Go to the Eiffeltower...
by sandravdp
Go to the Eiffeltower ofcourse! You can go on it by one of the four elevators (you must wait very long) or go by stairs (a big climb, but you don't have to wait). Just before reaching the top there is a nice restaurant in the Eiffeltower.
Furthermore: Visit centre Pompidou artsmuseum and the crazy artfountain next to it. Go to the Louvre museum where Mona Lisa smiles at you and go watch the arts markets at Mont Martre. You can also pay a visit to the Sacre Coeur church here where the doves eat from your hand. Also Nice is shopping at the Champs Elysees, one of the biggest lanes in Europe. Going to Paris at Christmas and then visit the Champs Elysees where the lights are in the snowy trees
One of my favorite views (and now, fish)
by ExGuyParis
You could spend weeks in Paris just appreciating different views of the big metal tower you see in the background. This view is from the Palais de Chaillot at Trocadéro.
To discover this view, take the Métro to Trocadéro and Walk to the Palais de Chaillot. As you enter the center opening of the Palais, between the two separate curved wings, this view will greet you.
And now, after 21 years, L'aquarium du Trocadéro has reopened; if seeing sea life strikes your fancy, go down the stairs to the left of the Palais de Chaillot (With the word "Cineaqua"). Be prepared to fork over a hefty pile of money-- 19 € per person, and once all the big fish arrive in a few weeks, 25 € per person! For that, you get to hang out with 15,000 fish and watch some movies.
In the 60's, l'aquarium du Trocadéro was billed as the largest in the world. Now it is billed as the most expensive!
Hotel des Invalides
by JUNLI
Hotel des Invalides
The last resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte and one of the world's most comprehensive museums of military history.
The coffin of Napoleon Tomb is even big enough to contain an elephant. :-) So, why the French chose such a big one for the short Napoleon?
Dont go by the dumb American...
by Allycat
Dont go by the dumb American principle of 15% tip regardless. This is moral cowardice. Make a statement in your tipping! Tip like you mean it. If you get lousy service, leave nothing. If the service was good, but the food indifferent, leave at least 20 francs (sorry, 3.0492 Euros); it probably wasnt the waiters fault, he did his best. If service was good, the waiter pleasant, and the food great, show your appreciation; 50-100 francs. Dont
overtip, however; its considered vulgar.
Learn some French. The French are terrified of losing their cultural identity under the Anglo-Saxon 'steamroller', and object to visitors insisting on ignoring their superb language.
Speak a few words of French at the outset; dont worry if your pronounciation isnt great, the effort will be appreciated.
XVIth - Roland Garros, the French Open
by Maillekeukeul
The beginning of the French Open of Roland Garros usually precedes the sunshining times in Paris... The tennis courts are situated at the Porte de Saint Cloud, in the XVIth district... And even teddy bears take some time to watch the best tennis players on TV...
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Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris
Armoured battleship "L'Océan" 1868
Buttes aux Cailles swimming baths.
Salad
