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Hop Aboard, See Paris

13 Tuesday May 2014

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The fastest way to get around Paris is definitely the metro but if you have the money AND the time, try it by horse and carriage. Paris Caleches offers tours lasting from 30 minutes to two hours. Romantic add-ons include champagne, roses, macarons, chocolate heart, fruit basket, however, it’s perfectly acceptable to just bring your Starbucks. They’re stationed at the east pillar of the Eiffel Tower.

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If you like the traditional open air double decker sightseeing bus, here are some companies that provide the best rides:  Paris City Vision, Big Bus Paris.  The popular Paris Pass is another all-inclusive option that includes bus tours, museum admissions, etc.  If you’re a short-timer or this is your first visit to Paris, any one of these suggestions serves as a great introduction. Then dive into your No Worries Paris guidebook for some memorable walks within the quartiers that caught your fancy.

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A morning walk through Place du Tertre

05 Saturday Apr 2014

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Un petit tour. Some of the characters along the way.

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A touristy place, not without color or authenticity. Best to visit early, then take the train back down to the metro or continue your walk down to Sacre Coeur for a magnificent view of Paris.

Beating the traffic at Place de l’Opéra

21 Friday Jun 2013

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Use Vélib’ and discover the liberating spirit of the bicycle. Vélib’ is a self-service bike rental system available 24 hours a day, all year round. To access the service, buy a 1-day or a 7-day ticket online at any Vélib’ station or sign-up for a long-term subscription.

Short-term users:
Go to terminal at a Vélib’ station
Follow on-screen instructions
Select a bike and enter bike number
Wait for the green light and signal and take your bike
The first 30 minutes of each trip are always free of charge
Or, you can buy a ticket online; it’s easy, quick and secure.

Return your bike to any Velib’ station.

Push the bike clip as far as possible into the bike post. If necessary, lift the bike up into the saddle at the same time to facilitate parking. An orange, then green light, followed by two successive beeps, confirm that the bike is locked correctly.

To make sure your bike has been locked correctly, print a receipt at the station or try to hire another bike.

If you have any problems, use this phone number: 01 30 79 79 30