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Second, while the last full day in Paris we decided to hold this: climb the hill of Montmartre, visit Versailles and see the Eiffel Tower in the evening when it is illuminated with lights.
Montmartre is the highest point in Paris. Since it is very clear the city, its southern and eastern parts, the Eiffel Tower closed building. At the top of the hill is the famous Sacre Coeur. Rise to it can be like walking up the stairs, and a special cable car, the trip takes no more than two minutes. We did the most illogical manner: top walk up and down the cable car. By the way, our ticket Paris Visite allowed to use this mode of transport!
Such a public place attracts a lot of scams. They are worth discussing in detail. Part with money you can very easily, and without any violence stuntman. On the way to the ring in his report told my friend Ilya traveler. He also mentioned about the fans, and you tie a rope on his hand, and then claim the reward. These are precisely the guys we met on the hill, but as a warning, and then, armed easily parried their compulsive behavior. Scammers can uhischrayutsya as: tell something about a good day, try to find out from which country you come from. The last question I somehow came to mind Kingdom, specifically its regions of Scotland, which I gave in response crooks. As a result, African-Americans have lost interest in us and went to look for another victim.
Also, another common type of fraud, which does, in fact is a steal. Young women come up to you with a request to sign in support of endangered animals, save the unique nature reserve, to refugees from various countries, etc. However, they are multilingual and persistently through them until you respond. Holding the tablet in one hand a piece of paper, the second hand by this tablet, they can easily pull your wallet out of your bag or other things of value, and to facilitate your pockets, if they have something worthwhile. You are under the impression that doing a good deed, to paint on a piece of paper, not noticing the loss. A thought suddenly - cheats, thieves have gone. In a crowded place can always be seen pasted ads that warn tourists of pickpockets. Keep your eyes open!
On the hill of Montmartre, we met with people from the former Soviet Union: after I threw a few coins "living statue", she spoke in Russian with a slight Ukrainian accent. The man was delighted to find out that we are from Russia, and said that he loved the Russian people for their kindness and openness. After this, in turn, suggested that we take a picture with him and wished him a good day!
Went down by cable car (in the booth we were driving in splendid isolation, perhaps, no one can not think of the idea to make a knight's move), go look for the nearest subway station. On the way, buy some souvenirs for yourself and friends - a small street that goes down the hill, located many souvenir shops. I would recommend this place to tourists, a great choice and the prices are quite acceptable.
To Versailles, we decided to get in the following way: Take 20 metro stations on line 9 to the final Pont de Sèvres, and there change to bus number 171, which goes to the palace. In the end, makes it to a half hour, which is very tiring. Since we left home at 3 areas that are subject to our Paris Visit, had to buy separate tickets for the bus for 1.8 €.
On arrival at the place we find a great place in the palace - a little more than the Eiffel Tower! We decided not to waste time on this, especially since the heat was almost like at home in the Volga, and went to the entrance of the park. Ticket to the music gardens was much less complete, and cost only 7.5 €.
We spent in the park is not very much time for two hours. First, the weather was very hot for a long time in the sun is not wanted. Secondly, for some reason, not a fountain, even though we wanted to see them. As a result, the impression of the garden remains ambiguous. On the one hand, it is quite beautiful and well maintained and you can see that people respect the work of others, the seat of kings, after all. On the other hand, around the concrete benches - sit down to rest on them is uncomfortable. Plus weird schedule fountains, which include long - the water that you save? An urgent need to go to St. Petersburg, which have the opportunity to compare this garden park of Sanssouci and Peterhof.
Happened and some funny situations. We were very amused swan floating in the little lake, he dived into the water so that the surface remained only his back, strolling slows down and watched the little stunt. Another incident occurred when we were standing in line at a free toilet in the park. As usual, we got to the end of the queue, and suddenly a man comes up to me and starts to explain something in English and call somewhere. Gathering a few people male, he shows that in the queue are only girls, and men do not need to wait - their toilet is free. Indeed, no one was there! Out on the street, I felt it my duty to disclose the information to the following unhappy sufferers, who made the same mistake.
We drove back the same way: on the bus, and then - the underground. Late decided to walk in front of a little rest in the hotel.
In the evening, we waited in all its glory the Eiffel Tower. People located on the Champ de Mars, on the grass, and brought with him a drink and a snack and a rest! Free, peaceful, relaxed. We also brought along a bottle of Chateau and sat on the green grass in anticipation of the magnificent spectacle.
In anticipation of the darkness we have noticed yet another suspicious French and conducted a special investigation. They walked among the guests and offers people buy wine or champagne. Then after a while, not sbyv product simply add a bottle in the trash. The first time I saw Ira this situation, I did not believe her. However, following, for combinators, we made sure that they are doing so from time to time. The only thing we could not figure out - why? Perhaps the sight of the police, hiding their goods? Traded after illegally. But it is absolutely the wrong place for the store! It remained a mystery, I suggest to all to present their version of events.
Played in Sherlock Holmes we nearly missed the moment when the Eiffel Tower twinkle with thousands of lights - a truly amazing sight. And every hour for five minutes turned twinkling lights - and then all the attention is focused on tourists tower.
Back late to the hotel, we did not plan, because at the reviews on forums XIX arrondissement of Paris was not the best place for night walks. So complete darkness we did not wait. Saying goodbye to the Eiffel Tower, and told her "Goodbye", go to the metro station Bir-Hakeim, Russian tourists, heard the familiar question asking for help - tells them how to get to the nearest stop. Russian in Paris a lot, as elsewhere in Europe. Sitting on the green grass of the field of Mars, I sometimes think that I am on the lawn near a monument to VIadimir Lenin in 36 quarter native Volga. By 11 o'clock we were on the ground, reached without incident.
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