Paris is the most beautiful city in the world—it's also one of the smallest of the major cities and easily navigable on foot. There's no better way to take in Paris' countless wonders and legendary beauty than by doing as the Parisians do and strolling to your heart's content. But if you need to get somewhere fast, the Paris metro is clean, reliable, safe, fast, and easy to navigate.

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Paris has more museums than any city in the world (somewhere between 140 and 297, depending on whom you ask) and the city's grand dames—the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, Centre Pompidou—are just the beginning. Whatever your interest, whether it's history, art, photography, antiques, fashion, period interiors, you name it, Paris has it. A little homework beforehand will render amazing and unprecedented discoveries!

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As every fashionista knows, Paris is the place to snag a fabulous outfit, a dream handbag, or divine lingerie. But that legendary Parisian style extends far beyond bags and clothing. From alluring perfume to chic French housewares, there are treasures to be found for every taste and on any budget. Window-shopping is a world-class sport here, and even just looking is fun. So pack some comfy shoes and have a ball!

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Nearly skyscraper-free, Paris boasts one of the most authentic and beautiful skylines in the world. Catching a sunset over the City of Light's legendary zinc rooftops or gazing upon its iconic monuments from afar is a pleasure not to be missed. The Eiffel Tower and Sacré Coeur are classics, but there are innumerable ways to take in the glory of Paris, whether from a rooftop restaurant, a museum terrace, a romantic bridge, or even from the city's iconic department stores.

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A food city extraordinaire, this is not the time to skimp on dining out. Luckily that doesn't mean breaking the bank. Experiencing a Michelin-star restaurant is unparalleled, but there are countless great chefs doing great things and stellar dining can be had at all price points. Whether a quintessentially romantic evening, outstanding wine and food pairings, sublime coffee, pastry, artisanal ice cream, or chocolate, you can eat your way through Paris and still never get enough.

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