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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:

* Private Customized Tours
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Calendar of Paris Events

February 25  - March 4
Cows, chickens, piggies and food, food, food at the annual Salon International de l'Agriculture, at the Paris Porte de Versailles conference center, 9am-7pm (March 2nd until 11pm). Entry €12. Celebrate the diversity of French agrigulture in over 1000 stands and 4500 animals. Not convinced? Check out the article from the 2009 show here.

March 25
Mark your calendars for the next SOS Help Spring Book Sale, today from 12 pm to 4 pm at Orrick Law Offices (31, avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, 16th). Paperbacks are only 1€ and hard covers are 2€.  To donate books in good condition, you may drop them off at the venue Saturday, March 24, 12-4pm or Sunday, March 25, 12-4pm.

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Tuesday
Jan262010

The Latest Sexy City Guide News

Coming this Fall: Naughty New York!
Heather and her crack team of New York writers are hard at work on the next book in the series of the Sexy City Guides, "Naughty New York: A Lady's Gude to the Sexy City." It will have the same gorgeous photos, beautiful design, and savvy insider information as the award-winning Naughty Paris Guide.

The photo shoots for Naughty New York will be in locations throughout Manhattan from February 16-26. We’re looking for a few local volunteers to be “extras”, especially in the cocktail bar and club scenes. If you’d like a “cameo” appearance in the next guide, email Heather as soon as possible to get on zee list!

Upcoming Naughty Paris Events

Ladies-Only Networking Happy Hour: Wednesday January 27
Join Naughty Paris author Heather Stimmler-Hall and Gadabout Paris editor Michelle for a Ladies-Only Happy Hour from 6:30-9pm at Panfoulia (7 Rue Ste-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 4th, Métro St-Paul or Hôtel de Ville).  The Happy Hours are casual soirées of mingling and networking with the ladies of the Paris Urban Adventures Meetup. And this month, since Heather is starting her research for the second edition of the Naughty Paris Guide, she's hoping you'll share your favorite Paris addresses. Free entry. Happy Hour drinks (and food) available from the bar. RSVP at the Paris Urban Adventures Meetup site.

Looking for Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas?

Naughty Paris Reception at the VIP Room Club: February 11
Heather will be hosting a private reception and Naughty Paris book signing at the VIP Room (188bis rue de Rivoli, 1st, metro Palais Royal) from 7pm-9pm as part of Brett & Danny’s After-Works Soirée. Everyone who pre-purchases a copy online at the special Valentine’s Day discount of €20 will have access to the Naughty VIP Section, with complimentary bottles of bubbly and food buffet, where Heather will personally sign your book. Dance club open until 5am. Reserve your copy here.

Sweet & Sassy (and a little Naughty): February 13
This special Valentine’s package from La Cuisine Cooking School (89 Blvd St-Michel, 5th, RER Luxembourg) includes:

  • a two-hour Macaron Pastry Class (2-4pm)
  • a 90-minute  Cocktail Class with the charming Frédéric (5-6:30pm)
  • a personally signed copy of “Naughty Paris: A Lady’s Guide to the Sexy City” (Heather will be hosting the “pause café” between classes)
  • and a pass for free entry to the VIP Section of the VIP Room Club, with complimentary bottles of bubbly and food buffet.

All this for just €115, a perfect gift for YOURSELF for Valentine’s Day. ;) There are only 4 spaces left, sign up at http://www.lacuisineparis.com or call Jane at 01 40 51 78 18.

Note: Classes can also be taken separately.

 

Naughty Paris Tours for Ladies

From decadent to downright naughty, let Heather help customize your next trip to Paris with the ladies. From an insider’s tour of the erotic artworks in the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay to a burlesque dance class or naughty night on the town, everything is possible.

A sample of a “discreet” ladies tour? Discover the secret addresses of those captivating Parisian women, with a guided shopping tour of discreet lingerie boutiques, sexy shoes shops, custom corset designers, or opulent perfume houses, with a petite pause for gourmet pastries and a glass of Champagne. Full afternoon, €325 for up to five ladies.

Email Heather for more details: naughtyparis@gmail.com

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Reader Comments (1)

I used to live in Germany several years ago and on one trip to Paris happened upon a series of underground stores in former subway tunnels. I was considering sharing shopping trip tips on my homedecor blog at http://trendfunnel.com/ and can't remember how to get to this awesome location... any help?
February 13, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMary
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