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WELCOME TO PARIS
Paris is one of the most beautiful cities on earth, a truth easily appreciated on a stroll that could yield one stunning vista after another, from the epic Eiffel Tower to the regal Jardin des Tuileries to the petite cafs bursting onto the sidewalks. Beyond the citys visual appeal, the cultural riches of the French capital are unsurpassed. Whether you opt to explore the historic, fashion-conscious, bourgeois, or bohemian and arty sides of Paris, one thing is certain: the City of Light will always enthrall.
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Iconic Landmarks: From the Eiffel Tower to the Arc de Triomphe, Paris dazzles.
Chic Shopping: The Champs-lyses and Rue St-Honor are the ultimate shopaholic high.
Heavenly Food: Whether its haute cuisine or baguettes, locals know how to eat.
The Seine: The rivers bridges and islands reward exploration by foot or boat.
Grand Museums: From the mammoth Louvre to the petite Muse Rodin, art abounds.
Majestic Churches: Notre-Dame and Sacr-Coeur boldly mark the citys skyline.
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Photo Credits: Cover: Luigi Vaccarella / SIME / eStock Photo; Experience Paris: Digikhmer | Dreamstime.com; The Islands: Jonathan Larsen/Shutterstock; Around The Eiffel Tower: lornet / Shutterstock; The Champs-Elysees; Rostislav Glinsky / Shutterstock; Around The Louvre: Halie Cousineau / Fodors Travel; Les Grands Boulevards: Zach Nelson / Fodors Travel; Monmartre: Sergey Kelin / Shutterstock; The Marais: Halie Cousineau / Fodors Travel; Eastern Paris: bjul / Shutterstock; The Latin Quarter: Code2707 / Shutterstock; St.-Germain-Des-Pres: Stefano Ember / Shutterstock; Montparnasse: Ross Brinkerhoff / Fodors Travel; Western Paris: Iwan Baan for Fondation Louis Vuitton; Where To Eat: Halie Cousineau/ Fodors Travel; Where To Stay: Jaime Ardiles-Arce/Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Shopping: andersphoto / Shutterstock; Nightlife: Zach Nelson / Fodors Travel; Performing Arts: Wilhelmchang | Dreamstime.com; Side Trips: Kiev.Victor / Shutterstock.
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Fodors Recommendations
Everything in this guide is worth doingwe dont cover what isntbut exceptional sights, hotels, and restaurants are recognized with additional accolades. Fodors Choice indicates our top recommendations. Care to nominate a new place? Visit Fodors.com/contact-us.
Trip Costs
We list prices wherever possible to help you budget well. Hotel and restaurant price categories from $ to $$$$ are noted alongside each recommendation. For hotels, we include the lowest cost of a standard double room in high season. For restaurants, we cite the average price of a main course at dinner or, if dinner isnt served, at lunch. For attractions, we always list adult admission fees; discounts are usually available for children, students, and senior citizens.
Hotels
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Restaurants
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EUGENE FODOR
Hungarian-born Eugene Fodor (190591) began his travel career as an interpreter on a French cruise ship. The experience inspired him to write