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Dopplr has aggregated and collated the collective wisdom of the travellers who use it, creating a unique resource for travel planning that’s packed with useful, up-to-date information. Here are some interesting things Dopplr knows about Paris.

Top places to explore in Paris:

- Eiffel Tower
Champ de Mars, Paris, France
- Musée du Louvre
Place du Louvre, 1er, Paris, France
- Champs-Élysées
Champs-Élysées, Paris, France
- Musée d’Orsay
62 Rue de Lille, Paris, France
- Musée Picasso
5 Rue de Thorigny, Paris, France
- Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie
30 av Corentin Cariou, 19e, Paris, France
- Tour Montparnasse
15 Avenue du Maine, 75015 Paris, France
- Basilique de St-Denis
1 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur, Paris, France
- Cathédrale de Notre Dame de Paris
6 Place du Parvis Notre Dame, Paris, France
- Centre Pompidou
place Georges Pompidou, 4e, 75004, Paris, France
- Arc de Triomphe
Place Charles de Gaulle , Paris, France

Top places to eat in Paris:
- Buddha Bar
8, rue Boissy-d’Anglas, 08th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Café Les Deux Magots
6, pl St-Germain-des-Prés, 06th arrondissement Paris, France
- Mariage Frères
260, rue du Faubourg St-Honoré, 08th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Fumoir (Le)
6, rue de l’Amiral de Coligny, 01st arrondissement, Paris, France
- Chez Prune
36, rue Beaurepaire, 10th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Angelina
226, rue de Rivoli, 01st arrondissement, Paris, France
- Café Beaubourg
100, rue St-Martin, 04th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Chartier
7, rue Faubourg Montmartre, 09th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Ladurée
16, rue Royale, 08th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Café de Flore
172, bd St-Germain, 06th arrondissement, Paris, France

Top places to stay in Paris:
- Hotel Sezz
6, Avenue Frémiet, Paris, France
- Mama Shelter
109, rue de Bagnolet, 20th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Pershing Hall
49, Rue Pierre Charron, Paris, France
- The Five Hotel
3, rue Flatters, Paris, France
- Ritz Paris
15, pl Vendôme, 1st, 01st arrondissement, Paris, France
- Prince de Galles
33, av George V, 8th, 08th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Relais Christine
3, rue Christine, 6th, 06th arrondissement, Paris, France
- L’Hotel
13, rue des Beaux Arts, 6th, 06th arrondissement, Paris, France
- InterContinental Le Grand
2, rue Scribe, 9th, 09th arrondissement, Paris, France
- Hotel Champs-Elysées Plaza
35, rue de Berri, 8th, 08th arrondissement, Paris, France  Read more...

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As one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Paris, France needs little introduction. We know it as the City of Light and the City of Love, the city of the Lost Generation and the city that was liberated by the Allied troops during the World War II. We are fortunate that for every one of these clichés about Paris, there is a movie. And thanks to the magic of the internet you can watch many of these Paris movies online for free.

Many of the best movies about Paris have fallen into the Public Domain and that means that they can be legally for watched online and downloaded for free. The films cover a wide range of time periods ranging from classic movies from the age of silent film up until recent films featuring contemporary stars such as Anthony Hopkins and Elizabeth Taylor.

Here are a few of the best Paris films that can be found with a simple google search and watched for free online:

The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)

Based on the novel by Victor Hugo and set in 15th century Paris, this silent film tells the love story of Quasimodo, the deformed hunchback bell ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral, and the beautiful Esmeralda. The movie was the most successful silent film ever made by Universal Pictures.

Phantom of the Opera (1925)

A classic horror movie starring Lon Chaney as Eric, a sketchy character who haunts the dark passageways of the Paris Opera. Eric secretly coaches Christine Daae (Mary Philbin) to be an Opera star but at the moment of her success, she attempts to flee to England when Eric declares his love for her.

The Liberation of Paris (1944)

Filmed by the French Resistance, the film chronicles the uprising of the French Resistance from August 15, 1944 to the arrival of Allied troops and Nazi surrender on August 25th. The film is in French and features lots of live combat action as well as scenes of the Parisian public culminating in a speech by General Charles de Gaulle.

Man on the Eiffel Tower (1950)

Inspector Maigret (Charles Laughton) must hunt down a wily murderer. He has little proof but finally pins down his prime suspect on the, you guessed it, The Eiffel Tower. A mystery/detective film that shows off the City of Paris to great effect.  Read more...

So you’ve booked your holiday, bought all your news clothes and packed the sun cream. All you need now is some spending money so you can enjoy yourself whilst you are away.

You are advised to sort out your foreign currency before you set off on your holiday. All though you can always change your money once you arrive at your destination doing it in advance means you have some spending money as soon as you arrive for any tips or taxis etc. However, in some countries you are not able to exchange your money until you arrive there.

You can exchange your money for foreign currency in almost any bank or building society, along with the post office and some high street shops such as Marks & Spencers. You can shop around for the best exchange rate but generally most exchanges will offer to match the best rate offered elsewhere so ask if you are unsure. Some exchanges will charge commission to exchange your money but then again some do not so again shop around and see what each exchange offers.

When purchasing your money you would be advised not to take it all in cash. Carrying a mixture of cash and travellers cheques means that should your money be lost or stolen then you can claim a refund on your travellers cheques. Stolen or lost cash cannot be replaced, and although some travel insurance may cover you for such instances, you will find that the amount that is refunded is limited, and along with your excess it may make any claim worthless and pointless. Therefore, by carrying travellers cheques you have the added security that if they are lost or stolen that they will be reissued by the issuers.

With travellers cheques, you sign them when you purchase them (at the same exchange rate as your cash) and then you can cash them in whilst away at a local foreign exchange or bank. Many hotels and shops also offer exchange facilities but always check their commission rate and be sure that they are trustworthy before doing so. The last thing you’ll want to do is end up with a bundle of fake notes. Most exchange facilities will charge commission to cash in your travellers cheques but it is usually as low as 2% which is a small price to pay for the added security they offer over cash. When you cash in your travellers cheques or exchange cash you will usually need your passport with you also. When getting cash from an exchange facility, try and avoid high currency notes. Not only does this mean you avoid carrying a large proportion of your holiday money in just one note, it also means less inconvenience when paying for items of a smaller price.  Read more...

It can be daunting to travel alone as a woman, especially in parts of the world where women are viewed and treated very differently from what you are used to. Fear for personal safety, fear of getting mugged or robbed and fear of getting attacked are all legitimate worries for a solo female traveller. But you can have a lot of control over keeping yourself  safe with a little forward planning, a dash of common sense, and a few little tips and tricks up your sleeve. Then you can be free to enjoy yourself and have one of the most liberating and confidence boosting experiences of your life!

Here are some of the things I did and found useful on my solo travels. I hope they help.

1. Arrange your travel plans so that you arrive early in the day at your destinations. This way, even if you haven’t pre-booked accommodation, you have plenty of time and daylight to make the arrangements you need. It also means you don’t get stuck somewhere at night with nowhere to stay, or having to stay somewhere that you are not totally comfortable.

2. Keep spare money in different places – some in your personal bag, some in your main rucksack, some on your person. At least this way if your bag gets snatched you know you have backup. It’s also a great surprise when you find some secret money stashed somewhere months later after forgetting all about it!

3. Dress Conservatively. Travelling is not the time to show off your latest cute top. Save it for when you get to where you’re going and you know it’s appropriate. You can save yourself a lot of staring, unwanted attention, gropes or worse if you just cover up. In India, for instance, I had a few tunics and trousers made up for very little money, and kept them as my travelling clothes. I never had any significant hassle from men. Bear in mind that local women will prefer it if you cover up too, and they are likely to be a lot more friendly and helpful if you dress appropriately.  Read more...