The Eiffel Tower in Paris is the global icon of France and one of the most identifiable structures in the whole world. The Eiffel tower stands as the tallest construction in the city of Paris and the most visited paid monument ever known. Millions of people visit Paris annually just to have a glimpse of the tower.
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Category: Paris Guide
A guide to Paris, for English speaking expatriates and travellers.
Getting to Paris by Car
Driving through Paris is not a good idea because of the very impenetrable traffic during mornings and afternoons. Traffic is really heavy mostly during rush hours. You will also find a hard time parking your car especially in the areas surrounding points of touristic attention. Majority of Parisians do not own cars and the roads were designed long before cars were invented. The design of the city’s street system makes people confused and even worsens the situation. If you persevere to drive around the city, be sure you brought a guide along.
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Getting to Paris by Train
There is convenience in taking the train to Paris since it is well associated to the rest of Europe. There’s no common station serving Paris, there are six dissimilar stations that are not connected to each other. It is important to be acquainted to what station you will be arriving for you to have a better choice in picking hotels, restaurants and transportation within the city.
Getting to Paris by Air
Paris is served by three international airports, namely Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Orly International Airport and Beauvais.
Paris is served by three international airports, namely Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Orly International Airport and Beauvais.
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