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

Secrets of Paris Newsletter #127 will be sent May 25th.  Sign up here to get it emailed direct to your inbox.

Entries in cinema (8)

Tuesday
Apr302013

Newsletter #126: April 2013

In this Issue:

Free Survival Guide to Versailles
Paris Dining Hits
Paris Drinking Misses
Super Sporty Paris
Spring Pampering
Babysitting at the Cinema
Le Louxor Reopens
Jewelry Classes at the Place Vedôme
Uber Car Service
The Summer Festivals are Coming!
The Latest Shows
Eiffel Tower Construction Delays
Haute Cuisine Etiquette

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Friday
Feb152013

Newsletter #124: February 12, 2013

In this Issue:

Romantic & Sexy Paris
Unique Paris Souvenirs
Popcorn Project
Paris Opera Ticket Exchange
Fun Stuff at Roissy-CDG
For Marie-Antoinette Fans
Events at Les Invalides
eBay Consignment Shops
Louis Vuitton’s Art Gallery
A New Paris Rental Agency
Running in Paris
This Month in Paris

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Wednesday
Jan162013

Newsletter #123: January 4, 2013

French Price Hikes for 2013
A Taste of French Spirits
World Class Organ Recitals
Paris Dining Recommendations
The Real Faces of Paris
Escape Paris on a Budget by Train + Bus
Buy/Sell Concert, Sports and Train Tickets
Music at the French Cinema
Green Paris Shopping & Recycling
Getting in Shape for 2013
Latest Museum Exhibitions
Top January Events

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Friday
Jul082011

Newsletter #108: July 8, 2011

In This Issue:

Summer Reading Suggestions
Vélib' Rentals Now Online

Three Places for a Baguette Sandwich

Rent a car from a Parisian

Tax Deductible Sightseeing
WWOOFing in France
That Green Thing at Hôtel de Ville
Summer Outdoors in Paris
No More Wine with your Paris Picnic?
Cinema Festival and Collector's Market
Day Trips from Paris
 

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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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Wednesday
Jul012009

Staying Cool in Paris

The temperatures have been hovering around the 32°C (90°F) mark now for a few days and show no sign of cooling off. Here are a few ideas for keeping your cool around Paris...

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