A monument or statue on almost every corner, fountains, wonderful art, the Seine, iconic images of Eifel Tower, Notre Dame, The Louvre to name a few, even some of the metro stations are unique and interesting. Pere Lachaise is well worth a visit. Louis Vuton, Chanel, Jimmy Choo, shops and The Paris Ritz (we spotted Kate Moss outside when we went) Taxi's are cheap, Tabac's are generally seedy but add to the city's immortal imagery, do take a trip on the River (bateau's depart from Eifel Tower river side) Latin quarter comes alive at night and is pretty safe, pickpockets and thieves doing the old I have found a wedding ring trick are about they will go away if you ignor them, locals do not even make eye contact or look at them a good idea also cross the busy roads with care or even better cross when the locals cross as I find that the average Parisian driver will mow you down regardless if the little green man on the crossing islit or not. For newcomers take a bus tour and get familiar with the place. Metro easy, cheap and safe (even at night) Dining can be expensive but so many cafe's you will find something to suit your pocket if you are a real cheapskate there are McDonalds's dotted about, Quicks the Pizza place etc,
watch the Parisian way of life, elegant, unique, quirky, sometimes aloof but always stylish .................... try a few words in French and smile it will help ..
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