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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

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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Entries in chocolate (5)

Friday
Nov022012

Chocoholics of the World Unite

Over the next few days your addiction will not only become socially acceptable, but wholeheartedly encouraged as the 18th edition of the Salon du Chocolat melts the hardest of hearts at the Porte de Versailles.

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Tuesday
Jan112011

French Films...that don't suck: "Les Emotifs Anonymes"

Imagine the film "Chocolat", but replace Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche with two very charming yet timid characters, and change the atmosphere from a sexy and mysterious love story in a French village, to a quirky and fun romantic comedy set in Paris. Hungry yet?

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Thursday
May132010

Olive-Flavored Chocolates, Anyone?

The Summer 2010 Collection of the Maison du Chocolat has some surprising flavors, perfect for brightening up these dreary Parisian spring days.

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Saturday
Oct102009

Foodie Heaven in Paris 

Foodie event going on around Paris this week...

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Wednesday
Aug262009

Chocolate Scented French Stamps

They look and smell good enough to eat, but these limited edition stamps from La Poste are better for sending postcards to your chocoholic friends and family...

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