Paris

Pros: Great food, service and wonderful decor
Cons: Smoky

Located just a stones throw from the place de la Bastille, the Bofinger Brasserie has been part of the Parisien landscape since 1864. Early that year, Frederic Bofinger from Alsace opened up the first Parisien Brasserie – at 5 rue de la Bastille,...

Pros: So much to do, so much good food, so many sights!
Cons: Too much to do?

Paris is a landmark for all tourists - those who are taking their first overseas voyage to seasoned adventurers. It is a global capital boasting a rich tradition in art, history, cuisine, theatre, philosophy, architecture, education... you name it, it ...

Pros: cheap thrills for the Ugly American
Cons: I wish I knew about it earlier in my trip

If you're looking for a heartwarming tale about the true friendliness of the misunderstood Parisian, you're in over your head. Isn't there some nice recipe review you could be reading?

The Parisians have culled a deep seated hate for the...

Pros: The best city in Europe to go as a woman on your own.
Cons: You must be willing to at least TRY to speak a little French.

If you are a seasoned Parisienne, this isn't the review for you: this is for someone who needs some basic information to help them get along! [Have updated this review inserted "euro" where "franc" used to be!] #1: Food. Tipping: is always ...

Pros: Everything except the tourist crowds
Cons: Tourist crowds

SUBWAY AND RER. A friend recently asked me about car rental in Paris. You DEFINITELY do not need a car in that city -- it has an excellent and efficient public transportation city, which makes renting a car more of a hassle than a convenience.
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Pros: Enjoyable on many levels
Cons: I will never be a Parisian

I visited Paris for the second and my wife for the first time in May. The city lived up to all the expectations we had.

I am not eloquent enough to add anything significant to the praised heaped upon this city by other reviewers, so let me...

Pros: With careful planning, you can enjoy a full itinerary
Cons: If I vacationed here as long as I'd like, I would be fired

“I love Paris in the springtime…” or anytime, actually. The perfect place to be alone, with a friend, or with a loved one, Paris has so much to offer your every mood can be pacified by its cosmopolitan diversity.

After three trips to Paris, I...

Pros: Beautiful, romantic, chic
Cons: petty crime on the metro and paying to use a restroom

The most romantic city in the world where all the women are chic and every shop window a temptation. Paris is so lovely and diverse with many things for everyone. In order to see the top attractions some advance planning is important. Most museums are...

Pros: Painless and gives you some control over where you stay
Cons: Not all hotels I'd heard good things about are listed, but you can suggest new ones for them to add

When deciding on where to stay for an upcoming trip to Paris, I didn't have much to go on… my last trip to Paris was 20 years ago! I found a web site that was very informative and a great help to me.

I used www.hotelboulevard.com in mid-May...

Pros: French people are more formal than Americans
Cons: Differences in culture can result in misunderstandings

Having read some of the opinions on French people alleged "rudeness" by epinions members, YentaKvetch feels compelled to weigh in with her 2 centimes in defense of French people.

The French are often typecast as the rude meanies of...

Pros: No more guesswork!
Cons: Paris rooms book quickly in high season -- reserve rooms well in advance

Few tasks can be as daunting to a young globetrotter as finding the right hotel for a vacation in an unfamiliar city. When traveling for business, local clients can usually give recommendations. When traveling on an unlimited budget, choosing a trusted...

Pros: The historical aura is overwhelming...
Cons: Comparable to NYC as far as P in the subways...

Well, it was Spring Break 2001, with St. Patty's Day (our first anniversary) falling on a Saturday, and I figured, why not? So I emptied out my bank account and, voila! The Stunner and I were on our way to Paris courtesy of Air France.

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Pros: There are many ways to reduce the cost of your visit to Paris.
Cons: Paris can be an expensive city.

You can easily spend $500 a day or more in Paris just for the basics of lodging, food, transportation, and attractions. But you can still see Paris for less than $50 a day or even $25 if you're extremely frugal. Here are some suggestions for minimizing ...

Pros: Inexpensive, Clean, Safe, Nice Location.
Cons: I Really Can't Find Any.

If a trip to Paris is in your future consider staying at the Ibis Hotel Cambronne/Eiffel Tower.
Now this hotel is not the Hyatt but it is a clean, safe ,and inexpensive hotel that is located in the heart of all the attractions in Paris.

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Pros: gives a great overview of the city; inexpensive and efficient way to get around
Cons: n/a

Review Topic:  Sights & Attractions

Prior to this recent visit to France, I had never taken any city bus tour. I always thought they seemed "too touristy" and that I could discover the sites on my own.

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