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Top (Permanent) Market Streets in Paris
A guide to the best (permanent) Paris street markets, where high-quality vendors peddle fresh produce, fish and meat, cheeses and other products throughout the week. These Paris street markets are also some of the most pleasant places for a leisurely stroll in the city.
Paris Maps Past and Present
A gallery showing maps of Paris, France in the present day and in history. The gallery, which is in reverse chronological order, demonstrates the shifting contours of Paris as its population ballooned and social and political revolutions drastically altered the city's layout.
Rue Montorgueil and Les Halles in Pictures
Pictures of the vibrant pedestrian market neighborhood on and around Rue Montorgueil, as well as shots of Les Halles, Paris' central (and monstrous) shopping center.
A Visual Guide to Paris' Best Parks and Gardens
Pictures and profiles of the most beautiful Paris parks and gardens, including the Jardin de Luxembourg, the Bois de Vincennes, and the Jardin des Tuileries.
Walking Tour of the Marais Neighborhood
Take a free, self-guided walking tour of the Paris neighborhood known as the Marais, one of the city's oldest and most gorgeous districts. The step-by step, self-guided tour includes the Place des Vosges, the Hotel de Sens, Hotel de Sully, and historic Jewish neighborhood. Pictures show you what to expect and look out for on the tour.
Paris in Two Days
Proof that Paris can be "done" in a weekend, this is a flexible itinerary showing you the best Paris has to offer in only 48 hours. The first day explores classic Paris on the left bank and includes a tour of the Latin Quarter, Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris museums, the Eiffel Tower, and a boat tour of the Seine. Day two gives you a glimpse of an edgier, more secret Paris and includes the quirky Bastille and Marais neighborhoods, the Canal St. Martin, and arty Montmartre. Recommendations are included.
How to Use Paris Public Transportation - Metro, Bus and RER
A complete guide to the excellent, but often dizzying, Paris metro and public transportation system. Includes details on train, RER, and bus routes and information on which types of tickets to buy.
In Pictures: Chinese New Year in Paris 2013
About.com Paris Travel Contributor Gus Turner attended the main 2013 Chinese New Year parade in Paris coming back with colorful photos of the fanfare. Get a sense of just how vibrant Chinese New Year processions in Paris can be by browsing this photo essay.
Bio For Gus Turner, Contributor
Gus Turner will be a senior at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor this coming fall. Along with contributing to About.com, he has also written for The Michigan Daily, and SHEI Magazine, and has worked as a radio host and audio engineer for WCBN-FM-Ann Arbor.
Top Contemporary Art Museums in Paris
A concise and visual guide to the top contemporary art museums in Paris, France, including the National Museum of Modern Art at the Centre Pompidou, the Fondation Cartier, and the Palais de Tokyo.
2012 Christmas and Holiday Decorations in Paris
In late November the city of light becomes even brighter with the arrival of annual Christmas and holiday decorations. Get inspired by browsing our gallery of 2012 decorations and lights in Paris.
Paris Bus Tours
Particularly on a first trip, taking a Paris bus tour can be an excellent way to discover the city and its most compelling sights. Find out here about the best Paris bus tours, including where to find schedules, routes, and fares.
Pictures of Autumn in Paris
Need inspiration for an upcoming fall trip to Paris? Browse our pictures of autumn in Paris and see how the city takes on a contemplative, poetic quality during the fall months.
Travel to Paris: Air and Rail Options
An overview of options for travel to Paris, including information on flights to Paris, trains to Paris, Paris airports and Paris train stations.
Richard Nahem's Eye Prefer Paris Walking Tours
About Paris for Visitors Contributor Ashley Byock gives her lively account of Richard Nahem's Eye Prefer Paris walking tour. On this particular tour, Richard showed Ashley some of Paris' best-kept shopping and sightseeing secrets in the winding streets of the Marais quarter.
Silencio Club in Paris
When cult filmmaker David Lynch opened a semi-private club for artists and performers in Paris, naming it Silencio after the eponymous and eerie club in his film Mulholland Drive, it instantly generated buzz. About.com Paris Travel Contributor Nicole Smith spent a night at Silencio to find out what all the fuss was about.
Au Lapin Agile Cabaret in Paris
When cult filmmaker David Lynch opened a semi-private club for artists and performers in Paris, naming it Silencio after the eponymous and eerie club in his film Mulholland Drive, it instantly generated buzz. About.com Paris Travel Contributor Nicole Smith spent a night at Silencio to find out what all the fuss was about.
Claude Monet's House and Gardens at Giverny
A detailed visitor's guide to the house and gardens of celebrated impressionist painter Claude Monet at Giverny, an ideal day trip from Paris.
Complete Guide to Paris Bikes (Velib')
Thinking of renting a bike in Paris? Learn all about Paris bike rental scheme Velib', including how to rent Paris bikes for one or several days, payment, safety information and more.
Beaujolais Nouveau Season in Paris
About.com Paris Travel Contributor Jacob Kleinman gives a vivid and entertaining account of Beaujoulais Nouveau season in Paris, when bars around the city begin serving the new vintage of the young, fruity wine. Generally falling sometime in November, Beaujoulais Nouveau tasting season in Paris is a way to inject some much-needed cheer into the autumn ambiance.
Vendanges de Montmartre
A colorful visual guide to the Vendanges de Montmartre in Paris, France, an annual wine harvest in the heights of the historic Paris neighborhood that sees Parisians flood the streets to taste the local vintages and enjoy traditional food, music and street performers.
Navigating Paris' Best Flea Markets
Taking a long, leisurely stroll around Paris flea markets, some dating to the medieval period, is pleasant whether you're actually looking to find a special item or just enjoy browsing and admiring. Read our complete guide to "Les Puces" in Paris, complete with pictures of the city's best markets, and bookmark for future reference.
Pictures of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Looking for Eiffel Tower pictures past and present? This photo gallery shows the Eiffel Tower in its many guises over the years, starting from 1889 when it was first unveiled.
In Pictures: Belleville Artists' Open Studios 2012
Missed Nuit Blanche (White Night) events in Paris in 2011? About.com Paris Travel Contributor Jacob Kleinman shares his experiences and pictures from Nuit Blanche 2011 in Paris, which included dozens of open-air installations, performances, videos and various other happenings.
The 2012 Paris Marathon: Results and Pictures
Pictures of the 2007 Paris Marathon, which attracted 35,000 competitors from around the globe.