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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:58:59 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Secrets of Paris News</title><subtitle>Secrets of Paris</subtitle><id>http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/atom.xml"/><updated>2010-09-02T09:31:30Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Afternoon at La Galerie du George V Four Seasons</title><category term="Around Town"/><category term="Eating &amp; Drinking"/><category term="Four Seasons"/><category term="George V"/><category term="La Galerie"/><category term="Paris"/><category term="afternoon tea"/><id>http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/afternoon-at-la-galerie-du-george-v-four-seasons.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/afternoon-at-la-galerie-du-george-v-four-seasons.html"/><author><name>Heather</name></author><published>2010-09-02T08:10:15Z</published><updated>2010-09-02T08:10:15Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.secretsofparis.com/storage/blog-photos/sept-oct-2010/GeorgeV_cheesecake.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1283419150866" alt="" /></span></span>The George V Four Seasons is well-known for its Michelin-starred  restaurant Le Cinq. But for those of us who look for more affordable  places to treat ourselves, <a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/paris/dining/la_galerie/" target="_blank">La Galerie</a> is the place to go.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Louvre Saxophonist</title><category term="Around Town"/><category term="Louvre"/><category term="Paris"/><category term="sax"/><category term="street musician"/><id>http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/louvre-saxophonist.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/louvre-saxophonist.html"/><author><name>Heather</name></author><published>2010-08-31T13:06:44Z</published><updated>2010-08-31T13:06:44Z</updated></entry><entry><title>How to Survive Disneyland Paris, Part 2</title><category term="Disney"/><category term="Disney Studios"/><category term="Entertainment"/><category term="Eurodisney"/><category term="Expats and Locals"/><category term="Fast Pass"/><category term="Paris"/><category term="Pirates of the caribbean"/><category term="Toy Story"/><category term="dining"/><id>http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/how-to-survive-disneyland-paris-part-2.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/how-to-survive-disneyland-paris-part-2.html"/><author><name>Heather</name></author><published>2010-08-27T06:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-08-27T06:00:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<strong><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.secretsofparis.com/storage/blog-photos/july-august-2010/disney/Disney_heatherandJack.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1282679995758" alt="" /></span></span></strong>Part 2 of this Disneyland Paris survival guide includes tips on using the FastPass, eating at Disneyland, and some seasonal information. And more Disney pics, of course!<strong></strong>]]></summary></entry><entry><title>French Swim Team Celebrates 23 Medals</title><category term="Alain Bernard"/><category term="Around Town"/><category term="Camille Lacourt"/><category term="Champs-Elysées"/><category term="European Champions"/><category term="France"/><category term="French swimmers"/><id>http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/french-swim-team-celebrates-23-medals.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/french-swim-team-celebrates-23-medals.html"/><author><name>Heather</name></author><published>2010-08-26T20:54:57Z</published><updated>2010-08-26T20:54:57Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.secretsofparis.com/storage/blog-photos/july-august-2010/2010_euro_budapest_affiche.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1282914573122" alt="" /></span></span>The French National Swim Team not only didn't embarass their country like that <em>other </em>sports team, they actually kicked some European butt at the European Swimming Championships last week...]]></summary></entry><entry><title>How to Survive Disneyland Paris, Part 1</title><category term="Disney"/><category term="Entertainment"/><category term="Eurodisney"/><category term="Expats and Locals"/><category term="Paris"/><category term="packing"/><category term="parking"/><category term="passport"/><category term="pets"/><category term="tickets"/><id>http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/how-to-survive-disneyland-paris-part-1.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/how-to-survive-disneyland-paris-part-1.html"/><author><name>Heather</name></author><published>2010-08-24T18:25:00Z</published><updated>2010-08-24T18:25:00Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<strong><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.secretsofparis.com/storage/blog-photos/july-august-2010/disney/Disney_Victoria_AUG2010_09.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1282678503477" alt="" /></span></span></strong>Some insider tips and tricks to making the most out of your trip to Disneyland Paris...from a real Disney fan! The first part includes where to get discount tickets (for locals), what to pack, the best way to get there, and the Disney Animal Care Center for your pets.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Paris Rooftops in the Rain</title><category term="Around Town"/><category term="Paris"/><category term="chimneypots"/><category term="rain"/><category term="rooftops"/><id>http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/paris-rooftops-in-the-rain.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/paris-rooftops-in-the-rain.html"/><author><name>Heather</name></author><published>2010-08-21T10:00:00Z</published><updated>2010-08-21T10:00:00Z</updated></entry><entry><title>Newsletter #100: August 2010</title><category term="Credit Municipal"/><category term="French classes"/><category term="Mark Twain"/><category term="Newsletter"/><category term="budget beauty supplies"/><category term="convenience stores"/><category term="hair dresser"/><category term="ride share"/><category term="scooter rental"/><id>http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/newsletter-100-august-2010.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/newsletter-100-august-2010.html"/><author><name>Heather</name></author><published>2010-08-19T08:35:25Z</published><updated>2010-08-19T08:35:25Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<strong><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.secretsofparis.com/storage/blog-photos/july-august-2010/Flower_graffiti1.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1282207974120" alt="" width="263" height="350" /></span></span></strong><strong>IN THIS ISSUE:</strong><br /><br /> * 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&rsquo;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 &amp; Tweets * Are you on the list?]]></summary></entry><entry><title>A Tribute to Parmentier and the Potato</title><category term="Eating &amp; Drinking"/><category term="French Culture"/><category term="French fries"/><category term="PArmentier"/><category term="Père Lachaise"/><category term="frites"/><category term="pomme de terre"/><category term="potato"/><id>http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/a-tribute-to-parmentier-and-the-potato.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/a-tribute-to-parmentier-and-the-potato.html"/><author><name>Heather</name></author><published>2010-08-17T10:23:21Z</published><updated>2010-08-17T10:23:21Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="../../storage/blog-photos/july-august-2010/Parmentier2.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1282045240387" alt="" /></span></span>Parmentier...it's a street, a metro station, and a man. But not just any man! We wouldn't have French fries if it weren't for Antoine-Auguste Parmentier.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Hand-Made Wool Mattresses in Paris</title><category term="Euro Savings"/><category term="French"/><category term="Paris"/><category term="Shopping"/><category term="artisan"/><category term="handmade"/><category term="laine"/><category term="matelas"/><category term="wool mattress"/><id>http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/hand-made-wool-mattresses-in-paris.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/hand-made-wool-mattresses-in-paris.html"/><author><name>Heather</name></author><published>2010-08-14T14:47:58Z</published><updated>2010-08-14T14:47:58Z</updated><summary type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.secretsofparis.com/storage/blog-photos/july-august-2010/wool_mattress1.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1281797240253" alt="" /></span></span>Like everything else in Paris, buying a mattress isn't that simple if you're looking for local, quality, environmentally-friendly products that are also affordable...but the trouble is always worth it!]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Why Real, Healthy Food Isn't Cheap</title><category term="Around Town"/><category term="French"/><category term="GM cows"/><category term="satirical cartoon"/><id>http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/why-real-healthy-food-isnt-cheap.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.secretsofparis.com/heathers-secret-blog/why-real-healthy-food-isnt-cheap.html"/><author><name>Heather</name></author><published>2010-08-11T19:49:11Z</published><updated>2010-08-11T19:49:11Z</updated></entry></feed>