re: Paris In July: Got Any Suggestions?

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Amazingly overrated. Be prepared for long lines, harassing peddlers, rude and smelly people and businesses that don't understand the concept of using an AC. You are going at the busiest time of the year. I can guarantee the Louvre will be so crowded, you won't want to spend more than an hour in there.

My recommendation: Spend two day in Paris to see the major sights. It is worth it to at least see them and it can be done in two days. Spend the other three days elsewhere.

EDIT: And don't get me started on the night time river cruise. The boats all have huge racks of halogen lights mounted on the sides and they drown out the lights of the city with this mustard yellow color. And massive amounts of bugs swarm the lights throughout the cruise.

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