Tomette Paris × Secrets of Paris Q&A with Christine Bacoup-Tidas & Heather Stimmler
- Christine Bacoup-Tidas
- Sep 3
- 1 min read
In this one-hour Q&A Interview video, I discuss the key differences between home hunting in the US and France, major pitfalls of buying a home in Paris, and how I assist clients in every step, from securing a mortgage to hiring contractors, interior designers, and property managers.
About Secrets of Paris
The Secrets of Paris website and newsletter were created by Heather Stimmler, an American-born journalist living in France since 1995. Secrets of Paris is one of the oldest independent and locally-owned websites about Paris in English. Straight-forward and fluff-free, it has become a trusted reference for alternative news, original feature stories, useful sightseeing advice, reviews and recommendations, and insider information about Paris for both visitors and residents.
Happy property hunting, and may your French real estate journey be as smooth as a buttery croissant! 🥐 🇫🇷
As always, I love to read your comments and answer your questions.


Tomette Paris® is a Registered Trademark in France. INPI certificate number 24 5023079 dated 21 January, 2024.
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