http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/36324 Check out the famous Arc de Triomphe at the western end of the street while you are here. It's bigger than you ever imagined.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/36324 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34871 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34871 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34862 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34862 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25352
It is on the first floor of the Eiffel Tower so at night the views are spectacular especially if you can get a table by the window. It is quite avant garde in the way it is designed with a sort of circular swirling purple light above which sounds strange but it is all done in the best possible taste. The lighting is quite subdued so that people can see the city and there are candles on the tables so the atmosphere is wonderful.

I am not easily impressed in restaurants becuase I do a lot of entertaining all over the world but I thought the food and the service here was excellent. We had the cheaper of the menus (not that any of them are exactly "cheap") but it was just great and as far as I was concerned it was certainly worth it.

You'll skip the queues at the bottom and go straight up to the first floor in a lift. If you are looking to do something in Paris for your partner or customers, you can't beat this.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/25352 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24542 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24542 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24475
And then of course there is the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. These are members of the other big 5 attractions, the major places to see in Paris: www.ruba.com/guide/Donna_Cornelius/5_Places_to_See_in_Paris

Get climbing! Only 387 steps to the top of the Eiffel Tower!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24475 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20900 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20900 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19851 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19851 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19622 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19622 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19621 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19621 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17606
The height is about the same as the first level of the Eiffel Tower - but you won't have to queue, you can stay as long as you like (so long as the shop is open!), and it's TOTALLY FREE!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/17606 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16475
The sleek modernist style seeps through from the galleries below and encourages a creative flair to the food. This restaurant infuses Parisian chic and fiery Thai flavours with an artistic hand. Enjoy an exquisite meal and a long stemmed rose to accompany your hedonists' view of Paris.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16475 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16456
Climb up the hill around the lake, up to the view point. Now the real secret: if you happen to be there on August 30th at about 8.20pm, you'll see the sun setting right behind the Sacre Coeur and the Montmartre hill, now that's a view that will stay with you for a while.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16456 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16375 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16375 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16374 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16374 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16318
But the view from the window is breathtaking and the owner is friendly and helpful. Shakespeare Books is just across the street. Doubles from €60 per night.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16318 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16285 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16285 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16266
It is a lovely cycle to the Sacre Coeur where you can view the whole of Paris. The more adventurous might want to peddle out to St Germaine En Laye where you have more wonderful views, but this time you can park up in the park by the Chateau and sip chilled rose wine while seated in a hired deckchair. Take your own knotted hanky to feel at home.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16266 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16245
The events are a true feast for the senses and lie only a 20 minute RER journey off the typical tourist route. An unforgettable experience.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16245 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16224 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16224