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Montmartre/Sacré Coeur (61 Reviews - 43 Photos)

  1. PLACE DU TERTRE : MY WARNING by pascale_paris
  2. Sacre Ceour - Hustlers and thief's by astro_kerryn
  3. Overpricing by Artists at la Place du Tertre by jumpingnorman
  4. Jiggy-Jiggy Bands by Markyreid
  5. Beware the "painters" by Petrosken
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Eiffel Tower (59 Reviews - 41 Photos)

  1. View from the top of the Eiffel Tower by BeatChick
  2. Souvenir Vendors At the Eiffel Tower by CALSF
  3. Let me draw a picture for ya! by medevac222
  4. Yes, *that* tower by tvor
  5. Top Level by solopes
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Dining and Drinking (37 Reviews - 26 Photos)

  1. Marmottan Tourist Trap by BeatChick
  2. Restaurant bills by Helga67
  3. the "French Breakfast" by jlanza29
  4. A wise tourist at the restaurant by GUYON
  5. How to bump up a bill. by sourbugger
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Street Artists (30 Reviews - 23 Photos)

  1. Place du Tertre by BeatChick
  2. dancing mickey by ettenaj
  3. Street artists in Place du Tertre by clairegeordio
  4. Your face drawn in Paris! by kunchik
  5. Self Portrait by TinKan
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Lido, Moulin Rouge, etc. (27 Reviews - 20 Photos)

  1. A parisian attraction without parisians by mariev
  2. Don't Even Think About It by jenn_d
  3. Is it worth 150 euro and up ? - crumpet watching.. by sourbugger
  4. Moulin Rouge by FridayGirl
  5. Moulin Rouge -Do it once! by clancyblob
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Louvre (23 Reviews - 18 Photos)

  1. Where is the Mona Lisa? by Colzy
  2. Enjoying the Louvre but not the entry lines by aflaneur
  3. Le Louvre by barryg23
  4. Guide book-they definitely misguide! by abi_maha
  5. Louvre,Mona Lisa trap. by benazer
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Champs-Elysées (18 Reviews - 14 Photos)

  1. The most overrated avenue in Paris by jglsongs
  2. What can I say by gaston_febus
  3. Champs-Elysees by Izvor
  4. A long queue for Louis Vuitton? Pour quoi? by Confucius
  5. Champs-Elysees by davequ
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Versailles (17 Reviews - 9 Photos)

  1. You MUST get there early! by TravelChick67
  2. Versailles: pro's and con's by OrlandoBR
  3. Trianon at Versailles - not worth the efforts. by A2002
  4. Versailles: poor value for the money :( by heleona
  5. Versailles by raphaellecrevet
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Disneyland Paris (16 Reviews - 10 Photos)

  1. EuroDisney Paris by Jacquelynn
  2. Don't bother by dlparker
  3. Don't, whatever you do go to... by katiejt
  4. DISNEY LAND... by KenicKie
  5. Disneyland Fireworks by Ash59
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Notre Dame (10 Reviews - 9 Photos)

  1. "Very Mickey Mouse" by whosyercc
  2. Notre Dame ... an impressive... by ucbwalker
  3. Avoid - Boring by prettygirl82
  4. Paris Tourist Traps Tip (Untitled) by o00o
  5. Notre Dame by frankcanfly
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Seine (9 Reviews - 5 Photos)

  1. Seine Cruises-- the ultimate tourist trap! by Erin74
  2. River Cruise - Bateaux Mouches by cometoparis
  3. Seine River Cruise - A Nice Place to Nap by iamjacksgoat
  4. A river trip by kunchik
  5. The Seine... Paris is a... by Catane
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Taxis (8 Reviews - 1 Photos)

  1. Just Say 'No' to These 'Taxi Drivers' by CALSF
  2. "Helpful" taxi drivers by Bananz
  3. Gypsy cabs: The person... by Bavavia
  4. Unscrupulous cabbies by JulesH
  5. Ok, this happened to me before... by AcidJazzMan
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Metro, RER, Trains (5 Reviews - 0 Photos)

  1. Paris Visite Transportation pass by Carmela71
  2. Beware of tricksters at Metro stations by deeper_blue
  3. Metro Atrists selling black tickets by Muarrij
  4. Les cars Air France by matjung
  5. Metro ticket validity by megoss

La Défense (3 Reviews - 1 Photos)

  1. La Defense: Not Worth the Bother by CALSF
  2. La Grande Arche by OrlandoBR
  3. Be defensive about a trip to La Defense by american_tourister

Driving (3 Reviews - 3 Photos)

  1. Driving by matcrazy1
  2. Parking lots by matcrazy1
  3. If you find yourself driving... by kiwi

Catacombes (2 Reviews - 1 Photos)

  1. Catacombes by Carmela71
  2. Catacombs were a bust by Mintie
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