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SUMMER / FALL 2024 27 is year, plan to visit Paris. Following this summer's Olympic crush of tourism, fall and winter offer a wonderful oppor- tunity to explore France's capital, a world-class destination for art, shop- ping, entertainment, and food. Paris is divided into 20 arrondisse- ments, or neighborhoods, that spiral out and around the River Seine. In Le Pre- mier, the first arrondissement, you'll find many of the capital city's attractions. e Louvre is there, housed in a 16th-century royal palace, whose vast wings and cor- ridors host an impressive art collection stretching from ancient Egyptian artifacts to the Mona Lisa. Nearby is Sainte-Cha- pelle, a Gothic-style chapel replete with glittering 13th-century stained glass that dazzles rain or shine. e icon- ic Notre-Dame Cathedral rises a few blocks away and is slated to reopen this December. Art-inclined visitors will also appreciate the contemporary collections of Centre Pompidou, just a 15-minute walk from Notre-Dame. In the eighth arrondissement, explore the Champs-Elysees, including its famed cafés and luxury shopping experience. If second-hand is more your style, leave the city core for nearby locales such as Saint- Ouen-Sur-Seine, home to one of the largest antique markets in the world. All that adventuring is bound to make you hungry. Share small plates and sea- sonal specials from Le Grand Bain (20th arrondissement), sip wine at La Buvette (11th arrondissement), and purchase pas- tries from Poilâne (sixth arrondissement). And remember, when dining in Paris, a little French will go a long way. Whatever you do, make sure to take an evening stroll to enjoy the city lights and a view of that famous tower called Eiffel. To visit a club, members must request a letter of introduction. Log on to wac.net/loi. Submit club reviews at wac.net/reciprocal-reviews. wac.net/reciprocal-clubs SAINT JAMES CLUB Rooms, apartments, and villas in the 16th arrondissement saintjamesclub.com/en/ RECIPROCAL CLUB The City of Light After the Olympics, a perfect time to visit Paris club life reciprocal club