Of course everyone knowsParis to be the home of the Eiffel Tower, Musee du Louvre, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. But across the way from the cathedral, you can find a bookstore-- Shakespeare and Company--with stories of books and Parisian literary history. The Musee d'Orsay and Musee Rodin are also popular in France. And for shopping, the Marais neighborhood, and Galeries Lafayette department store are popular for their wide selection of items.

If you need a rental car while in Europe, a good place to search is Auto Europe. They also sell Eurail passes and offer discounted business class fare packages with hotel and/or car.