Zoo de Vincennes, Paris

Advantages: Architecture, atmosphere, food
Disadvantages: Sights often busy

...Paris is without doubt one of the loveliest cities in the world (and I've been to quite a few). In fact, now that I haven't been there for a while I am getting a craving to go back. The architecture is beautiful, with Notre-Dame and the Louvre obviously dominating, but other areas are gorgeous too, like the Tuileries gardens. I studied French at Uni and it is dead coolt o go around and see all the places you've heard about. I stayed with a friend who lives in Vincennes, and would thoroughly recommend a visit to the Bois de Vincennes and the Chateau, which has a rather nasty dungeon to inspect. Apart from that, the atmosphere in Paris is great - whether you're buying food at street markets, sipping a hugely overpriced drink on the Champs-Elysees or browsing through second hand bookshops. There are so many fabulous places to eat... Read review

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Advantages: take a breath of clean air, it is the only thing you miss while walking in central Paris
Disadvantages: none, really. Only 25 minutes from the centre, with the underground.

...on december 26th last year a storm partially ravaged this wonderful wood. Result of this natural disaster was that the access to it was forbidden because of the risk of falling trees. Today, even if part of it is still unaccessible, you can start back enjoying the pleasure of a walk in one of the most important green lungs of Paris. Better to choose a sunny day, as when rainy or windy there still are some restrictions applied. While there visit the flower park, where many species of exoctic and rare plants are kept in a reconstruction of their natural habitat. Also a nice zoological park and a medieval castle complete an unusual day in the Paris of tourist, that only a few discover.... Read review

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Advantages: warm in summer, romantic, architecture, street cafes
Disadvantages: street entertainers wanting money for nothing, Hotel Favart

...My boyfriend and I travelled by Eurostar to Paris last summer and I can truly say it was the most wonderful holiday we have ever experienced. Disneyland Paris was the first stop and it is far more attractive than its American counterparts. We had to take the metro to Paris and carrying our luggage up four flights of escalators was a struggle, but it was worth it. Our first hotel was a great disappointment - Hotel Favart. It was a total dump and we were only allowed to leave and cancel our reservation after I flooded the lobby with tears. A very fast taxi journey took us to Hotel California on Rue de Berri, just of the Champs Elyesse. I will never forget turning the corner at the Place De la Concorde and seeing the Arc de Triomphe for the first time. Forget the Eiffel - Paris is about architecture and the Arc is incredible. I could go... Read review

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