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• Though Frommer's states "the best way to discover Paris is on foot,"Frommer's: Paris Walking Tours travelers can also see the city's attractions via bus, boat and bike.Frommer's: Paris Organized Tours

• Fast Facts

  1. Country: France
  2. Mayor: Bertrand Delano
  3. Language spoken: French
  4. Population: 2,147,857INSEE: Paris Population (1999)
  5. Currency: Euro (€)
  6. Country code: +33
  7. Area code: +01
  8. Airport Code: CDG (Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport), ORY, (Orly airport)
  9. Time zone: CET
  10. Average climate: 30-40°F (winter), 60-70°F (summer)Wcities: Paris Fun Facts

• Popular Tour Sights

  1. Eiffel Tower: At 1,040 feet tall, the tower is one of the "most recognizable structures in the world."Frommer's: Eiffel Tower Concierge.com calls it a "fascinating" work of architecture, and the "quintessential symbol" of Paris.Concierge.com: Eiffel Tower
  2. Arc de Triomphe: 12 avenues intersect at this 19th Century structure, also home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier underneath.Lonely Planet: Arc de Triomphe Visitors can climb the Arc for "amazing" views of Paris.Fodor's: Paris Top Attractions
  3. Notre-Dame: Considered a "great Gothic masterpiece" and a "moving" Christian structure, this cathedral features gargoyles along its towers.Concierge.com: Notre-Dame de Paris
  4. Louvre: Often seen as the "grandest museum in the world," the showcased artwork includes the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.Fodor's: Paris Top Attractions
  5. Sacré-Coeur: A "well-loved" landmark in Paris, the basilica domes offer a "spectacular" panoramic view of the city.Lonely Planet: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur

• Self-Guided Tours

  Frommer's and Fodor's offer preplanned schedules for those who want to tour Paris on their own. Frommer's has three walking tours and three "suggested itineraries" that allow travelers to see the city in as little as one to three days.Frommer's: Paris Suggested Itineraries

  Fodor's presents several themed itineraries. One focuses on the top Paris monuments, and another points out the popular palaces and mansions around town. Fodor's also has an itinerary for travelers who just want to shop.Fodor's: Paris Great Itineraries

• Mahalo Suggests

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