Whether you're an armchair traveler, missed the Bastille Day festivities, or want to see what Paris is really like in the week leading up to the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics this Friday, I've gathered all of the best videos -- and created my own little highlights reel for the Secrets of Paris Community -- to share with you here. The post Paris in Videos: A Virtual Visit of the Past Ten Days appeared first on Secrets of Paris ..read more

All of the information about the Paris Olympics is coming at us hard and fast. But wading through all of the official (and unofficial) websites is time consuming and confusing. Heather is here to help answer Secrets of Paris members' questions. The post Paris Olympics Q&As appeared first on Secrets of Paris ..read more

To prepare for the Summer Olympics, especially the Opening Ceremony on the Seine, sites all over Paris are closed to traffic and sometimes pedestrians too, including the quays and bridges of the Seine. This article shows you what the city looks like now, and how to avoid the closures over the next few weeks. The post Which Quays, Bridges and Squares of Central Paris are Blocked This Month for the Olympics Set-Up? appeared first on Secrets of Paris ..read more

Inside this Issue: * The Most Parisian Commemorative Olympic Coin * Last-Minute Accommodation & Olympic Deals * Why the Val-de-Grâce Church and Museum Are Worth a Visit * Free History Tours at the American Library in Paris * Free "Paris!" Exposition at the Hôtel de Ville * Tickets on Sale for English-Friendly Shows at the Palais Garnier * Two Metro Extensions Open This Month * Good News for When You've Gotta Go * 20% Price Increase for Eiffel Tower Tickets * Choose the Right TGV Train for You: Ouigo vs InOui * Unique Jams, Spreads & Chutneys at Confiture Parisienne * Hidden Gardens at ..read more

To prepare for the Summer Olympics, especially the Opening Ceremony on the Seine, sites all over Paris are closed to traffic and sometimes pedestrians too, including the quays and bridges of the Seine. This article shows you what the city looks like now, and how to avoid the closures over the next few weeks. The post Which Quays, Bridges and Squares of Central Paris are Blocked This Month for the Olympics Set-Up? appeared first on Secrets of Paris ..read more

The latest events and expositions in Paris this July. The post What’s On in Paris – July 2024 appeared first on Secrets of Paris ..read more

After losing her beloved beret, Heather considers its reputation as both a timeless fashion statement and a tourist cliché. The post Do Parisians Wear Berets? This One Does. appeared first on Secrets of Paris ..read more

Inside this Issue: * Planning Ahead for the May 18th European Museum Night * Will You Need a QR Code in Paris This Summer? * An 1840s Bal Guinguette on May 5th * Tour the Countryside Around Paris in a Vintage Bus This June * French Baking Classes for Beginners in Versailles or Online * Shoe, Bag and Clothing Repairs by French Artisans * Cozy Cocktail Piano Bar in St-Germain-des-Prés * Rick Steves Says You Should Rethink Booking an Airbnb * Recommended Video: Avoid Getting Robbed by Pickpockets * Hidden Boutique: Homestore * Open Artists Studios in Belleville The post Newsletter #254: May 2024 ..read more

The latest events and expositions in Paris this June. The post What’s On in Paris – June 2024 appeared first on Secrets of Paris ..read more

The Val-de-Grâce Abbey, once a royal abbey, became a military hospital and medical school post-French Revolution. It is now being transformed into a research campus for digital health, with plans to open its grounds as a public park in 2026. The historical Val-de-Grâce Museum and the abbey’s Baroque church, damaged in a 2023 explosion, remain open for public exploration. The post Val-de-Grâce: From Royal Abbey to Military Hospital to Museum appeared first on Secrets of Paris ..read more