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The first and most important tip if you want to go to France and specially to Paris - do learn at least a few words of French! Not only because it might be difficult to get around in France without speaking and understanding at least a bit of French language, but it really is worth the effort! You will find out that the French people will look at you different - they will really appreciate your effort. You will feel really proud to be able to get around in restaurants, ask for the way, shop...

A very special view of Sacre Coeur - we discovered this one November 2002, when we finally managed to spend a day in the Musee d'Orsay. Go to the upper level galleries, and close to the rooms showing paintings by Manet and Degas you will find a hallway with a large window facing north , overlooking the Seine and offering a magic view of the alabaster domes of the Sacre Cour. Try to be there in the evening when sun goes down, and if you are lucky enough you will be rewarded with a view you will never forget...

La Tour Eiffel: Visit the official site of the Eiffel Tower for your chance to win tickets. The Eiffel Tower is giving away tickets in 2004. By taking the quiz, on their official web site, 5 people each day have a chance to win 2 tickets. Just answer 10 questions and then fill out the form. If you win you can expect to receive your tickets within 4 to 6 weeks. You may not pick the tickets up in person at the Eiffel Tower. Visit http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/ to play and win!

Transport News: As of 1 July the price of a carnet of ten RATP tickets rises to 10.50 euros from 10 euros. The average price increase is 3.5 percent. The SNCF is raising prices too, for its Corail trains, kids and youngster's fares, and fares for seniors.

Free WLAN in Paris! At 260 locations - Hotel de Villes, Museums, Libraries, Parks and public places - in Paris and the Ile-de-France-Region you can surf now wireless and free of charge!

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