Cliche but still fascinating, the capital of art
Highlights and practical information for your visit
Gare d'Orsay, built for the 1900 World's Fair, became a museum in 1986; its huge clock face and iron-and-glass roof still recall the station. Inside is one of the world's largest Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections, with Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas and Cézanne under one roof. Crowds are noticeably smaller than at the Louvre. Open until 21:45 on Thursdays.
The world's most visited museum stands above a former twelfth-century fortress. In front of the Mona Lisa, the crowds settle for a few seconds' glimpse through the glass; the real time goes to da Vinci's other canvases, the Egyptian collection and the Venus de Milo. Allow a full day. Closed on Tuesdays; open until 21:45 on Thursdays.
Following the 2019 fire, five and a half years of restoration ended in December 2024, and the cathedral reopened for worship and visits. Its thirteenth-century Gothic architecture is clear to see again, with cleaned stonework and gleaming stained glass. Entry is free, though queues grow at busy times. Bell-tower visits have limited capacity and require a booking.
Marie de Médicis commissioned this park in 1612, longing for Florence's Boboli Gardens; it stretches in front of the Luxembourg Palace, now home to the Senate. Reading in a green metal chair and watching children's toy sailboats on the pond make an ordinary Saint-Germain afternoon. Tennis courts, chess tables and a small puppet theatre are permanent features.
It stands at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, at the centre of Place de l'Étoile where 12 avenues meet. Napoleon commissioned it as a victory monument in 1806; construction took thirty years, and he died without seeing it completed. From the top, Paris's axial layout becomes clear: the Louvre, Concorde, Champs-Élysées and La Défense line up along one axis. The flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier has been rekindled every evening at 18:30 since 1923.
A hilltop village in the 18th arrondissement, once covered with vineyards and windmills. Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso and Van Gogh rented cheap studios here in the late nineteenth century. The white basilica designed by Paul Abadie was built between 1875 and 1914 and overlooks the city from a height of 130 metres; entry is free. Artists draw portraits in Place du Tertre; agree the price before they begin. If you would rather skip the climb, the funicular accepts a métro ticket.
A thirteenth-century royal chapel hidden within the Palais de Justice complex on Île de la Cité; Louis IX had it built in 1248 to house sacred relics believed to include a fragment of Christ's crown of thorns. The 15-metre stained-glass windows upstairs cast bands of coloured light on the walls on sunny days. It is 5 minutes from Notre-Dame but much less crowded. Security screening can take 15-20 minutes, as it uses the courthouse complex's main entrance.
Gustave Eiffel's engineering team erected the 300-metre iron tower in two years for the 1889 World's Fair; writers of the day called it ugly and demanded its demolition, but it stayed and became Paris's unmistakable signature. After dark, 20,000 bulbs sparkle for 5 minutes on the hour. Booking a summit ticket online avoids the ticket-office queue, which can mean a 2-3-hour wait in summer. The crowds have yet to gather on the Trocadéro side early in the morning.
A 2-kilometre ceremonial avenue from Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, landscaped with chestnut trees in the nineteenth century and now filled with luxury shopfronts, cafés and historic cinemas. Parisians rarely come here in daily life, yet Bastille Day parades and New Year celebrations are always broadcast from here. For shopping, Le Marais boutiques offer a less crowded alternative.
Opened outside the city walls on Napoleon's orders in 1804, this cemetery is the resting place of Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Chopin, Oscar Wilde and Molière. Its 44 hectares resemble an open-air sculpture park, with paved paths, monumental tombs and old chestnut trees. Entry is free; pick up a map at the gate, as it is easy to get lost.
Designed by Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano, it sparked fierce debate when it opened in 1977 with its pipes, lifts and ventilation ducts exposed on the outside and colour-coded. It holds one of Europe's largest modern art collections, including Picasso, Matisse, Kandinsky and Duchamp. The building closed for extensive renovation at the end of 2025, with reopening planned for 2030; check the official website before visiting.
Louis XIV moved his court to Versailles to display his power; the Hall of Mirrors has 357 mirrors facing its garden windows. RER C gets you here from Paris in around 45 minutes. The buildings where Marie Antoinette played at rural life in the Queen's Hamlet (Hameau de la Reine) still stand. The gardens are free; the palace requires a ticket. Allow a full day, as fitting it into half a day makes for an exhausting pace.
What will you do from hour to hour, from morning to evening?
From Eiffel to Louvre on the city axis
Go early in the morning, the queue is short. Photo from Trocadéro if you don't want to go up the tower.
Le Mary Celeste or Breizh Café for crepe.
Mona Lisa + Venus + Liberty + Vinci. 4 hours minimum.
Saint-Germain bistro classic. Reservation is final.
Start with the impressionists, work your way up
Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir. 4 hours will be a good time to visit the Louvre.
Best bread + sandwich in the city. Closed on weekends.
Artists' streets, white basilica, painters' square.
1 Michelin modern French. Otherwise Marais bistro.
Palace morning + fashion evening
45 min via RER C. Online ticket skip the queue. Hall of Mirrors + Marie Antoinette village.
In one of the garden restaurants.
Place des Vosges, Picasso Museum, vintage shops.
Classic bistro or casual crepe.
From local classics to hype places
Current Hype Long considered a rival to Ladurée, this macaron brand offers seasonally changing flavours. Choose the Marais branch over the Champs-Élysées location for a shorter queue.
Local Classic A bakery run by Christophe Vasseur in the 10th arrondissement, known for its pain des amis bread and escargot pastries. Closed at weekends.
Premium Modern French cuisine with 1 Michelin star in the 11th arrondissement; it has featured on the World's 50 Best list for nine years. Reservations open three months ahead and fill quickly.
Local Classic A falafel shop on Rue des Rosiers in Marais's Jewish quarter, open since 1979. A T-shirt Lenny Kravitz stuck to the window during a visit still hangs in the display. Queues are long; takeaway eaten standing is standard. The falafel special costs around 9 EUR: crisp falafel, tahini sauce and quick service.
Local Classic In Pigalle, a modern take on the bouillon restaurants that fed Paris's working class in the late nineteenth century. Boeuf bourguignon is 13 EUR and coq au vin 11 EUR, distinctly cheap by Paris standards. No reservations are taken, so you must queue. Those arriving at the 12:00 opening usually get a table in around 20 minutes.
Local Classic Brittany's buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes are served in Marais, accompanied by traditional apple cider.
Current Hype Opened in Saint-Germain in 2004 by chef Yves Camdeborde, a pioneer of bistronomy, this address continues his approach of bringing Michelin-style technique to bistro prices. Reservations are essential; the dinner menu costs 75 EUR.
Current Hype Open in Saint-Germain since 1887, this café served as a near-office for Sartre and de Beauvoir during the war years; Picasso was also a regular. Coffee costs 8-10 EUR, much of it paying for a share of that history. Croque-monsieur and hot chocolate are classic orders. Some morning tables are occupied by locals; by afternoon, the café fills entirely with tourists.
Local Classic A classic in northern Marais since 1924, visited even by heads of state. Whole chicken is oven-roasted with butter, and portions are generous.
Entertainment from evening to morning
Premium A cabaret operating in Pigalle since 1889; its red windmill sign has become a city symbol. It is considered one of the earliest venues for the cancan; the show lasts around 2 hours, and champagne packages are standard. Book online at least a week ahead.
Current Hype A partly hidden cocktail bar on Rue Saint-Sauveur in the 2nd arrondissement; when it opened in 2007, it was credited with launching Paris's modern mixology scene. The seasonal menu runs 15-18 EUR; it is dark and busy, with music in the background. Booking is recommended at weekends.
Current Hype A speakeasy hidden behind an old laundrette in Marais; enter through a door disguised as a washing machine, then head upstairs. Swing seats, seasonal cocktails and a young crowd. Reservations are made online.
Premium A 300-square-metre open-air terrace on the 6th and 7th floors of BHV Marais, opened under this name in 2025 after Le Perchoir closed. It serves South American tapas and cocktails such as pisco sour and caipirinha, with 360-degree views of the Paris skyline. Lunch service starts at 12:00 and evening service at 19:00.
Current Hype A bar with postcolonial décor in a hidden Marais garden, pairing its cocktail list with live music. Arrive early in the evening and garden tables are still available.
Local Classic One of Paris's underground techno classics and a venue where Laurent Garnier has performed. On Friday and Saturday nights, things really get going after 03:00.
Gift, local, premium
Independent designers, vintage shops and concept stores stand side by side in the historic Jewish quarter of the 3rd and 4th arrondissements; this is where to find fashion beyond the big chains. Medieval cobbled streets, art galleries and an LGBTQ+ café-and-bar scene define the area. Visiting on a weekday makes it noticeably less crowded.
The 6th arrondissement's established boutiques, antiquarian bookshops and art galleries gather here. Rue de Buci and Rue Bonaparte are popular for walking. Paris-born brands such as Sergent Major, Sandro, Maje and Zadig & Voltaire mostly opened their first shops in this area.
It opened as a small fabric shop in 1838; after Aristide Boucicaut became a partner in 1852 and introduced fixed prices and guaranteed returns, it evolved into the world's first modern department store. It remains the Left Bank's only major department store. Highlights include the book section and La Grande Épicerie's gourmet food department in the same building. Personal shopping and tax-refund services are available.
The world's largest antiques market, operating since 1870; seven separate markets together cover seven hectares. Open Saturday and Sunday.
A luxury shopping centre on Boulevard Haussmann, known for its Art Nouveau glass dome completed in 1912. Entry beneath the dome is free, and the 9th-floor terrace offers free views of the Paris skyline. It has extensive luxury fashion and accessory departments for men, women and children, plus personal shopping, concierge and tax-refund services. A large gourmet food department occupies the basement. The 9th-floor souvenir section is noticeably more expensive than the other floors.
When to go, how to get there, city transportation, accommodation, budget and practical tips.
Paris, the capital of France, is home to around 2.1 million people and is one of Europe's most visited cities. The Seine divides it into the Rive Droite (Right Bank) to the north and Rive Gauche (Left Bank) to the south. The city has 20 arrondissements (districts), numbered in a clockwise outward spiral from the centre; the 1st begins around the Louvre, and the 20th ends at Père Lachaise.
Paris's history reaches back to Lutetia, a settlement established on the Seine's Île de la Cité in the third century BC. After the Romans, the Franks and the Capetian dynasty made the city their capital; since Hugues Capet took the throne in 987, Paris has remained France's centre for a thousand years. Gothic architecture (Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle), seventeenth-century classicism (Versailles), Haussmann's nineteenth-century boulevards and the Eiffel Tower of 1889 form the city's overlapping layers.
Today, visitors come to Paris for three main identities: art and culture (the Louvre-Orsay-Pompidou axis), fashion and luxury (Avenue Montaigne, Faubourg Saint-Honoré and Le Marais boutiques), and gastronomy (bistro classics, modern Michelin-starred cooking and boulangerie culture). Eiffel Tower photos always come from the same angles, and the Mona Lisa is crowded; yet simply sitting in a café with a café crème and watching the city go by explains what has drawn people here for two centuries.
Paris has a temperate oceanic climate, with extremes of heat or cold rare. Rain falls throughout the year, so carrying an umbrella is useful even around midday.
| Period | Weather (daytime) | Density | Otel Fiyatı | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January-February | 3 / 8° | Low | Low | Cold and damp; museums are empty, season of opportunity |
| March | 5 / 12° | Medium | Medium | Spring is opening; rain often |
| April | 8 / 16° | Medium-High | Medium-High | One of the ideal months; gardens bloom |
| May | 11 / 20° | High | High | The most suitable month; Roland-Garros weekend crowd |
| June | 14 / 23° | High | High | Long days, open cafe season; Fête de la Musique |
| July | 16 / 26° | Very High | High | Hot and crowded; Bastille Day; locals are on holiday |
| August | 16 / 26° | High (tourist) | Medium-High | The locals are not in the city; many bistros are closed |
| September | 13 / 22° | High | High | The second most ideal month is; Fashion Week is expensive |
| October | 9 / 17° | Medium | Medium | Autumn colors; Nuit Blanche |
| November | 5 / 11° | Low-Medium | Low | Rainy; Paris Photo |
| December | 3 / 8° | Medium-High | Medium-High | Christmas lights, markets, mulled wine |
We generally recommend April-June and September-October. July and August are hot and very crowded; many small restaurants and bakeries also close as a large share of locals leave on holiday. In December, Christmas markets and shop windows give the city a special atmosphere.
Paris has two main airports:
Flights from Türkiye:
| Exit | Duration | Airline |
|---|---|---|
| Istanbul (IST) - CDG | 3 hours 50 min | THY, Air France (6-8 flights per day) |
| Istanbul (SAW) - ORY | 4 hours | Pegasus (1-2 times a day) |
| Ankara (ESB) - CDG | 4 hours 10 min | THY (1 flight per day) |
| Izmir (ADB) - CDG | 4 hours | THY (5-6 flights per week) |
Flight tips: For the summer season, start looking 2-3 months ahead. Tuesday and Wednesday flights are noticeably cheaper than weekend departures. Pegasus from Sabiha Gökçen offers a price advantage, though ORY-to-centre transport is a little more limited than from CDG.
By train: Eurostar takes around 2 hours 20 minutes between London St Pancras and Paris Gare du Nord. Thalys takes 1 hour 22 minutes from Brussels and 3 hours 20 minutes from Amsterdam. By TGV, Marseille is 3 hours 15 minutes away and Lyon 2 hours. Within Europe, rail often works out faster than flying.
Paris's public transport network is a global benchmark. The Métro, RER (regional express), buses, trams and Vélib (bike sharing) work together.
Métro: 14 lines reach the whole city. Services run from 05:30 to 00:30, extending to 02:15 on Friday and Saturday nights. Stations average 500 metres apart. A single ticket is 2.15 EUR, and a ten-ticket carnet is 17.35 EUR.
RER: Five lines (A, B, C, D, E) extend to the suburbs. Use RER C for Versailles, RER A for Disneyland and RER B for CDG airport. A métro ticket covers the central zone; suburban journeys need an additional ticket.
Navigo Easy + Navigo cards: As of 2026, the plastic Navigo Easy card costs 2 EUR and can be loaded with carnets. For longer stays, the weekly Navigo Découverte card (around 35 EUR, starting on Monday) offers unlimited travel in all zones; a photo is required.
Vélib: A bike-sharing scheme with 1400 stations. A day pass costs around 5 EUR; the first 30 minutes are free, then 1 EUR per 30 minutes. Electric bikes cost a little more. Paris is flat and has an extensive cycle-lane network.
Taxis vs Uber: Uber, Bolt and Heetch operate here. Airport transfers have fixed fares: CDG to the central Right Bank is 56 EUR, and to the Left Bank 65 EUR. For short city journeys, Uber generally costs about the same as a metered taxi; night surcharges apply.
Your choice of neighbourhood directly shapes your Paris experience. Five main recommendations:
We do not recommend the area around the 8th arrondissement (Champs-Élysées): touristy and expensive, with empty streets at night; the northern end of the 18th (Barbès) calls for caution in the evening.
Paris is expensive. Estimated budgets for two people for three nights and three days, excluding flights:
| Budget Style | Accommodation | Food | Activity/Transportation | Total (2 people/3 days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic (hostel/2* hotel, boulangerie + 1 bistro) | 300 EUR | 180 EUR | 80 EUR | ~600 EUR |
| Moderate (3-4* hotel Marais/Latin, bistro mixed) | 700 EUR | 350 EUR | 150 EUR | ~1.200 EUR |
| Comfort (4-5* boutique hotel, gastronomy 1 meal) | 1.400 EUR | 600 EUR | 200 EUR | ~2,200 EUR |
| Luxury (Ritz, Plaza Athénée, Michelin 2-3 stars) | 4,000 EUR+ | 1.500 EUR+ | 400 EUR | ~6,000 EUR+ |
Typical costs: A regular coffee costs 4-5 EUR, a croissant 1.5-2 EUR, a simple bistro lunch menu 18-25 EUR, a dinner main course 25-40 EUR, and a one-Michelin-star dinner menu 80-150 EUR. Museum entry averages 14-22 EUR; the Paris Museum Pass (70 EUR for 2 days, 90 EUR for 4 days) pays for itself if you plan 4+ museums.
Métro and pickpockets: The Paris Métro is safe, but Line 1 (Louvre-Champs-Élysées), Line 4 and RER B (airport) are particularly known for pickpocketing. Do not keep your wallet in your back pocket or stand beside ticket gates using your phone. Stay alert in crowded carriages.
Restaurant "service compris": In France, gratuities are legally included in the bill, so there is no obligation to tip. If satisfied, rounding up by 1-2 EUR or leaving 5-10% is customary but optional. The US expectation of 20% does not apply here.
Breakfast and boulangerie culture: If hotel breakfast costs 20-30 EUR per person, as it often does, a neighbourhood bakery offers a croissant and café crème for 5-6 EUR, with a more authentic experience too. Pierre Hermé, Du Pain et des Idées, Poilâne and Stohrer are benchmark bakeries.
Ticket checks: Do not throw away your métro ticket on exit; inspectors may ask for a valid ticket even after the gates. The fine is around 50 EUR.
Health: Call 15 for medical emergencies (SAMU ambulance service) or 112 for general emergencies. Hôpital Américain de Paris and Hôpital Hôtel-Dieu are hospitals tourists often use. Pharmacies display a green cross, with lists of overnight duty pharmacies posted on their doors.
Water: Tap water is safe to drink, and Paris's fountains, including Wallace fountains, are safe too. In restaurants, ask for free tap water by saying "une carafe d'eau, s'il vous plaît".
Paris is a much better city for families with children than one might think. Parks, museums, crêpes and merry-go-rounds — the French treat children as "little adults" and expect proper behavior from them, even in restaurants, but do so warmly.
0-3 years old: The playground in the Jardin du Luxembourg is the best in Paris (paid but great). The Tuileries garden is also large and stroller friendly. The metro is difficult with a stroller — many stairs, few elevators. Buses are more practical.
4-7 years old: Going up to the first two floors of the Eiffel Tower is enough for children. Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie (La Villette) huge interactive science museum is a favorite of these ages. Boat tour (Bateaux Mouches) on the Seine is fun.
8-12 years: Treasure hunting tour of the Musée d'Orsay and the Louvre (child guides available). The gardens of the Palace of Versailles are magnificent for running around. Paris catacombs (underground bones) can be interesting but frightening for those over the age of 10.
Ages 13+: Montmartre's street artists, Le Marais' vintage shops, Disneyland Paris and walks along the Seine attract young people.
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie — Huge science museum in La Villette. Cité des Enfants (separate sections for ages 2-7 and 5-12) are interactive and excellent.
Jardin du Luxembourg — Playground, pony riding, sailboat rental (in the pool), puppet theatre. Spend half a day.
Eiffel Tower — Stairs or elevator access to the first two floors. Picnics and running around in Champ de Mars park are bonuses for kids.
Disneyland Paris — 32 km east, 45 minutes by RER. Classic Disney + Walt Disney Studios. Allow at least 1 full day.
Bateaux Mouches Seine Tour — 1-hour boat tour shows Paris' monuments from the water. Children love passing under bridges.
Baby stroller: Paris sidewalks are generally smooth, but the metro is a nightmare — very few elevators, endless stairs. RER lines are better. The buses are suitable for strollers.
Kid's menu: Most restaurants have a menu enfant (kids' menu) — usually steak haché (burger patty) + fries + ice cream. Crêpe stands are kids' favorites.
Children's ticket discounts: Metro: Free for children under 4, half price for 4-9. In most museums, children under 18 are free (EU and some country citizens). Paris Museum Pass is valuable for families.
Toilet: Free in museums. Sanisette automatic toilets on the streets are free but there may be a queue. Cafes are generally open to customers.
The most common misconception about Paris is the stereotype that "Parisians are rude". The issue is cultural: French service etiquette includes an obligation to greet people. Entering a shop, café or taxi and starting without "Bonjour" is considered rude by locals. Saying "Au revoir, merci" when leaving is equally standard.
Language: Saying hello, thank you and "Excusez-moi, parlez-vous anglais?" in French before switching to English noticeably softens the tone of service. Starting directly in English is no problem for younger people, but is poorly received in traditional bistros and rural areas.
Meal times: Lunch is 12:00-14:00 and dinner 19:30-22:00. Bistros close outside these hours; all-day dining is uncommon in Paris. Many places close on Sunday; Wednesday and Saturday have the most natural local weekend atmosphere.
Clothing: Parisians dress with understated care. Trainers, shorts and a backpack mark you out as a tourist and can also make you a target for pickpockets. Dark colours, simple cuts and few accessories make blending in easier.
Smoking: Smoking is banned inside restaurants, but terrace culture is strong, and terraces are largely smoking areas. If smoke bothers you, choosing an indoor table is practical.
How many days to visit Paris? Three days is the minimum, five ideal. You can see the main sights—Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Orsay, Notre-Dame, Montmartre and Versailles—in three days, but it is tiring. Five days allow a relaxed pace and time to discover neighbourhoods. With a week, add day trips such as Disneyland, Giverny or Reims.
Is English sufficient? Yes in tourist areas; museums, hotels and large restaurants pose no problem. In neighbourhood bakeries, small bistros and taxis, basic French greetings make things noticeably easier.
Does the Paris Museum Pass make sense? Yes, if you plan to visit 4 or more museums over two days. The Louvre, Orsay, Versailles, Sainte-Chapelle and Arc de Triomphe alone total 70+ EUR; the pass covers that and offers queue-free entry. For only 2-3 museums, separate tickets are cheaper.
Is Versailles a day trip? Yes. Arrive for the 09:00 opening and allow 2-3 hours for the Hall of Mirrors and apartments, plus 2-3 hours for the gardens. Add Marie Antoinette's hamlet if time remains. Factor in 1.5 hours for the return RER C journey. The palace is closed on Mondays.
How to get to Disneyland Paris? RER A takes around 40 minutes from central Paris; the final stop, Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, is a 5-minute walk from the park entrance. A single ticket costs 8-10 EUR. A full-day, one-park ticket starts at 62 EUR; two parks (Disneyland + Walt Disney Studios) cost 87 EUR.
What time do the Eiffel Tower lights turn on in the evening? After dark, the sparkle show runs for 5 minutes on the hour, for example at 22:00 or 23:00. The first show starts around 22:00 in summer and 18:00 in winter. To watch from Trocadéro, claim a spot 30-40 minutes ahead.
Is Notre-Dame open to visitors? Yes. It reopened in December 2024, with free entry to the interior. The tower is open with limited capacity and advance reservations. Arriving at the 08:00 opening means a relatively quiet visit.
Is Center Pompidou open? It closed for extensive renovation at the end of 2025, with reopening announced for 2030. Parts of the Picasso and Matisse collections are on display in various temporary venues during the work. Check the official website before visiting.
Is traveling to Paris with children tiring? Métro stairs and older buildings can be challenging with a buggy. On the other hand, the Luxembourg Gardens, Tuileries, Jardin d'Acclimatation, Cité des Sciences and Disneyland are child-friendly. A short family tour of the Louvre works for ages 4 and up; for younger children, Orsay and the Versailles gardens are a better fit.
Upcoming festivals, concerts and public holidays
Nov 12, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Grand Palais
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The world's largest photographic art fair. 180+ galleries from 30+ countries meet at the Grand Palais. It is one of the main events in the calendar for art collectors and photography enthusiasts.
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Feb 23, 2027 – Mar 3, 2027
Throughout Paris (Palais de Tokyo, Grand Palais Éphémère, various venues)
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The world's most prestigious fashion week; Big brands such as Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent and Hermès present their collections. Hotel prices increase significantly, and reservations at popular restaurants become difficult.
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Jun 13, 2027 – Jun 14, 2027
Accor Arena (Bercy)
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The big arena event where Japanese sumo comes to Paris in a two-day tournament format; It creates serious crowds around, especially on weekends.
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