Paris City Guide

One of the first things you notice when you walk around Paris is this: the French capital is just as you imagine it. Parisians lounge outside cafés drinking coffee, budding artists sketch whatever passes them into their sketch pads, and everywhere you look is another building which causes an immediate reaction to grab for your camera. Some of the world's best museums can be found here, the list of instantly recognisable landmarks is a lengthy one, and the nightlife is electric to say the least. But one of the French capital's best attributes is that when you want to do nothing but sit back and relax, it's hard to think of a better city in the world to people watch.

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• Caoimhe says:

  “ I visited Paris in the summer, along with 3 family members; we really loved it here, and found it so relaxing. We flew to Beauvais and the hotel we stayed in was within walking distance from where the shuttle bus drops you off (Porte Maillot). There is so much to see and do in Paris, the… more weather was so nice when we were there that we didn’t visit very many of the museums that Paris has to offer, instead we left our maps at home and just walked around, a stroll along the Seine and through the streets and parks doesn’t cost you anything and is a great way to see the city! When we got tired then there was always a café/bar to rest for awhile, take a seat have a beer (although a glass of wine might be cheaper) and watch the world go by! We spent 5 days in Paris, we didn’t plan our days to a tight schedule so therefore we weren’t in a rush around to see everything, this helped to make it a relaxing few days, we used the metro most days we were there, it makes it so easy to get around the city. Some highlights of my trip of course include the Eiffel Tower, also Stade de France and my favourite of all was the “Jardins du Luxembourg”.close

  Posted: on Apr 3, 2009 |

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• paul says:

  “ It's been a while since I was in Paris, and I thought it was a nice enough city. It's hugely touristy but that's standard for such a well known and popular city. Not really pushed about going back though - I think there are far more interesting cities out there - like, ones not in France :)

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  Posted: on Apr 3, 2009 |

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• anonymous says:

  “ Seemed more 'touristy' than in past years unfortunately. Not so easy to have a leisurely meal or coffee - you are rushed out of cafes/restaurants quickly. Food overpriced but we did receive the wrong bill a few times!! Use the batobus - very cheap and easy way of seeing city. Metro is good… more too and very cheap compared to London however, generally Paris is VERY EXPENSIVE, most food/bars poor by UK standards (for the price) and lack of choice - very crowded in october. £7-8 a pint and the exchange rate not helping. Still it is friendly and a stunning city there is no where like it, even with the problems, I will still return. Just walking the city is free and well worth itclose

  Tags: Expensive but worth it
  Posted: on Jan 7, 2009 |

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