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 dining (14)

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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Monday
Apr222013

Haute Cuisine Etiquette 

As a journalist I’ve had the rare opportunity to peek into the kitchen of many Michelin-starred restaurants over the years. But I saw something this week that surprised me, and I think it’s important to share with anyone who indulges in the occasional haute cuisine experience.

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Tuesday
Feb122013

10 Reasons Paris is still the Most Romantic City

A cruise on the Seine, kissing on the Eiffel Tower, a show at the Moulin Rouge, dinner at the Tour d’Argent...despite the tired clichés, Paris still has all the right ingredients for an unforgettable rendez-vous that fits any couple’s definition of romance.

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Thursday
Oct252012

Newsletter #121: October 24, 2012

In this Issue:

Feeling Good to Support Breast Health
Cup Cakes for the Make-a-Wish
10k to Support Cancer Patients
Jazz at the Ambassador’s Residence
Soup Kitchen Needs Volunteers
Spooky Day of the Dead Events
Favorite Fall Museum Exhibitions
Disneyland Paris 20th anniversary show
Two Free Paris Apps
French Culture through Food & Wine

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Monday
May212012

Newsletter #117: May 10, 2012

In this issue:

Hobnobs and Kraft Mac’n’Cheese
Portes Ouvertes: Artists Ateliers
Bercy Village Evolves
Docks en Seine Finally Opening
Eating in Paris
The Mayors’ Bathrooms
File your US Taxes. Yes, I’m talking to YOU!
Mont St Michel Closes the Bridge
Swim in the Seine
ParisSharing: Connect with the Locals
Running with Heather & Bryan

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Monday
Apr092012

Newsletter #116: April 2, 2012

Lady Liberty Convalescing at the Orsay
April Dining Recommendations
Running in Paris
Vintage Fever in Paris
Rent a Vintage Bus
Unique, Responsable, et Très Parisien
Only-in-Paris Fashions
Cara Black’s Secrets of Paris
Paris in the 21st Century
Hotel Discount for French Voters
Compensation for Late Trains
Organic Food Basket Delivery

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