this huge neo classical edifice signifies what can broadly be called the City of paris. this is a region where all the office blocks of the town are situated. at lunch time all the french businessmen and women in their suits flood out into the square and sit in cafes eating and drinking their ... Read review
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this huge neo classical edifice signifies what can broadly be called the City of paris. this is a region where all the office blocks of the town are situated. at lunch time all the french businessmen and women in their suits flood out into the square and sit in cafes eating and drinking their lazy lunches. it is not a pretty place, but then again not ugly. it has however a lovely atmosphere and should be visited for exactly that reason. there is ... more
this huge neo classical edifice signifies what can broadly be called the City of paris. this is a region where all the office blocks of the town are situated. at lunch time all the french businessmen and women in their suits flood out into the square and sit in cafes eating and drinking their lazy lunches. it is not a pretty place, but then again not ugly. it has however a lovely atmosphere and should be visited for exactly that reason. there is a little too much traffic there to make it idyllic, but it is a slice of real parisian business life. i hope you enjoy it.
Advantages: Great sightseeing, excellent transport links, bargains to take advantage of Disadvantages: Generally expensive
a slightly mouldy bed with nylon covers, which we had heaved against the wall to gain another inch of valuable floorspace. The bathroom was no bigger than a portaloo, with a shower so tiny you basically had to wear the curtain as a dress and stick one leg on the toilet. Breakfast consisted of a unvarying bread roll and hot beverage, doled out with some menace by sizeable African ladies. I wouldn't stay there again, as it was in no way value for money, but it was cheaper than other central places and served it's purpose as a handy base for sightseeing.
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The main sights of Paris are probably some of the best known in the world, the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triumph, LaMadeleine, the Latin Quarter etc, which are all obviously worth seeing, but I'm going to list my 5 top general area and alternative sight recommendations, in ...
VC81 02.10.2005 (28.07.2006)
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