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Arc de Triomphe
by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Commissioned by Napoleon almost 200 years ago as a tribute to his soldiers, the Arc De Triomphe, in the heart of Paris, France, is still today the most important war memorial to the French. The Arc resides in the middle of one of the biggest round-a-bout roads in the world with 12 of Paris’ major streets, including the Champs Elysees, le... more »
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The Louvre
by – Sam, Tour Manager, Europe and New Zealand The Louvre in is arguably the most famous museum in the world, it is also home to perhaps the most famous painting in the world – Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Located on the banks of the Seine River in Paris, it is also the second largest museum in the world (next to The Hermitage in St Petersburg, Russia) and also houses the Winged Vi... more »
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Moulin Rouge, Paris
by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Of all the cabaret shows, not only in Paris, but the world, almost unquestionably the most famous is the Moulin Rouge. Cabarets were the coolest places to hang out during the late 18, early 1900’s and the Moulin Rouge first opened it’s doors in to 1889 (the same year the Eiffel Tower was completed) As well as offering a f... more »
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Recent Tips
If you are worried about pick pocketers go to www.pacsafe.com they have slash proof bags and purses as well as camera straps. Great for guys and gals. I used the citysafe 200 and its great.
Itter was one of the nicest town's I've ever been in, absolutely gorgeous. It's a sleepy town, but on Contiki you bring your own nightlife. This was one stop I wont forget.
I went alone last summer (06). I met some wonderful people…I liked it so much, that I am going on the London + Paris trip next week (alone again).
