Bring Cab Money
by painterdave
Look at the photo below. Paris is a BIG city. You probably aren't going to stay more than a few days, therefore, I suggest that you bite the bullet and use a taxi once in awhile to get you across town. This will save you some time, plus you will be able to see parts of Paris that you wouldn't see if you were traveling underground.
We have used the metro, which is great, but once in awhile we wanted to get somewhere fast, so we took a taxi. Here are some tips:
Always ask the driver for an approximation of the cost.
Look to see whether his meter is covered and is starting with a low fee.
Show the driver on your map where you want to go (we had a driver who purposely wandered and we learned this lesson!)
If the driver goes the wrong way or wanders around too much driving up the price of your trip, ask him to stop and get another taxi. (this has only happened to us only once.)
Make sure you are getting in an official taxi. Get up high and enjoy the view.
The food with live music.
Walking....
Beauvais Airport
by Diana75
Beauvais-Tille Airport is small airport, 90km from Paris, used for low-cost flights.
The airport looks like a huge barn, no special conditions, but at least there is a bar where you can have a drink while waiting for your flight.
I didn't find it very comfortable, due also to the considerable distance to Paris, but, as I decided that I'd better spend more in Paris than on the flight ticket, I had to get used to the idea.
Anyway, the most important thing is not to miss the shuttle bus...
A huge complex on the edge of the city
by Imbi
Situated at the Parc de la Villette, this amazing architectural achievement of pharaonic proportions offers an all-round perspective on science, technology and industry. It is organised into different sections: Explora, with its choice of small thematic islands and interactive discoveries to make; the children's area, for ages 3-12; the planetarium, with a range of animation and shows; the cinaxe, a simulation room that enables you to follow every movement projected onto the screen; all that and many more surprises. Another major element is the Géode, the famous, mirrored globe that reflects its surroundings and houses a hemispherical projection room.
Adress-: 30, Avenue Corentin Cariou 75019 Paris
A perfect picture
by happyboy48
Walking Along the Seine on the left bank we saw these 2 French Law and order types on horseback.With the shining streets and the Parisian buildings in the background it almost looked turn of the century(except for the cars)
Not for Back Packers
by mikerutherford
Gosh there are porters and luggage carts bring a nice suitcase and put the heavy stuff in there. Only carry a small carry on with essentials and complain about all those people stuffing the overheads with their life possessions. Paris is an elegant city. If you are over the age of 30, I suggest you acknowledge this and dress as elegant as you can. You will not be out of place; especially if you are a woman.
I won't go as far as saying men should where a tie, but if you go to le Moulin rouge for a show ( and you should) you will feel good wearing a jacket or a suit with a nice shirt.
Walking is a must so take good shoes, but not runners please. Spring weather calls for a light coat, the obligatory scarf, tied just so and maybe a sweater or two.
You can never go wrong with a jacket so I would always wear a jacket in the evening. If you end up in a more casual place just sling it over your shoulder. Alors..men start dressing again. You partner will be a lot happier!! You can buy anything you need there. And since you will, leave the colognes etc at home and get them duty free or at a boutique in Paris. The smallest digital you can get that doesn't ruin the cut of your jacket. I made the mistake of buying a travel guide and those little books weigh a fair bit. I discovered most things can be downloaded from the web and then tossed, once consumed.
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The Louvre, Paris
l'Hôtel de Ville et Basilique St Denis - Nov 2010
Oscar Wilde's tomb
Embarkation/disembarkation point
