Free Internet Access
by Lakwatsera
If you need access to the internet and have a wifi enabled notebook. Go to McDonald's and access wifi for free. It's up to you if you want to buy something while surfing - but no one will bother you as you surf (aside from those who wants you to download stuff for them - or are enamored with your hi-tech gear).
When you are in mcdonald's open your internet browser and accept the terms. Voila, you're online!
Monmartre - the "hill of matyrs"
by Lilasel
Sacre-Coeur ...
Snow-white, vast, just impressive
* One of France's most important Roman Catholic buildings was built as a result of a private religious vow made at the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian war.
* The ovoid dome is the second-highest point in Paris, after Eiffel Tower.
* The biggest bell in Paris (19 tons) is here.
Churches on Every Street
by mrclay2000
Though of course cathedrals like Notre Dame and La Madeleine and St Chapelle get the lion's share of attention, Paris is filled to the hilt with wonderful churches and church architecture on nearly every street. From the rounded brown dome of St Paul's to the twin spires of a miniature cathedral in some forgotten hollow, the watchful ambler will discover hidden gems in church design and decoration almost wherever he goes.
Park like you mean it!
by morgane1692
drive the tiniest car you can find and park it in a spot along the street which you might think, upon initial inspection, would fit a postage stamp or two...but to your utter amazement, fits that vehicle of yours, barely. then just don't ever plan to move it.
Packing List
by ElizahJ
Aside from the suitcase, a small backpack is a must - for carrying things like a camera, a jumper, a drink and small snacks (so you don't have to fork out Francs all day) and bandaids. A good pair of walking shoes - it's the best and cheapest way to see the city. Also a warm, windproof jacket if you go in winter - it isn't that cold, but the windchill is high. Bandaids, headache tablets, the usual. Bring plenty of film, and at least two spare camera batteries. Also try to find out if your brand of camera has a service centre in Paris (most major ones do), and where batteries and film are available. Definitely take small snacks and a drink with you when you go out around Paris - these can burn a large hole in your wallet.