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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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Tuesday
Feb122013

10 Reasons Paris is still the Most Romantic City

DateTuesday, February 12, 2013

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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Friday
Aug312012

A Parisian August in Photos

DateFriday, August 31, 2012

Everyone says nothing happens in Paris in August. Not true! Here are some of my favorite photos taken this month...

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Tuesday
Jul242012

A Parisian July in Photos 

DateTuesday, July 24, 2012

Some of my favorite photos taken this month, mostly during my morning runs...

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Monday
Jan302012

Newsletter #114: January 30, 2012

DateMonday, January 30, 2012

In this issue:

Hot Chocolate Menu at the Lancaster
Hidden Gardens in the Marais
Free-Range Eggs for Crêpe Day!
The Value-Added-Tax Going Up…and Up
French Calendars for 2012
Like Blue Man Group… without the Paint
Two-for-One Versailles Tickets
Aligre Flea Market
Hotels for Valentines
Paris Pastry Shops eBook and Party
Strike Warning in French Airports
Etiquette for Attending Mass at Notre Dame

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Wednesday
Dec282011

Paris in the Winter 

DateWednesday, December 28, 2011

Paris can be rather dreary in the winter, especially after they start taking down the holiday decorations. But there are little things that make up for it.

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Saturday
Mar052011

N'Importe Quoi Photo of the Week

DateSaturday, March 5, 2011

I know there are flowers everywhere in the world, but there's something about seeing their happy colors pop up in this urban Parisian landscape that always makes me look forward to spring.

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