Night Walks Along the Seine
by Canadian_Traveler
If you only have one night in Paris, be sure to take a walk along the Seine (and if you're there for a week, you'll likely do it every night). You'll understand why it's called the City of Lights. It really is beautiful and remarkably peaceful (in Nov. anyway). It's a really nice way to unwind if you spent the day scrambling to see the many wonderful sites of Paris.
The cathedral interior
by Sharrie
The cathedral interior was ransacked during the revolution & all that remains are the choir stalls & a few memorial slabs. Other highlights include Emmanuel bell & 1730 organ.
Climb the 386 steps towers for a fantastic view of the city & a close-up on the gargoyles or walk around the cathedral for a view of its extravagant flying buttresses.
Go to the Sacre Coeur. A...
by houba
Go to the Sacre Coeur. A Roman-Byzantine church. It is build as penance for the revolt of the Commune in 1871 and the defeat agains the German in that same year. The white color comes from the Chateau-Landonstone which becomes harder and whiter with the years. The architect of the Sacre Coeur is Paul Abadie. In front of the Sacre Coeur you find the Scare Villette; the white stairs where you have a marvelous vieuw on the lower city.
ALWAYS SAY BONJOUR AND BONNE JOURNEE
by ForestqueenNYC
This is amazingly important. Whether you are entering a shop, restaurant, the bus, etc. the French are offended if you do not say bon jour, bon soir or whatever depending on the time of day. It is equally important to say au revoir and bonne journee or bonne soiree and merci when leaving or exiting. You will be amazed at how appreciated this is.
Packing List
by nvg
The most important thing that you need to bring is a working brain. This is as simple as having a bit of common sense, Paris
is about as dangerous as any big EUROPEAN city. Be as
alert as you are in everyday life. Many people are extra relaxed on their vacation. These
tourists are easy victims be cause they let their guard down. Crowds and distractions are a devil's playground for pickpockets and thieves. If you're watching a show...make sure
that your handbags, wallets and photo equipment handbag is in front of you or in front ockets...not dangling over your shoulder or sticking out of a back pocket. Take good walking shoes. Most attractions can be reached by bus and metro and some are close to each other accessible by a quick hike. Don't forget that the city is built on 7 hills. It's not flat terrain like most are used to.
:) Just a hint: If you have a mini fold up stool...BRING IT! Often you can take better pictures if you can stand slightly higher than the people around you. It gives a great view and a better picture.