"Paris ... City of Lights" Paris by Helga67


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For some, Paris represents a city of romance, for others, the French capital is a mix of writers and artists.

On all sorts of levels, historical, architectural, cultural, this is a fascinating city.


Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Excellent underground system, impressive architecture
  • Cons:Expensive, traffic, presumptuous waiters
  • Last visit to Paris: Dec 2003
  • Intro Updated Apr 13, 2004
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    thinking May 17, 2009 at 9:02 AM Report Abuse

    Pollution, traffic, higher prices than anywhere on the planet for mediocre food and wine, and lack of any customer service is what you will experience here. It is historically interesting if French medieval history is your concern.

  • schnarf Mar 24, 2009 at 9:30 AM Report Abuse

    The worst restaurant experience I have ever had and want to have. Beautiful setting and decor but I noted 1 hour and 5 minutes and we hadn't got a bottle of water or wine after asking 3 times....complete mis management since the moment we sat down..

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    Luchonda Dec 3, 2006 at 8:30 AM Report Abuse

    Lovely Paris - Good to know about the location of Ibis Hotel, and taking the Thalys is comfortable

  • assmac123 Oct 20, 2006 at 11:12 AM Report Abuse

    liked your info on the paris metro system very well put together..well done..helga67

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    Nemorino Jul 19, 2006 at 1:38 AM Report Abuse

    Glad you had such good times in Paris. I've never taken the Thalys train, but starting in December 2007 there will be a TGV line between Frankfurt and Paris.

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    AssianGoddess Mar 21, 2005 at 4:00 AM Report Abuse

    Helga, it is a delight to visit this romantic city through your page. Great tips, awesome pics. That new digital camera was definitely worth it. Hello from Manila.

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    bpacker Oct 18, 2004 at 5:58 AM Report Abuse

    A really helpful page on Paris! I'll let you know when I gather enough inspiration to write mine..

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    bugulma Oct 16, 2004 at 7:22 AM Report Abuse

    Wonderful page. Hope to be in the great city in winter. It seems before I go I should tell my friends 'if i'll be lost, seek me in Louvre" :-))

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    radz Aug 31, 2004 at 12:12 AM Report Abuse

    Great page really,the night Eiffel shot at HP is cool :).

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    sim1 Aug 7, 2004 at 1:33 AM Report Abuse

    Great page about Paris Helga!!! Great idea to go up the Eifel tower at night, I didn't know that was possible. Have to remember that for a next time I visit :-)))

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