Paris is truly the City of Lights, with sights and tastes to tempt you to stay longer than you ever planned. To make the most of the time that you have, be sure to plan an itinerary ahead of time that takes into consideration when the places you want to visit are open and what the most logical order to see them in will be. To help you make these decisions before you leave home, try the French Government Tourist Office’s website at www.franceguide.com or www.Paristouristoffice.com. If you are calling from the United States, you can contact them for 50 cents per minute at 900 990-0040.
While in Paris, there are a number of locations for tourist information. You can contact the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau at one of its offices throughout the city. Its main office is at 25-27 Rue des Pyramides, in the 1st arrondissement. To get there, take the metro to the Pyramides stop. You can also contact them by phone if you want to pay about 40 euro cents per minute for the information. Otherwise, try their website at www.Paris-info.com. Other locations in the city include locations at both Gare de Lyon and Gare du Nord as well as locations near the Louvre Carousel and in Montemarte. Be aware that you may have to wait in line, especially in summer time, for assistance with reservations or for travel arrangements.