Don't wear white tennis shoes. Actually, don't wear tennis shoes at all. There are plenty of good walking shoes that are acceptable for streetwear in Paris.

Buy and use the Lonely Planet Condensed guide. It's by far my favorite guide to Paris (and other places as well).

There's just so much to see and do in Paris but, most of all, take the time to just walk the streets with no particular destination in mind. Sit in a cafe and sip a coffee. Listen to the buskers on the plazas and in the Metro stops. Don't be put off by the bruskness of the French - just smile a lot and you'll be fine. The gardens are spectacular and a wonderful places to just go an absorb the French daily life.

The Louvre is outstanding but HUGE. If you go, enter from the Metro entrance. Besides the lines being shorter, there's a nicely excavated Roman wall that gives me chills. You realize just how old the city is.

Sainte-Chapelle is so beautiful, but try to go on a sunny day for the best effect. Notre Dam is also nearby and also incredible. There's a little ice cream store across the bridge from Notre Dam (Berthillon Ice Cream Shop in Isle de St. Louis).

Montmartre is my "home" in Paris and love the whole area. Quite a bit of the film Amelie was filmed in Montmartre and it is worth exploring all of the nooks and craneys of the place (great film too).

Disney Studios is 1/2 a day tops. Disneyland - well, I could just move in and be happy. Say Hi to Maleficent for me - she lives under the castle.

We've been to Paris twice (and DLRP twice) and haven't see a lot of Paris. You're not going to see it all in three days, so take your time, enjoy it, fall in love with the city, buy some olive oil, some wine, eat lots of wonderful food.

And should that be something of interest to you, there's a small museum underneath Notre Dame. They've excavated a city block of old Paris. But when we were there they were talking about renovations, so it may be closed.

I wore tennis shoes and I was not beaten for it. Never had bad treatment either.

Wear comfortable shoes, whatever they may be.

It's not about being beaten, it's about respecting the cultural you are a visitor of. To most Europeans, gym shoes are meant to be worn to the gym and not to be worn in the streets. Same goes for sweats. They are just NOT appropriate for the streets of Paris. People do it, but that doesn't make it appropriate or respectful.

There's also the thing about standing out as an American, which isn't really the smartest thing to do at the moment. Once you open your mouth, your secret's out anyways, but it's best to make a good first impression.

Michelin Green Guide is another useful tool that doesn't scream "I'm an American."

If you say "bonjour" and they say "hello," you're busted. :p

Lisa: Je ne parle pas Français
Waiter: So speak English

Screw Parc Disneyland, Parc Asterix (especially that vicious ride, Gouderix) is where it's at ;)

Just kidding! If you do go to Parc Asterix, DON'T ride Gouderix unless you're a credit whore like me...

Oh goodie! I love traipsing through cemeteries. THanks for the info!

I'm totally with ya. I've been told from many and several people to not even THINK about wearing gym shoes. I've got some black Keens and they're pretty comfy and fashionable. But I also want to find some fashionable knee boots. Still looking. Don't want to look like the Frumpy Ugly American.