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City of Lights and Love
People were friendly and polite. Food was amazing. Easy to get around. Lots to see. Can't wait to go back !
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(Report Problem)What is there not to love in Paris
I love NYC and Paris. Paris is enchanting and romantic. Just walking its streets gives you a feel of old and history. The streets of Paris are a living musseum. The musseums, the churches, the neighborhoods, the little shops, the wine, the cheese, the fruit, ooolalala! The transportation system is user friendly, clean and safe. Like any big metropolis you have to watch out for the "little crimes". It's a shame that we base our ideas of the Parisienes (and French) on how we would like them to be rather than respect who they are. It's like saying NYC is Times Sq. and every one is rude and indecent! If you attempt to communicate in French, they will appreciate and be very helpful. Merci and S'il vous plait go a long way. On Valentine's Day we forgot to make reservations for diner, a fatal mistake, and we found a local bar where they not only found a little table for us but we dined with the Arc de Triomphe as backdrop, dance to the tunes of Elvis and I was given a red rose for the best Valentine Day ever!!! I did not see jeans and sneakers and t-shirts (February) except on the very young. Its just great to dress up a little (still can be comfortable) and feel a part of Paris. I hope to go back many times in the future.
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(Report Problem)Love Paris
The metro allows you to travel with ease. Despite what people say about the dislike of Americans we had a wonderful experience with the people. The museums are wonderful and the sites are like nothing else.
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(Report Problem)Spring time in Paris
What I don't like about Paris and Europe in general is American fast food chains. Their signs just ruin the atmosphere of being in another country. I wish other countrys would stop trying to be like Americans and just be themselves with their own culture, etc. The best? live music on the train from the airport to Paris, the Metro, walking in areas of Paris I haven't been to before, the food, architecture, people watching, hearing the language spoked, languages from other countries being spoken, an early morning walk watching the city wake up, people sitting outside at cafe's at night talking and socializing, small churches and art museums tucked away in some corner, culture, culture, culture!!!!! The French live life, we all are just jealous. Get a French phrase book and learn a few, like, hello, thank you, do you speak english, learn how to order food/drink, learn the French words for different foods, or carry a list with you and just read from it. Once they see you are at least trying to speak their language, if they speak english usually they will to help you out.
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(Report Problem)2 DAYS IN PARIS-NOT ENOUGH!!!!
Ahhhh Paris!!!!A dream come true!!!I visited Paris in 1997 as part of a Trafalgar Tour Package where we stayed for 2 days. Everything about Paris lived up to it's reputation as the most romantic city. My day started with a guided tour of Notre Dame Cathedral. A quick brunch at McDonald's followed. Then, it was off to the Louvre. Afternoon sightseeing included a Seine cruise, climbing the Eiffel Tower where I saw a great bird's eye view of the whole city, and a bus ride down Champs Elysees.Dusk brought me to the artist village of Montmarte. That evening, we went to a cabaret dinner. My day in Paris commenced with a night tour of the city which even looks more amazing than during the day. The Arc de Triomphe, the beutiful fountains plus the Plaza de la Concorde all lit up against the backdrop of a full moon. Hard to believe that behind the glitz and beauty of the city, it too has it's own dark secrets. Paris is indeed for everyone-it's a haven for artists, interior designers, architects and since I am a chef, a culinary fantasy come true. It's been 8 years since I saw this beutiful city and I can't wait to see Paris again.
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(Report Problem)Paris: the best!
Great, Wonderful! Try also Paris by night: the city of lights
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(Report Problem)Paris: "laissez le bon temps rouler"
Paris, although it has potential to be a fun destination, is in no way "la ville de romance" (I figure it was an lovesick Southern Bell who coined this phrase." The Parisians are a very private people but this does not mean much when two couples are sharing one cramped park bench in order to view the garden that would be beauiful were it not for all the other visiters. You want fun: Paris is where it's at. You want romance: I suggest Calvi (Corsica).
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(Report Problem)The most romantic of all!
Truly the most romantic city in the world. Nothing comes close to it. Very friendly people if you start out being friendly with them. Be an "ugly American" and expect to be treated like one. The sites, museums, restaurants and bistros are of the finest in the world. Art, music and dance is everywhere. Plan two days for the Louvre' at least. Stay out late at night when things are really happening. Sleep during the day! Have fun and relax, it is a wondeful city with equally wonderful people.
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(Report Problem)Go To Paris Before You Die!
Everybody should see Paris at least one time in their life! Superb food & the people don't hate Americans!!
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(Report Problem)Parisians have every right to feel superior
Without a doubt, Paris is the most beautiful city in the entire world, and meticulously planned to be that way. Along with New York and Venice, Paris is one of three cities that everyone should visit before they make that final journey. You can walk its many neighborhoods as much as you like and you never tire of it. Museums, monuments, churches and bridges notwithstanding, the wide boulevards and tiny side streets lined with trees and architecture old and new are enough to keep you enchanted during your entire stay. Lodging is the only drawback in Paris, with the luxury hotels way too pricey for the average traveler, and the "affordable" hotels undistinguished and sometimes no more interesting than a Motel 6. The solution is simply getting up early in the morning and staying out all day and evening, and Paris allows you to do just that year around.
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