Paris[1] (Paris) is French capital and at the same time one European of the largest cities. The city has an estimated population of 2.2 million (including the suburbs, rising to nearly twelve million).
Understand
Paris is renowned as the most beautiful and romantic city in the world. The city’s past is full of historical events and the city continues to be a major influence on world culture, art, fashion, food and design. Paris is called The City of Light (La Ville Lumière) and To become the Capital of Fashion and is home to some of the world’s finest and most luxurious fashion designers and cosmetics, such as Chanel, Christian Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, Guerlain, Lancôme, L'Oréal, Clarins, etc.. Much of the city, including the River Seine, is UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city boasts the world’s largest Michelin restaurant and offers numerous iconic landmarks, including the world’s most popular attraction The Eiffel Tower, Triumphal arch, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Louvre Museum, Moulin Rouge, Lido etc., making the city the most popular tourist destination in the world with 45 million visitors annually.
French people, and especially Parisians, are often seen as rude and downright hostile, especially to foreigners who do not speak French. However, if you bother to even greet in French, the counterparty's attitude improves in the eyes. In general, English is better spoken in Paris than elsewhere in France. The services used by tourists are often also available in German and Spanish, and information on major attractions is available in more than ten languages.
When you go to eat, drink or buy something, keep in mind that prices are directly proportional to the number of tourists. The most egregious example is the various souvenirs; if something costs € 5 at the Eiffel Tower souvenir kiosk, you can get a very similar product in euros in a slightly more remote location.
Regions
The actual Paris is divided into 20 districts (arrondissements), which spirally cover an urban area. In addition to this, the skyscraper business district of La Défense northwest of Paris is often counted as belonging to Paris many times. The district numbers start at the Cité Island and the Louvre and move in a spiral outwards in a spiral (see map) so that the shape resembles a snail's shell and one of the nicknames in Paris is L'escargot, remotely.
Come
By plane
Paris has two main airports, Charles de Gaulle (DATE: CDG, [2]) and Orly (DATE: ORY, [3]). After the completion of Charles de Gaulle Airport, most of Orly’s international flights were transferred there. However, Orly is still the main airport for flights within France. Orly Airport, located south of Paris, is most easily accessed from Paris by RER trains B or C.
Opened in 1974, Charles de Gaulle Airport is one of the busiest airports in Europe. It is located about 25 kilometers northeast of Paris. The field consists of three terminals with the fastest movement between them shuttle-by train. The most convenient way to get to central Paris is on the B line of the RER train, which stops at Gare du Nord, among other places. The right pier is easy to find by following Paris by trainsigns. There is also a direct TGV high-speed train connection from the airport to the rest of France. A single adult ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to any center of Paris costs € 8.40 when purchased from a vending machine. Day ticket for six zones Paris Visité (see Take the Metro) is a cheaper option, but it is not sold at vending machines and the airport train station has long queues at ticket offices, so the option is to either queue or leave with a more expensive one-way ticket to a city center station where the ticket can be purchased for later journeys. A taxi ride to the city costs about 40-50 €.
Flying to Paris From Helsinki directly to Finnair and Blue 1 and EasyJet, which fly the tourist to Charles de Gaulle Airport. In addition, the city also has a third, even smaller airport, Beauvais, which is mainly used by low-cost airlines, e.g. Ryanair.
By train
There are good train connections from Paris [4] Major European cities. There are several train stations, so it is a good idea to check the departure or arrival station twice on the ticket.
- Gare du Nord (metro: Gare du Nord and La Chapelle) - Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, Northern Europe
- Gare d'Austerlitz (metro: Gare d'Austerlitz) - Central and south-west France, Spain, Portugal, night trains
- Gare de l'Est (metro: Gare de l'Est) - Germany
- Gare de Lyon (metro: Gare de Lyon) - Southern and Eastern France, Switzerland
- Gare Montparnasse (metro: Montparnasse-Bienvenüe) - West and north-west France, Spain
- Gare St. Lazare (metro: St. Lazare) - Normandy (Northern France)
By road
It is possible to come to Paris by car, but the traffic is dense and the French traffic culture is more aggressive than the Finnish traffic culture. Parking spaces are scarce, side streets are often cramped. Close to major attractions (especially the Sacré-Coeur near the Montmartre area) there are really a lot of other tourists who walk the sidewalks of small streets if the sidewalks are full.
In France, and especially in Paris, there are political riots in the evening and at night where cars are set on fire. Of course, these do not happen every night, but more often than elsewhere in Europe. Therefore, those traveling by car should think twice about where to leave their car for the night.
Move
By metro and RER local train
Metro (Metro, Metropolitan) [5] is the best way to get around Paris, as traffic jams are very common and the distances between attractions are surprisingly long. Every place in Paris is close to a metro station. In almost any case, a subway trip can survive in no more than one shift.
There are 14 metro lines and five metro-like RER trains (A, B, C, D, E) in Paris. RER trains carry a standard metro ticket if the journey takes place in Zone 1 or 2. When traveling outside Zone 2, a separate RER train ticket is required.
Metro lines are separated by color and terminus. Navigating by terminal is usually safer, as you may accidentally go in the wrong direction when selecting a train by number or color. Admittedly, two different lines take you to the Nation station, so finding a “Direction Nation” train alone isn’t a completely bomb-proof navigation tool. Moving is easy as long as you make sure you are on the right line going in the right direction. There are announcements on several metro lines and a map can be found at almost all piers (or from the outside to the pier) where you can check which direction the line has to go to get to the desired station.
A single ticket costs € 1.70, but costs € 12.00 for a ten-way ticket (carnet) can save you a bit. One-, two-, three- and five-day tourist tickets are also on sale (Paris Visite), which allow unlimited travel within the selected zones by metro, RER, bus and tram. The cheaper version allows you to travel within three zones, while the more expensive version allows you to travel in all six zones. A three-zone ticket is enough if you are traveling by non-plane and do not intend to visit Versailles Castle or Eurodisney.
By bus
Paris has a comprehensive public bus network with metro tourist tickets. In addition, there are several sightseeing buses in the city that run between attractions.
Walking
Walking in Paris is a unique experience, and thus the traveler can see more than just Paris in terms of attractions and metro stations. Distances between attractions are longer than, for example In London, so a traveler should bring good walking shoes to avoid sore feet.
By road
It is possible to get around Paris by car, but traffic is heavy and parking spaces are scarce, especially near attractions.
Maps of Paris districts
The first district
Another district
Third district
Fourth district
Fifth district
Sixth district
Seventh district
Eighth district
Ninth District
Tenth district
Eleventh District
Twelfth district
Thirteenth District
Fourteenth District
Fifteenth District
Sixteenth District
The seventeenth district
Eighteenth district
The nineteenth district
Twentieth district
See
- Eiffel Tower, Champ de Mars. Once the most controversial landmark in Paris, it has become one of the city’s most beloved and famous monuments. Instead of the elevator, you can also climb the 1st and 2nd floors along the stairs, but to get to the top you have to go by elevator. Please note that the third floor is only open on weekends (situation 2/08). Metro: Trocadéro, Bir Hakeim or Dupleix, RER C: Champ de Mars
- Notre Dame, 6 Place du Parvis Notre Dame. 8: 00-18: 45 (19:15 Sat and Sun). Located on the island of Cité in the middle of the Seine, the church is one of the most famous in the world. The Gothic-style cathedral, which has experienced hardship over the years, still functions as a Catholic church. Metro: Cité
- Louvre. 9: 00-18: 00 (22:00 Wed and Fri), closed on Tuesdays. The most famous work of the world's third largest art museum is probably the Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci. In addition, there is always something to see from Milon Venus to the crown jewels of France. Metro: Palais-Royal-Musée du Louvre
- Triumphal arch (Arc de Triomphe), Place Charles de Gaulle. The Arc de Triomphe, built by Napoleon in honor of Austerlitz’s victory, is located at the junction of Twelve Roads at the end of the Champs Elysées. Beneath the arch is the tomb of an unknown soldier who died in World War I, as well as other monuments to the French who died in the wars. From the top of the Arc de Triomphe there is a good view over Paris. The safest way to get to the Arc de Triomphe is through a pedestrian tunnel. The roundabout surrounding the arc is perceived as so dangerous that even insurance companies refuse to compensate for the crashes that occurred in it. Metro: Charles de Gaulle-Etoile
- Sacré-Coeur. The White Church of the Sacre Coeur was built in the Montmartre district, which has served as a place of worship for hundreds of years. The highest hill in Paris and the dome of the church offer a view over the rooftops of Paris. Metro: Anvers (with cable car to the base of the church)
- La Défense. The business center of Paris, home to many of the tallest buildings in Paris. The La Grande Arche arch forms the end point of the Ax historique, which runs through Paris and includes the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe, with a new view. From the top of the arc it can be seen that it is located in a straight axis with the tallest landmarks of Paris, the Eiffel Tower and the Montparnasse hill. Metro: La Défense - Grande Arche
- Family Lachaise and other cemeteries. Pere Lachaise is perhaps the most famous cemetery in Paris. There are Jim Morrison, Frédéric Chopin, Edith Piaf and Molière, among others. Metro: Pere Lachaise or Philippe Auguste. Other famous cemeteries include Montparnasse Cemetery (metro: Edgar Quinet or Raspail) and Montmartre Cemetery (metro: Blanche or Place de Clichy), both of which are the last resting places of several celebrities.
- Hôtel des Invalides. Originally a hospital for war veterans, the Hôtel des Invalides is now known as Napoleon’s last resting place. His family members as well as many other French war heroes have also been buried near him. In connection with the church for the disabled, there is also a weapons museum with a large collection of weapons and armor from centuries. Metro: Saint-François-Xavier
- Latin Quarter. In the fifth arrondisement, an area near Notre-Dame with lots of restaurants and hotels. Metro: Cluny-La Sorbonne
- Musée d'Orsay. Opened in 1986, this art museum previously served as a train station. The museum is famous for its extensive collection of Impressionist art. The museum has a lot of e.g. Monet's work.
- Panthéon. Originally built in honor of the patron saint of Paris, Genevieve, the church was converted into a burial place for French national heroes after the French Revolution. Voltaire, Émile Zola and Alexandre Dumas Sr. and Marie Curie, the only woman buried in the Panthéon, are buried there. Metro: Cluny-La Sorbonne, RER B: Luxembourg
- Center Georges Pompidou. The Pompidou Center is a museum and library of contemporary art. The center was completed in 1977 and its collections include more than 50,000 works of art.
- Jardin du Luxembourg. The Jardin de Luxembourg is a park in the eastern part of the city where locals go to relax, sunbathe, play boules and read a magazine in the heart of nature. The park has statues, flower plantations, palm trees and fountains, and to the north is the French Senate House. Metro: Notre-Dame-des-Champs, RER B: Luxembourg
- Hôtel de Ville. Town hall. Metro: Hôtel de Ville
- Palais-Royal. The former royal castle next to the Louvre Art Museum, which now houses the French Council of State. Metro: Louvre Palais-Royal
Tea
- Disneyland Paris. Amusement park east of Paris. It can be reached either by car or by RER 4 train from Marne-la-Vallee Chessy station.
- Louvre, Musée du Louvre, ☎ 33 01 40 20 50 50. The famous art museum on the north bank of the Seine with one of the most famous paintings in the world; Leonardo da Vincin Mona Lisa. Metro: Louvre Palais-Royal
- Moulin Rouge, 82 Boulevard de Clichy, ☎ 33 (0) 153 098 282, e-mail: [email protected]. Cabaret in 12 arrondisement near Sacre Coeur. Metro: Blanche
- Paris Opera House, Palais Garnier, 8 Rue Scribe, ☎ 33 0 158 18 35 35. Paris Opera House. Even if you are not interested in opera, the house with its gilded statues is worth seeing. Metro: Opera
Buy
Along Paris’s main street, the Champs Elysées, there is a wide range of shopping opportunities, as well as the shops on its neighboring street, Rue Rivoli. Shops focused on high fashion can be found, in particular, on Rue Etienne Marcel and Place des Victoires bordering in the 1st and 2nd districts. The top fashion of the previous season can be found at a discount of at least 33% outside Paris La Vallée Villagen outlet village. The Outlet Village is easily reached in 30 minutes by the A4 RER train, stopping at Val d’Europe, and is right next to Disneyland.
- Galeries Lafayette. A well-known shopping place is also the "Stockmann" or Galeries Lafayette in Paris. The department store is located near the Louvre Art Museum in three houses, and the complex also has several restaurants and cafés. The price level is higher than elsewhere in the city, and you can also buy the latest creations of Parisian fashion designers, which in some cases even have four-digit prices!
Paris is also famous for its flea markets. The most well-known of them are e.g.
- Saint Ouen, Metro station: Porte de Clignancourt. Open on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 10 am to 6 pm.
- Porte de Vanves, Metro station: Porte de Vanves. Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m..
- Place Aligre, Metro station: Ledru-Rollin. Open Tue-Thu from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday all day and Sunday until 2 p.m..
As Paris is the world’s most hosted city, there are plenty of souvenir shops, meaning t-shirts and scale models of the Eiffel Tower are available everywhere. Many also sell small paintings depicting the main attractions of Paris.
A traveler who wants to buy French delicacies such as cheese will soon find that there are no grocery stores on every corner. French people eat more often than Finns, and many buy their cheese from a cheese shop, bread from a bakery, fruit and vegetables from the market, etc. Supermarché) can be found. One chain with several offices in Paris is Monoprix [6].
Eat
Paris has excellent dining options. There are usually several different categories of table service restaurants and other places to eat in each block. The level of restaurants varies, and with poor luck you can get in front of even poor quality food. As everywhere else, a good restaurant recognizes that it is visited by a lot of (local) customers; if you arrive at an empty restaurant there is a high risk that the price / quality ratio is bad.baguettes) to be included or eaten on the spot. There are several filling options, and the baguettes are always fresh. For example, some plastic-filled filled baguettes sold in stores have even the last sales time in addition to the last day of sale (the same day it was made)! The price is 3-4 €, at the Eiffel Tower and elsewhere where a lot of tourists visit a little higher.
Cheap
- Quartier Latin restaurant streets. On the east side of Boulevard Saint Michelin, just south of Notre-Dame Cathedral, is a restaurant area with dozens if not hundreds of larger and smaller restaurants side by side. The restaurants are visited by a lot of tourists, one could say that the whole place is "built for tourists". However, many restaurants have "Prix fixe" offers where you can get a three course lunch or dinner for up to € 10.
- Bourgainville, 5, rue de la Banque (2eme) (Meter: Bourse), ☎ 33 1 42 60 05 19. Mon-Sat 7: 00-21: 00, but food is only available for lunch from 11:30 to 15:30. A cozy bar that also serves home-cooked food. sandwiches: € 3, portions € 12-15.
- Universal Resto, mezzanine level, Le Carrousel du Louvre (1ere) (Metro: Palais Royal), ☎ 33 1 40 20 04 04, e-mail: [email protected]. Mon-Sun 8.30 - 22.00. Dishes from many different countries are available. from 10 €.
Mid-priced
- Le Mono, 40, Rue Véron, ☎01 46 06 99 20. A Togolese restaurant in the Montmartre district, a few blocks from the Moulin Rouge. The prices are reasonable (main courses approx. 15e), the food is good and the staff really nice.
- Le Petit Prince de Paris, 12, rue de Lanneau (5 eme) (Near the Pantheon), ☎ 33 1 43 54 77 26. Daily 19:30 - 24 (Fri, Sat -0: 30).. Traditional French cuisine. 16 € -23 € menu, 6 € dessert..
- La Robe et le Palais, 13 rue des Lavandieres Sainte Opportune (1ere), ☎ 33 1 45 08 07 41. Mon-Sat: 12: 00-14: 40 & 19: 30-23: 00. Basque restaurant.
- Chez Marianne, 2, Rue des Hospitalières-Saint Gervais (4eme) (Metro: Saint-Paul), ☎ 33 1 88 64 15 22. Middle Eastern / Jewish restaurant. According to Falafel 4 €; vegetarian food 15 €, the most expensive food 22 €.
Price methods
- Ze Kitchen Gallery, 4 rue des Grands-Augustins (Metro: Saint-Michel), ☎ 33 1 44 32 00 32. Mon-Fri 12-14: 30, Mon-Sat 19-23. Overall a good standard fusion restaurant in the sixth district. Table reservation recommended. Main dishes 20-30 €, lunch menu with wine about 30 €.
- Chez Denise, 5 rue Prouvaires (1) (Metro: Les Halles), ☎ 33 1 42 36 21 82. Mon: 19: 00-23: 00 Tue-Sun: 12: 00-14: 15 & 19: 00-23: 00. Traditional French restaurant. starters 10-12 €, main courses 18-25 €.
- Yugaraj, 14 Rue Dauphine (6eme) (Metro: Pont-Neuf or Odeon), ☎ 33 1 43 26 44 91. The Indian restaurant that offers has plenty of vegetarian options. About € 40 per person.
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Cafes
There are many street cafes in Paris.
- Le Malongo Café, 50 rue Saint André des Arts (5 years) (Metro: Saint-Michel), ☎ 33 1 43 26 47 10. France’s largest coffee maker has two cozy “coffee houses” in Paris. Coffee parlor and own shop where you can buy freshly roasted coffee and tea.
- Le Malongo Café, 68 rue du Commerce (15 years) (Meter: Commerce), ☎ 33 1 40 43 19 33. Another Malongo cafe.
- Café de Flore, 26 Rue Saint-Benoît (6 people) (Metro: Saint-Germain), ☎ 33 1 45 44 33 40. Well-known, institution.
- Café des Deux Magots, 6 Place Saint-Germain des Prés (6 ème) (Metro: Saint-Germain), ☎ 33 1 45 48 55 25. Well-known, institution.
- Café de la Paix, 5 Place de l'Opéra (9 ème) (Meter: Opera), ☎ 33 1 40 07 36 36. Renowned.
- Angelina, 226 Rue de Rivoli (1 ème) (Meter: Opera), ☎ 33 1 42 60 82 00. Known for the best hot chocolate in town, i.e. cocoa.
- Café Noir, 65, Rue Montmartre (2 rooms) (Metro: Sentier or Bourse), ☎ 33 1 45 08 42 35. Typical Parisian café.
- Café Lutèce, 33 Quai de Bourbon (4 years) (Metro: Pont-Marie).
- Le Cafe des Lettres, 53, rue de Verneuil (7 years), ☎ 33 1 42 22 52 17. Mon-Sat 12-23.
Bars & pubs
Prices at the bars vary really drastically according to the number of tourists. A pint in a corner bar where ordinary Parisians pay just over two euros, but on the hill of Montmartre, for example, where you can see the whole city and where the majority of customers are tourists in the worst case, it could cost up to eight euros, or four times the price.
- The Fifth Bar, 62 rue Mouffetard (5eme) (Metro: Place Monge). A bar popular with students, English-speaking locals and tourists. Tuesday and Thursday are student evenings allowing students happy hour rates to be valid throughout the night. Poppy 3.50 € happy hour price, 5 € after 8 pm (excluding student evenings).
- The Rhubarb, 18, Rue Laplace (5 eme) (Meter: Maubert / Mutualité). Cocktail bar with a lot of tourists.
- 1 Bar Hemingway, 15 Place Vendôme (1ere) (Meter: Pyramides), ☎ 33 1 43 16 33 65. An old bar where author Ernest Hemingway used to visit while living in Paris.
Nightclubs
Sleep
Due to the large number of tourists, there are plenty of hotels in Paris. With the French chain Accor Hotels [7] which includes several hotel brands in different price ranges, there are another hundred hotels in Paris and its suburbs.
Cheap
- MIJE, 6, rue de Fourcy, 12 rue des Barres, and 11 rue du Fauconnier (4 eme) (Metro: St. Paul), ☎ 33 1 42 74 23 45. Three hostels in the fourth district. dormi 27 €, single room 42 €.
- Young and Happy Hostel, 80 Rue Mouffetard (5eme) (Metro: Place Monge), ☎ 33 1 47 07 47 07. Favorite hostel for young tourists in a good location. dormi 20 €, double room 23 €..
- Bed and Breakfast Hostel, 42 rue Poissonnière (2eme) (Metro: Bonne-Nouvelle), ☎ 33 1 40 26 83 08. Check-in: Any time, check-out: 10am. Large apartment divided into two sections, for male and female clients, in addition to which there is one private room for couples. The hostel speaks French, English, Spanish, Hebrew and Arabic. Dormi € 18, for groups of at least four people the possibility of a private room, shower € 2.
Mid-priced
- Hôtel Elysées 8, 16, rue Cambacérès (8 eme) (Meter: Miromesnil), ☎ 33 1 42 65 71 40. A good and comfortable hotel in a Parisian chain in a great location right on the fashion streets. 10min from the Champs-Elysées and the Opera with its department stores. Larger rooms than the rest of Paris, a delicious breakfast buffet and a friendly and multilingual staff. from 89 €, during the high season from 109 €.
- Hotel Cujas Pantheon, 18 rue Cujas (5eme), ☎ 33 01 43 54 58 10, e-mail: [email protected]. Affordable clean hotel in the fifth arrondisement.
- Hôtel du Levant, 18, rue de la Harpe (5 eme) (Metro: Saint-Michel), ☎ 33 1 46 34 11 00. Good standard and clean hotel, although most of the rooms are small. from 95 €, during the high season from 111 €.
- Hôtel Bonne Nouvelle, 17 rue Beauregard (2 eme) (Metro: Bonne-Nouvelle), ☎ 33 1 45 08 42 42. Old-time style hotel Double room € 60-70.
- Hôtel du Champ de Mars, 7, rue du Champ de Mars (7 eme), ☎ 33 1 45 51 52 30. Affordable hotel in a good location.
- Hotel Sophie Germain (Hotel Sophie Germain Paris), 12 rue Sophie Germain 75014 Paris, ☎ 33(0)143214375, e-mail: [email protected]. Sophie Germain The hotel is well located on the left bank of Paris. Close to Place Denfert-Rochereau, just minutes from Montparnasse train station and the Latin Quarter. Very easily events and exhibitions are held in Porte de Versailles and Villepinte. The Sophie Germain Hotel is your starting point to discover the beauty of Paris.
- Hotel Paradis Paris (Hotel Paradis Paris), 41 rue des Petites Ecuries 75010 Paris, ☎ 33(0)1 45 23 08 22, e-mail: [email protected]. Paradis is a charming 3-star hotel in Paris 10. Located near the prestigious l'Opéra Garnier. Hôtel Paradis is ideally located on a typical Parisian street located halfway between Gare du Nord train station and the prestigious OpéraGarnier in Paris. The nearby Grands Boulevards are perfect for shopping and evening entertainment with a variety of theaters and cinemas. Direct metro connections will take you to Notre-Dame Cathedral, the historic Saint-Germain district or Montmartre in no time.
- Hotel de Bellevue ***, 67 rue Philippe de Girard (Metro: La Chapelle), ☎ 33 01 46 07 97 25, e-mail: [email protected]. , Cheerful and friendly, the Hotel de Bellevue Paris Gare du Nord is in the legendary Montmartre and Gare du Nord district, 10 minutes from the Stade de France, 30 minutes from the Parc des Expositions de Villepinte (Exhibition Center), 30 minutes from Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport RER B train, close to department stores, major boulevards and the Grévin Museum.A free Wi-Fi connection is available throughout the hotel. Elevator, Luggage room, Non-smoking hotel, Safe deposit box, Laundry, Newspapers, Fax / photocopies, Shuttle service (charges apply), Vending machine (drinks and snacks), External telephone line, Parking by reservation, Hair dryer.24 hour reception, Reservations for shows, taxis, restaurants. 85-215€.
Price methods
- Hotel Les Rives De Notre Dame, 15 Quai Saint Michel (5eme), ☎ 33 1 43 54 81 16, e-mail: [email protected].
- Park Hyatt Paris - Vendome, 5 Rue de la Paix (2 eme) (Meter: Opera), ☎ 33 1 58 71 12 34, e-mail: [email protected]. Five star hotel within walking distance of Place Vendôme.
- 1 Hôtel Ritz, 15 Place Vendôme (1 room) (Meter: Pyramides), ☎ 33 1 43 16 30 70, e-mail: [email protected]. The oldest Ritz hotel in the world is probably the most expensive hotel in Paris. Night Suite in Imperia [8], in a more expensive hotel room costs € 13,000. 770€.
Stay safe
Paris is a safe destination, but you should exercise normal caution. The suburbs of Saint Denis are at times restless and in the evenings in the dark you should be vigilant. Admittedly, all the major attractions are located in the actual city (within 20 arrondissements) which is not its more dangerous area than the center of any other western European million city.
Stay healthy
There are many good pharmacies in Paris that are worth a visit if the need arises. Parisian pharmacies are extensive and good.
Take contact
Finnish mobile phones work without problems in France. When you send postcards, you have to buy stamps either from the post office or from tobacco shops / kiosks, as they are not available at souvenir kiosks that sell postcards.
Continue your journey
- Brittany and the rest of France.
- Versailles - Palace of the Sun King southwest of Paris. It is easily accessible by C-line RER train.
- Brussels - The Thalys train takes you from Paris to Brussels in less than 1.5 hours. The train does not stop along the way.
- London - The Eurostar train takes you from Paris to London in less than three hours, depending on the train.
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