Paris Nutz and Bolts

The Basics

City Name: Paris
Where is it located?: Paris is located in the northern third of France, in the center of the country.
Why do people go there?: Who doesn’t go to Paris? Eiffel Tower, fabulous French food, Notre Dame, Louve, Fashion…you name it, Paris has it. The golden child of Europe packs it in at a price almost everyone is willing to spring for, no matter how expensive.
How do travelers get there?: Flights from around the world are numerous. The chunnel from England and the train from Brussels or elsewhere in France is also common.
Currency: Euro
City Code: 1
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Population: 2.1 million
Languages: French. And only French. Especially if you speak English.

Travel Information

Neighborhoods:
Attractions: Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Louve, Fashion, Fun, Food, Shopping, Wine
Accommodations: http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/eu/fra/par/, http://www.cheaphotellinks.com/eu/fra/paris/
Tourist Office: Office de Tourisme et des Congres de Paris – Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau, 127, avenue des Champs-Elysees, 75008 Paris, Telephone: +33 8 36 68 31 12 (2,23 FFR/min), Fax: +33 1 49 52 5300, Web site: http://www.paris-touristoffice.com
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Tips for Visiting

When to go: During the summer, Paris is hot, crowded and uncomfortable. March and October are generally very nice months, free from the heat and the crowds that overwhelm the large cities.
Common Phrases: Yes = Oui, No = Non, Please = S’il vous plaît , Thank you = Merci, Do you speak English? = Parlez-vous l’anglais?
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How to get around?: The metro subway system will get you where you want to go, although it can be confusing at points, especially after some of that infamous French wine.
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