Guy Savoy, Paris

Advantages: Nice city
Disadvantages: people sometimes are hostile

...Paris in general is a beautiful city with a lot of things to view. One has to beware on the people he or she meet in the street or subway. I was in Paris last summer. It was my first time to Paris at that time. I was in the underground and I was approach by a well dress adn well spoken (in English) French chap. As I do not know how to read French, I have difficulties to buy the tickets. Well, the French guy told me he will,help me. He went over to the machine and bought a ticket and handed to me and charged me £20 for 1 week pass. Guess what happen. After using the pass for 2 days, I found out that the pass is only valid for children and I will be fine if I am caught. Well, appearance can be deceiving.... Read review

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...Paris is definately not for everyone....that I have to admit. The people aren't all that friendly and the streets don't look awfully unlike London.But if you look at bit closer, there is an openess about Paris which definately does make a difference. For instance, we visited the Musee D'orsay (an Art and Sculpture gallery) and when we came out someone had rolled an upright Piano into the street and accompanying him was a guy in a trencg coat with a white scarf playing the claranet....it really set the scene. Another thing I would suggest you definately do not miss would be to get up early one morning (make sure its nice and sunny) and go to a cafe that has its own Boulanger (Bakery part). There is nothing in the world like sittig outside with the sun on you face, eating hot freshly baked bread, smothered in what ever takes your fancy... Read review

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...I have visited Paris three or four times now on day trips when I have been passing through or for short breaks. Overall I am still unsure as to why it is regarded as the city of romance. To be quite honest there is no way I could be romantic when all I can smell is dog crap. They seem to have a big problem with it in the central areas of the city - I dont know if it is just me who notices it but come on guys, clean it up! I will however give it merit for its interesting architecture and the various attractions. One of my favourite parts is good french cuisine - provided the meat is not running with blood!! On a plus it is easy to reach by train, plane or.. bus and there are a good range of hostels for those on more of a budget. That goes the same fot eating out too. Personally I would try somewhere else b4 Paris.... Read review

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