1. As an accompaniment to meals they will give you mustard instead of butter for your bread.

2. Picasso delighted us all by creating a statue in Paris where a cat is about to do its business, I guess done as a mark of distinction of being the city with the most amount of pets in Europe.

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Amusement park based on the legendary adventures of Asterix, Obelix and their Gaul fellows, the most popular French comic ever made. A unique chance to fight Romans, ride menhirs, taste magic potions and challenge Greek gods: a fascinating trip into fiction and ancient history.
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Historically Paris nightlife has been something else. Have a look at Toulouse Lautrec’s paintings or ask Hemingway. Cabaret shows have played a key role in the city’s famous night scene to such an extent that Moulin Rouge has become a must visit as important as any. But the red windmill is not the only place to have a wild dive into champagne, lightly dressed ladies and cancan dancing.
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It might sound sordid on paper, but visiting a cemetery actually means nice walks among gorgeous sculptures and flower wreaths. Plus it is another way to dig into the past of a city, its historic figures and the aesthetic tastes of every period. Père Lachaise is the most visited cemetery not only in Paris but in Europe. Let’s see why.
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Quite a few have dreamed of living in Paris luxury hotel suites, the ones which have repeatedly appeared in guide books, films and magazines as international standards of European glamour. Art, luxury, design, Oriental ceramics, Flemish tapestry, jacuzzis, champagne glasses, signature cuisine and breathtaking vistas: these are the five hotels of our dreams.
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In HotelSearch we have always liked to talk about fantasy trips like this one. Although Fontainebleau is located within the metropolitan area of Paris, it is 55 km away from the capital and it takes a lot of tourism away from Paris.

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Shopping addicts must be rubbing their hands together these days: the sale season is about to start. For those interested in finding low-price high-quality products there are numerous interesting destinations, but none as inviting as Paris. Let’s see how to get into the wild crowds of shoppers in the City of Light, live to tell the story and, more important, live to boast of the good deals purchased.
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In France, Christmas are celebrated in style. Family is the major figure in these celebrations and therefore the family leisure activities become most important. Three fun destinations in France are next suggested to spend a vibrant and unforgettable Christmas weekend break.
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Spectacular lightning, street markets, ice rinks, ornamented boulevards… Paris in Christmas is a magic city where one never knows what she or he will find just around the corner. For those who have choosen to visit the capital of France in Christmas holidays, these five recommendations combine Christmas spirit and quality tourism, as well as some advices to avoid getting lost in the crowds.
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Montparnasse is an area of Paris located in the 14th arrondissement, on the left bank of the river Seine. Its popularity lies in having been the meeting point for the best artists of the XX century during several generations. Nowadays, the “Mount Parnassus” is home to hardened nighthawks and bon viveurs due to its party atmosphere and overpopulation of bars, cafés and restaurants, a legacy from the Années Folles (the Crazy Years). Let’s have a look at the most representative ones.  
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