| Paris, the city of light, has been one of the most | | | | and Saturday and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to dusk. |
| famous travel destinations in the world. Become the | | | | Eglise |
| host of haute-couture fashion and fine gourmet, Paris | | | | Whether you are or you are not a Christian, visiting a |
| also keep its secrets of exciting venues and activities. | | | | church can be something interesting. Try to take a |
| And you could enjoy them without spending a huge | | | | metro to the north, at Montmartre, and visit La Basilique |
| cost, but still get new unforgettable experiences. | | | | du Sacré-Coeur which is located on the |
| Next time, when you set Paris as your travel | | | | second highest view point of Paris after Eiffel. You |
| destination, try to visit different places than most of | | | | won't miss its white and glorious shape from most |
| tours offer. Go by yourself this time, without joining any | | | | point of view of Paris. |
| tour, and you would be surprised at many wonderful | | | | Flea Market |
| things you would find this time! | | | | Besides Sacré-Coeur, the biggest flea market |
| The best way to explore the city is by metro. For that | | | | in Europe is also located in Montmartre. It's called |
| purpose, take these travel tips for visiting Paris: | | | | Marché aux Puces de St. Queen. Flea market |
| * Find small hotels near metro stations. | | | | is an exciting place and way to shop. You can find |
| *Ask for free metro map and city map from the hotel | | | | cheap antiques till vintage dresses in a very affordable |
| (even small hotels there provide maps for tourists). | | | | price. There are more than 2000 stalls along 10 miles |
| * Plan your trips (hotel receptionists can also have | | | | of walkways! Don't forget: prepare to bargain as soon |
| ideas for places you must see). | | | | as you arrive here! |
| * Adjust your trip destination with metro tracks. | | | | Café |
| * From metro station, take a walk to the destination. | | | | During my visit in Paris, rather than having lunch in |
| This way you can get the city feel with its life and | | | | restaurants, I prefer to have French cakes and |
| cultures. | | | | mousses at many cafés alongside of the |
| Jardin | | | | streets. Pick the tables near the street, so that you |
| One of my favorite places in Paris is its 'jardin' (the | | | | can watch the busy live in Paris. |
| French phrase of park). Paris has so many parks all | | | | Souvenir |
| around the city, and if you are lucky, you will find ones | | | | If you only have limited time to shop for souvenirs, try |
| with tranquil and green atmosphere, out of the city | | | | the shop that is located in the 2nd floor of Eiffel |
| hectic. There won't be anything more comforting than | | | | Tower. You will find many miniatures of famous |
| sitting on the park bench, under the leafy trees, do | | | | monuments of Paris, including the famous Eiffel Tower. |
| nothing but viewing flowing water of little waterfall on | | | | Find also lovely scarves, and small pieces of |
| the pond, and feel the wind that breeze through the | | | | caricatures of Paris or Arc de Triomphe together with |
| leaves. Jardin de la Vallée Suise, in the Garden | | | | the stand, which you can place on your desk, as the |
| of the Champs-Élysées, at the junction | | | | reminder of your nice vacation in Paris. |
| of the Cours de la Reine, Cours Albert 1er and | | | | Bateux Mouche At Night |
| Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eighth Arrondissement, | | | | Last but not least, don't miss the Bateux Mouche |
| is one of those parks, which opens 24 hours daily. | | | | waterway trip experience at the last night of your visit |
| At some other jardin, such as at Jardin Tino Rossi, you | | | | in Paris. There are 8 stations of bateux mouche, but |
| could also enjoy some entertainment in summer | | | | my favorite is the one near Eiffel tower. You will |
| Sundays. A group used to play some instruments | | | | experience the magnificent of the city of light, and the |
| (usually accordion, violin or saxophone) and sing for | | | | romantic atmosphere, which you will never forget, from |
| whoever comes and enjoy the summer breeze. It's | | | | the bateux mouche that cruises along the Seine River. |
| located on Quai St.-Bernard, Fifth Arrondissement; | | | | Bon voyage ! |
| opening every Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to dusk, | | | | |