Travel Itinerary-Pittsburgh to ParisMegan Sims

Getting There

Cost of Airfare• According to Travelocity, a trip to Paris from Pittsburgh (one

way) costs $723.19.

Passport• A passport costs $135

Currency• 2000 € =$1,531.91 

Immunizations• Hepatitis B

Living there• On parisattitude.com this is the description of the apartment:

“This cozy and well located 30 square meters , 1 Bedroom, apartment is located on quai de Jemmapes in the 10th arrondissement, on the ground floor of a 19th century building and it sleeps 2 people. This apartment is equipped with : washer, dryer, dishwasher, cable, TV, unlimited high speed internet access with the wifi, phone, DVD, decorative fireplace. Also provided : Bed linens, Blankets, Pillows, Towels and Kitchen utensils The 19th century building is equipped with : security code.”

• The apartment is 1150 € a month and it is located in Canal Saint Martin. It is fully furnished which is great for a new renter who doesn’t really have the time or money to pay for furnishings. Canal Saint Martin is a picturesque and tranquil neighborhood that is overlooking the canal St. Martin. The building also comes with a security system.

Canal St. Martin

Getting Around There• According to travel.aol.com the best ways to travel around in Paris,

France are walking, boat and the metro. Another way to travel around in Paris is the bike system.

• “The Metro, or subway, is by far the easiest way to get around and see all of the Paris, France attractions. The Paris Metro is one of the world’s oldest subway systems, and is said to transport approximately 4.5 million passengers every day. A Metro ticket will cost you around $2.00, but if you will be using the Metro regularly during your stay, it is wise to purchase a pack of ten tickets, called a carnet, for about $15.40.”

• “How to Get Around Paris, France by BoatOperating between the months of April and October, the Batobus is a riverboat shuttle service that runs along the Seine, stopping at the Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay, St.-Germaine-des-Prés, Notre-Dame, Jardins des Plantes, Hôtel de Ville, The Louvre and Champs-Élysées: some of the best sights that Paris France tourism has to offer. A one-day pass for the Batobus runs just under $17.00.”

And for some fun…

Having a Good Time in Paris, France• There are so many things to do in Paris, France.• Cultural: Pont Alexandre III- an arch bridge that spans the

Seine, connecting the Champs-Élysées quarter and the Invalides and Eiffel Tower Quarter. It is regarded by many as one of the prettiest in Paris.

• Landmarks: The Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower.• Shopping: Pierre Herme, a specialty shop and La Galerie

Vivienne.• Sports: A horse track arena known as Longchamp

racecourse.• Performances: Palais Garnier - Opera National de Paris

hosts operas and ballets.

Au Revoir Megan Sims