Tips 1 - 3 of 3 Paris Tourist Traps
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The Lido on the Champs Elysées-- it is a huge tourist draw (note that their website is in French, English, and Japanese). You can join with 1,099 other tourists and see a remarkable show-- remarkable in terms of lighting, stage technology, costumes, beautiful showgirls and showboys-- and pay a very healthy sum. The show without dinner, depending on the time and package, ranges from €70 to € 120. Dinner plus show will set you back from € 130 to € 170 per person. http://www.lido.fr
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At Least Do This: Is it worth it? Well, that depends. If you like Las Vegas shows, you'll be happy. If you want a little unique slice of French culture, you may be pleased. If you want a dazzling production in terms of sets, fountains, feathers, spangles... you'll be in seventh heaven. No question the dancers are talented, the bodies are beautiful...
Alternative: Having been there once, I have no desire to go back again. For the cost of this place, you can enjoy a wonderful meal. OK, maybe no feather boas, but GREAT food.
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In addition to the Lido, there are several cabaret spectacles still surviving in Paris: Paradis Latin, Les Folies Bergere, the Crazy Horse Saloon... plus numerous lesser-known places. Each has its own style and personality-- for example, the Crazy Horse is much more bawdy and burlesque, whereas the Lido is elegance. And then of course there is the newly-famous Moulin Rouge. For a website that describes all these places, go to http://www.cofrase-cabarets.com/ index.htm
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At Least Do This: 1. Bring lots of money.
2. Expect to pay a fortune for drinks.
3. Don't expect great food (although it seems some places are bringing in some heavy-hitter chefs to try and up the food quality).
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That metal tower in the background. Hard to not find.
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At Least Do This: Expect to wait in a long line. Expect to have incredible, breathtaking views. Perhaps choose to eat in the restaurant Jules Verne (take the private elevator in the south pillar). Reserve first-- 33 (0)1 45 55 61 44. Bring lots of money.
Alternative: visit virtually: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffe l/uk/
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quelfromage Sun Feb 15, 2009 17:36 UTC
so sad to hear of this. I was making a list of cheese restaurants for two friends who have 2 days in Paris. What happened to Androuet on rue d'Amsterdam? I only saw shops on the website. Not another loss? | vinc_bilb Tue Sep 23, 2008 08:44 UTC
Hum, I'm wondering if you are not a little French, from soul perspective! Anyway, thanks for your great, excellent pages, avoiding the usual stereotypes. I learned a lot! | mircaskirca Tue Jul 1, 2008 21:02 UTC
Great music info Paul! Although I did not understand the lyrics, my favourite Liane Foly's was Laisse PleurerLes Nauges. I tuned to FM 105.1 and to my pleasant surprise, there was a Madredeus song playing, one of my beloved Portuguese music :) | MmeSalon Tue Apr 22, 2008 17:28 UTC
I just read an article saying that Starbucks is losing money; stock price has been dropping and retail sales are down. I too am disgusted by the thought of Starbucks and Mcdonalds and Burger Kings in Paris, even though I have yet to visit France. |
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