Discover Paris’s new Cité Immersive des Fables, where La Fontaine’s 17th-century tales of lions, foxes, and frogs are reimagined for today’s world—clever, critical, and surprisingly timely.
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La Rentrée is always an exciting time in Paris with all of the new exhibitions and the annual Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days). Here's the latest round-up of what we’ve been seeing and doing behind the scenes at the Secrets of Paris in the past month...
Neighborhood Guide to Saint-Germain, Odéon & Luxembourg Gardens: Heather's insider guide to cafés, shops, museums, galleries, nightlife, gardens & the quartier’s history, with addresses, links, maps and photos.
Inside this Issue: * Do You Really Need Reservations for Notre Dame? * Conversation Meetup: Practicing Your French in Paris * Neighborhood Guide to St-Germain-des-Prés & Luxembourg Gardens * Budget Hotel Recommendations * Free New App to Find the Best Vélib...
The latest events and expositions in Paris this October.
After almost a year of its reopening, many Secrets of Paris readers still have questions about visiting Notre‑Dame Cathedral. Here’s the simplest, up‑to‑date guide to understanding the optional reservation system, the newly reopened Bell Towers visits, and...
The latest events and expositions in Paris this September.
Inside this Issue: * Strikes in September: Here We Go Again * Last Chance for a Swim in the Seine This Season * New EU Border Checks: No Need to Worry for 2025 Travel * Reminder: Avoid Illegal Tuk-Tuks and Rickshaws in Paris * Neighborhood Guide to Saint...
The EES is simply the EU/Schengen Zone’s new secure border system where all non-EU nationals visiting the EU will have their biometric information (fingerprints and facial details) scanned and verified at passport control. It requires no advance preparation...
In Paris, many tuk-tuks operate illegally, lacking insurance and necessary registrations, posing safety risks to tourists. Drivers often overcharge and use intimidation tactics. Despite ongoing police crackdowns, organized crime networks control much of the...
How to make the most of Paris Plage, the annual event where the city transforms into a beach resort with lounge chairs, palm trees, swimming, music, open-air sports, and al fresco dining.
Inside this Issue: * The Tour de France Races Through Montmartre * The “Zizi Erasers” of the Tour de France * Exclusive for Members: Book Your Fall Tours Now * La Trêve: A Unique Apartment-Hotel in the 7th * Souvenir Shopping: Spread the Love (Literally) * A...
The latest events, festivals, and expositions in Paris this August and beyond
Whether you’ve used them before or are a first-timer, here are a few useful tips on the Velib bikes, how to set up an account, and how to use them.
The Marché aux Puces in St-Ouen, a suburb of Paris, is the world's largest antique and flea market, featuring over 2,000 vendors selling antiques, furniture, art, vintage clothing, collectibles, and more. Spanning 17 acres, it consists of a dozen unique...
