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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

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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Saturday
Nov292008

Good News for Travelers on a Budget

Just in case you're not one of those people who checks the international exchange rates as often as your email (guilty here), there's some good news in all of the economic doom and gloom:

The US dollar is now worth €0.78, a huge rise in value since the July 15 low of €0.62! Not only will your travel dollars go further in Europe as the values hold or (cross fingers...) go up, but because so many people are cutting back on travelling at all, airlines have slashed their international fares in coach and business class. A New York Times article published this week quotes a business class fare from NY to London, usually close to $10k, for only $1700.

There are also hotel deals to be found, since many in Paris have either not raised their rates since last year or have special internet offers on their own website.

For those of you who've already paid for your tickets and accommodations, at least you can relax a little while the exchange rate remains reasonable, and maybe even take advantage of the Paris sales. ;)