The views from Montmartre; take the funicular for a spectacular view of Paris and a visit to the historic basilica of Sacre-Coeur. And on Ile St. Louis, you?ll find a true Parisian flavor (and few American tourists) in a neighborhood filled with art galleries, shops, and small restaurants. —Katia Lillis, Hideaways Travel Services
Going to see the lighted Arc de Triomphe at 10 p.m., then going to the top of the Eiffel Tower to view Paris at night. —Mr. & Mrs. Giulio Callari, Fort Lauderdale, FL
A train trip to Giverny, Monet's home. —Sue Howard, Bethesda, MD
Sunday market across the square in the Bastille area was terrific! —Larry Huddleson, Castle Rock, CO
Paris museums, stores, and restaurants, especially Tour D'Argent. —Tory Jones, New York, NY
What a treat being there for Bastille Day and seeing the fireworks at the Eiffel Tower. —Kim Jacobson, Freehold, NJ>
The Louvre in the early evening. Lines are shorter, the setting is romantic, and you don't have to fight your way through to see a favorite piece. And for Impressionism-lovers, the Musee d'Orsay is a must. —Jude David, Hideaways Travel Services
Browsing the used booksellers along the banks of the Seine; stopping in Angelina's for hot chocolate and people-watching; hitting flea markets at the crack of dawn. Our favorite: Marche aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves in the 14eme arrondissement. —Emily Ciaurro, Hideaways Travel Services
I still feel like a stranger in Boston and New York, but I feel right at home in Paris. I adore its architecture and the streets filled with style and character. There's nightlife until 4 or 5 in the morning. It was wonderful to see a pack of teenagers rollerblading down boulevard St. Germain at 12:30 a.m. on Friday night! —Katia Lillis, Hideaways Travel Services
Winter 1998