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Myth #4: Parisians attend their annual music festival in a calm, refined manner at local concert halls and auditoriums.


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False!


The annual June 21 festival, la FĂȘte de la Musique, celebrates the world's music and brings it to the streets with free concerts for the public.  Some concerts are organized, others are spontaneous, but one thing that is sure: Parisians flock to the streets and know how to celebrate with the best of them.



Myth #3 Taking the train is the most affordable way to travel around Europe


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Not Always!

With the emergence of discount airlines across Europe, it is often less expensive to purchase an airline ticket than to travel by train. However, what train travel affords you is:

 

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Myth #2: You'll be able to grab your coffee to go in Paris as you do at home


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False!

Having your morning, noon or afternoon coffee to-go in a paper cup is uncommon.  Going for coffee in Paris means sitting in a cafĂ© of your choosing (there are many in any neighborhood) and enjoying a few moments over your freshly brewed drink.

 

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Myth #1: Parisian dog owners don't clean up after their pets


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True! 

This is one of the stereotypes you always hear about.  To give the city credit, they have made dramatic improvements in the last decade.  Yet venture into one of the neighborhoods in Paris, and you will still have to watch where you walk.

 

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