The most iconic experience in all of Paris may just have to be on a postcard for you if you don't book in advance. Either that or the line will be hours long or the top will be booked. To avoid this disappointment, purchase your tickets to the Eiffel tower around a month in advance. Print out the tickets upon purchase and don't forget to take them on your trip. Do not wait until you arrive at the Eiffel Tower to buy tickets! It can be very crowded on the Eiffel tower. You'll have to wait in line to buy tickets and then wait in line to get up into the Eiffel tower. It could eat up an entire day. You can purchase Museum Passes upon arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport from French Tourist Information Desks in Arrivals (Terminals 1, 2C, 2D and 2F) and at Orly Airport (Terminals South and West). As an alternative to free admission, the Paris Museum Pass provides unlimited access during its period of validity to more than 60 museums and monuments in and around Paris. Besides its convenience, it can save considerable amounts of time by permitting you to by-pass long ticket lines.  Paris Museum Passes are for two, four or six consecutive days, costing €39, €54 and €69 respectively. Whether the Museum Pass makes sense is a function both of the number of museums you intend to visit and of the value you place on the time you can save by using the Pass to bypass sometimes lengthy ticket lines. Understand that another benefit is that the Pass permits multiple visits to any covered museum, as well as permitting you to just duck into a museum for a quick look round (or to use the facilities) without having to pay the entrance fee. The sooner you do this, the easier it will be to plan. As you survey the rich field of activities, target those of interest. The sheer volume and variety of potential activities and venues might seem quite daunting, so take your time getting to know what is available before you set foot on a plane, which are the easiest to get to, and which fit your budget. Do not finalize your thoughts; just survey the field. Later you will be able to pick judiciously so that you leverage your money to good effect. Explore the architecture, public sculptures, public art displays, history museums, art museums, sports facilities, and other activities of interest online. Just get an idea of what is going on or is available. What do you and the rest of your party definitely want to do and see? Get a feel for the variety and extent of what might be had. You might come up with several "must dos," things you will not be able to leave undone. Great! Your itinerary is starting to shape up.  The best section of town to find a good restaurant is Rue Cler street, which is East of the Eiffel Tower and West of Invalides and South of the Seine River. Picnics are a wonderful way to save money, in-style. There is nothing like a picnic on the Eiffel Tower grounds or sharing a bottle of wine on the banks of the river Seine. Potential picnic spots to consider are Bois de Boulogne, Bois de Vincennes, Jardin du Luxembourg, Les Champs de Mars (overlooks the Eiffel Tower), Parc de Belleville, Parc de la Villette, and Le Square de Vert Galant – one of the most romantic parks in Paris, especially at sunset. There's far more to Paris than great wine, baguettes, museums, and the Eiffel Tower. Here's a short list (a comprehensive list would take all day) of a few other notable attractions you may want to check out:  Arc de Triomphe Notre Dame Champs Elysees Versailles (a 30-40 minute ride on RER line C – the last stop) Pont Neuf Sacre Coeur Pere Lachaise (cemetery with remains of notable people like Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison) Folies Bergere Moulin Rouge Place de La Bastille Paris is full of public (that is, free and beautiful places to check out) parks, and green spaces. Here are some you may want to look into:  Bois de Boulogne (has a lake with rowboats for rent on the West Side) Bois de Vincennes (East Side) Japanese Gardes on Jardins Albert Kahn Versailles has a big lake and more boating via rowboat Parc de la Villette (includes bamboo garden) Parc de Buttes Chaumont (includes a suspension bridge, waterfall, lake and cave) Monets Gardens at Giverny Luxembourg Gardens or Champ de Mars or Canal St-Martin This can be heaven on earth with the right individual on the right night, and the cruises are almost always enchanting. Dinner cruises usually start at 8:30 pm and last for three hours. Do some shopping around to know that you're getting the best deal and that it starts or ends somewhere you can manage to get back to where you need to be. Many are about 75 minutes length, with runs every 30 minutes from 10 am – 11:30 pm.
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One-sentence summary -- Book your visit to the Eiffel Tower well in advance. Consider a pass to visit the museums. Get an overview of the activities available. Survey the music, food and wine venues. Create a list of landmarks you want to see. Look into the various parks and green spaces of note. Consider a River Seine cruise.

Article: Include your name (what you would like them to address you by), your academic background, and your interests. You could say something like, “Good morning class, my name is John Smith, you can call me John or Professor Smith. I received my degree in Communications from XYZ College and my masters from ABC University. I just moved to the area recently and enjoy exploring downtown and going hiking with my dog, Bruce.”  It’s helpful to share details that students can identify with, but be wary of sharing overly personal information. This is also a time you could share any awards you have won, areas of study you are interested in or involved in, publications, or boards you serve on. You want to establish as much credibility as possible. Be welcoming and warm, making sure to look around the room as you introduce yourself. If you are nervous, try looking above the heads of the students instead of making direct eye contact. Move your body and walk around the room if you feel comfortable. Remember that your students see you as the person of authority in the room. Chances are, they won’t notice if you are nervous or forget something you had planned to say. Be confident and know that there is always time to cover anything you may have forgotten. While you are giving your introduction, pass out the class syllabus so the students can begin looking it over. You can then refer to it after your personal introduction to share your expectations for the class (attendance, participation, structure, projects). Setting the tone for the class on the first day is an important part of teaching a successful, engaging course. Practice several times before you actually are in front of your students.
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Greet students and introduce yourself once everyone is seated. Smile and address the entire room as you speak. Pass out a syllabus/class instructions and answer questions.