Ah Paree!

'New York has neon, Berlin has bars,
But ah! Paree!
Shanghai has silk and Madrid guitars.
But ah! Paree!
In Cairo you find bizarre bazaars.
In London "pip! pip!" you sip tea.
But when it comes to love.
None of the above
Compares, compris?
So if it's making love
That you're thinking of,
Ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah! Paree!'



I know so many of you on here have been to Paris, some many times and I would like to ask your help and advice.
I'm off there next Tuesday for 3 nights.
My first time in the city and I would love to see a few of the out of the way tourist areas, cafes etc.
'Zorro' is the Folies Begere, may pop to that.
A night ate opera is another option.

Anything you can suggest would be great, thanks guys! x

Updated On: 1/8/10 at 09:55 AM

I haven't been for years but I may yet get there in February for A Little Night Music, so reccomendations appreciated by me too.

My French is non-existent - will I be able to manage?

@ Scripps2

If you mean "will I understand a LIttle Night Music ?" the show will be performed in English which means it would not be a problem.

@ MamasDoin'Fine

Zorro is kind of cool visually. The music is ok. It is a fun show to watch.
If you need tips on what to see I would say try to visit the old Parisians Passages next to La Comédie Française, it is a must see not always referenced in travel books. Have a bite at Chartier one night, it is cheap and the setting has not changed in over 100 years. Do not hesitate to PM me or write on that board if you need any piece of advice.

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I cant believe how expensive the shows I want to see are.
Moulin Rouge, no cheaper seats than 90E.
Folies Bergere, 120
Crazy Horse 120.
The top price for these are up at 190E. How ridiculous.


Eiffel Tower - 8E.

Does any one have any info on those wonderful cafes/bars where they have cabaret singers etc (or is that just in movies?)

Can you speak French Sparks?

Mama, go to the catacombs! They're really interesting and pretty cheap - they're underground, and they lead to ossuaries and a road the Romans used to ferry limestone on. One of the best things I visited in Paris!

http://www.catacombes-de-paris.fr/english.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catacombs_of_Paris

My top tips are La Grande Arche de la Défense for great views of Paris, but only if you're there for more than 3 days, as it's a bit out of the way. I love the whole area of La Defense for its modern architecture, although last time I went there it seemed a bit run-down.

Also, le Sacré-Coeur and Montmartre. The church is really nice (I wet myself just outside it when I was much younger), and then on the same hill there's nice markets and shops, where I bought a cat umbrella

Other than that, I quite like just wandering whatever city I'm in to find places with food or drink I may like.

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Its the Spanish who get more offended if you don't try to speak their language whilst in their country.

Thats one my daily hurdles living there, you so right.

Scripps, I've been to Paris three times and have never had a problem with getting around. I know a few phrases in French like "excuse me" and "where is the ..." I am from the south in USA and with my accent fractured those phrases. I never had a negative experience with anyone. Paris is beautiful...you'll love it.

Im on me way!
T5 having a little drinkie and taking advantage of the free WiFi that sleeking from the lounge!
Ah Paree!