Visit the Eiffel Tower at about 5:00 pm
by joiwatani
Personally, the best time to go to the Eiffel Tower is at about 5:00 pm when the tourists are dwindling and are about ready to go home and you still enough time and sunlight to see everything at daylight time. And, you will see the lighting of the Eiffel Tower after it gets dark...
The best part to see the whole view of the Eiffel Tower at daytime and or at night time is at the park of the Eiffel Tower. There is a parking lot over there facing the park, but definitely, you can take the whole view of the Eiffel Tower not like just taking the foot or the base of the Eiffel Tower.
Definitely, it is worth going over there at this time. The only thing is you might not be able to get to the Tower. However, you can do that early morning so you don't have to fall in line and you can avoid the many hussles and buzzles of tourists! I love the flickering lights at night. I had the view of the Eiffel Tower while I was riding on an evening boat ride at the Seine River.
Always something to do in this city.
by oneonta_ni
There are so many things to do in Paris that I couldn't narrow it down to just one thing. Our favourite thing to do in Paris is eat! I have fond memories of eating in a particular restaurant which is no longer there. But I also have lovely memories of sitting in the many parks and enjoying the sun and the people watching.
BakPak's bakpak buddies
by bakpakchik
At the Three Ducks Hostel in Paris. Irish, English, American, Aussies, Kiwis, Dutch ... not a single one from my neck of the woods. I still dream of meeting a Paki on a bakpaking trip ... dont ask why.
Special Sensitivity needed at Sacre Coeur
by fumisme
It may not be obvious to the casual visitor, but Sacre Coeur is the site of an unbroken vigil, 24/7, of persons praying before the Blessed Sacrament, the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. This began when the church was first constructed and has never stopped -- even during two World Wars & Occupation. When you arrive, you can see the Blessed Sacrament in its monstrance, high over the altar. When it is necessary to clean the church, this is covered but before it is, a small monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament is moved to a side chapel. As you move around, behind the main altar, you will find the chapel because it will be filled with people praying.
Sacre Coeur is open to the public 6am - 11pm. Adoration continues overnight and if you wish to be present then, you must have a reservation in advance which you can do at the website below.
Of course, every person should be respectful when entering any place of worship and you will especially annoy Parisians (and others who are there to pray) if you do not maintain silence. If you must speak, keep your voice very, very low. Also, please do not enter if you are not dressed properly -- that is, no short shorts, halter tops, or other skimpy clothing.
Euros
by GUYON
Since the January 1st 2002, the currency in force in France is the Euro.
One face is common for all the European countries which are in the Euro Area. The other is special for France.
BUT YOU CAN USE THE EURO EVEN IF A COIN OR A BILL IS ISSUED BY AN OTHER EURO COUNTRY.
4 years after the launch of the new money, I can tell :
- we speak "Euro" except for large amounts (the price of a building for example)
- we know some prices in € : the "baguette de pain", meal at the restaurant, a theatre ticket,
- the main change stays in the huge number of small coins (1, 2, 5 €) we handle.
I can say : IT WORKS.
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To see all the coins : click on the photograph.
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La Pizzetta Piu Grande in Montmartre, Paris. Best!
Architectural fragments in the main courtyard
The Western Rose Window
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