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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Download GuideSome of the sites in Paris are way too hyped up. However, I have discovered that there are some gems in this city and there are so many great museums. I think most people just can't seem to get off the beaten path.
Insider Tip:Go to the top of Notre Dame's towers. The gargoyles are really awesome to see up close.
Everyone should see Paris, it's gorgeous and historic and amazing. However, the Parisians have to deal with plenty of tourists and aren't always that friendly.
Insider Tip:Ignore all panhandlers! No matter how nicely they approach you...
We had fantastic time in Paris. Rail transportation is very convenient. But it would have been a whole lot better if we planned our tours a week in advance so we could have spent one whole day in Louvre and another full day in Versailles. 2 hours were literally spent in buying tickets and lining up out there to get in the venue.
Insider Tip:Book your tickets online if you hate lining up hours to get in Louvre and Versailles.
We loved all of the sightseeing paris had to offer, but didn't have the best experience with the locals. They were very rude to us because of who we were, even though we spoke French. We loved the beauty of the city though!
Insider Tip:Rent bikes! Best part of our stay in Paris. Got to see every inch of the city and loved every second of it!
Other then seeing all the major tourist sights the city doesn't have a lot to offer in my opinion. It is expensive and didn't have anything unique other then the fact everyone smoked constantly and it was very hard to find decent meals for less then 10 euros.
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