Go to the Luvre. Well, you are...
by china-girl
Go to the Luvre. Well, you are forwarned that the place is unbelievably huge. You must buy a guide to the top 50 works in the Luvre and study the night before. Wear running shoes as you'll need them to run around and locate the masterpieces. Sainte-Chappelle is the number 1 most beautiful and stunning church I've ever seen. Go on a sunny day and maybe a guide will help you decipher the beautiful stained glasses.
Institut du Monde Arabe
by Klod5
It is not an excellent of appointment : the terrace of the restaurant of the institute of the World Arab, is freely accessible. Frequented little, it permits to wait for his partner while benefitting from a splendid view point. You can also eat at the restaurant (necessity to reserve). You will have a superb panorama then on Paris and on Notre-Dame.
For Dumb Americans - Ask for the Check!
by Susumarie
For those Americans on their first time out of the U.S., a big difference you will find when dining is the waiters will not be rushing you away from their tables by giving you the check immediately -- or ever, until you ask for it. You will be sitting forever if you don't request the check. And for Europeans coming to the U.S., expect the check to be shoved at you any time from when your food first arrives till you say you've had enough, depending on the quality of the restaurant, but don't feel like you have to leave -- just a difference in the custom.
Evening Events!
by lmkluque
Some of the best entertainment can be found in the less beautiful areas. Behind Sacre Coeur is the famous Montmartre, this seems to be one of the oldest sections of Paris and lots of energetic activity can be found day and night.
Maybe because it was the older section of town and a place where poor artistic people gravitated to that the ambience became so festive. In anycase, the vigor can still be felt and shouldn't be missed.
La Butte aux Cailles, a village in Paris
by BeChar
An area in Paris which seems to resist to time, keeping its village atmosphere probably because it's a hill inappropriate to build large constructions.
This place is not touristic and does not hide monument. Walking in possibly paving-stone streets, you will see small houses and many bars or restaurants. A few small shops have been converted to bars the last decennies, but I hope that the evolution will not pervert this area.
Walk around rue Daviel to find "La petite Alsace", consisting of about 30 houses, built in 1910 as social habitations in Alsatian style.
I also suggest a visit or a bath at the swimming pool "Piscine de la Butte aux cailles" (Place Paul Verlaine, 5). This pool in Art-Nouveau style of 1924, disposes of mild water at 28°C coming from an artesian well (582m deep).
(detailed historical information -in French- at Piscine).
Many details about this place and attractions are given in Butte aux Cailles, again in French.