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You can forget about squeezing into a crowded metro this summer. The city of Paris has unveiled its best idea yet for tourists and city dwellers alike: Vélib', a self-service bike rental service.

With a station every 300 meters and 24/7 access, you won't waste another minute underground. Unlike private bike rental agencies, this public service is highly affordable and practical, with three membership programs and ...

This was a very special find. My roommates and I happened to meet a few guys who said that they had special connections to get us into Duplex for free. We obliged, and found ourselves whisked away into the club within minutes (only later we would find out that Duplex hosts free nights until 2 AM on Thursdays for students and on Saturdays for everyone). It is easy to get ...

I arrive late, the event organizer is going through the ritual of introducing a poet, who is going to shortly do a live a reading of their work. Sat on a bench, are two other poets who will shortly get their turns, one of them is known to me and has a slightly edgy pensive look. People are scattered incongruously around the sizable cave of a Scottish pub, which is ...

The sky was grey and threatening rain as I hurried down rue de l'Estrapade in search of lunch. The first drops began to fall as I opened the door to Tashi Delek, a Tibetan restaurant nestled on the narrow rue des Fossées Saint Jacques. I parted the folds of a brightly hued curtain and left the cold winter streets and pattering rain behind for a warm dining room and the ...

    The Square du Vert Galant is a hidden treasure on the western tip of the Ile de la Cite.   This beautiful spot is on the end of the Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris.   You'll find steps behind King Henri IV's statue that lead you down to a pretty, secluded oasis.  

    The Square du Vert Galant, which was King Henri's nickname (due to his reputation as a ladies man), juts rights ...

    The 7th arrondissement - the Saint-Germain des Pres - is an old established area that is home to many government ministries, embassies and wonderful old hotel particuliers.   The Musee d'Orsay, home to fabulous Impressionist collections, the Tour Eiffel and the Invalides with its gold-topped dome and the musee Rodin are four good reasons to visit this exciting area.   

     The Boulevard Saint-Germain runs through the center from the Assemblee Nationale to the ...

The old fashioned sign outside proudly proclaims that the tea shop was founded in 1854. As soon as you open the door, you are enveloped by the intoxicating odor of exotic teas. The colonial decor, the staff dressed in impeccable linen suits, and the tins of tea lining the walls like in an-old fashioned drug ...

East meets west with delicious success at Minamoto Kitchoan in central Paris. Tucked between a truffle specialist (the mushroom, not the chocolate) and a caviar boutique, this Japanese pastry shop and tea room offers a culinary adventure not two steps from the Madeleine. Prepare your taste buds for the unusual delights of red bean ice cream, delicate cherry blossom jellies, and green-tea cakes. While many of the pastries are direct ...

    The most famous avenue in the world - the Champs Elysees is changing fast.  Over the past few year the number of cafes have slowly started to decline.  Why?  This is part of the charm and excitement of this beautiful tree-lined avenue.  Strolling along and finding the perfect cafe terrace to sip your drink, taking in all the charm and elegance  just as Parisians have done for decades.

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    Paris consists of many different "villages", small cities within the big city.  These districts are called Arrondissements.  Each arrondissement has a distinct and unique feel, it's surprising how different one is from the other.    Put on your walking shoes and start exploring and you can decide for yourself which is your favorite.  Here are a few of mine.

    5th Arrondissement:  The Latin Quarter is the center of French ...