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Real Name: carmen
Lives In: Spain
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La Seine: Paris Bridges at night
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    We arrived late to Paris and as soon we got into the hotel, we went out to see the Notre Dame at night, crossing through Republic square and down to the Seine.

    But my first impressive view was the bridges at night illuminated..... Just beautiful.

    This is Pont Marie that takes us to Ile St-Louis




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    Louvre: Louvre at night
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    Well some of my best memories of Paris were walking at night, see this view from the Louvre the last day we visited and we left it very late.




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    Eiffel Tower: Eiffel tower at night
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    We got different photos as the lights were changing constantly .... You can see more photos at Beach_dog Paris page.

    It was cold, very cold, but incredible, really.

    I though it may be dangerous around the trocadero at night, but being careful, do not worry.




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    General Tips: Paris Carte-Musee
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    The Paris Museum Pass was the best thing we could bought.

    We choose the 3 days one for 30 Euros each.

    You can also get it for 1, 3 or 5 days (15, 30 or 45 Euros)

    You will save money if you want to visit a few museums and monuments and also avoid queues. Other good point is that you can return to the same museum as many times as you want.



    Fondest Memory: A top ten tip that I founded here on VT tips lol

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    General Tips: Free Paris Maps
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    Do not worry about Paris maps, all the hotels will provide you with free maps, that are granted by most of the famous shopping malls.

    Back home I found myself with a map in each trouser and in each pocket of any jacket that I had wear there lol, so bad memory mine, i though I used to loose them hehehe




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    Walking Around: Cirque d´Hiver at night
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    On our first night, we went from Republic to Notre dame and this was our first photo the Cirque d´Hiver, we did not visit it at night, as we are not much fond of magicians or clowns, but is a nice sight at night.




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    Arc de Triomphe: Top views 1 Arc de Triumph
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  • Paris Arc de Triomphe
  • me and La Defense at the back
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  • Favorite Thing: My favorite place for views from the high ....

    I gave it top 1 for my next visit.

    "There is no limit to Paris"

    Said by Victor Hugo at Les Miserables (Chapter 157)


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    Arc de Triomphe: Top views Arc de Triumph
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  • Favorite Thing: After climbing all the steps, it has the best views for me ......

    Even if that day was particulary not good for views, we got to enjoy some of the best ones


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    Eiffel Tower: Top views 2 from Eiffel 2nd floor
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  • Favorite Thing: The second floor of the Eifel towers is the best place for photos

    10 euros is expensive, but going to the top even if it is not great for photography (stay for that at the second level) deserves with no doubt.


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    Montmartre & Sacré Coeur: Top views 3
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  • Favorite Thing: From the basilique

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    Comments for Carmela71 about Paris
    Nemorino Mon Feb 4, 2008 23:11 UTC
     It sounds like you made really good use of your Paris Museum Card! I see you have signed up for EuroMeet 2008 in Karlsruhe, so I look forward to meeting you there.
    Geisha_Girl Sat Dec 1, 2007 12:39 UTC
     Aaahh yes---so many cities that never sleep! We've done Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Marbella....so naturally NYC should be next on the list! ;-) Tell Salsa_Girl I need my all night dancing partner there!
    RosesGarden Fri Dec 8, 2006 16:33 UTC
     Nice pages here, Paris is a beautiful city to explore at night!! I need to visit when I have more time!!
    elucas Thu Oct 19, 2006 18:15 UTC
     Nice tips on Paris, Carmen. Andrew and I must spend some time there one day, there is so much to see. Liz.
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