Paris (105)Award-winning journalist Rudy Maxa becomes your personal guide through the romantic streets of Paris, the City of Lights — and the capitol of World style. From the Eiffel Tower to the stunning master works housed in the Louvre, Paris' rich cultural heritage comes to life. Journey down the main streets and into the back streets in search
of real Paris, and discover what locals already know about shopping, dining and nightlife.
Resources
Official Paris Website
www.paris.fr
English version
Parishopping
www.parishopping.com
Information about Paris shopping, dining and more.
SmartPhrase.com
www.smartphrase.com
Helpful French phrases
Blue Book: Guide for U.S. Citizens Residing in France
france.usembassy.gov/living_in_france.html
U.S. Embassy/Office of American Services
france.usembassy.gov
Passport information, current travel warnings
Paris Accommodations and Attractions
Les Bouqinistes
53 quai des Grands Augustins, 6th Arrondissement
A small, trendy restaurant with light, flavorful fare
Café De Flore
www.cafe-de-flore.com
Established in 1913, catering to literary luminaries ever since
The Louvre Palace
www.louvre.fr/llv/commun/home.jsp?bmLocale=en
Details and info on this sprawling museum, home of the Mona Lisa
Approx. cost of museum pass for this and 69 other museums in and around Paris:
1 day $US. 15
3 days $US 30
5 days $US 45
Metro
www.ratp.info/touristes
The Metro offers easy access to all Paris landmarks, and at this site you can plan your route.
A 10-pack of metro tickets costs $US 9, a 5-day Visite Paris approx. $US 28.
Moulin Rouge
www.moulinrouge.fr
Song and dance hall made famous all over again by the movie
Musee D'Orsay
www.musee-orsay.fr/en/home.html
Converted from a train station in the early 1980s, now housing art from the 1840s to the first World War
Admission: $US 7, free for everyone the first Sunday of every month
Paris Opera House: Tickets
www.ticket-finders.com
Be sure to make reservations — shows sell out quickly.
Rodin Museum
www.musee-rodin.fr
Official site of the museum
The Paris Pages
www.paris.org
The place to find out about Paris and its attractions
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