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Real Name: Claire
Lives In: Buckinghamshire, UK
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Eiffel Tower: Street Vendors
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  • There are loads of street vendors around and under the Eiffel Tower, just look straight ahead and don't make eye contact if you are not interested! The stuff they are selling does not look worth having! There are also many people wanting to draw your caricature, who pester you every few steps it seems!

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    Street Artists: Street artists in Place du Tertre
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  • Street artists are everywhere, but I did not expect hassle in the evening, sitting down outside a cafe. An artist wanted to draw my boyfriend and my portrait together and WOULD NOT take no for an answer! He must have tried for a good half an hour, sitting right next to us, even started to draw me, kept lowering the price, but finally gave in. It did kind of ruin my birthday, but we can at least look back and see the funny side.

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    At Least Do This: As long as you can stay firm, it's ok. Don't be put off visiting the Place Du Tertre, as we did make another visit a few days later, during the day with a lot of crowds around!
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    Comments for clairegeordio about Paris
    Confucius Mon Sep 25, 2006 18:30 UTC
     Wishing you "bon voyage" as you travel to Beijing! I'm a Saint Chappelle fan too and think a lot of tourists miss it.
    barryg23 Mon Jun 5, 2006 19:36 UTC
     Nice Paris tips. I like the Amelie pictures.
    LisaMJ Thu May 26, 2005 10:26 UTC
     Wow, amazing pages. Despite being a member for ages, you are the first person I have added to my friends list simply so I can look at your pages more. We are going to Paris soon we think and the pages look invaluable. Good work!
    kentishgirl Wed Aug 18, 2004 08:39 UTC
     Brilliant page Claire....great tips and piccies......Thankyou for sharing!
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