Things to Know Before Going to Paris

Paris is known as the "La Ville Lumiere" or The City ofother craftsman share the intricacies of their art/trade.
Lights. But beyond the lights, there's even more to thisThere are also free walking tours by experienced tour
city. Paris, the capital of France is one of the mostguides. A free 3.5 hour tour on foot through the heart
visited places and considered one of the best travelof historical Paris through the Latin Quarter, Notre
destinations as it has everything a traveler couldDame, the Louvre, Tuileries Gardens and the Eiffel
possibly want for a dream vacation.Tower, are offered by Sandeman's New Europe. If
The City of Lights has a lot to offer and there isyou don't know how to tango, you can also learn it for
always something for every one of its visitors. But thefree by the Seine. If you are into music and concerts,
five favorite things to do in Paris for any budget are,you can also attend a free organ concert at The Saint
evening cocktails at the Eiffel Tower, crepes on theEustache Church. Their performers are known for
street for snacks, window shopping through themusical traditions and famous choral performances.
streets of St. Germain des Prés and the Marais,For fashionistas, this is also something to look forward
sunset mass at the Notre-Dame, and a bottle ofto because the Galeries Lafayette department store
champagne in the Galleries Lafayette.showcases the latest designer trends and couture
If you don't have enough of a budget for all these paidcreations in a free 30-minute fashion show that
activities, there are also fabulous Paris experienceshappens every Friday at 3pm. But although some of
that are for free. Meet the Parisians at Work, athese activities are for free, some of them live by
program sponsored by the Paris Tourist Office is onedonations and tips but there is really no fixed charge or
free activity where fashion designers, chocolateamount for them.
makers, bakers, furniture makers, cheese makers and