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Best Paris Sights and Attractions

Top Things to See and Do

A straightforward and handy guide to the ten Paris sights and attractions that everyone should experience at least once.

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Deciding When to Visit Paris

Having trouble deciding when would be the best time to plan a trip to Paris? Check out our seasonal guide to the city of light to make an informed decision, and find out what to expect each month and season.

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Courtney's Paris Travel Blog

Paris in May

Tuesday May 13, 2008

If you're lucky enough to be in Paris now or planning a trip later this month, you won't be able to help but notice that the city has burst into spring in a sudden jolt, with gorgeous blooms and breezy, clement skies pushing visitors and locals out to crowd terraces and parks. And if you find all that lounging overly low-key or lazy, worry not: May offers scores of great events and cultural activities, from the Saint-Germain-des-Prés Jazz Festival to Open House days at artists' workshops in the lively Belleville neighborhood. Cliché it may be, but Paris in May is unbeatable.

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Dans le Noir? Restaurant Review: Dine in Total Darkness

Friday May 2, 2008

Does the thought of trying to get around in total darkness daunt you? If so, a meal at Dans le Noir? Restaurant in Paris may be a good way to face your fears-- and possibly get a glimpse of what it's like to live without sight. And for those who fear not the dark, dining at this unique spot can be an exercise in disinhibition and heightened senses. About.com Paris Travel Contributor Aedin Mac Devitt and I recently spent an evening at the now-famous restaurant, which, as predicted, proved unforgettable. Aedin gives her perspective on the experience in a new review, which you can read here.

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