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Here is a great site we are using. Look at all the different sites and pick and chose what you want to do: http://www.sitesatlas.com/Europe/France/Paris.htm

I highly recommend The Paris Mapguide by Michael Middleditch; about a 5x8" map book with metro, RER and bus lines marked. I have yet to find a street mentioned anywhere that isn't on this map. It is easy to keep opened to the section you are visiting without being obvious so you aren't a target for whoever....I bought mine from Amazaon for $9 plus shipping. I also mark it with clear "stickies" for specific places I want to visit.

Agree with Paulette. The Mapguide also has listings of monuments, museums, markets, parks etc.

Hi Kau, My suggestions are as follows. First start living on Paris time a week or so before you depart. I set my clock back one hour a day for a week to help with jet lag. I take benadryl to help me sleep.Do it if you can. Check into your hotel then wander until you see a cafe. I suggest that you walk the Sacre Couer/Montmarte area since you will be close. Then you will likely need a short, refreshing nap. Sunday afternoon you could go to the Eiffel tower and then take a cruise along the seine that departs near the tour eiffel.That way you could see the eiffel tower during the day and at night. Second day: Arch de Triomphe, Champs Elysees,Lourve, Notre Dame and then catacombs. 3rd day: Versailles You sound rather young so I also recommend the Bastille/Marais areas because of it's trendiness. Your hotels location is pretty far out and not terribly close to any major metro stations, so transportation logistics might be a problem. Le tour open is a double decker tour bus that takes you to virtually all the major sites for $25/two days. For Versailles you are on your own. You'll have a great time. Tim

Hi Kau: I would go see the sewer tour and to the Layfayette dept store to see the beautiful stain glass and also go to see the beautiful Garnier Opera house. Do not miss Luxumborg Park and take a walk around the island of Ille St. Louis.

The IBIS Port de Clichy is pretty far out from the center of Paris. Since IBIS is a chain with many locations see if you can change to one nearer the center. Check the website for IBIS which has maps of the locations. If you can't, plan on leaving in the morning and not returning until the evening to maximize your time.