Paris
The City of Love. I only had one full day to explore Paris, so I walked over 12 miles--stopping at every bakery along the way.
The Notre Dame--under construction. There was no way getting a picture that did not have a giant yellow crane in it...but the architecture was still remarkable.
At the popular attractions, people will come up to you and ask for money. It happened to me many times. SO just be cautious. There are also military guards with assault riffles--it makes you feel "safe".
The Louvre is open every day except Tuesday. I went to Paris on a Tuesday. Sad. But this picture makes up for it.
My love for macarons started at Laduree, and I've been addicted ever since. At $3 a pop, these flavor packed, bite size "cookies" are considered a gourmet treat. Don't even try to take a picture inside--"taking picture of the pastries is not permitted". None the less, Laduree on Champs-Elysees should be high on your list.
How do I have such a central shot of the Arc de Triomphe? I got stuck in the middle of the road when the light changed.
Takeaways from Paris--
EAT--bread, macarons, chocolate, crepes...with Nutella
Walk it off-walk throughout the city and you will get a close up look of all the sites
Be Careful-there are a lot of people who will ask you for money
It is really hard to find a bathroom in the city, and if you ask, be prepared to be ignored
There are a lot of free things to see: Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and The Notre Dame