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Cars traverse the Champs-Élysées and pass by the Arc de Triomphe. Exterior of the Louvre along with the glass pyramid designed by I.M. Pei

much enhanced by President Mitterrand’s building program Nothing quite compares to a relaxing boat ride on the Seine in
in the 20 century. the evening, watching the city come alive with illumination,
th
Hemingway wrote, “There is never any end to Paris.” proclaiming Paris “the City of Lights.”
In actuality, it is enclosed in a 21-mile boundary. The city So how and where does one start to take in Paris? Good
is divided into arrondissements (or districts). Most hotel question … and almost impossible to answer. Most areas of
accommodations, restaurants and sights of interest are the city are best experienced on foot; however, to get to these
identified by the district in which they are located. This makes areas you will need a set of wheels. There is good public
it easy to coordinate your travel activities without tracking transportation throughout the city, but I would strongly suggest
down each location by the street name. you have some knowledge of the language to use the buses
It is also said that Paris is the city of love. Lovers know the and tubes. By far, the best way to get around is by taxi. There
city best, because of quiet green parks and walks at the river’s is one thing missing on the streets of Paris: lane markings.
edge, with many benches and grassy spots to spread a blanket, Whatever fits, works.
and enjoy life. Some visitors, as well as residents, never see One question that many newcomers and visitors ask is
the inside of a museum, yet they know and love Paris deeply. why Parisians are often so rude. The legendary briskness

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561-743-0070 The Moulin Rouge in Paris’ Red Light District

www.palmspoolservices.com of the waiters, shopkeepers and drivers sometimes is the
epitome of impertinence. It is said to be an expression of
independence. The dark rainy winters and extremely high
cost of living are enough to make anyone testy. Parisians
are usually disarmed by sincerity. You may also find that
even when you are laughed at by the locals for trying to use
their language, you’ll get along better and perhaps may get
to the point where you understand each other’s verbal and
sign language. I made a friend out of a taxi driver when I
explained to him that another name for a hot dog was a “tube
steak.” It turned the entire conversation around.
The question of what to do in Paris might better be answered
by what you can’t do in Paris – you’ll even find Disney there.
No matter what your current passions are, no visit would be
Expires 9/30/19. complete without a visit to the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa,
Winged Victory and the seemingly unlimited treasures of the
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there are the places in Paris that capture the world around you
– places like the Latin Quarter on the Left Bank, with its night
spots and sidewalk cafés, or the stylish Champs-Élysées where
the elite meet. For those who enjoy the singing, dancing and
beautiful women, there are the production shows at the Moulin
Rouge, with its historic windmill, or the Folies Bergére.
The artist colony at Montmartre, believed to be a separate-
community from Paris, is a must for anyone who appreciates
art. Many artists have lived in this area and felt its influences
in their work. Painters like Toulouse-Lautrec, Utrillo, Piscasso
and Matisse along with poet Guillaume Apollinaire and pianist
Erik Satie enjoyed this hilltop that allowed them to think freely,
making it the happiest place for an artist to live.
For those of you who have a “bucket list” and don’t have a
trip to Paris on the list, I would highly recommend doing so.
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