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

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Calendar of Paris Events

August 28-October  10
Carnival continues for the fall in the Bois de Boulogne for the annual Fête au Bois, at Porte de la Muette (16th, metro Rue de la Pompe or bus 63). See the big ferris wheel and all the traditional carnival rides.

August 28-September 5
The 9th annual Festival Silhouette features German short films this year, free open-air screenings at the Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Cenquatre, and the Gethe Institute.

August 21-September 12
Attention garden lovers, come vote for your favorite dahlia at the Parc Floral (Bois de Vincennes) through September 12. The 22nd annual International Dahlia Competition includes 72 hybrids from France, Holland, Russia, Germany and Latvia.

Wednesdays through September 15
For the summer and early fall, the Sainte Chapelle is open late every Wednesday night from 6pm-9:30pm (last entry at 9pm)...

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Entries in Newsletter (27)

Thursday
Aug192010

Newsletter #100: August 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

* Ride-share in France * English Hairdresser * French Shoes in Large Sizes * Get a Loan on Collateral from My Aunt * Gourmet Haven on the Faubourg St-Denis * Natural Beauty on a Budget * French Rock Bands * Sell Your Mobile Phone * 7am-11pm Convenience Stores * Baking Supplies in Paris * New Paris Bus Tours * Mark Twain’s Tale of Joan of Arc * Vespa Scooter Rentals * French Perfume Samples * Municipal French Classes *The Secrets of Paris Blog * Naughty Paris News * Secrets of Paris Calendar & Tweets * Are you on the list?

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Wednesday
May262010

Newsletter #99: May 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

* New Henri IV Website for History Buffs
* Old Paris Museum Passes Expire Next Month
* Cursed Catacombes
* Free Concerts with Le Mouv’ at Paris Comedy Club
* Nightlife News
* Open Mic Sessions in Paris
* Sex & the City Café
* Carla Bruni in the next Woody Allen Film
* Gangs of Paris Website
* The Historic Arab Quarter of Paris
* French Film Industry Contacts
* Art Classes at Les Frigos
* Paris Taxi in English
* Bring Out Your Junk!
* French Driver’s Exam Gets Easier
* Secrets of Paris #100!
*The Secrets of Paris Blog
* Secrets of Paris Calendar & Tweets
* Naughty News
* Are you on the list?

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Tuesday
Apr202010

Newsletter #98: April 2010

Mont St MichelIN THIS ISSUE:

* My Weekend at Mont St Michel
* Shopping in a Private Parisian Apartment
* Noteworthy Fashion Boutique in St-Germain-des-Près
* Villa Madame Floral Art Classes
* Discount Hair Products
* New Paris Chocolate Museum
* And a Video Game Museum for La Défense
* Vote for Secrets of Paris Blog
* Les Soldes?
* Your Local Town Hall
* SOS Amitiés Needs French-Speaking Volunteers
* Fondation des Etats-Unis
* Rock-en-Seine Headliners Announced
* Solidays: The French Lollapalooza?
* Secrets of Paris #100!
* Updated Pets in Paris Resource Guide
* Naughty News
* Are you on the list?

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Sunday
Mar142010

Newsletter #97: March 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

* Mariage Frères Tearoom at Carrousel du Louvre
* Ladurée Bonaparte Chocolate Boutique
* Brentano’s Bookstore Reopened
* Monoprix St Michel Now Open Late
* Paris Nightlife Updates
* Touring France and Europe by Bus
* Spring Special in Michelin Restaurants
* Paris Has a National Sports Museum
* Safeguard Your Official Papers
* Eco-Paris Sites
* Less Expensive Beauty Products
* Secrets of Paris Blog & Calendar
* Naughty News
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Wednesday
Jan202010

Newsletter #96: January 2010

IN THIS ISSUE:

* New Emmaüs Bric-à-Brac Store at Le Cent Quatre
* Supermarkets Open Sunday & Nights
* Automatic VAT Refund Machines at Airport
* An Alternative to Traveler’s Cheques
* Autolib’ is Here! 
* Nightlife News: Gioia at VIP Room and Changes at La Loco
* A New Kind of Restaurant Guide
* Green Paris Website
* Food Review: Maoz Falafel
* Organic Pet Food Shop Online
* Stravinsky Fountain Gets a Facelift
* Bikes Allowed Both Ways on One-Way Streets
* Freemasons Museum Reopens
* Gold in Them Archives!

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