I hate fear mongering, and I rarely pay attention to crime stats on the news because I think they’re just hyped up. I prefer to go with personal experience. And unfortunately, for once my own experiences seem to match what’s been all over the French news the...
Author - Heather Stimmler
American-born travel journalist and non-profit media specialist living in Paris since 1995.
Inside this Issue: * From the Editor * Edwart’s Vegan “Nutella” * Recycling in Paris Just Got Easier in 2019 * LDLC Computer Store * Paris Tram Expands * No 2018 French Income Tax * FYI: Le spam * Cut Down on Packaging: Buying in Bulk in Paris * The Louvre...
Now that most Parisians are used to dropping off their Christmas trees at at the city's 174 recycling points since the Mairie de Paris (City Hall) introduced the practice in 2016 (read about it here), this year they're making it even easier to recycle...
I know a lot of people are trying to cut down on packaging, but up until now it hasn't been easy to buy in bulk using your own containers in Paris.
Through January 6The largest Marché de Noël in central Paris takes place this year in the Jardin des Tuileries, with a skating rink and 120 little chalets selling French crafts, holiday gifts, and regional food specialties lit up by the giant...
I’ve been on a long quest to find a new mattress in Paris, and got a bit obsessed about all-natural mattresses after spending the night on the Coco-mat bed at the Hidden Hotel. It was surprisingly hard to find one that was affordable and made in France.
Are you looking for a timeless gift for that special Parisian-at-heart...maybe even yourself? You can still find a limited number of copies of the award-winning Naughty Paris: A Lady's Guide to the Sexy City at English bookshops in Paris.
Inside this Issue: * From the Editor * On-Call Movers Service * Volunteering in Paris * A Good Deed for Those in Need: Le Carillon * Co-Working and Hot-Desking in Paris * Le Kiosque du Métro * Bob's Café at MK2 Bibliothèque * Recommended Reading: Ernest...
DECEMBER 8th CLOSURES: The Eiffel Tower, Louvre, many museums, public parks, and most shops on the Champs Elysées and surrounding streets, and two dozen metro stations will be closed December 8th due to political protests. While most of the city won’t...
When Parisians think of the 13th they usually think of Chinatown or even the Butte aux Cailles. But it’s actually quite photogenic and refreshingly contemporary if you’ve exhausted all of the possibilities of the Haussmann-and-cobblestones genre.
Become an Urban Eco-Warrior! Pick up the handy little “Guide de l’écocitoyen à Paris” (Parigramme, €6) for all of the information you’ll need to become an “Eco-Citizen” in Paris: tips on how to reduce pollution in your apartment (including...
Choose independently-run hotels over chain and corporate hotels. Better yet, stay in a Parisian Bed & Breakfast to meet the locals, or rent an apartment and live like a local yourself. Untours is an award-winning responsible travel company which organizes...
