Planning
a trip to Paris with Paris Digest
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You have decided to come to Paris. This is a great
idea, as Paris has so much to offer. You now need to organise your trip
and have many
questions.
To help you, Paris
Digest has carefully selected services and answered
frequently asked questions on Paris.
Have a great time in Paris, a fascinating city!
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Paris is a great city for wedding anniversaries
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The Eiffel tower
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Why
should I come to Paris?
Paris has everything a great city can
offer: urban landscape, monuments,
museums, shopping, restaurants,
nightlife, sports. It's
a nice
city too for children with Disneyland Paris
and other top
attractions. Even if you don't like cities, you will love Paris.
When
should I come to Paris?
If you enjoy city life, come in fall or winter. End December adds to it the bright illuminations on
the Champs-Elysées and
Christmas atmosphere. For sightseeing, the
weather is best in May, June and September. In the summer, the weather is warm and traffic less intense. But the top
attractions are
then crowded and city life is at a minimum, with the lowest point on August
15th.
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Asterix park near Paris is great with children
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Paris a great city for fashion and shopping
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How long should I
stay in Paris?
A well prepared weekend in Paris is always
memorable.
Stay in a centrally located hotel and don't try to
do to much as it would be tiring. A week is perfect, alternating visits
of monuments and museums,
sightseeing, shopping
and excursions out of Paris to Versailles
or Fontainebleau. We
recommend you to complement your visit to Paris with a one day visit to
another great French region.
Where
should I stay in Paris?
Paris has 1500 hotels. The differences between hotels can be
huge.
We have prepared a selection for you.
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Is
Paris a good place for a honeymoon or wedding anniversary?
Definitely yes. Paris is very
romantic. Have a look
at our
suggestions.
What should I do with
children in Paris?
Most people do not think of Paris as a city for children.
This image has changed drastically
since Disneyland Paris opened in 1992.
It attracts many families, which can best spend a few more days in
Paris. Have a look at our selection.
What can I
buy in Paris and where?
Paris is a paradise for shopping.The best known item from Paris is fashion. Food is
remarkable everywhere. What makes Paris very special is the multitude of shops selling
the most uncommon items from all over the world. Have alook at our shopping
section.
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Fouquet's restaurant on Champs-Elysées
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A typical Parisian sky over the Seine river
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Should I
speak French in Paris?
French people do not have the reputation of talking foreign
langages. This is changing and many young people will be happy to help you
in English.
What is
the weather like in Paris?
Unpredictable. Generally mild. The summer is
warm, sometimes hot. It may rain heavily. The fall has sunny and glorious days with
the best light. Winter is cold in January and February, although sometimes
surprisingly mild. Spring is gorgious when it does not rain too much, which happens
sometimes. See our weather
forecast.
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Is Paris safe?
No big city is entirely safe. In this respect, Paris is quiet
decent. You run a minimum risk of being robbed on the street or attacked.
Nevertheless, beware pickpockets specially fond of tourist wallets. The metro and buses
are globally safe.
Is
Paris expensive?
Paris can be very cheap and very
expensive. Our advice! Don't buy much at tourist places. Look and compare. Taxis are reasonably cheap. The metro and buses
are cheap. But, the temptation is everywhere. Is'nt it normal for a truly
exciting city?
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Don't miss Paris Opera ballets
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Have a great trip to Paris
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