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The 17th arrondissement of Paris lies slightly off the beaten path, directly north of the Arc de Triumph. However, if you want to see real Paris at some of its finest and wealthiest, this is where to go. There are no major sights to see, museums to go to, just amazing Haussmannian architecture, real French people, and that atmosphere of the quintessential Paris you've always imagined.

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[edit] By Métro

Line 3 has stops at Pereire, Porte de Champerret, and Wagram among others.

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Make sure you admire the many luxurious townhouses along the avenues, and relax in hidden small parks and squares sprinkled throughout the area. Many of Paris's upper class live in this district, and the architecture proudly shows this!

The Parc Monceau is one of Paris's best kept secrets, painted by Monet numerous times. It is a very elegant center of green in the middle of cosmopolitan Paris. Make sure you check out the statues, entrance rotunda and the surrounding mansions. Thanks to Haussmann himself this precious slice of parkland was reserved for the enjoyment and leisure of the people of Paris. It is unusual in France due to its casual, informal "English" style planning, and is a contrast to other Parisian parks such as the classically laid out and formal Luxemburg Gardens and the Tuileries. Randomly placed throughout the park are scaled-down architectural replicas including an Egyptian pyramid, Dutch windmill, and a Chinese fort.

The Park has free Wi-fi for the internet-conscience.

• Musée Nissim de Camondo. Just as the owner left it and filled with 18th century art.  edit

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• Marché Poncelet. Street market.  edit
• Parc Monceau. Great place for a walk or picnic.  edit

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The XVIIe arrondissemnt has some of the finest Algerian cuisine in Paris- if you want a twist on the French wine and food, go try some!

• A Joy in Food, 2 rue Truffaut (Métro: Place de Clichy), ☎ +33 1 43 87 96 79. Lunchtime only. Vegetarian home cooking  edit
• Jaipur, 25, rue des Dames (Métro: Place de Clichy), ☎ +33 1 42 94 13 14. noon-2:30pm 7pm-midnight. Indian/Mexican restaurant €20.  edit
• La Gaieté Cosaque, rue Truffaut. Traditional Russian food.  edit

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• Le Kloog, 63 rue Guy Môquet (Métro: Guy Môquet), ☎ +33 1 42 29 59 18. This cozy and well-designed little space specializes in wholesome organic treats. They also offer a vegetarian deli and free WiFi.  edit
• James Joyce Pub, 71 Boulevard Gouvion St. Cyr., ☎ +33 1 44 09 70 32, [1]. Across from the Palais de Congres. Also serves standard Irish pub food. They screen Irish and English football and soccer.  edit
• Sans Gêne, 112 rue Legendre, ☎ +33 1 46 27 67 82, [2]. The name means "Without annoyance", but given the shared toilet space perhaps it should be rethought. Still this second location for the popular Oberkampfian drinking spot has a lot going for it including clean trendy decor and more importantly free WiFi.  edit
• Lush, 16 rue des Dames, ☎ +33 1 43 87 49 46. Grungy atmosphere and a well thought out selection of beers and tunes have made this a popular space with the bobo crowd. There's not much in the way of furniture, so it's standing room only when the place gets hopping. Of course that means you can fit more hipsters per square meter.  edit
• Le Refuge, 34 rue Lemercier, ☎ +33 1 42 93 46 16. until 5am. The drinks specialty here is an assortment of flavored vodkas. The food, served in the spacious seating area in back is traditional, including a huge cheese platter.  edit
• Caves du Chalet. Another major bobo hangout, this one specialized in wine as opposed to the more beer oriented lush.  edit

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• Hotel Eldorado, Rue des Dames 18 (Métro: Place de Clichy), ☎ +33 1 45 22 35 21. The Eldorado, a former maison de rendez-vous, was once home to the kept women of the 19th century bourgeois. Now a very cute no star hotel, its charm more than makes up for what it lacks in amenities (who needs a TV in Paris anyway?). The staff is super friendly, the decor is garage sale chic, and there's a lovely courtyard that fills with neighbourhood hipsters on warm evenings. It also has a very good location & you can easily avoid the noise of Pigalle or Montmartre's high prices, but they're within stumble distance if you decide to explore. For early risers breakfast (€5, until 10 am) is served in the attached restaurant/bar. Some English spoken, especially for those who pet the cat sprawled across the reception desk. 23/55 € - 49/79 € (''singles/doubles''). Confirm rates before booking, though - their website is not frequently updated..  edit
• Hotel Prince Albert Monceau, 9 Rue Tarbe. Free WiFi  edit
• Hotel Saint Cyr Etoile, 101 Ave des Ternes, ☎ +33 1 45 74 87 42, [3]. Just around the corner from Palais des Congres. Small rooms - but that is to be expected. Friendly staff and a nice breakfast each morning.  edit

[edit] Mid-Range

• Hôtel Acacias Etoile, 11, rue des Acacias (Métro: Charles de Gaulle - Étoile), ☎ +33 1 43 80 60 22 (hotel.acacias.etoile@wanadoo.fr, fax: +33 1 48 88 96 40), [4]. A clean, well run hotel in the side streets near the Place Charles de Gaulle. The staff is friendly, the rooms aren't large, but they are immaculate. €129/night for one person, without breakfast; breakfast is €12 extra.  edit

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[edit] Contact

• Le Kloog, (see Drink listing). Free WiFi  edit
• Sans Gêne, (see Drink listing). Free WiFi  edit

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