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Best Paris Tourist Attractions
A guide to the best Paris tourist attractions, with recommendations on what to see and do in Paris during a first visit to the city of light, and links to in-depth profiles of the best Paris sights and attractions.

Top Paris Shopping Districts
A guide to the best places to shop in Paris, including the chic Faubourg Saint Honore shopping district, the Haussmann department stores district, the Marais, and Saint-Germain des Pres.

Paris Public Transportation
A page describing Paris RER lines and routes, allowing visitors to quickly familiarize themselves with how the Paris RER works.

Paris in May
A guide to visiting Paris in May, including May weather in Paris, events in Paris in May, and tips for what to pack for a May trip to Paris.

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 two days. 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 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.

Paris Boat Tours
A guide to Paris boat tours. Compares and provides practical information on companies offering Paris boat tours of the Seine River and the city's canal system, including Bateaux Mouches, Bateaux Parisiens, Canauxrama, and others.

Paris Ground Transport Options
A guide covering ground transport options from Paris airports to the city. Use this guide to make getting to Paris from the airport easy.

Options for Travel to Paris
A description of rail travel options to Paris, France, including Eurostar and bullet trains (TGV trains).

Paris in June
A guide to visiting Paris in June, including what to pack for a June vacation in Paris, weather outlook, and a guide to the best events in Paris in June.

Eiffel Tower Restaurants
A guide to the two restaurants located on the premises of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Altitude 95 and Le Jules Vernes.

Eiffel Tower Guide
A profile and visitors' guide for the Eiffel Tower in Paris, one of the globe's most famous attractions. Includes Eiffel Tower hours and admission fees, Eiffel Tower history and highlights, and a description of the Eiffel Tower's restaurants.

The Moulin Rouge
The striking facade of Paris' world-famous cabaret, the Moulin Rouge. Immortalized in paintings and posters by 19th century artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the Moulin Rouge has seen a surge in popularity among tourists thanks to Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film of the same name, starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor.

Notre Dame Cathedral
A profile of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, arguably the world's most stunning gothic-style cathedral. Includes location and contact info, Notre Dame Cathedral highlights, and visitor tips.

Louvre Museum Guide
A profile and visitors' guide to the Louvre Museum (Musée du Louvre) in Paris, including opening hours, collection overviews, and tips for visitors to the Louvre Museum.

Marais Walking Tour
A walking tour of the Marais, one of Paris' oldest and most gorgeous neighborhoods. Includes the Place des Vosges, the Hotel de Sens, Hotel de Sully, and historic Jewish neighborhood.

Best Budget French Restaurants
A guide to ten of the best budget French restaurants in Paris, offering quality and tradition at modest prices.

Paris in May Events Calendar
A guide to Paris events in May, including exhibits, shows and performances, trade fairs, and festivals.

Tips for Paris Sales
Parisian insider Linda Nyirenda's guide to navigating summer and winter sales in Paris, France, including tips on how to make the best finds during Paris sales season.

Musee d'Orsay
A visitor's guide to the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, including general information on location and opening hours and museum highlights.

Best Paris Nightlife Districts
A guide to the top districts for Paris nightlife and partying in Paris, including Bastille, Oberkampf, the Marais, and the Champs-Elysées.

Passport and Visa Requirements
A page describing passport, visa, and customs requirements for individuals wishing to travel to Paris, France.

Best Bakeries in Paris
About.com Paris for Visitors Contributor Aedin Mac Devitt gives her picks for the best bakeries in Paris, where some of the city's most delicious baguettes, breads, or artisan pastries can be sampled.

Romantic Things to Do in Paris
A guide to the top romantic things to do in Paris, including dinners for two, Paris boat tours, panoramic views of Paris, Paris parks and gardens, and more. This is the ultimate guide to Paris for couples, with an at-a-glance look at all the quintessential romantic city has to offer.

When to Go to Paris
Need help deciding when to go to Paris? This guide includes clear descriptions of Paris by season and by month, in addition to tips on how to identify the best time to visit Paris according to your budget and personal preferences.

Canal Saint-Martin
The Canal Saint-Martin neighborhood, located in Northeastern Paris, is one of the most tranquil and picturesque spots the city has to offer. On Sundays, the streets surrounding the Canal are reserved for pedestrians: perfect for biking and strolling. The neighborhood features charming and quirky spots for dining, people-watching, and shopping, as well as poetic footbridges all along the canal.

Secret Paris Neighborhoods
Discover three lesser-known Paris neighborhoods: The Canal Saint-Martin, La Butte aux Cailles, and Rue Montorgueil. All three secret areas of Paris offer a charming village atmosphere and provide a look at how the locals like to live it up.

Top 10 Gourmet Restaurants
Hot off the heels of the 2007 Michelin guide to France's crème de la crème gastronomic kitchens, contributor Aedin Mac Devitt gives the lowdown on Paris' best gourmet restaurants.

Pere-Lachaise Profile
A profile of Pere Lachaise cemetery, one of Paris' most beautiful and intriguing cemeteries. Pere Lachaise is the resting place of famous figures such as Marcel Proust, Jim Morrison, Frederic Chopin, and Heloise and Abelard.

Galeries Lafayette
A guide to the world-famous Galeries Lafayette Department Store in Paris, one of the city's pit stops for men and women's designer shopping, quality home furnishings, and even gourmet food shopping. This profile gives an overview of highlights at Galeries Lafayette, as well as practical information.

Hotel Costes Review
Hotel Costes has a chic bar and lounge in the celebrated Rue Saint-Honore fashion district.

Georges Restaurant
Georges Restaurant is a contemporary and trendy French restaurant located on the top floor of the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. Georges is as known for its sleek, Kubrick-esque design as it is for its fare.

Using Paris Maps
Want to learn how to use a Paris street map? The Parisian way is really the easiest. Tips on how to get around in no time using the locals' favorite maps.

Short History of Paris
A short history of Paris, from the pre-Roman era to World War II.

Top Paris Parks and Gardens
A guide to the top Paris parks and gardens, including the Luxemburg Garden, the Bois de Vincennes, and the Jardin des Tuileries. If you're looking for a little greenery and repose or are scouting out the best place for picnics in Paris, this is your guide.

Top Vegetarian Restaurants
Contributer Aedin Mac Devitt's guide to Paris' best vegetarian and vegan restaurants and eateries.

Best Paris Chocolate Shops
A guide to the best Paris chocolate shops, where artisan chocolatiers concoct the very finest cocoa-based delicacies-- and add a distinct artistic flair to their creations.

Centre Georges Pompidou
A guide to the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, including information on the National Museum of Modern Art and the center's cinema, public library, and rooftop restaurant, Georges.

Paris in July
A guide to visiting Paris in July, including tips on how to pack for a July trip to Paris, weather outlook, and events highlights.

Paris in November
An overview of Paris in November, including weather conditions, packing tips, and an events guide.

Arc de Triomphe Visitor Guide
A profile and visitors' guide for the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, one of the city's most famous landmarks and a military monument built by the Emperor Napoleon in celebration of his "triumphs". The Arc de Triomphe crowns the legendary Champs-Elysées at the west end of the broad avenue.

Rue Montorgueil
Rue Montorgueil and its surrounding streets form a neighborhood in the very center of Paris, nearby Les Halles and the Centre Georges Pompidou. This is a historic pedestrian-only area featuring fresh food markets, cozy restaurants and bars, and eclectic shopping spots.

Paris Safety Tips
Safety tips for visitors to Paris, France, including how to protect yourself from pickpocketing, areas to avoid late at night, emergency numbers, and street safety.

Parks and Gardens Gallery
Pictures and profiles of the best Paris parks and gardens, including the Jardin de Luxembourg, the Bois de Vincennes, and the Jardin des Tuileries.

Top Paris Movie Theaters
A few of Paris' best movie theaters, from arthouse cinemas to multiplexes and film centers.

Paris Day Trips
A guide to the best day trips and attractions just outside of Paris, including the Chateau de Versailles and Disneyland Paris

Au Chat Noir Cafe
Au Chat Noir is a Paris cafe, bar and performance space in the lively multicultural Belleville district. Come here for the quintessential arty Parisian cafe experience, poetry readings and weighty conversations included.

Paris Street Music Festival
La Fête de la Musique is a lively street music festival held every June in Paris, and one of the year's most popular events in the city of light. Hundreds of musicians gather in the streets, bars, and cafes of Paris, giving free performances of everything from jazz and rock to hip-hop and electronic music. To get a taste of authentic Paris culture, don't miss the Fête de la Musique on a June trip to Paris.

Paris City Profile
A Paris city profile covering basic Paris history, geography and orientation and providing practical information for visitors.

Bank Holidays in France
Find out when bank holidays fall in Paris, France.

Sorbonne University
The Sorbonne is one of Europe's oldest universities, and still enjoys a certain amount of prestige today.

Paris in December
A guide to traveling to Paris in December, include average temperatures and weather outlook, what to pack, and events highlights.

BHV
BHV (Bazaar de l'Hotel de Ville) is one of Paris' historic department stores. Continuing to attract customers in droves, especially on weekends, BHV is especially coveted for its comprehensive home furnishings and improvement departments. Men's and women's fashion, jewelry, books and gifts, and several other departments can also be browsed for hours on end at BHV, which is in central Paris.

June Events in Paris
A June events calendar for Paris, France including festivals, exhibits, concerts, and trade fairs.

French Customs
A page covering French customs regulations.

June Events in Paris
A guide to June events in Paris, including exhibitions, shows, and trade fairs.

Paris in September
A guide to visiting Paris in September, including packing tips, September weather in Paris, and highlights of the best September events in Paris.

Paris in August
A guide to visiting Paris in August,including tips on how to pack, weather outlook, and highlights of the best August events.

Carrousel du Louvre
The Carrousel du Louvre shopping center is located in the Louvre Palace next to the famous museum and just below the celebrated glass pyramid. Featuring nearly 40 shops and a gourmet food court, the Carrousel du Louvre is open 7 days a week.

Sacre Coeur Basilica
The Sacre Coeur Basilica crowns the highest point of Paris in the Montmartre neighborhood.

Musee de Montmartre
The Musée de Montmartre (Montmartre Museum), which features a collection that traces Montmartre's rich cultural history. [p]Address: 12, rue Cortot , 18th arrondissement[br] Metro: Lamarck-Caulaincourt or Abbesses

Montorgueil Photo Gallery
Les Halles is an enormous shopping center in central Paris that extends underground and includes labyrinth-like gardens.

Paris in October
A guide to visiting Paris in October, including October weather outlook, tips on what to pack for an October trip to Paris, and highlights of the best events in Paris in October.

How to Handle Money in Paris
This guide answers frequently-asked questions about handling money while visiting Paris, France, including tips on using credit and debit cards, ATM machines, traveler's checks, as well as tipping guides and ways to avoid common money hassles on your Paris vacation.

Relax on a Paris Beach
Every summer in Paris since 2002, a full-fledged beach complete with sand, parasols, games, and even beachside cafes is set up on stretches of the Seine River. In 2007, a new site at La Villette opens, extending the Paris beach northward. "Paris Plage", as it is known in French, attracts millions of visitors a year and has become an essential fixture of summer in Paris. In our guide, we'll tell you how adults and kids alike can soak up a little sun and fun at Paris Plage.

Gallopin Restaurant Review
A review of Gallopin, a traditional Paris brasserie that features delicious classic dishes at reasonable prices.

Musee d'Orsay Visitor Tips
Visitor Tips for the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, including when to go, tickets, advice on viewing the permanent collection, and information on temporary exhibits and special events.

New Year's in Paris
A guide to celebrating New Year's Eve in Paris, including French New Year's traditions, annual events and festivities, New Year's Eve dining, shows, dancing, and more.

Butte aux Cailles Neighborhood
A guide to Paris' La Butte aux Cailles neighborhood, an intimate, village-like district on the city's left bank featuring old Paris charm and elegant art deco architecture.

Chez Gladines
Chez Gladines is one of Paris' best budget restaurants and serves hearty, authentic French Basque and southewest dishes in a convivial and laid back setting. If you're looking for authentic regional French cuisine at budget prices, prefer generous portions to a frillier presentation, and enjoy dining in a convivial, casual setting, Chez Gladines is a must.

Paris Cathedrals and Churches
A guide to the most stunning cathedrals, churches and basilicas in Paris, France.

Winding Montmartre Street
A view of one of Montmartre's quiet residential streets. It's easy to tell that the area was not included in Paris' urban sprawl until early last century.

National Museum of Modern Art
A profile and visitor's guide for the National Museum of Modern Art in Paris, France, which is situated on the 4th and 5th floors of the Centre Georges Pompidou.

Paris Museum Pass
If you're planning to visit more than two museums during your next trip to Paris, purchasing the Paris Museum Pass can be a real boon. The Paris Museum Pass allows unlimited access to over 60 museums and monuments for two, three, or six days.

Paris in April
A guide to visiting Paris in April, including a packing guide, average April temperatures and rainfall, and advice on what to see and do in Paris in April.

Embassies in Paris
A page describing how to contact the American Embassy in Paris, France, and providing an overview of services at the embassy.

Notre Dame Highlights
A guide to Notre Dame Cathedral's highlights and most interesting features, including a description of its facade, towers, and interior. This provides a good understanding of the basic elements of gothic architecture.

Montmartre Village Atmosphere
Another impression of Montmartre's distinctly village-like ambience.

Paris Tourist Offices
A guide to Paris tourist offices and welcome centers, which provide information and special offers to visitors.

Luxemburg Gardens 2
A picture showing the Luxemburg Garden in Paris, which is one of Parisians' favorite places to sun and stroll.

Best Free Paris Events
A guide to the top free events in Paris, France, a city where arts, culture, and seasonal celebrations are made accessible to everyone, no matter your budget.

Paris Pharmacies Open Late
A directory of Paris pharmacies open late or 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Place des Tertres
The Place des Tertres, where some of art's great names once set up shop. Today the plaza is occupied by painters offering conventional portraits of the city to tourists.

Best Mid-Range Paris Hotels
Paris can be an expensive destination, but its mid-range hotels still offer more moderate prices than counterparts in many other major European cities. Use our guide to 10 of the best mid-range Paris hotels to choose a hotel that will fit your moderate budget perfectly.

Bastille Day in Paris
A guide to celebrating Bastille Day in Paris (Fête de la Bastille), which falls every year on July 14th and marks the beginning of the 1789 French Revolution and France's first steps toward becoming a Republic.

July Events in Paris
A guide to the best events in Paris in July, including exhibits, shows, trade fairs, and festivals.

La Butte de Montmartre
A dramatic view of Le Sacre Coeur from the steep stairway that leads up the hill.

Gibert Joseph
Gibert Joseph is a Paris bookstore with several locations around Paris. This page pictures the Gibert Joseph bookstore in Paris' Latin Quarter, a place of higher learning for centuries.

Montmartre Eateries
Restaurants near Place des Tertres in Montmartre.

Place de la Contrescarpe
La Place de la Contrescarpe is one of Paris' most famous squares and is lined with cafés where famous names in literature once found inspiration.

Dans le Noir
Ever wonder what happens to your senses when you're plunged in total darkness? A meal at Dans le Noir restaurant in Paris provides the unparalleled experience of enjoying a meal sightlessly.

Moulin Rouge Review
About.com Paris Travel Contributor Aedin MacDevitt gives her lively account of a night out at the legendary (if deliciously cliche) Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris.

Ivy
A quaint ivy-covered builing near Metro Abbesses.

Rue de l'Ecole de Medecine
The Rue de l'Ecole de Medecine in Paris is situated between the Sorbonne University and the Odeon District in the Latin Quarter. This is the historic center of Parisians medical studies (hence the name) and medical students still congregate here today, in the stately old "facultés" that take up most of the street.

Narrow Latin Quarter Street
A dusky view of one of the Latin Quarter's narrow streets, lined with cinemas and bookshops.

Man in the Wall
One of Montmartre's more curious sculptures is a tribute to writer Marcel Aymé.

Free Paris Museums
Did you know that Paris counts over a dozen free museums? Read our guide to the top free Paris museums to find out how to get a slice of art and culture without breaking a tight budget.

Centre Pompidou at Dusk
A picture showing the Centre Georges Pompidou under dusky Paris skies. The Centre Georges Pompidou is at the heart of the neighborhood known as Beaubourg and hosts some of the city's most noteworthy exhibitions and cultural events.

Le Champo Cinema
Le Champo is a historic cinema in Paris' Latin Quarter.

Stravinsky Fountain 1
In 1982, Niki de Saint Phalle and Tinguely created the Stravinsky fountain in Paris, located next to the Centre Georges Pompidou's IRCAM Music Center. 16 mechanical sculptures inspired after Igor Stravinsky's music gyrate and blow water in a distinctly modern piece.

Twilight-Kissed Sorbonne
A twilight-kissed Place de la Sorbonne in Paris, late August 2007.

Hôtel de Cluny
The Hôtel de Cluny, a medieval residence in Paris that now houses the Musée Nationale du Moyen Age(National Medieval Museum). The famous medieval tapestry, "The Lady and the Unicorn", is displayed here.

A Quiet Terrace
One of Montmartre's charming, tranquil residences.

Neo-Gothic Residence
A neo-gothic residence on Impasse Marie Blanche, built in the late 19th century. The house, which is sometimes called "Castel Eymonaud" for its former owner, is an architectural curiosity for Paris.

Le Defenseur du Temps Clock
Le Defenseur du Temps is an elaborate clock found in the passageway known as the Quartier de l'Horloge in Paris, nearby the Centre Georges Pompidou. The clock shows a soldier battling a dragon and other mythical animals.

Divan du Monde
The Divan du Monde is a stylish and elegant nightclub, music venue, and lounge in the North Paris Montmartre neighborhood. It was formerly known as Le Divan Japonais and was frequented by such 19th century luminaries as poet Charles Baudelaire and painter Toulouse-Lautrec.

Inside the Centre Pompidou
An interior view of the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, a preferred spot among Parisians for spending an afternoon.

September Events in Paris
A guide to the best September events in Paris, including exhibits, festivals, and other special events.

Paris in January
A guide to visiting Paris in January, include average January temperatures and weather forecasts, what to pack in January, and an events calendar.

Centre Pompidou Plaza
A picture showing the Centre Georges Pompidou and its large, sloping plaza. When the weather allows, locals and visitors sprawl out on the plaza to sun or relax. Street performers and caricature artists also set up shop outside of the Centre Pompidou.

Rue Quincampoix
Rue Quincampoix is a charming, narrow street a block west of the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris. One of the city's hipper and quirkier streets, Rue Quincampoix houses lots of innovative restaurants, cozy cafes, and up and coming art galleries.

Shops on Rue Mouffetard
Rue Mouffetard in Paris counts many shops selling fine traditional French products like cheeses, meats, wine, and fruits and vegetables.

Closerie des Lilas
La Closerie des Lilas is a historic Paris restaurant which was once frequented by major literary figures, including American writer Ernest Hemingway. Today, la Closerie des Lilas retains its mystique, and offers a plant-shaded terrace that's a welcome refuge in the sticky summer months.

St.-Etienne du Mont
The St. Etienne du Mont Church in Paris' historic Latin Quarter.

Rue Mouffetard
Rue Mouffetard is one of Paris' liveliest market streets. On this charming, centuries-old street, one can find dozens of artisan bakeries, cheese or pastry shops, plus some of the city's best fruit and vegetable stands.

Jardin Marco Polo
The Jardin Marco Polo is a natural extension of the Luxemburg Gardens in the Latin Quarter.

The Pantheon
The Pantheon in Paris is the city's most important mausoleum and is the resting place of great French thinkers.

Stravinsky Fountain 2
A shot of the Stravinsky Fountain in central Paris, which features kinetic sculptures.

The WAGG
The WAGG is a fun and unintimidating Paris bar and dance club on the left bank. Contributor Aedin Mac Devitt gives the lowdown on Carwash Night at the WAGG, where the DJs spin house, funk, disco, salsa, and pop classics and the crowd is unpretentious.

Paris in February
A guide to visiting Paris in February, include average February temperatures and weather forecasts, what to pack in February, and suggested activities and attractions for Paris in February.

Christmas in Paris
A guide to celebrating Christmas in Paris, France, with detailed information on the best Christmas events in Paris.

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The Mariage Frères tea house in the Marais is one of the city's finest tea sellers. With dozens of varieties of fragrant or pungent teas and a relaxing tea salon, Mariage Frères is an obligatory stop for tea lovers.

Eye Prefer Paris Walking Tours
Richard Nahem's Eye Prefer Paris tours offer fresh takes on a city that is sometimes shrouded by its own caricatural image. Walking tours with Richard can allow visitors to see hidden nooks of the city they may not find on their own.

Beast at La Villette Beach
An odd red beast floats in the Bassin de la Villette at another Paris beach in 2007, where visitors can rent paddleboats, kayaks, sailboats, and other water vehicules.

Paris White Night
A guide to Nuit Blanche (White Night) events in Paris, France, an annual arts and culture event in which museums, galleries, and other cultural hotspots stay open all night and offer free admission to visitors from around the world.

Dusky Evening at Luxemburg
A picture of a sculpture at Paris' Jardin du Luxembourg on a dusky August evening.

Marie de Medicis' Residence
Marie de Medicis' Royal Residence at Luxemburg Gardens in Paris.

November Events in Paris
A guide to the best November events in Paris, France, including festivals and exhibits.

Le Bataclan Theater and Venue
A review of Le Bataclan, a legendary Paris theater and concert venue. Le Bataclan was built in the mid-19th century and has hosted musical legends like Edith Piaf. Today, the venue's cutting-edge concert programming and intimate setting continue to draw crowds.

Lycée Henri IV
The Lycée Henri IV is one of Paris' most prestigious high schools. Top students are recruited to the Lycée Henri IV to prepare for entrance into the nation's best institutions of higher education ("grandes écoles").

Stravinsky Fountain 3
A view of one of Paris' oddest-- and most delightful-- fountains, the Stravinsky Fountain, which is inspired by the works of Russian composer Igor Stravinsky. The Stravinsky fountain is located next to the Centre George Pompidou's IRCAM Music Institute.

Freud Plaque
A picture of the plaque that now stands outside Sigmund Freud's former residence in Paris' historic Latin Quarter.

Quiet Courtyard
A picture of a quiet private courtyard off of Rue Mouffetard in Paris. Rue Mouffetard is a lively market street where scores of quality bakers, fruit and vegetable vendors, and other shops are found.

Reflet Medicis Cinema
The Reflet Medicis is one of Paris' most beloved arthouse cinemas. Students of the Sorbonne are known to frequent this historic theater in the heart of the Latin Quarter.

The Paris Gay Pride Parade
The LGBT Pride March (Paris Gay Pride) is one of the year's most hotly-anticipated events. Each year, dozens of colorful floats and thousands of people flock the streets of Paris, in a joyful party that has won Parisians over. No wonder Paris is considered one of the world's most welcoming places for GLBTQ folk.

August Events in Paris
A guide to the best August events in Paris, including exhibits, festivals, and other special events.

Hôtel de Cluny (2)
A view of the botanical gardens at the Hôtel de Cluny, a medieval Paris residence that now houses the National Medieval Museum.

Sunny Terrace
A shot of a sunny cafe terrace near the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris.

A Dark Marco Polo Fountain
A picture of the elegant Marco Polo Fountain in Paris' historic Latin Quarter, its elegant lines showing as a dark silhouette against threatening skies.

Cafe Beaubourg
Cafe Beaubourg is one of the jetset's favorite places to see and be seen near the Centre Pompidou. More "BCBG" (bon chic bon genre) than truly hip, Cafe Beaubourg is definitely a prime location if you wish to enjoy the lively stream of people and happenings around Beaubourg. It's also on the expensive side.

December Events in Paris
A guide to the best December events in Paris, France, including festivals and exhibits.

Holiday Lights in Paris
Pictures of imaginative holiday lights displays and shop windows at Paris department stores Galeries Lafayette and Printemps.

Sandy Crowd
A crowded sandy beach along the Seine at Paris Plage in late July 2007.

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An odd and eye-catching display in one of the Marais district's designer shop windows.

Paris Plage From Above
A view of Paris Plage 2007 from a bridge overlooking the Seine.

Chaises Longues on the Seine
Visitors read, nap, chat, or people-watch from chaises longues at Paris Plage 2007.

Rue Vieille du Temple
Photo gallery of Marais neighborhood in Paris, including streets, squares, churches, residences, shops and boutiques.

Sprawling Out on the Sundeck
A view of a wooden sun deck at Paris Plage 2007.

The Fly-Creature
A mysterious black fly-creature keeps kids at Paris Plage 2007 amused.

Fishy Activity
Fishermen cast their lines into the Seine River at Paris Plage 2007.

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A quiet, narrow street off of Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie in the Marais.