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In reply to the discussion: Heading to Paris in early May [View all]

surfered

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4. Buy a copy of Rick Steve's' guidebook for Paris.
Sun Jan 5, 2025, 10:57 PM
Jan 2025

You can get a cheap used one on Amazon. The book doesn’t have to be current as the sights do not change. It gives you the days and hours the sights are open.

A Pais Pass can save you money if you see the major sights. Reservations are recommended for those to avoid standing in line. Plan your visit and make reservations on line.

It’s my wife’s favorite city in the world.

Pro tip: the French are a very formal people. They expect you to say hello, please, thank you, and good bye. If you don’t, they will think you are rude. Learn those words, use them, and you will be treated better.

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Heading to Paris in early May [View all] Sun-Moon Jan 2025 OP
What kind of budget are you traveling on? Prices vary widely depending on which part of the city you're staying in. ZZenith Jan 2025 #1
Excellent question about a budget Sun-Moon Jan 2025 #2
Definitely use the Metro. You can buy a book of tickets and it's really easy to follow their sinkingfeeling Jan 2025 #10
I can heartily recommend Les Jardins d'Eiffel in the 7th Arrondisement. ZZenith Jan 2025 #12
Agree with all the recommendations and also dhol82 Jan 2025 #13
I stayed in deRien Jan 2025 #3
Buy a copy of Rick Steve's' guidebook for Paris. surfered Jan 2025 #4
Yes! Be prepared to walk into a store and say, "Bon-jour-r-r Madame!" in a sing-song-y way -- life will fierywoman Jan 2025 #8
The last time I was in Paris mnhtnbb Jan 2025 #5
The Metro has a Carte L'Orange which is a week or month use for one price -- would definitely save you some $. fierywoman Jan 2025 #9
Bon voyage! elleng Jan 2025 #6
Oh, I wish I could! I knew I shudda kept a travel diary! CTyankee Jan 2025 #16
Me too! Did see pic of LaDuree today, that much I recall!! elleng Jan 2025 #17
IMPRESSIVE!!! elleng Jan 2025 #18
For years, we stayed in a hotel in the 6th Arr near Quai de Conti in the Art District. surfered Jan 2025 #7
Thank you all Sun-Moon Jan 2025 #11
I booked a couple of places via AirBnB dhol82 Jan 2025 #14
I recommend having someone drive you over the main bridges at night. Fabulous way to see the city of light. 58Sunliner Jan 2025 #15
When we go to a city for edhopper Jan 2025 #19
I'm envious, and highly recommend the lovely Pere Lachaise cemetery. A real treasure and Ziggysmom Apr 1 #20
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