There's nothing like a refreshing glass of iced tea when the temperatures start rising. But if it's your first time in France, beware that the "iced tea" on the menu probably isn't what you think it is.
Author - Heather Stimmler
American-born travel journalist and non-profit media specialist living in Paris since 1995.
* Free Classical Improv’ Concert Tonight * Gluten-Free Bread in Paris (that doesn’t suck) * Shopping for Luxury Fabrics * Heather’s Paris Picnic Recommendations * Vintage Toy Boats in Luxembourg Gardens * Water Flowing in Parisian Gutters * Current & Upcoming...
Most visitors strolling Luxembourg Gardens have seen kids pushing adorable little sailboats around the Grand Bassin duck pond, but perhaps you didn't know this is a tradition that's almost 90 years old.
When my cousin and her daughter who both have celiac disease came to Paris, we did an exploration of the best gluten-free bread available.
Visitors to Paris, especially those from parts of the world where droughts are common like the Southwestern United States, are often shocked and concerned to see water gushing down the gutters of Paris when it hasn't been raining.
After a few false starts (sunny and warm in April, then rather chilly and wet in May), picnic season has finally come into full bloom in Paris. Here are a few of my own recommendations for having the most successful picnic.
Many Parisians shop for everyday fabrics at the Marché St Pierre in Montmartre, but if you're looking for high-end French fabrics while visiting Paris, it's worth stopping into the Malhia Kent showroom.
If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you’ll notice I take a lot of photos of the Parisian street art (and yes, I’m a bit obessesed with the Lo-Fi filter). I live in the 13th, where many internationally renowned street artists have decorated...
Musée du Fumeur 7, rue Pache, 11th M° Voltaire Tel 01 46 59 05 51 www.museedufumeur.net This tiny Museum of Smoking presents a practice as ancient as mankind while providing a vantage point for the observation of changing behaviors and practices. Opening...
Fondation Dubuffet 137 rue de Sèvres, 6th M° Duroc Tel 01 47 34 12 63 www.dubuffetfondation.com A private home with the 20th-century French artist Jean Dubuffet’s personal archives and works. Opening Hours: Monday through Friday 2pm-6pm. Closed during August...
Musée Edith Piaf 5, rue Crespin du Gast, 10th M° Ménilmontant Tel 01 43 55 52 72 The private museum run by the Amis d’Edith Piaf offers a glimpse into the legendary French singer who grew up in the neighborhood. Opening Hours: By appointment only on...
Musée des Egouts de Paris Pont de l’Alma, in front of 93 quai d’Orsay, 7th RER Pont de l’Alma Tel 01 53 68 27 81 This underground museum offers a visit of the sewers and the various water disposal and treatment techniques used by the city...
