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...
Author - Heather Stimmler
American-born travel journalist and non-profit media specialist living in Paris since 1995.
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...
The latest events and expositions in Paris this December and beyond
For our inaugural Secrets of Paris Book Club, we read Scott Carpenter's memoir "Paris Lost & Found".
The latest events and expositions in Paris this November and beyond
Inside this Issue: * Major Changes Coming to Paris Public Transport Tickets * The 2024 Paris Holiday Guide Arrives November 16th! * For Members: A Fire in Our Paris Apartment Building * A Timely Exhibition about the French Revolution * New French Production...
