*setting aside my now-useless tiny violins* Would you consider watching a couple of movies to help whet your appetite, perhaps? For example, Sabrina (either the classic with Bogie and Hepburn or the remake) might be fun. French Kiss is fluffy but fun. Amelie is adorable. Last Tango in Paris is profoundly disturbing and wonderful in its own way. Charade is a fab suspense flick. And, not to belabor the divine Hepburn, but Paris When It Sizzles is a fun movie, too.

All of these are out on DVD and might begin to give you a feel for the city.

Next I'll post on food and wine...