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In September I have a one-day layover in Paris (noon on a Saturday until 8am the next morning) on my way back to the US from the Middle East. Looking for suggestions to make the best of less than 24 hours in a city i've never been to! [more inside]
posted by waylaid around Paris, France at 8:22 PM - 17 answers

TypicalTravelFilter: What are the must-sees, tips and tricks, and off-the-beaten paths whilst in Paris for 3 days? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned around Paris, France at 7:24 PM - 15 answers

Have you ever successfully brought French cheeses into the US? Did you declare them, or not? Also, seeking recommendations on the raw milk cheeses I shouldn't miss, and wrapping/packing advice.
posted by CunningLinguist around Paris, France at 8:15 PM - 22 answers

Which is more reliable when moving a family of 5 across from Paris Gare du Nord, to Montparnasse station -with 1 hr 20 available. Taxi or Metro?
posted by wildatheart around Paris, France at 9:55 AM - 12 answers

Help us elope in Paris! [more inside]
posted by anonymous around Paris, France at 6:46 PM - 3 answers

Can you recommend a great place to stay in the south of France in early september? [more inside]
posted by aeighty around France at 10:01 AM - 5 answers

I need to find a place to stay in Paris, starting tomorrow morning. I'm starting to panic. Oh yeah, and I have a migraine, haven't had any food on my stomach since yesterday, and generally feel awful. I feel pretty stupid. [more inside]
posted by amtho around Paris, France at 12:27 PM - 13 answers

Short term flat let in Paris? [more inside]
posted by Mutant around Paris, France at 3:04 AM - 6 answers

What should we do in Paris in the evenings / at night? [more inside]
posted by mizike around Paris, France at 10:37 AM - 16 answers

Car rental in France -- how easy or difficult to get an automatic? [more inside]
posted by gimonca around France at 9:19 PM - 15 answers

Alone in Paris. Happily but at a loss for what to tonight/tomorrow night. In 11th, want to walk to fun, interesting place. [more inside]
posted by thales around Paris, France at 1:14 PM - 7 answers

What do I need to know and do in order to take a bike and ride a famous cycling route in France? [more inside]
posted by Severian around Paris, France at 1:03 PM - 15 answers

Where can I find the best graffiti in Paris? [more inside]
posted by fantine around Paris, France at 1:56 PM - 6 answers

Where should we stay in Paris if we are landing at CDG and departing two days later from BVA (RyanAir). In those two days, we would like to see as much of Paris as possible but not end up spending an exorbitant amount traveling from the city back to our hotel, or from the hotel to the airports. [more inside]
posted by omair around Paris, France at 5:50 PM - 5 answers

I need to be in Lyon the first week of June, just for a day or so. I can take a week or so of vacation at that same time, but I'm having some sort of vacation paralysis deciding specifics. I am willing to consider all sorts of options. [more inside]
posted by KAS around France at 6:47 AM - 4 answers

Visiting Paris during EASTER. I heard the whole city is closed. I have been advised to go to the Jewish section of Paris, but it will be Passover. What can I do that day? (any advice about what to do on other days or what not to miss would also be appreciated)
posted by marlys27 around Paris, France at 7:33 AM - 4 answers

Anyone have first hand info about wireless internet availability at Disneyland Paris? [more inside]
posted by bifter around Paris, France at 2:36 PM - 3 answers

What cheese shops should not be missed in Paris? [more inside]
posted by ransom around Paris, France at 10:10 AM - 7 answers

Spending five days in Toulouse France the week of Easter. What should be on my itinerary? [more inside]
posted by levijk around Toulouse, France at 8:28 AM - 4 answers

Should a 30-something small mostly-vegan female even attempt WWOOF-ing in France? Maybe near a major city? Other ideas for volunteering to meet new people and practice my newly-learned French? Anybody with insight into physical demands of WWOOFing? [rather long, sorry] [more inside]
posted by amtho around France at 5:54 AM - 14 answers