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Paris Islands: Ile de la Cite and Ile St. Louis (1st & 4th arrondissements)
The two big islands at the heart of Paris are where it all began. Paris’ earliest settlers chose these islands as the ideal location for trade and for defense. The Ile de la Cite is truly where the city was born more than 2,000 years ago, and it’s also where you’ll find one of the city’s most famous landmarks – Notre Dame Cathedral. The Ile St. Louis is decidedly more peaceful, as it lacks any “sights,” but it does have the best ice cream in Paris.
The Marais (3rd & 4th arrondissements)
Known today as a trendy area crammed with chic boutiques and the center of the gay community in Paris, The Marais also has historic ties to the Parisian Jewish community and even the French aristocracy. The elegant townhouses which line the beautiful public squares in Le Marais used to house royal hangers-on, until they all fled to Versailles once the King moved his court there.
Montmartre (18th arrondissement)
The hilltop church of Sacre-Coeur is the crown jewel of the Montmartre district, soaring above the city of Paris and serving as a stark contrast to the bohemian neighborhood surrounding it. The area has long been a magnet for artists and anyone seeking budget accommodation or cheap eats, and it’s still a great place for budget travelers to focus on today (though it’s decidedly more expensive than it used to be).
The Latin Quarter (5th & 6th arrondissements)
Another popular area for budget travelers is The Latin Quarter, so named for the language spoken by students at the Sorbonne university which has been in this neighborhood since the 12th century. Students still make up a big reason why The Latin Quarter is well-known to budget travelers, although rents have soared in recent years forcing actual students to look elsewhere for lodging. While the students now largely live outside The Latin Quarter, there are still lots of great options for eating cheap in Paris in this area – and the excellent nightlife remains one of the things that continues to draw people after dark.

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[mimi]

Paris is a well-organised and pleasant city for ex-pats. Accommodation is reasonably priced and relatively easy to find, public transport is cheap, plentiful and efficient, parking is well organized, the French are polite and helpful, and food shopping, thanks to the variety on offer, is a pleasure. As in most large cities, traffic is a major problem, and pollution levels are high, especially in summer. However, thanks to efficient sign-posting it is easy to find your way around. Facilities for cyclists are also excellent, with an extensive system of designated routes all over the city. There is a good choice of American and British schools for those who do not want to take advantage of the internationally recognised French system. However, there is a general lack of support systems for expatriates, and integration into the French system can be hard work unless you already have employment in the city or are a student.

[mika]

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