Taking the stairs on the Effiel Tower
by Mudfish
As most travelers do, I went to the Effiel Tower with friends. Being young and impatient, we decided to skip the long lift line, and opt for the stairs up the tower. But once you reach the 2nd story, you have to purchase an additional ticket to get to the top via the lift. By chance, on the day we visited, the ticket counter on the second story was out of service. So after a scuffle with the french workers, we were escorted down, and never made it to the top. So skip the stairs. Take the lift, even though i know this is a no brainer to most. My favorite memory of Paris is from a small cafe that me and a friends stumbled upon around lunch time. An old couple worked behind the counter and served us simple food and drinks. Speaking no french, I pulled out an English/French dictionary to try and thank the old couple to spoke almost no english. It took us nearly 30 mins, but the four of us (two americans and the two french), we both learned a little of the others language. Mostly, we all just laughed. Such a simple moment I will never forget.
Get a good look at this musical on DVD
by sourbugger
Sourbugger is not exactly a great fan of Film Musicals, but this 2001 effort "Moulin Rouge", is a geat romp with Ewan McGregor, Nicole Kidman (in every man's fantasy outfits) and even little Kylie Minogue as a green fairy.
I far as I can work out, the filming was mostly done in Australia and never got within a mile of Paris, but the bohemian lifestyle and mindset of year 1900 is wonderfully portrayed.
It must also have been worth several million in free advertising to the oweners of the Moulin Rouge itself.
The Moulin Rouge itself is still therefore living off past glories...but hey..you can always dream of those naughty days and Nicole in a basque and suspenders.
Eiffel Tower
by eho
Go up Eiffel Tower to watch the sunset.
I started lining up at 7:30pm and got up around 8:30pm. This just gave me enough time to take pictures of the city before the sun set begins. I also managed to get a 'front row' stand to see the sunset. I couldn't believe that I was actually in the Eiffel Tower watching a beautiful sunset along with tourists from all over the world!
Dirty !
by Yseut
Somehting I really HATE about Paris and parisians if that few of them clean after their dogs.
They are supposed to pay an "amende", but policemen nevers stop them.
So, be careful about where you put your foot !!!
Packing List
by SCondrey
As always, I recommend traveling light. You have to carry everything you take. See my Amsterdam page for my packing recomendations. Black, Black and Black! Shoes, clothes, sweaters, etc. Dress nicely and you will fit in well. I have a first aid kit that I carry on all of my travels. It includes sample packets of Motrin, Tylenol, Band-Aids, cough drops, Tums, etc. If you wear glasses this is a good place to keep your repair kit.
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Jardin de Luxembourg
The flying buttress of Notre Dame
famous stained - glass windows
Paris kitty in a window near Luxembourg Gardens
