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Paris Jazz Clubs: Live Music

Paris has a genuine jazz tradition dating to the 1920s. The clubs are still here, still operating, and the music is genuinely good. This is better than most nightlife options.

The Jazz

Day Trips from Paris: Versailles, Mont Saint-Michel, Loire Valley

Paris is good, but the real France is outside the city. Here's what's feasible as a day trip and what requires more planning.

Versailles: The Doable Day Trip

Distance: 17km southwest of

The Andante Card vs. Porto Card: Which Transport Pass Is Worth Buying

Porto offers two ways to ride public transport: the Andante Card and the Porto Card. One is a simple rechargeable pass. The other is a tourist gimmick marketed aggressively. We've broken down