Paris for a long weekend... what to do?

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Me and OH are going to Paris on Thursday for an extra long weekend.

Is there any must sees that we should do?

Also does anyone have any hidden gems that they would like to divulge, stuff that isn't the normal tourist hang outs, maybe a cafe or a bar hidden away, etc?

We have a rough idea of what we are doing but as this is my first time staying in Paris, I want to make sure we get to see some unusual stuff.

Also any advice we should be aware of when hanging out in Paris?

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Rude-boy said:

Gingerbread Man said:

Mind out for your wallet if you ever have a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower in your sights.

To be fair, whilst sound advice, it is the same in any busy place with lots of tourists paying little attention to basic personal security.

Usual rules apply - keep it safe and out of sight, preferably with a barrier such as button or zip that has to be undone. If you think you are being watched move it to an even safer location. Hand bags shut and purses in an inner pocket incase the bottom gets slit with a knife.

Look like a tourist who isn't paying attention and you will become pray. Look like you know what you are doing, where you are going and be vigilant and you will be very unlucky to be a victim.

This is not to blame the victims of such crimes in the slightest, just some very basics that help you avoid being one in the first place.

Same rules as in London, leave phone or wallet on a table exposed and expect them to be pinched, if kept out of reach we will be fine.

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Le TVR said:

Try an afternoon wandering around the antiques/flea markets in St Ouen:
http://www.marcheauxpuces-saintouen.com/4.aspx

For dinner there's Queyrelou, about 200m from Place de la Nation:
http://www.tripadvisor.fr/Restaurant_Review-g18714...

The market is on the list as OH is under the impression that taking a suitcase for 4 days means that she can fill suitcase with crap to take home... as if the property was not full enough already.