The French are known for their impeccable sense of style, and while this post may not be able to share the exact secret to possessing that certain je ne sais quoi that the French (especially French women) are known for, it should be able to help you blend in and look a little less touristy (often code for American).

It's a warm summer's night. The skies are clear, a few stars sprinkle the night sky. Off in the distance, the magnificent façade of Notre Dame is lit up, highlighting it's majestic beauty. Boats make their way down the river, showing off the beauty of Paris by night to tourists.

Paris. It's one of my favorite places on earth, and a great city in which to walk in, since everything is so compact, and the 5ème, home to the Quartier Latin (Latin Quarter), is one of its most famous. I've chosen to write about the 5ème in detail because it was my quartier during my time abroad in Paris, and it's packed with hidden delights. So, without further ado, let's begin this multi-part tour of the 5ème.

The French have a reputation for being rude and nasty to tourists, and sometimes this is true, but there is a very simple way to avoid this happening to you. Even if you speak NO French, observing a few basic niceties each time you interact with a French person will make your stay infinitely better.

You're in France, you're feeling sick, and you need medicine. So what do you do?