While you'll never need any special vaccinations to visit mainland France, there are many places in the world where vaccinations are recommended or required.
Author - Heather Stimmler
American-born travel journalist and non-profit media specialist living in Paris since 1995.
Want regular updates on what’s happening in Paris? Follow us on Twitter @secretsofparis through April 2 Looking for an unusual, Frenchy souvenir? At Bon Marché in the 7th is the amusing ‘Heard at Bon Marché’ –...
Inside this Issue: * From the Editor * Sounds of Paris * Travel Vaccines * Life in Paris * Secret Tip of the Month * Services on Demand
Musée de l’Erotisme72, boulevard de Clichy, 18thPERMANENTLY CLOSED Opened in 1997, this museum assemblesd artifacts from the five continents, in addition to a collection of popular, sacred, contemporary and brothel art exploring every aspect of...
I'm a big fan of the French charity thrift shops Emmaüs. A bit like the St-Vincent-de-Paul or Salvation Army stores in the US, Emmaüs now has a new online shop.
For the latest updates on what’s happening in Paris, follow us on Twitter @secretsofparis February 5It’s the Year of the Rooster! The Chinese New Year culminates with a grand parade in the 13th arrondissement (Place d’Italie), home...
A new falafel place is giving L'As a bit of competition! Maoz may not have Lenny Kravitz posing for photo ops with the staff, but they do have tasty falafels that you get to build yourself.
Inside this Issue:
* French production of Oliver Twist with English Surtitles
* Volunteer in Paris
* Postcard Postage
* Thrift-on-Line
* Three Parisian restaurants worth the walk
* Avant-Première of French Film Festival Picks Streaming Online
Last year I went a little crazy at the Paris Ukulele Festival and bought an adorable, mint-green ukulele. I played both clarinet and percussion in my student days, but I had zero idea how to play any stringed instruments. So I started out by watching YouTube...
Note: More events will be listed throughout the month, check back! Holiday Events Through January 2The largest ice skating rink in Paris is opening once more under the glass dome of the Grand Palais des Glaces. Open 10am-2am (Christmas Eve and December...
In this Issue: * What’s Open Christmas and New Year’s * How to Get Your Money to Paris * Understanding Paris: The Art of Choosing * The French Political Circus * Day Trip to Strasbourg’s Marché de Noël * Eurosnap: Discount Eurostar tickets * The Color Line at...
Note: More events will be listed throughout the month, check back! Christmas Villages, Ice Skating & Ferris Wheel Through December 27The largest Christmas Village in the region is the Marché de Noël de La Défense, on the Parvis de...
