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

Entries in restaurants (9)

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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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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Sunday
Dec232012

Paris Restaurants Open December 26th-30th

Many of you already have plans for dining on Christmas Day or New Year's Eve, but if you're looking for somewhere nice to eat in between the holidays, this is a short list of restaurants I checked earlier this week (some are also be open on the 31st and 1st, but do call to confirm):

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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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Thursday
Mar012012

Newsletter #115: February 29, 2012

The Haunted House of Paris
Paris Dining Recommendations
Doisneau, en Deux
Buy Real Vintage Photographs
Current Paris Reading List
English Books Shipped Free to France
Creative Paris
Live Music at L’Hotel
Other Gigs in Paris
Emergency Locksmith/Plumber/Electric Scams
The Ideal Parisian Café Experience…except…
Coming in March

 

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Tuesday
Dec142010

What's Open On Christmas and New Year's Day in Paris?

Updated on Monday, December 24, 2012 by Registered CommenterHeather

Sure, most of the small shops and restaurants are closed, as well as a majority of museums. But you might be surprised to discover that there's actually a lot of things still open on Christmas and New Year's Day in Paris.

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