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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:

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Calendar of Paris Events

April 29
Sip wine and enjoy appetizers in the company of David Lebovitz, with music by Cat Jahnke, all for a good cause! Help support the SOS Helpline, the emotional support line in English by attending their "Apéro-Dinatoire" evening, at Verjus Restaurant (just outside Palais Royal, 47 rue Montpensier, 1st) from 6-9pm. The fee is €60/person, and I will be there as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. RSVP on their website. See you there!

May 19
Tonight is La Nuit Européenne des Musée, a free all-night museum festival with special events and expositions to lure even the most reluctant culture-phobes through the door. Stay tuned for the program on the official website...

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Sightseeing > Museums > Grand Palais

Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais
3, avenue du Général-Eisenhower, 8th
Champs-Elysées-Clemenceau or Franklin-Roosevelt.
Tel
01 44 13 17 30
www.rmn.fr

Originally constructed for exhibiting French art in 1900,  since 1964 the National Galleries have welcome internationally renowned exhibits.

Opening Hours: Daily except Tuesday, 10am-8pm (until 10pm on Wednesdays). Last admission 7:15pm (9:15pm on Wednesdays). Closed May 1 and December 25.

Tickets: Without a reservation, entry for Exhibitions is €10 , reduced rate of €8 for visitors 13-25. With a reservation, entry for Exhibitions is €11.30 , reduced rate of €9.30 for visitors 13-25.

Free Entrance: Kids under 13, journalists with ID and International Council of Museums (ICOM) members.

Info and Services: The bookshop and cafeteria are open during exhibits.

Heather's Note: Get a reservation (at least one day in advance) unless you want to stand in a long, slow line outside!  See the website for more info.

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