10 fabulous free finds in Paris
CNNStory highlights Free programs pair tourists with locals to explore the city Take in views from the top of the Left Bank's Institut du Monde Arabe at no cost Free concerts and museum admission give visitors a complimentary taste of culture CNN — Paris is perpetually one of the world’s most popular cities. On a clear day you can see … Sure, you can climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe or Eiffel Tower, but some of the City of Light’s most stunning – and free! This city is nothing if not inventive – so Mayor Bertrand Delanoë spearheaded the creation of Paris Plages, man-made “beaches” that offer locals and tourists alike a “Seine-side holiday” each summer. The Parisien d’Un Jour, Paris Greeter program, pairs city visitors with regular residents – students, working people, retirees and others.
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