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Top 11 Tourist Mistakes in Paris
ABOVE: A laissez-faire approach to traffic control in Paris. Mistake #8: Driving in ParisIf you're intimidated by the thought of driving in Paris, consider yourself lucky: You'll save money, time, and stress by taking the Métro or bus and leaving the driving to Gus.
But avoiding crashes is only half the battle: When you've had your fill of Parisian traffic, you'll need to find a place to park your car. That can be a nuisance, especially if you lose a side mirror or you're obligated to pay damages to your car-rental firm after you've made the mistake of parking on the street. Don't take our word for it--just look at these photos, which illustrate common Parisian parking techniques:
ABOVE: Note the squashed parking bollards between the the minivan and the car behind it.
ABOVE: Another nose-out parker, with the rear bumper jammed against a vehicle that's parked in the wrong direction.
ABOVE: This parking example gives new meaning to the term "post traumatic stress." Next page: Mistake #9: Overspending on local transport
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