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Paris
Paris
Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
Photograph by James L. Stanfield

Paris is not only a place but a state of mind. Whoever goes there takes away the greatest meal he has ever had in his life, a romance that will linger forever, and a dream that will never be repeated. All you have to say is “Paris” and the movie will begin.—Art Buchwald, author

Explore Paris with Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Halberstam in the October 1999 issue of TRAVELER.

LEARN MORE

@Paris
http://www.smartweb.fr
Find information on museums and exhibitions, plus valuable tips on how to handle money and the Paris metro.

Official City of Paris Web Site
http://www.paris-france.org/parisweb
Browse this site for everything from the latest news to information on restaurants, museums, and the city transportation system.

Paris Anglophone
http://paris-anglo.com
This is an English-language guide with contacts, events, and reviews for the true Francofile.

Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau
http://www.paris-touristoffice.com/index_va.html
The Official Tourism office of Paris gives their favorites of the city plus practical information for visitors.

The Paris Pages
http://www.paris.org
This site offers loads of tourist, historical, and cultural information as well as a useful interactive map.

Paris—Tourism & Travel in Paris and France
http://www.europe-france.com/France
/Paris/index.shtml

This site provides very practical travel information, including links, a wide selection of maps, and information on metro and museum passes.

Paris Tourisme
http://www.visit-paris.com
This all-purpose city guide includes airport information, special activities for kids, popular tourist destinations, and rated hotel selections arranged according to their proximity to famous monuments.

ParisWay
http://www.franceway.com/ParisWay
You’ll find tips on weather and packing, helpful phrases, history, architecture, and more on this site from FranceWay.com.

Your Own Private Paris
http://www.yopp.net/index2.html
Customize your visit based on hobbies and areas you wish to visit, or test your knowledge of the City of Lights with a quiz.

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