The Museum Pass
by kristen05
Paris is an extremely expensive city and most of their main attractions charge for admission. Since my friend and I were on an extremely tight budget, we got a one day Museum Pass at a Metro Station. It was not very expensive and it gives you access to many of the top attractions in Paris (including the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe) without having to wait in the large lines. Considering all the places we went into, the card more than paid for itself and we went into places we wouldn't necessarily have gone to otherwise since it wouldn't cost us anything extra.
Notre-Dame de Paris
by bugulma
Another famous place in Paris is Cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris. It was built in 1163-1345 on the Cite Island and it’s the biggest church in the city. After Revolution of 1789 there was a plan to destroy the cathedral but fortunately it didn't happen. In 1802 the cathedral was sanctified and ceremonies began again here. Right here in 1804 Napoleon was crowned here as Emperor of France.
How to get it? I did it by walk. The nearest transport station is Cite metro station, line 4.
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Metro:...
by SirRichard
ARC DU TRIOMPHE>BR>
Metro: Charles de Gaulle-Etoile / RER: Charles de Gaulle-Etoile / Bus: 73
Once you are in L'Etoile Square, don't try to reach the arc crossing the street: the Arch is most easily (and safely) reached by tunnel from the north side of the Champs Elysées.
The arch itself is wonderfully decorated, but what I enjoyed most was the views from the roof. Looking eastwards, down the Champs Elysées, toward the Louvre, there is the Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Gardens, and the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. In the opposite direction - westwards - in the distance is its larger and newer cousin, La Grande Arche de la Défense.
language of love
by voyageur2
French may mean different things in our minds. Difficult to learn, enjoyable to speak etc... Though you can hear other European languages in the streets and markets, most of locals prefer French as only way of oral communication. Anyway obtain a dictionary or book for basic needs and start to learn. Because Paris is the right place for smelling a traditional atmosphere of culture and delight.
the joys of packing...
by critter8
i brought a large suitcase (with wheels) and a medium duffel bag as carry on for a ten day trip shoes... i was fine with cute sandals for short trips shopping or out to dinner, but when we were hardcore, i wore some cute european style tennis shoes. comfort is key, but style is the keychain :)
for clothing at the end of june.. i would reccommend capris, longs skirts, blouses, and sweaters to layer with. it did get very chilly! most hotels we stayed at did not provide wash cloths or loofahs (or shower curtains!!ahh!!) so bring one of those. of course, all the other essentials. i also brought tide sink detergent which comes in little packs. it was perfect for washing my white jacket! digital camera. 2 memory cards ( 1 gig & a 256 mb). plus two disposables for backup.
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Mission completed: back to my pint
La Seine
The amazing master bed room.
Gardens from the bus
