re: Paris - Questions, Help, Suggestions

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First, is it worth it -There are plenty of places we'd like to see and explore: South America, Asia, etc. But, that being said, we have never been to France and Paris doesn't take a back seat to many, if any, major cities.

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Let me think for a sec. YES!!!!!

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Secondly - What to expect? Hotels? Airbnb? Getting around? Expensive? Museums, food, etc? Language? Aside from French in high school some 10 years ago, neither of us speak French.

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I did an apartment in St. Germain through Trip Advisor. Loved it.

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Thirdly - Any do/don'ts. Places to avoid. Things to skip?

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Versailles is way overrated, and as crowded as a Tokyo train. I think the Eiffel Tower is worth walking around but not worth going up. The Louvre is interesting but crowded and warm in the summer. The Musee d'Orsay is nice.

Mostly, I enjoyed just walking around and sitting in the cafes.

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Is it worth a (say) 5-7 day vacation? Any day trips or overnight trips outside we should capitalize on?

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I did nine days, and that was just about right. I think that five would be too short if you are coming from the States.