European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 14, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse Music is a Way of life in Paris musicians entertain passengers on the metro left White a chanteuse above performs in front of the Sacra Coeur Basilica. And Are Good bargains. It is easy to get a satisfying meal of an appetizer main course dessert and wine for around $20. And you can get some truly great meals for a bit More. While Weinberg was hesitant to recommend restaurants he did suggest a Small place near the arc Detriomphe called l Etoile Verte at 13 Rue Brey. The restaurant is filled with both foreigners and locals one of whom said it was the Best restaurant in the area and its set meals for 69 francs about $14 were super deals. The meals it offered for 145 francs looked even better. For those looking to save Money or for those travelling with children Weinberg recommended one of Paris Many cafeterias usually identifiable by the word self or some variation of it. He said diners know exactly what they Are going to get before ordering it and can put together As Large or Small a meal As they wish. There Are plenty of fast food places Selling pizzas american hamburgers carryout gyros sandwiches and crepes of All sorts. A scaling the Eiffel Tower. Quot this is one of the most popular sights in Paris Quot Weinberg said. Quot it is something that everyone wants to and because it is it attracts some very Large crowds. Weinberg suggested going up the Tower during lunch time or the late afternoon two times when it is less crowded. The late afternoon and on into dusk is a particularly Good time if you Are Able to stay Long enough to watch the City s lights come on. It costs 51 francs to ride to the top level but so Many people want to do it that the top area gets extremely crowded. Weinberg said that often when this happens guards will Post a sign saying the third stage is temporarily closed. However once the crowd thins out the level will be reopened so those who want to go to the top peed Only wait or leave and return n i a a a 3 5 t. A a restaurants Many of them Creek Tine the Rue de to Huchette in the latin Quarter of Paris. Those who Don t wish to go to the top can Stop at one of the two Iwer Levels get a Beautiful View of the City and skip the Chilly Breeze and slight swaying Felt at the top the adventurous or extremely budget conscious can pay just 8 francs and walk up to the first two floors. A visiting Versailles. This Palace of the French monarchy is about eight Miles outside Paris but is often included in a visit to the City Weinberg recommended getting there by train or going on an organized tour a bus also makes the run but he said the bus ride is too Long and its route is not interesting. The Best times to beat the crowds Are at opening time during the lunch hour or late in the Day. He said a tour group is a Good Way to see the Palace especially for first time visitors because the Basic visit which lasts about one hour is unescorted and it is easy to miss a lot of the details. 3 r v Quot is v is / a t i1 i i he a i1 Al Quot a u a Viiu of a clubs like the Moutin Rouge Aren t cheap but Many feel it s Worth the Cost. Quot tour groups must Reserve times so it in t As crowded and it is easy to hear even during Peak hours Quot he said. Seeing the gardens can also be a Challenge because they Are so Large and it is impossible to see everything he suggested walking along the Edge of the gardens and heading for the grand and Petit Tria Nons and Cluster of buildings called the Hamlet near the end of the grounds. A getting lost in the louvre Don t try to see everything inside this fortress turned Palace turned museum but rather get a free plan once inside and decide what you want to see from then you re on your own. Admission on sundays is no longer free but it is half Price it is also said Weinberg very crowded on that Day but that is not unusual. Most of Weinberg s tips on the museum have to do with beating the crowds including the usual advice on visiting in the Early morning around lunch and late in the Day on mondays and wednesdays when the museum has extended hours. He also suggested buying admission with a credit card a even though reduced rate tickets Are not available this Way a because the windows taking charge cards usually have Shorter lines. Or consider buying a museum card. It costs 55 francs for one Day is Good at 60 museums around the City and is Worth the Cost for those who go to at least two museums in a Day a single admission to the louvre and Many other City museums is 31 francs plus it lets you enter without standing in line to buy tickets. A going to a nightclub. This is included on the Uso s schedule of things to do 1 continued on Page 8 january 14, 1993 stripes Magazine 7
