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Inside Background
Haussmann, Haussmann and again Haussmann. We owe this 19th century architect...
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Some would say that the words "Paris" and "Culture" are almost synonymous. Some...
Last edited: October 16, 2007
Paris:  Health & Safety Paris is considered as a quite safe city. You can...
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The history of Paris starts with the Roman invasion as far as 52 years B-C...
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Paris is divided into 20 arrondissments, but neighborhoods are easier to define...
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Travel Guides: Avant-Guide Paris Arthur Frommer Budget Travel Guide Paris (free...
Last edited: November 10, 2008
Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau Tel : +33 (0) 8 92 68 31 12 / +33 (0) 8 92...
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January is the coldest month with minimum temperature falling to 3ºC and plenty...
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Paris, the City of Light, evokes romantic emotions in anyone who has ever...
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Paris Museum Pass - The PARIS MUSEUM PASS gives you access to over 60 museums...
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WHAT'S THE NEIGHBORHOOD LIKE? http://www.pagesj...   You can see a map, or a...
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Here is a list of books that may open children's minds to the land to which...
Last edited: October 17, 2008
This is a link to some Paris photos. Paris Pictures Paris Pictures
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 101 Things to do in Paris  My Secret Paris by Lisette, a true Parisian  SECRET...
Last edited: October 17, 2008
Paris, as other cities has pickpockets. In the area of Centre Pompidou, there...
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Inside Transportation
Airports There are two main airports serving Paris: Orly and...
Last edited: September 03, 2008
Paris (in its walls, that is inside the roughly oval area encompassed by the...
Last edited: October 05, 2007
Metro The metro is the ideal way to get around Paris fast and easily. There are...
Last edited: July 09, 2008
It’s not easy to find a taxi in Paris. Nothing like the yellow cabs in New York...
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Some people find booking on SNCF to be difficult.  Below is a step by step...
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There are tours orientated towards The American Beaches, tours towards The...
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Transfer between Paris Gare du Nord and Paris Gare de Lyon: Take the RER line D...
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The bus system in Paris is complex. First you need THE Book, on where the...
Last edited: July 07, 2008
Via the METRO/RER: The Eiffel Tower's nearest metro/RER station is Champ de...
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Paris is a city with six ( 6 ) major train stations in the city centre, each...
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Most visitors to Paris will make use of the city's life-line public transport...
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If you're arriving via Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord, then bus 42 is perfect...
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This Insider Page was created from a thread on the forum prepared by long time...
Last edited: April 16, 2008
This is a list of  a few key railway terms in English & French: aisle...
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Inside Things to Do
Reims, the champagne capital of France.  Take the train from Gare de l'Est to...
Last edited: July 18, 2008
Unfortunately, Paris is not the most kid-friendly city. It’s a city where you...
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The priority for all first time visitors is to get an overview of Paris. This...
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check out great tips about Parisian activities, hotels, and restaurants on this...
Last edited: July 09, 2007
What is your top 5 things to do & see ? This is a city with numerous...
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In Paris there are many clubs with all kinds of music and for all kinds of...
Last edited: August 26, 2008
The Montmartre vineyards Not always mentioned in guides, the Montmartre...
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Paris has a vibrant cultural life. Theaters abound, mostly in the Grands...
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Shopping  Paris is famous for its department stores known as “Grands magasins...
Last edited: October 17, 2008
The main sport when visiting Paris is walking. That’s how you will get the best...
Last edited: December 08, 2006
La Republique O-Chateau, a traditional Parisian loft that offers unique...
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Even if you have only 24 hours or less to spend in Paris, this is enough for a...
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Short-term apartment rentals are an alternative type of lodging, particularly...
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If you go to Paris and have only 4 or 5 days, this is what you should do: Make...
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If you're looking for a different Paris experience, something innovative &...
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Paris has the reputation of being one of the most romantic cities in the world...
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An Insider’s View - language and culture immersion courses   For those who want...
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Go all the way to Paris and go to the movies? Why yes! Paris is the cinema...
Last edited: August 01, 2006
Paris main Train stations are Gare St Lazare,Gare du Nord,Gare...
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  Paris Flea Markets Get up early Saturday morning to find the best selections...
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The Paris public transport system, known by the acronym RATP, is one of the...
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One should consider that while the French claim to love dogs, they do not love...
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Small kids? RUSH to the incredibly hard-to-pronounce Jardin des Tuileries...
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Paris  is a city with a number of major locations providing great scenic views...
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Visiting Paris museums and monuments are the things you most want to do here...
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The Meridian of Paris If you have ever been to Paris, you might have seen them...
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The Claude Monet Art Tour Claude Monet was one of the greatest impressionist...
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These villages take some walking to get to - but is absolutely worth it - once...
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Side Trips from Paris During longer stays in France (7 days or more), it's a...
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One of the best ways to truly experience Paris is by walking her storied...
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The 19th arondissement is not for the faint of heart or for tourists who have...
Last edited: June 29, 2007
The house (and door) at 29 Ave. Rapp in Paris was built in 1901 by  architect...
Last edited: July 28, 2008
A World in a Pan is a small cooking school located in a real Parisian...
Last edited: July 07, 2008
Aeon Tours offers walking tours of Paris.  They offer small group, specialized...
Last edited: August 14, 2008
Antoine et Lili is a women's clothing store that is really different, artsy...
Last edited: July 31, 2008
A Bike About tour of Paris is a nice way to orient yourself with...
Last edited: May 15, 2008
The Bob Cool bar is a small, friendly bar in the lievly St. Michel area of...
Last edited: January 13, 2008
The Buddha Bar is known for the big Buddha statue in the centre, whichs...
Last edited: October 17, 2008
City Segway Tours offers guided English-speaking Segway tours 3 times a day...
Last edited: October 17, 2008
A good way to discover Paris and the ''art de vivre a la Francaise'' is to take...
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On Friday February 1, 2008, a fire destroyed the second floor of the Deyrolle...
Last edited: February 29, 2008
To learn more about the the Ritz Escoffier School, here is the website...
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  For the most wonderful views try to be on the tower (second level is just...
Last edited: May 21, 2008
Fer a Cheval embodies everything you'd expect in a classic Parisian bistro...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
This is a magnificent patisserie serving fresh breads,pastries, cakes, tarts...
Last edited: October 17, 2008
This beautiful 19th century building on the Rue de Rivoli is the Paris City...
Last edited: July 24, 2006
In the main street, "Rue Saint Louis en L'Ile",  there is a fine gallery (L'ile...
Last edited: February 23, 2007
The first thing travelers interested in the Cinematheque Francaise should know...
Last edited: September 08, 2006
When in Paris in the winter,  visit La Maison Du Chocolat. The original shop is...
Last edited: November 15, 2008
Le Caveau de la Huchette is a Jazzclub in the middle of the Quartier Latin...
Last edited: October 17, 2008
The bar is a large disco up stairs and doesn't get jamming until late - midnite...
Last edited: August 10, 2008
One of the most famous nightclubs in Paris, located in the "triangle d'or...
Last edited: October 17, 2008
A super-trendy bar and restaurant serving pan-Asian cuisine in an atmosphere...
Last edited: October 17, 2008
The Montmartre hill is very nice.  It is quite a walk from the Seine and...
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Musee d'Orsay picks up where the Louvre leaves off, featuring French art from...
Last edited: March 31, 2007
Musee Marmottan Claude Monet is nestled in on the east side of the Bois de...
Last edited: March 31, 2007
You can easily enjoy the wonderful offerings of Musee Rodin in 1-2 hours.  It...
Last edited: April 01, 2007
Pont Alexandre III is an arch bridge that spans the Seine, connecting the...
Last edited: June 06, 2006
  Reciproque is insiders' Paris - not just one shop but a whole series of...
Last edited: March 30, 2007
Just south & east of the Eiffel Tower, stroll Rue Cler, between Rue de la...
Last edited: October 27, 2008
This is one of the oldest streets in Paris. There is a Comfort Inn on "the...
Last edited: November 07, 2008
Over the past twelve years, Rue Saint Dominique has constantly improved with...
Last edited: November 29, 2006
Sacre-Coeur is amazing, sitting as it does at the highest point in Paris on the...
Last edited: September 04, 2007
Sainte Chapelle is the most beautiful church in Paris.  Located within the...
Last edited: April 23, 2007
Cheaper  than Eiffel's 3rd floor - and a better view. ( e.g. :  you can see the...
Last edited: September 23, 2007
A must-see for anyone interested in absinthe! As of January 2008, If you are...
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Inside Dining Scene
Writing an introduction to dining in Paris could easily encompass novels...
Last edited: August 13, 2007
If you want, it can be quite cheap to eat in Paris.  For lunch stop at any of...
Last edited: August 19, 2006
Best outdoor dining is to grab a bottle of wine from one of the shops, some...
Last edited: August 03, 2007
It is still possible to have a great meal in Paris , in a Bistro and for it to...
Last edited: July 24, 2008
Le Marais is a culinary melting pot, where Lebanese takeout joints rub...
Last edited: November 06, 2008
PARIS FOR FOODIES live like a Parisian ...... France has always been the...
Last edited: October 23, 2008
1728 – Incredibly romantic setting and it is not exorbitantly priced. Aux...
Last edited: July 21, 2008
Amorino is a small chain of gelato stores of which the most famous Parisian...
Last edited: September 03, 2008
Laplace restaurant brings you a cozy place where you can disconnect for lunch...
Last edited: October 20, 2008
Bennett 40, place du Marché Saint-Honore 75001 Paris Tél. 01 42 86 04 24...
Last edited: September 03, 2008
Bistro Du 17eme   Bistro Du 17 at 108 Avenue de Villiers near metro Pereire is...
Last edited: August 30, 2008
Sorza is a small, intimate restaurant specialising in Italian and Southern...
Last edited: November 12, 2008
Read more about chef Daniel and his adventures at his blog.
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Inside France: For Foreign Visitors
Being part of the Euro Zone, which includes a majority of the European Union...
Last edited: August 21, 2008
For residents of the USA, Canada, or any EU country who will be staying in...
Last edited: January 18, 2008
In case of emergency, call SAMU (medical emergencies): 15 Police emergency: 17...
Last edited: April 30, 2006
Many Americans complain that the French are rude.  When Americans make a...
Last edited: June 15, 2008
There are telecartes available at tabacs (tobacco shops) all over. You can buy...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
In Europe, you will usually find a cover charge on your bill.  This is for your...
Last edited: June 02, 2008
Before you drive into France, ensure that you have, in your car, High Visibilty...
Last edited: August 08, 2008
What’s is it like to live in Paris (if you’re an American)? Most of the rental...
Last edited: June 13, 2006
For anyone with asthma or allergies, a trip to France in the past would quickly...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
This is the link to " Tripadvisor - Paris - Transportation - Train Travel...
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