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First Time in Paris: A Complete Visitor's Guide

Paris is overwhelming in the best possible way. This guide covers the essential Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame's reconstruction, the Marais, Montmartre, day trips to Versailles and how to buy a carnet for the Metro.

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Le Bristol Paris
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8th Arrondissement

Palace hotel with Michelin-starred dining, a rooftop pool and legendary service
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Centre Pompidou

Marais

Inside-out modernist landmark and the world's leading modern art museum
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Musee d'Orsay

7th Arrondissement

The world's greatest Impressionist collection in a beaux-arts railway station

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First Time in Paris: A Complete Visitor's Guide

Le Bristol Paris

Centre Pompidou

Musee d'Orsay

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