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The Louvre: How to Visit Without Wanting to Cry

The Louvre is the world's largest art museum. It has 38,000 artworks. You cannot see them all. Don't try. Here's how to visit without losing your mind.

The Reality: It's Enormous

Paris Picnic Guide: Markets, Boulangeries, Seine Spots

A proper Paris picnic—good bread, cheese, wine, sitting on the Seine—is better than most Paris restaurants. Here's how to assemble one.

The Shopping Route

You don't need a fancy market.

Paris Cabaret: Moulin Rouge vs. Lido vs. Crazy Horse

Paris cabarets are expensive, touristy, and completely worth experiencing once. Here's the breakdown of the three most famous.

The Cabaret Experience in General

A Paris cabaret show is:

• 2-3 hours of entertainment