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

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Entries in charity (10)

Saturday
Nov062010

November 7 Benefit Concert & Art Auction

A big merci to everyone who came to the charity event last night. This year we raised a total of $4100 for non-profits that give solar lights to families in Kenya and Tanzania that do not have electricity. This really transforms lives!

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Friday
Oct082010

Charity Benefit Concert

Mark your calendars for the upcoming charity concert and auction Lights from the City of Light, November 7th, aboard the Six-Huit Péniche (below Notre Dame on the Seine). All proceeds go to charities that provide solar lights to poor families in Africa.

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Friday
Apr032009

Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for ways to get involved or give back to the community here in Paris? Check out the updated links in the Make a Difference section.

Sunday
Nov302008

Secrets of Paris Newsletter #87: November 30, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE: * Win Crazy Horse Tickets This Tuesday at WH Smith Paris * Dining Reviews: Japanese Noodles, Cheap Breakfast, and a Typical French Bistro * Expat Health Insurance Recommendation * Grand Reopening of the Forum des Images at Les Halles * Holiday Gifts from the Paris Métro * Holiday Bottles of Bubbly (and Water) * Paris for the Armchair Traveler * Christmas Markets in Paris * Giving Back at the Holidays * Secrets of Paris Tour Special for Newsletter Readers * A Bit of Paris in San Francisco...

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