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The best Paris guide ever
Between Been there tippers, expert bloggers and the Guardian's own travel writers, there's a fair bit of info on hand for getting the most out of the French capital. As the pre-Christmas getaway season gets underway, we've created this handy guide to keep everyone in the loop
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Get arty with VINGT Paris
VINGT founder Susie Hollands has blogged for us in the past - and stirred up quite a frenzy. Her Paris blog covers everything arty and underground, drawing on a top collection of collaborators
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TwiTrip around Paris
Social media-type Benji Lanyado went to Paris armed only with his mobile phone and a love of Twitter. Find out where the locals told him to go and what happened when he followed their advice
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Readers' top vintage shops
Not so much grabbing a bargain as unearthing a piece of fashion history, these great tips will have you rummaging elbow deep before you can say: 'c'est combien?'
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Website: Spotted by locals
It's an obvious choice but then compiling a guide to Paris without including Spotted By Locals would just be wrong. Packed with info only a local would know this site is your ticket away from the tourists
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Capital children
Paris isn't all about couple canoodling or adults getting all literary. There are some amazing places to take the kids and this is a list of some of the best. Grown-up kids allowed too
Al fresco dining, Paris
Ten great pavement cafes
Eating al fresco - tres Parisien, although not so if that means munching a Nutella crepe in minus five in January. Luckily these little places will keep you nourished and warm. Tres chic
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Readers' top places to stay
From quirky hostels to boutique hotels, readers tip their best finds for places to lay your head. And in a city where budget accommodation is hard to find, these should get you sleeping easy
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Blog: parisbreakfasts.blogspot.com
It's always good to start the day in the proper way and in Paris that means stuffing your face with warm croissants and coffee and then wondering how all the women stay thin. Great blog
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Top 10 budget bistros
Eating on the cheap isn't an easy activity in Paris, UNLESS you know where to go. Bingo! Here are 10 lush places to say goodbye to your waistline without pinching your pocket