Offering A Paris: The Selective Shopper on the Prowl Paris is a shopper's heaven, especially if the shopper is on the distaff side. It is an expensive heaven, in these days, notably excepting perfumes, which are far cheaper in Paris than in America, but the cost doesn't seem to frighten tourists away. Paris est toujours Paris.
To discuss French restaurants in general in a few brisk notes is like offering a paris a thumbnail history of gastronomy. Even to know the subject with satisfying thoroughness is impossible in one life span, though you ruin your digestion in pursuit of knowledge. I have lived in Paris a total of about five years and have had a good many skirmishes with this mighty subject, so perhaps I can offer at least a guide to guidance. If you have invested in the pontifical Michelin annual and if you add one or two gastronomy books or booklets you are ready to become at least a student of fine food.
Some Nuggets of Fact The Paris busses stop running, in most cases* about 9 P. M., the Metro at about 12:30 A. M. and Paris taxis may legally charge double fare after 11 p. M. A transportation map of Paris is invaluable, and the price of one, at any kiosk, is only a few cents.
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