Paris

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Paris stimulates the senses, demanding to be seen, heard, touched, tasted and smelt. From romance along the Seine to landscapes on bus-sized canvases to the pick-an-ism types in cafes monologuing on the use of garlic or the finer points of Jerry Lewis, Paris is the essence of all things French.

Gaze rapturously at its breezy boulevards, impressive monuments, great works of art and magic lights. Savour its gourmet selection of cheese, chocolate, wine and seafood. Feel the wind in your face as you rollerblade through Bastille, or a frisson of fear and pleasure atop the Eiffel Tower.

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The finest navigational tool in all of Europe - the Eiffel Tower
picture credit: Juliet Coombe, Lonely Planet
Ghosts of Paris' past on the spiral staircase of Arc de Triomphe
picture credit: Bruce Yuan-Yue Bi, Lonely Planet
The Eiffel Tower was originally nicknamed 'the metal asparagus'
picture credit: Jan Stromme, Lonely Planet
Out of this world - the Sacre-Coeur Basilica is coloured by the setting sun
picture credit: Martin Moos, Lonely Planet
Round and round and round the Arc de Triomphe at night
picture credit: Liz Barry, Lonely Planet
Pretty people on a float among balloons in the Paris Gay Pride parade
picture credit: Olivier Cirendini, Lonely Planet
Atmospheric Cite Metro Station
picture credit: Stephen Saks, Lonely Planet
L'Accord&#233;oniste keeps the streets of Paris alive with music
picture credit: Rodney Hyett, Lonely Planet
Well situated sleep -The Hotel Gay Lussac
picture credit: Martin Moos, Lonely Planet
Portrait artists work into the night at Place du Terte, Montmarte
picture credit: Glenn van der Knijff, Lonely Planet
The sweet life at a Parisian patisserie
picture credit: Russell Mountford, Lonely Planet
Choosing between the delights on offer at the vegetable market, Rue de Buci
picture credit: Stephen Saks, Lonely Planet
Choosing between the delights on offer at the vegetable market, Rue de Buci
picture credit: Stephen Saks, Lonely Planet

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Paris - Health and safety

In general, Paris is a safe city and rarely experiences random street assaults or the sorts of violent confrontations witnessed during the riots that flared in October 2005...
Paris - Activities- Activities

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Paris - Events- Events

Most museums and shops are closed on France's jours fériés (public holidays)...
Paris - Weather

The Paris basin lies midway between Brittany and Alsace, and is affected by the climates of both...
Paris - Transportation- Transportation

Getting There And Away
There are six major train stations in Paris, each of which handles traffic to different parts of France and the rest of Europe...
Paris - History

The belle époque was famed for its Art Nouveau architecture and a barrage of advances in the arts and sciences...
Paris - Points of Interest- Things to see

; Le Villaret13 rue Ternaux 11e

: Parisians who know about such things come from all over the city to this simple but buzzing bistro for its daily-changing menus featuring French classics, such as succulent leg of lamb and crispy roast chicken, accompanied by a strong wine list...
Paris Paris Ritz

Beautiful, breathtaking and stunning are words used to describe many world-class cities, but 'ritzy' was made famous by none other than The Ritz...
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An Aussie Abroad in Paris
Ex Sydneyite Debbie Pitt relocated to Paris with her husband around four years ago...
Paris Romantic Tuileries Gardens

Watch out for next week's Arnott's 'Shapes of the World' competiton where you can win one of three holidays to Mexico, Italy or France!
When Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were taken from Versailles by the Revolutionary mob, they were locked in the Tuileries Palace...
Paris Antique Shopping in Paris

The best place in Paris to start your antique shopping escapade is at the St-Ouen Flea Market...
Paris - Great Outdoors

You can do Paris on a budget pretty easily - as long as you don't mind tiny dingy little hotel rooms and baguettes to eat...

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The finest navigational tool in all of Europe - the Eiffel Tower

Ghosts of Paris&#39; past on the spiral staircase of Arc de Triomphe

The Eiffel Tower was originally nicknamed &#39;the metal asparagus&#39;

Out of this world - the Sacre-Coeur Basilica is coloured by the setting sun

Round and round and round the Arc de Triomphe at night

Pretty people on a float among balloons in the Paris Gay Pride parade

Atmospheric Cite Metro Station

L&#39;Accord&amp;#233;oniste keeps the streets of Paris alive with music

Well situated sleep -The Hotel Gay Lussac

Portrait artists work into the night at Place du Terte, Montmarte

The sweet life at a Parisian patisserie

Choosing between the delights on offer at the vegetable market, Rue de Buci

Choosing between the delights on offer at the vegetable market, Rue de Buci

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Ghosts of Paris' past on the spiral staircase of Arc de Triomphe

The Eiffel Tower was originally nicknamed 'the metal asparagus'

L'Accordéoniste keeps the streets of Paris alive with music