Paris tourism guide
I was given a 2CV tour as a gift the first time I visited Paris, and it’s the single most memorable experience I had. I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful it is to relax in the back of a Citroen 2CV as it bounces and rattles around Paris. The chauffeur obviously loved driving his 2CV (they have an entire fleet of them!), and told me all sorts of intriguing little facts about Paris that would never make it into a guide book.
One of the nicest things about the tour was the way that people on the street would react when they saw the 2CV, people of all ages would smile and wave - it seems that Paris loves the 2CV as much as Rome loves the Fiat Bambino. This is something you absolutely must do when in Paris, and is a wonderful introduction to the city. This is up there with visiting the Eiffel Tower. Highly recommended.
The most famous Paris flea market is Les Puces de Saint-Ouen - commonly known simply as Les Puces (The Fleas). The market has over 2000 stalls, where you can buy just about anything including furniture, art, antiques, clothing and books. The best way to get there is by Metro, with the closest station being Garibaldi.
Printemps have several stores in Paris, with their largest and most spectacular being their flagship store on Boulevard Haussmann, close to Saint Lazare. Printemps have an excellent selection of men’s and women’s fashion, along with designer home furnishings and accessories.