See what the experts are saying about Acheres. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Once just a village that settled on the "Ile de la Cité" (City Island) on the confluence of the Seine's two branches, Paris has vastly expanded over the centuries, taking the surrounding villages under its wing and making them its own. Nowada... Continue reading »
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History
Cities with so many intact historical sites are rare. Monuments, museums, squares and gardens, in all their beauty, remind us of the extent to which Paris is and always has been in demand. It has been a theater in which major events have been... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Paris, a capital famous for its fashion, history and artistic culture has numerous hotels. There are splendid palaces that epitomize French-style elegance. In the fashionable districts, luxury hotels cater for the needs of the most demanding... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
If there's one word that symbolizes Paris, it is gastronomy. The French, always appreciative of the finer things in life, have a unique tradition of famous restaurants and great chefs. If you really love good food, you'll find true happiness... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
With its incomparable historic sites and the rich art collections, Paris is often thought of as the largest museum in the world. But Paris's culture is not just about the past; the City of Light also celebrates cinema and music, and the night... Continue reading »
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Tours
Tour One: The Main Sights The best place to begin a tour of Paris is at its most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. Try to get there by 9a to avoid waiting in line. You might feel energetic enough to climb the 360 steps to the 1st level bu... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air Two airports take care of the enormous amount of traffic flying in and out of Paris: Paris-Charles de Gaulle, handling most international flights and Orly, taking care of most domestic routes. You can find major inf... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Paris Country: France Paris By The Numbers: Population: 2,153,600 (2005 census) Elevation: 315 feet/ 96 meters Average Annual Precipitation: 25 inches/ 641 millimeters Average Annual days of rain: 187/year Average January Temperature:... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Discovering the City of Light and making it your own has always been the most compelling reason to visit Paris. If you're a first-timer, everything, of course, will be new to you. If you've been away for awhile, expect changes: Taxi drivers m... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Whiling Away an Afternoon in a Parisian Cafe: The cafes are where passionate meetings of writers, artists, philosophers, thinkers, and revolutionaries once took place -- and perhaps still do. Parisians stop by their favorite cafes to meet lov... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Le Grand Vefour (17 rue de Beaujolais, 1er; tel. 01-42-96-56-27). Seductively and appropriately timeworn, this dining room is where Napoleon sat wooing Josephine. Its Louis XVI-Directoire interior is a protected historic monument. With its ha... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Best for Families: An affordable Left Bank choice is the Hotel de Fleurie, 32-34 rue Gregoire-de-Tours, 6e (tel. 01-53-73-70-00), in the heart of St-Germain-des-Pres. The accommodations are thoughtfully appointed, and many connecting rooms wi... Continue reading »
