See what the experts are saying about Compiegne. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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The best luxury hotels
Hotel Ritz (15 place Vendome, 1er; tel. 800/223-6800 or 01-43-16-30-30; www.ritzparis.com). This hotel, which gave the world the word "ritzy," meaning posh, occupies a magnificent palace overlooking the octagonal borders of one of the most pe... Continue reading »
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The best mid-range hotels
Hotel Duo (11 rue du Temple, 4e; tel. 01-42-72-72-22; www.duoparis.com) is a winner in the increasingly fashionable Marais district, convenient to the Picasso Museum and the Centre Pompidou. Parisian fashionistas have made this a favorite nes... Continue reading »
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The best museums
Musee du Louvre (34-36 quai du Louvre, 1er; tel. 01-40-20-53-17; www.louvre.fr). The Louvre's exterior is a triumph of French architecture, and its interior shelters an embarrassment of art, one of the greatest treasure troves known to Wester... Continue reading »
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The best walks
Montmartre. Striding a hill atop Paris, Montmartre used to be a village of artists, glorified by masters such as Utrillo, and painted, sketched, sculpted, and photographed by 10,000 lesser lights. Today, it's overrun by tourists, building spe... Continue reading »
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Best free things to do
Meeting the Natives. There is no page number to which you can turn for guidance here. You're on your own. But meeting Parisians, and experiencing their cynical metropolitanism, is one of the adventures of traveling to Paris -- and it's free.... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
This section provides the nuts-and-bolts details you need before setting off for Paris -- everything from information sources to money matters to the major airlines and how to save money on your flight. Continue reading »
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Visitor information
Tourist Offices Your best source of information is the French Government Tourist Office, which you can reach at the following addresses: In the United States -- 444 Madison Ave., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10022 (tel. 514/288-1904; fax 21... Continue reading »
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When to go
In August, Parisians traditionally leave for their annual holidays, and the city serves visitors on a skeleton staff. July has also become a popular vacation month, when many restaurateurs take holidays. Hotels, especially first class and... Continue reading »
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Calendar of events
Check the Paris Tourist Office website at www.paris-touristoffice.com for up-to-the-minute details on these and other events. January International Ready-to-Wear Fashion Shows (Salon International de Prêt-à -Porter), Parc des Expositions... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Paris has two international airports: Orly (tel. 01-49-75-15-15), 14km (8 3/4 miles) south of the city, and Charles de Gaulle (Roissy; tel. 01-48-62-22-80), 23km (14 miles) northeast. A 13€ ($17) Air France shuttle operates betwee... Continue reading »
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Escorted & package tours
Package for the Independent Traveler Package tours are simply a way to buy the airfare, accommodations, and other elements of your trip (such as car rentals, airport transfers, and sometimes even activities) at the same time and often at d... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
<!--updated Australian customs info 3/24/06--> Passports For an up-to-date, country-by-country listing of passport requirements around the world, go to the "Foreign Entry Requirement" Web page of the U.S. Department of State at http://... Continue reading »
