Inside this Issue: * Celebrating Chinese New Year in the 13th Arrondissement * Uniquely Parisian Valentine’s Day Ideas * Updated Ticketing Info for the Catacombes * Watch: Restoring the Louvre’s Napoléon III Apartments * New Film Experience at the Jeu de...
Author - Heather Stimmler
American-born travel journalist and non-profit media specialist living in Paris since 1995.
Paris is romantic any day of the year, but if you’re looking for something beyond the usual candlelight dinner or sunset cruise on the Seine this Valentine's Day, here are a few unique ideas that aren't too late to book for 2025.
The latest events and expositions in Paris this February and beyond
In this post: - Great Art Deserves a Great Guide - Urban Art at District 13 - Emmaüs & Le CentQuatre: On the Hunt for Non-Ikea Furniture - St-Germain-des-Prés Update - Dining on Ile St-Louis - Liberation Across the Street from the Catacombes - French...
Paris’s iconic Grand Palais has been undergoing major renovations since 2021. Parts of the building reopened in time to host the Olympic fencing events under its famous Art Nouveau glass roof—a spectacular setting for those made-for-Instagram photos. Over the...
I was lucky enough to get reservations to visit Notre Dame Cathedral three times since its reopening on December 8th. Here's how I got tickets, tips for those unable to get reservations, and a photo gallery from my visits.
Inside this Issue: - New Paris Transport Guide for 2025: Facts and Fiction - Classic and Vintage Vehicle Procession Around Paris - Guided Tours in English of the Comédie-Française - Midnight Films & Heated Seats at the Pathé Palace - Where to File French...
The latest events and expositions in Paris this January and beyond
Notre-Dame Cathedral is set to reopen its doors to the public on December 8th for its first mass since the devastating fire on April 15, 2019. This article details the full schedule of opening events and ceremonies, the changes to expect after the extensive...
In 2025, France will enforce new measures targeting fare evaders on public transport, requiring proof of identity and address only from those caught without valid tickets. Misleading headlines suggest universal checks for all passengers, but tourists need...
This is the recording of our second Secrets of Paris Book Club meetup, discussing Lauren Elkin's book, "Flâneuse: Women Walk the City".
Inside this Issue: * Notre Dame Cathedral Reservations Open December 3rd * Exclusive for Members: What to See & Do in Paris This Holiday Season * Saint Eustache Organ Concerts Live & Streaming * The Arts Arena: French-American Cultural Events * Request a...
