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American-born travel journalist and guidebook author Heather Stimmler-Hall created the Secrets of Paris in 1999 to share the hidden side of the City of Light. Discover what you've been missing:

* Private Customized Tours
* Free Paris Resource Guide
* Calendar of interesting Paris events
* Opinionated Hotel Reviews
* Monthly Secrets of Paris newsletter
* Secrets of Paris Videos

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Calendar of Paris Events

Through February 11
The latest exposition at the Hôtel de Ville is celebrating the work of Jean-Jacques Sempé, the beloved cartoonist whose characters have graced many covers of the New Yorker. The free exhibition, Sempé Croque Paris features his drawings of Paris, bien sûr. Expect long lines.

February 12 
Paris Pastry Party & Book Signing in Paris
Join David Lebovitz and Heather Stimmler-Hall for a fête at La Cuisine in Paris to celebrate the Paris Pastry App and eBook. David will also be signing books so if you'd like personalized copy of The Perfect Scoop, The Sweet Life in Paris, or Ready for Dessert, there will be copies on hand. No need to RSVP, but if you have a Facebook account feel free to "join" our party. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Wednesday
Feb082012

No Photos Allowed in the Nouvel Orsay

I went to see the newly-renovated Musée d'Orsay last week. The first (pleasant) surprise: no lines! Maybe it was the sub-zero weather. The second (not so pleasant) surprise: no photos allowed in the Nouvel Orsay.

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Tuesday
Feb072012

Here there be Dragons

A balcony on the rue François Miron, Marais.

Monday
Feb062012

Snow in Paris

The view from my window Sunday morning at 8am...

Monday
Jan302012

Newsletter #114: January 30, 2012

In this issue:

Hot Chocolate Menu at the Lancaster
Hidden Gardens in the Marais
Free-Range Eggs for Crêpe Day!
The Value-Added-Tax Going Up…and Up
French Calendars for 2012
Like Blue Man Group… without the Paint
Two-for-One Versailles Tickets
Aligre Flea Market
Hotels for Valentines
Paris Pastry Shops eBook and Party
Strike Warning in French Airports
Etiquette for Attending Mass at Notre Dame

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Wednesday
Dec282011

Paris in the Winter 

Paris can be rather dreary in the winter, especially after they start taking down the holiday decorations. But there are little things that make up for it.

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Tuesday
Dec202011

Newsletter #113: December 19, 2011

In This Issue:

Christmas in Paris
Holiday Dining Options in Paris
More Francophile Gift Ideas
RIP George Whitman
Charities Need Your Talent
Merry Paris Blog
The Census is Coming
La Poste Goes Mobile
Affordable Pilates Classes
100 Things Parisians Should Do
The Muslims of France
David Lebovitz's Paris Pastry App

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