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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

January 7 - February 17
The annual Winter Sales, aka Les Soldes, take place beginning midnight in shops throughout France, particularly on clothing.

Through February 15
Skate on the Eiffel Tower! There is an ice skating rink on the first level of the Eiffel Tower, free for those who already have a ticket for the Tower, open daily 10:30am-10:30pm. Skip the line by taking the stairs, it will help you warm up, too! Skates size 25-47 (EU), gloves are required. 

Through February 15
At the Place de la Concorde is the Grande Roue Ferris Wheel. Each enclosed "car" holds six people. €10 for adult, €5 for kids under 10, open daily 11am-midnight (Fri-Sat until 1am).  

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Friday
Jun272014

Newsletter #143: June 22, 2014

by AuthorHeather Stimmler-Hall | DateFriday, June 27, 2014

In this Issue:
    
* Buy Heather a Cup of (crappy) Coffee
* Good Coffee in Paris
* How to Know You're Becoming French
* Tallest Street Art in Europe
* Madeleines in a Little Paris Kitchen
* Normandy Food Tour
* The Best Way to Learn the French Revolution
* New Ratatouille Ride at Disneyland Paris
* Affordable Business Class Flights Paris – NYC
* How to Behave in French Restaurants
* Read France Magazine Online
* Exclusive Private Tour Specials
* Secrets of Paris News & Calendar
    

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Thursday
Dec272012

Disneyland Paris for the Holidays

by AuthorHeather Stimmler-Hall | DateThursday, December 27, 2012

As nice as it is to go home for the holidays, if you're stuck in Paris and feeling homesick, there's no better place than Christmas at Disneyland Paris! And right now you can get tickets for as little as €38/person...

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Friday
Aug272010

How to Survive Disneyland Paris, Part 2

by AuthorHeather Stimmler-Hall | DateFriday, August 27, 2010

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!

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Tuesday
Aug242010

How to Survive Disneyland Paris, Part 1

by AuthorHeather Stimmler-Hall | DateTuesday, August 24, 2010

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.

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Sunday
Apr302006

A Day at Disneyland Paris

by AuthorHeather Stimmler-Hall | DateSunday, April 30, 2006

Here are some pics from my day at Disneyland Paris last week...

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