About Secrets of Paris

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 June 17
Looking for a romantic exhibition in a little-known museum? Don't miss Sensuality and Spirituality: In Search of the Absolute at the Musée Henner (43, avenue de Villiers, 17th, M° Malesherbes; entry €5; closed Tuesdays, open until 9pm on first Thursdays of the month).

Through June 26
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the passing of Frenchchanteuse Edith Piaf with sexy cabaret singer Caroline Nin's "Hymne à Piaf", a show using English storytelling and songs en français to remember one of the greatest French singers of all time. Shows are every Wednesday at 8pm at the intimate Essaïon Theatre (6 rue Pierre au Lard, in the Marais, 4th). Tickets are €15-€20. 

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to the French food bank, Les Restos du Coeur

Secrets of Paris Newsletter #127 will be sent May 25th.  Sign up here to get it emailed direct to your inbox.

Entries in Newsletter (52)

Tuesday
Apr302013

Newsletter #126: April 2013

In this Issue:

Free Survival Guide to Versailles
Paris Dining Hits
Paris Drinking Misses
Super Sporty Paris
Spring Pampering
Babysitting at the Cinema
Le Louxor Reopens
Jewelry Classes at the Place Vedôme
Uber Car Service
The Summer Festivals are Coming!
The Latest Shows
Eiffel Tower Construction Delays
Haute Cuisine Etiquette

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Sunday
Mar312013

Newsletter #125: March 2013

Paris Museum News
Throw Away Your Paris Metro Map
Low-Cost TGV Trains to Southern France
Exclusive Paris Street Photography Workshop
Vintage Paris Online
Stay off the Champs Elysées this Sunday
Spotting Fake Taxis
Private Car Service
Heather Tests the AutoLib’
Food for Busy Parisians
Free Cooking Lessons in the Paris Markets
Upcoming Paris Events

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Friday
Feb152013

Newsletter #124: February 12, 2013

In this Issue:

Romantic & Sexy Paris
Unique Paris Souvenirs
Popcorn Project
Paris Opera Ticket Exchange
Fun Stuff at Roissy-CDG
For Marie-Antoinette Fans
Events at Les Invalides
eBay Consignment Shops
Louis Vuitton’s Art Gallery
A New Paris Rental Agency
Running in Paris
This Month in Paris

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Wednesday
Jan162013

Newsletter #123: January 4, 2013

French Price Hikes for 2013
A Taste of French Spirits
World Class Organ Recitals
Paris Dining Recommendations
The Real Faces of Paris
Escape Paris on a Budget by Train + Bus
Buy/Sell Concert, Sports and Train Tickets
Music at the French Cinema
Green Paris Shopping & Recycling
Getting in Shape for 2013
Latest Museum Exhibitions
Top January Events

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Tuesday
Dec042012

Newsletter #122: November 30, 2012

In this issue:

The Holiday Season has arrived in Paris
Wiki Cell: The Food of the Future
Radios for the Homeless
A Man with a Van in Paris
An Alternative to Taxis
Join an Apocalypse Flash Mob
Angels of Paris
American Library in Paris Book Award
Quick & Easy Train Tickets
New Services at La Poste
French Shopping Sites
Winter Tours and Itineraries

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Thursday
Oct252012

Newsletter #121: October 24, 2012

In this Issue:

Feeling Good to Support Breast Health
Cup Cakes for the Make-a-Wish
10k to Support Cancer Patients
Jazz at the Ambassador’s Residence
Soup Kitchen Needs Volunteers
Spooky Day of the Dead Events
Favorite Fall Museum Exhibitions
Disneyland Paris 20th anniversary show
Two Free Paris Apps
French Culture through Food & Wine

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