How to Visit the Eiffel Tower
· Rack your brain, ask your friends, consult your therapist and chances are they will agree that the most romantic spot on Earth has got to be the top of the Eiffel Tower. So, now you know where to take your best girl, but do you have what it takes to get there?
Instructions
· Find a place you like. Whether it's the color of the awnings, the crowd or the name, pick a café that appeals to you, not necessarily the one your hotel concierge recommends.
· See if the café's menu is posted and if an English translation is available. If you can't determine whether the café serves something you like, then you should probably keep looking.
· Spot an available table and sit down. If you wait to be seated, you could die of starvation; seating yourself is the method of choice at street side cafés in Paris.
· Take a book or newspaper to read during your meal or coffee break. It is quite common to see Parisians leisurely reading through their meals at cafés throughout Paris; relax and enjoy the experience as they are.
· Ask your waiter or waitress up front what is included with your meal. Most cafés offer specials that include wine, entrée and dessert, and this is typically far less expensive than ordering à la carte.
· Make sure you have French francs for payment and tip. Francs are the preferred method of payment at most street side cafés.
· Tip for the service you receive, not what you think is expected. Eating establishments add a service charge, but leave extra coins if you had good service.
· Rack your brain, ask your friends, consult your therapist and chances are they will agree that the most romantic spot on Earth has got to be the top of the Eiffel Tower. So, now you know where to take your best girl, but do you have what it takes to get there?
Instructions
· Find a place you like. Whether it's the color of the awnings, the crowd or the name, pick a café that appeals to you, not necessarily the one your hotel concierge recommends.
· See if the café's menu is posted and if an English translation is available. If you can't determine whether the café serves something you like, then you should probably keep looking.
· Spot an available table and sit down. If you wait to be seated, you could die of starvation; seating yourself is the method of choice at street side cafés in Paris.
· Take a book or newspaper to read during your meal or coffee break. It is quite common to see Parisians leisurely reading through their meals at cafés throughout Paris; relax and enjoy the experience as they are.
· Ask your waiter or waitress up front what is included with your meal. Most cafés offer specials that include wine, entrée and dessert, and this is typically far less expensive than ordering à la carte.
· Make sure you have French francs for payment and tip. Francs are the preferred method of payment at most street side cafés.
· Tip for the service you receive, not what you think is expected. Eating establishments add a service charge, but leave extra coins if you had good service.
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