrets of Paris Community Zoom we have a special guest, David Sheppe, president of the American Friends for the Preservation of Saint Germain des Prés, a US-based non-profit that has been helping to raise funds for the church's restoration...
Author - Heather Stimmler
American-born travel journalist and non-profit media specialist living in Paris since 1995.
The latest events and expositions in Paris this September.
Inside this Issue: * Strikes in September: Here We Go Again * Last Chance for a Swim in the Seine This Season * New EU Border Checks: No Need to Worry for 2025 Travel * Reminder: Avoid Illegal Tuk-Tuks and Rickshaws in Paris * Neighborhood Guide to Saint...
The EES is simply the EU/Schengen Zone’s new secure border system where all non-EU nationals visiting the EU will have their biometric information (fingerprints and facial details) scanned and verified at passport control. It requires no advance preparation...
In Paris, many tuk-tuks operate illegally, lacking insurance and necessary registrations, posing safety risks to tourists. Drivers often overcharge and use intimidation tactics. Despite ongoing police crackdowns, organized crime networks control much of the...
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 sports, and al fresco dining.
Inside this Issue: * The Tour de France Races Through Montmartre * The “Zizi Erasers” of the Tour de France * Exclusive for Members: Book Your Fall Tours Now * La Trêve: A Unique Apartment-Hotel in the 7th * Souvenir Shopping: Spread the Love (Literally) * A...
The latest events, festivals, and expositions in Paris this August and beyond
Christine Bacoup-Tidas is a French-American lawyer and founder of Tomette Paris, a real estate agency in Paris working solely for buyers. In this one-hour video, Christine answers questions about the biggest differences between home hunting in the US and...
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.
The Marché aux Puces in St-Ouen, a suburb of Paris, is the world's largest antique and flea market, featuring over 2,000 vendors selling antiques, furniture, art, vintage clothing, collectibles, and more. Spanning 17 acres, it consists of a dozen unique...
What do Parisians do to celebrate La Fête Nationale, aka Bastille Day, in Paris? This is Heather's behind-the-scenes experience, from watching the parade from a friend's window to watching the fireworks backstage on the Champ-de-Mars as a municipal volunteer...
