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About Secrets of Paris

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
* Free Paris Resource Guide
* Calendar of interesting Paris events
* Opinionated Hotel Reviews
* Monthly Secrets of Paris newsletter
* Secrets of Paris Videos

Read more about the Secrets of Paris here

Calendar of Paris Events

Through February 11
The latest exposition at the Hôtel de Ville is celebrating the work of Jean-Jacques Sempé, the beloved cartoonist whose characters have graced many covers of the New Yorker. The free exhibition, Sempé Croque Paris features his drawings of Paris, bien sûr. Expect long lines.

February 12 
Paris Pastry Party & Book Signing in Paris
Join David Lebovitz and Heather Stimmler-Hall for a fête at La Cuisine in Paris to celebrate the Paris Pastry App and eBook. David will also be signing books so if you'd like personalized copy of The Perfect Scoop, The Sweet Life in Paris, or Ready for Dessert, there will be copies on hand. No need to RSVP, but if you have a Facebook account feel free to "join" our party. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Wednesday
Dec282011

Paris in the Winter 

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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Tuesday
Dec202011

Newsletter #113: December 19, 2011

In This Issue:

Christmas in Paris
Holiday Dining Options in Paris
More Francophile Gift Ideas
RIP George Whitman
Charities Need Your Talent
Merry Paris Blog
The Census is Coming
La Poste Goes Mobile
Affordable Pilates Classes
100 Things Parisians Should Do
The Muslims of France
David Lebovitz's Paris Pastry App

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Monday
Dec192011

Holiday Activities in Paris

Ho ho ho and a bottle of rum! Or better yet, a mug of vin chaud to ward off the winter chill that has finally descended on Paris in all its soggy splendor. It’s looking like it won’t get cold enough to snow again this Christmas, but there are plenty of other fun holiday events and pretty lights around town to keep you distracted through the new year.

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Monday
Dec192011

Le Figaro's "100 Things All Parisians Should Do at Least Once"

The French daily newspaper Le Figaro just published, in its Figaroscope weekly entertainment guide, a list of "100 Things All Parisians Should Do at Least Once." How many can you count? What do you think is missing from the list?

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Friday
Nov112011

N'Importe Quoi Photo of the Week

Wow, doesn't this health food store window really draw you in with its scrumptious looking food display? Non, me neither.

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Wednesday
Nov022011

Newsletter #112: November 1, 2011

* A Note from the Editor
* Introducing the Paris Pastry App
* Other Parisian Pastry News
* Staying in Paris...Indefinitely?
* The Gallo-Roman City of Lutetia
* Them Bones...
* Another Look Below the City Streets
* Occupy Paris...in Latin
* Fall Flea Markets
* Budget Travel Passes for Europe
* CoLunching with Heather
* Pre-Order Discount for Naughty New York

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