It's impossible to see and do everything when visiting Paris, so why waste time doing anything that isn't worthy of your hard-earned vacation hours? The next time you're in the City of Light, don't fight with crowds in tourist traps, eat at the wrong restaurants, or wait in line at the Eiffel Tower. Including a list of the best museums to visit and information on how best to plan your visit, this expert advice will let you actually enjoy the city and make your vacation one to remember.
By Jennifer Ladonne
DON'T EAT AT THE FAMOUS BRASSERIES
DON'T LIMIT YOURSELF TO THE GRANDS MAGASINS
DON'T PLAN ANY MEALS IN TOURIST AREAS
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DON'T SKIP THE SMALLER MUSEUMS
DON'T AVOID THE METRO
DON'T WASTE TIME ON THE CHAMPS-ELYSEES
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DON'T STAY INSIDE THE CITY LIMITS
DON'T WAIT IN LINE AT THE EIFFEL TOWER
DON'T BE AFRAID TO EAT LIKE A PARISIAN
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DON'T BE AFRAID TO GO OFF THE BEATEN PATH
DON'T RELY ON TAXIS LATE AT NIGHT
DON'T THINK TOURS ARE TOO TOURISTY
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DON'T SKIP PRE-TRIP PLANNING
DON'T PASS UP VÉLIB’ RIDES
DON'T LEAVE YOUR KIDS AT HOME
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