Paris Shopping Guide

Paris offers top shopping, whether you’re looking for the latest fashions or vintage styles, the tastiest gourmet food gifts and souvenirs, or French beauty products that you can’t find at home. Even if you’re not a big shopper, the shops in Paris are worth visiting for their sheer grandeur and impeccable presentation of merchandise. As with everything in Paris, it’s an art form. Here’s where you can find some of the best shopping in Paris.

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Paris Museum Pass

The Paris Museum Pass is a great value for any Paris visitor who really wants to see the sites. Not only does the pass include “skip the line” privileges that save you from waiting in line after line, it also cuts down on the number of transactions you’ll have to make. Find out what’s included with the pass, and if you should buy one for your trip to Paris.

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Paris Visite Pass for the Paris Metro

Paris MetroThe Paris Visite pass is designed to make the Paris Metro a tourist-friendly experience for travelers from abroad. This pass is generally more expensive than buying tickets or one-day passes a la carte, but it gives peace of mind to travelers who don’t speak French or are uncomfortable interacting with the Metro cashiers or ticket machines everyday.

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Hotel du Mont Blanc Review, Paris Latin Quarter

Latin Quarter, ParisThe Hotel du Mont Blanc is a cheap Paris hotel in the heart of the Latin Quarter on the Left Bank (5th Arrondissement). I recommend it for younger travelers on a very tight budget looking for a clean, safe place to sleep while they’re in Paris. Book Early and Save up to $500 on Vacation Packages with Expedia!

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What to Wear in Paris

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American women usually fall into two camps when it comes to what to wear in Paris: those who put comfort above all else and don’t give a

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What to Look for in Paris Vacation Apartments

Furnished Paris ApartmentRenting a Paris vacation apartment for your trip? Finding an apartment in Paris is a lot easier if you know your requirements in advance and know what to look for in the ads. Paris apartment agencies and owners have web sites (some far easier to use than others) where you can search by price, neighborhood, or amenities, and see high quality photos of the apartments for rent. So, what should you be looking for in a Paris apartment listing?

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