Important Heads Up: We’re Moving Next Month! The Secrets of Paris Community will soon have a new home! Learn how this will affect your membership, as well as the next meetups, and photos from this week in Paris. The Secrets of Paris Community will soon have a new home! Learn how this will affect your membership, as well as the next meetups, and photos from this week in Paris.
Happy New Year to the Secrets of Paris Community! Ring in 2023 with a video and photos of what we've been up to in December, as well as a sneak peek into the latest commentary Heather has been working on. Ring in 2023 with a video and photos of what we've been up to in December, as well as a sneak peek into the latest commentary Heather has been working on.
Fred Shares How Parisians Celebrate Christmas Fred shares how he celebrated Christmas growing up in Paris in our newest video. Also, some free temporary exhibits to check out and an invitation to connect. Fred shares how he celebrated Christmas growing up in Paris in our newest video. Also, some free temporary exhibits to check out and an invitation to connect.
Secrets of Paris Community Update: November 27, 2022 Parisian standup comedy in English, a new video of Heather’s bouquiniste shopping experience, a holiday gift idea, and an invitation to a meetup this Wednesday in Paris! Parisian standup comedy in English, a new video of Heather’s bouquiniste shopping experience, a holiday gift idea, and an invitation to a meetup this Wednesday in Paris!
Secrets of Paris Community Update: November 17, 2022 A new road trip article and video from Auvergne, Heather on the mend, the next Secrets of Paris meetups, and the unintentionally hilarious new Paris Olympics mascots... A new road trip article and video from Auvergne, Heather on the mend, the next Secrets of Paris meetups, and the unintentionally hilarious new Paris Olympics mascots...
A Visit of the Bibliothèque Nationale’s New Museum Discover some of the amazing treasures collected by France’s kings! Also, news about the next meetup and our trip to the French countryside (now that we have gas!) Discover some of the amazing treasures collected by France’s kings! Also, news about the next meetup and our trip to the French countryside (now that we have gas!)
La Galerie Dior Video and Empty Gas Stations in Paris In this Secrets of Paris Community Update, Heather shares a video of her visit to La Galerie Dior, and how the strikes thwarted our weekend grape-picking plans... In this Secrets of Paris Community Update, Heather shares a video of her visit to La Galerie Dior, and how the strikes thwarted our weekend grape-picking plans...
Secrets of Paris Community Update: September 23, 2022 Three videos, four vernissages, a canal cruise, a Guinness World Record, and tango...September is always my favorite month in Paris, so much to see and do! Three videos, four vernissages, a canal cruise, a Guinness World Record, and tango...September is always my favorite month in Paris, so much to see and do!
Secrets of Paris Community Update: September 12, 2022 This month we're going to find out how many sightseeing visits, museum openings, and gallery vernissages Heather can stuff into her schedule. Vive la Rentrée! This month we're going to find out how many sightseeing visits, museum openings, and gallery vernissages Heather can stuff into her schedule. Vive la Rentrée!
A Bike Trip in the Ile-de-France Photos (and short video) from Heather & Fred’s Ile-de-France bike tour, a reminder to RSVP for Saturday’s Meetup in Paris, and two Greek eateries we love. Photos (and short video) from Heather & Fred’s Ile-de-France bike tour, a reminder to RSVP for Saturday’s Meetup in Paris, and two Greek eateries we love.
Secrets of Paris Community Update August 14th, 2022 Staying cool at the park after dark, our next meetups, rooftop terraces, and how things have only gone downhill since I last wrote about Ladurée... Staying cool at the park after dark, our next meetups, rooftop terraces, and how things have only gone downhill since I last wrote about Ladurée...
Heather's Visit to the Newly Reopened Cluny Museum & Two New Meetups July has flown by, but I finally found time to visit the newly-renovated Cluny Museum, check out the video! And we have two community meetups, please RSVP! July has flown by, but I finally found time to visit the newly-renovated Cluny Museum, check out the video! And we have two community meetups, please RSVP!
Secrets of Paris Bastille Day Recap Photos from the July 14th Fête Nationale (aka Bastille Day) as well as some extra pics from around town, including the empty mustard shelves at the supermarkets! Photos from the July 14th Fête Nationale (aka Bastille Day) as well as some extra pics from around town, including the empty mustard shelves at the supermarkets!
Summer in Paris! Community Update for July 11th This week’s update includes what to wear in a heatwave in Paris, more airport news, and why the French get such cushy job perks like 30 days paid vacation... This week’s update includes what to wear in a heatwave in Paris, more airport news, and why the French get such cushy job perks like 30 days paid vacation...
Secrets of Paris Community Update: June 28, 2022 My Minnesota trip, a vintage Paris board game, the scourge of “Love Locks”, the latest travel issues (Covid!), Notre Dame news, and how Heather still gets it wrong. ;-) My Minnesota trip, a vintage Paris board game, the scourge of “Love Locks”, the latest travel issues (Covid!), Notre Dame news, and how Heather still gets it wrong. ;-)
Secrets of Paris Community Update: June 13th. This week’s update includes the latest travel, weather and election news in Paris, and strolls through Butte aux Cailles and the Marché aux Puces flea market in St Ouen. This week’s update includes the latest travel, weather and election news in Paris, and strolls through Butte aux Cailles and the Marché aux Puces flea market in St Ouen.
Secrets of Paris Community Update: June 7, 2022 In this belated update Heather gives one tour and goes on another, tries the local street food with Fred, and manages two meetups in one day without getting electrocuted! In this belated update Heather gives one tour and goes on another, tries the local street food with Fred, and manages two meetups in one day without getting electrocuted!
Secrets of Paris Community Update: May 30th Camping in the French countryside, a video of cross-cultural insults, a podcast about Heather’s book project, and our next Secrets of Paris community meetup… Camping in the French countryside, a video of cross-cultural insults, a podcast about Heather’s book project, and our next Secrets of Paris community meetup…
Secrets of Paris Community Update: May 23, 2022 Last week’s adventures included the Belleville Portes Ouvertes, a hike into the suburban wilderness for some unexpected surprises, and Heather’s volunteer gig… Last week’s adventures included the Belleville Portes Ouvertes, a hike into the suburban wilderness for some unexpected surprises, and Heather’s volunteer gig…
Secrets of Paris Community Update: May 15th A busy week of museums, meetups and live music in Paris with Anne, Lisa and the Secrets of Paris Community. A busy week of museums, meetups and live music in Paris with Anne, Lisa and the Secrets of Paris Community.
Secrets of Paris Community Update: May 8th Today’s double holiday, our May meetups, some tips for upcoming events, and one of my favorite ways of “doing research” for the Secrets of Paris. Today’s double holiday, our May meetups, some tips for upcoming events, and one of my favorite ways of “doing research” for the Secrets of Paris.
Secrets of Paris Community Update May 2, 2022 The meetup schedule and photos from the places around Paris where I've been eating, drinking, and meeting up with friends and the Secrets of Paris community. The meetup schedule and photos from the places around Paris where I've been eating, drinking, and meeting up with friends and the Secrets of Paris community.
France Rejects Marine Le Pen (Again) With 28% abstaining, incumbant President Emmanual Macron wins the final round of elections tonight in France with an estimated 58.8% of the vote. And I helped count! With 28% abstaining, incumbant President Emmanual Macron wins the final round of elections tonight in France with an estimated 58.8% of the vote. And I helped count!
Secrets of Paris Community Update: April 18, 2022 In this week's update we've got Flowers, Food, Art, Literature, and Sightseeing Tips (and potential dates for our May meetup). In this week's update we've got Flowers, Food, Art, Literature, and Sightseeing Tips (and potential dates for our May meetup).
Secrets of Paris Community Update: April 10th, 2022 After a week of rain, the sun finally comes out in all its glory for election day! After voting, I meet up with Secrets of Paris members for a tour of the town. After a week of rain, the sun finally comes out in all its glory for election day! After voting, I meet up with Secrets of Paris members for a tour of the town.
Secrets of Paris Community Update: April 3, 2022 Well, it finally happened after two years of being vigilant...I have Covid. But at least I'm back home and snug in bed while the cold front hits Paris. Well, it finally happened after two years of being vigilant...I have Covid. But at least I'm back home and snug in bed while the cold front hits Paris.
Secrets of Paris Community Update: March 27, 2022 Back in France, with a jetlagged 24 hours in Bordeaux and catching up on the pre-election, post-vaccine-pass Paris...minus one hour. Back in France, with a jetlagged 24 hours in Bordeaux and catching up on the pre-election, post-vaccine-pass Paris...minus one hour.
Secrets of Paris Community Update: March 17th, 2022 Merci to everyone for being so patient while I’ve been away on a much-needed vacation. I’m back online during my long layover here in New York, catching up on the news… Merci to everyone for being so patient while I’ve been away on a much-needed vacation. I’m back online during my long layover here in New York, catching up on the news…
Secrets of Paris Community Update: March 3rd, 2022 The French government announces suspension of the Pass Vaccinal and most mask requirements, Secrets of Paris Meetup in NYC, and a big welcome to our new members! The French government announces suspension of the Pass Vaccinal and most mask requirements, Secrets of Paris Meetup in NYC, and a big welcome to our new members!
Covid News and Yesterday's Zoom Meetup Recording As I madly scramble to pack before heading to NY and Mexico for the next four weeks, more good news regarding Covid restrictions, and yesterday's Zoom meetup recording... As I madly scramble to pack before heading to NY and Mexico for the next four weeks, more good news regarding Covid restrictions, and yesterday's Zoom meetup recording...
More Good News for Travelers to France! Covid tests no longer required for vaccinated travelers, exclusive follow-up interview about "Tipping in France", places I visited this weekend, and our upcoming Zoom... Covid tests no longer required for vaccinated travelers, exclusive follow-up interview about "Tipping in France", places I visited this weekend, and our upcoming Zoom...