It always tugs at my heart a bit to hear stories about other expats who came to France as students and never left. It’s a common fantasy but one that is becoming increasingly difficult to transform into reality. Professional travel writer and local expert, Heather Stimmler-Hall is one of the lucky students who fell in love with Paris and never looked back. She has built a successful business as a private tour guide and earned a loyal following with the Secrets of Paris newsletter which she has been writing since 1999.
But Heather’s Paris cred goes beyond cafés, museums and cultural attractions. She also penned “Naughty Paris: a Lady’s Guide to the Sexy City” , a guide for the more erotic hot spots in the city, making her officially one of the most well-rounded Paris experts I know. She is a valuable resource for all things Paris (and beyond) and I knew she’d be perfect for this series.
Describe what you love about France in three words.
Healthcare, food, history.
What have you come to appreciate most about the French over time?
I arrived for my junior year abroad at the Université de Paris exactly 16…
