OH PARIS!
C’est la Vive Paris; Paris was founded around the end of the 3rd century BC by the Gauls who were called Parisii. In 52 BC Julius Caesar’s legions conquered the territory, founding the Roman city, Lutetia on the earlier settlement.
TRAVELING TO PARIS – MONEY
When traveling in and around Paris, Visa and MasterCard are accepted by most shops and restaurants, though smaller merchants, some neighborhood restaurants or bars, and street vendors may not take credit cards. (Also, restaurant tips are normally given in cash.) American Express is accepted at higher-end boutiques and restaurants that cater to tourists.
CLIMATE
The climate in Paris is temperate and is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean: it is cold but not freezing in winter, and pleasantly warm in summer; however, it receives some continental influences, so it can sometimes be very cold in winter and hot in summer. The best time to visit Paris is from mid-May to mid-September; in particular, from mid-May to late June, when the days are long, nature is in bloom and there is a low risk of excessive heat.
GETTING AROUND/TRANSPORTATION
“Grand Paris” benefits from different types of transportation. Roads and air are good for both domestic and international travel. River transportation is for goods or simply recreation. The Paris public transport system is run by RATP and consists of 16 lines of Metro (underground), 3 tramway lines, 2 RER suburban express trains, and 351 buses and Noctilien (night buses). In short, there’s are plenty of ways to get around in Paris.
FOOD/DRINKS TO TRY
Foods:
If you love bread and sweets, then Paris is your place! Some things to try: macroons, baguettes, steak and frities, gelato, crepes, croissants, escargot, sole meuniere, croque monsieur/croque madame
Drinks:
Citron Presse, Cafe au Lait, Kir or Kir Royale, Pastis, Chocolat l’ancienne
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