Navigating the Seine at night
by Jenniflower
The architecture and ambiance is lovely. Culture and history seep from every corner.
My fondest memory is the boat trip on the Seine River. It was at night, was chilly but good. We took a narrated river cruise along the Seine. From the bridge of Alexander III we headed east, rounding the cathedral of Notre Dame before enjoying the chance to get some really lovely photos of a fully illuminated Eiffel Tower.
The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 for the World's Fair, it was supposed to be a temporary feature, but won over the hearts of everyone!
It was VERY romantic, and well worth the trip, albeit a little brrrrr...
Eiffel Tower by lift or by... 1665 steps
by matcrazy1
View Paris from the top of Eiffel Tower - it's a must.
To get to the top choose what you want: lift (first to the level 1) or... 1665 steps. Top secret: most tourists prefer lifts. I wander why?
Look: 1 step per 1 second it's only 1665 s = 27 min. 45 s :-) - faster (and cheaper) then by a lift if you add time you need to change a lift in level 1.
LUCKY CLIMBING FOR YOU :-). Montmarte + Eiffel Tower
Wander up the Champs Elysee...
by jrs1234
Wander up the Champs Elysee, and if you want a really great view, go to the top of the Arc du Triomphe - the queue is much shorter than the one for the Eiffel Tower, and the views are excellent.
You'll find quite a few shops on the street, including a Virgin Megastore and a Disney shop, and several restaurants there as well. There's also a pretty unusual Mercedes car dealer - in the space of a large shop unit - where they seem happy enough to let the passing public (for example me) in for a quick look at their expensive cars.
Modern art and haute couture in Paris
by Luchonda
In France, the term haute couture is protected by law and is defined by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Paris based in Paris, France. Their rules state that only "those companies mentioned on the list drawn up each year by a commission domiciled at the Ministry for Industry are entitled to avail themselves" of the label haute couture. The criteria for haute couture were established in 1945 and updated in 1992.
My friend Nicolas showed us real details of this couture, he is just nuts, but a good guy and we had a good time in this Metropole
Bring Your Nicer Clothes
by TRimer
A good rule of thumb in Paris: don't evoke their stereotype of the American tourist and they won't evoke yours---that nasty, nasal Frenchman. With that in mind, try to blend in as much as possible. The French tend to dress more conservatively than people in other countries. Usually skirts or dresses for girls are more appropriate than short shorts and just as good in hot weather. Don't worry about overdressing; Parisians are very stylish, and even students dress well. Closed shoes, solid colored pants, and plain shirts are ideal, not baggy pants/jeans or tennis shoes.
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Hotel de Ville
Façade - Nov 2010
Ste. Genevieve, patron saint of Paris.
Street art in a false window at no. 21.
