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Things You Need to Know If You Want To Visit Paris

13 Apr

Eiffel Tower, Paris

When to go

The best time to visit Paris is late spring or fall. The weather is pleasant and the city is abuzz with festivals and celebrations.
Before April, things can get a bit chilly, and after October, a little gray and rainy.
Avoid August when the city generally shuts down as Parisians take their summer vacations. Many store and restaurants close during this time.
If you can ignore the weather, winter is the cheapest time to visit Paris.

Key annual events
Paris Fashion Week: (early September) Porte de Versailles hosts the final leg of a worldwide tour of fashion designers and models as they showcase their latest creations.
Fete de la Musique: (21 June) Musicians from all over the world perform at a variety of venues around the city in this annual celebration of music held on the longest day of the year.
Bastille Day: (14 July) The most important holiday in France remembers the French Revolution storming the Bastille, marking the nation?s independence. Dancing, military parades and ceremonies dance along the Place de la Bastille and the Champs Elysees.
Autumn Festival: (September – December) A number of venues host a four month long arts festival that includes dramatic performances, movies  and live concerts. It is the largest festival of its kind in the world.

Time difference: (From last Sunday of March) Daylight savings: +2 GMT
(From last Sunday of October)+1 GMT

Telephone code: +33 1

Language: French, but most Parisians can converse in simple English.

Currency: Euros

Getting around
The Metro: One of the oldest and best systems in the world, there are more than 300 stops on the underground trains’ routes.
Buses: A great way to familiarize yourself with the city, buses are easy to use and an entertaining way to get around.
Taxis: There are more than 15,000 taxis in Paris and they’re relatively inexpensive.
Biking and walking: Maps of bike routes around the city are available from tourist offices.

Cultural sensitivities
Smoking: Not allowed in public places.
Dressing: When visiting the many Parisian churches and cathedral, dress conservatively and avoid flash photography indoors, unless otherwise told, to remain respectful.
Tipping: Restaurants and cafes impose a mandatory 15% service charge, required by law.

Dangers and hazards
As with any big city, take all precautions to ensure you and your belongings are safe from the usual predators, i.e. pickpockets and bag snatchers, who are most prevalent at Metro train stations.

Airport
- Charles De Gaulle(CDG)

Source: Mas Traveller

You might want to click on every photos below. I’ve linked them to somewhere else and you should check them out!

Paris By Night

City of Paris

Eiffel Tower

Paris City Hall

Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame

Arc de Triomphe

Here are some more links you can check:

Wayfaring Travel Guide

Sightseeing World- Paris

Random blog

Fotopedia 1

Fotopedia 2

And that’s pretty much it :D

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