Paris: The City of Lights

The city of lights is one of the most beautiful and amazing cities on the planet. Situated on the River Seine, Paris never fails to intrigue its visitors. I’ve been to Paris three times and I would go back.  There are many sites to see, more than you can see in one trip! I suggest choosing the sites you want to see beforehand. Here is a list of some of the most popular;

Eifel tower: You can reserve tickets online at http://ticket.toureiffel.fr/index-css5-sete-pg1-lgen.html

Louvre Museum: The Louvre is huge, where comfortable shoes.

Palace of Versailles: About a 40 minute train ride outside of Paris.

 Church of Notre Dame: You can climb to the top to get a great view.

Moulin Rouge: Have a cup of coffee at the café across the street.

Latin Quarter: One of my favorite places, bohemian artists and the best crêpes.  

Champs Elysees: The shops and restaurants are overpriced on the Champs, I would suggest a drink at one of the cafes while people watching.

There are so many more places to see, Jardins de Luxembourg, Palais Roya, Les Halles, Musee Picasso, Montmartre, Les Invalides, Montparnasse, and Père Lachaise Cemetery.

The metro system in Paris is fantastic, but walking whenever you can gives you a whole different experience.

The biggest expense in Paris will be your hotel, there are so many, I would suggest checking TripAdvisor http://www.tripadvisor.com/ for reviews and prices.

Dining is in abundance as well, Chez Georges, Restaurant Mariette, and Le Petit Centre du Monde are just a few. 

Most of Paris is pretty safe; we walked around late at night and found it was just as safe as walking during the day. There’s a nostalgic air when walking late night along the River Seine!! Of course, always be aware of your surroundings.

You can find metro and city maps in most metro stations. Although English is spoken by many, you are likely to find that in many places you go there isn’t anyone that speaks English. Here’s a list of some common phrases:

Merci beaucoup - thank you very much
Bonjour - Hello
Bonsoir - Good evening
Bonne nuit - Good night
Au revoir - Good-bye
Je m'appelle - My name is&
Madame - Mrs.
Monsieur - Mr.
Oui - Yes
S'il vouz plit - Please
Je voudrais - I would like&
Vin - Wine
Pain/Baguette - Bread
Fromage - Cheese
Combien - How much?
O - Where
Gauche - Left
Droit - Right

Numbers: Un - One, Deux - Two, Trois - Three, Quatre - Four, Cinq - Five, Six-Six, Sept - Seven, Huit - Eight, Neuf - Nine, Zro - Zero

Hopes this gives you a little insight into the city!!

Au revoir