Paris , General info:

Paris is a city located 98 miles (158 km) northeast of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in Lamar County, Texas, in the United States. It is situated in East Texas, specifically Northeast Texas, at the western edge of the Piney Woods. Local residents like the humorous slogan "Second Largest Paris in the World."

Paris is served by two U.S. Highways: US 82 and US 271. No airport.

Paris , Cheap stuff:
7/10

On weekends there is always Gene's Flea Market.

Paris , Different stuff:
10/10

This Eiffel Tower, standing 65 feet tall, represents a remarkable community effort. It was "Texanized" with a cowboy hat in 1998. The current tower is at least the second Eiffel tower built in Paris. The first was constructed of wood, but was destroyed by a tornado.

Paris , Don't miss:
9/10

Paris, Texas and the Paris Visitors and Convention Council host one of the six nationally sanctioned McKenzie ASA Pro/Am archery tournaments conducted annually by the Archery Shooters Association.

Paris , Food:
9/10

Regular restaurants just like in every "second city" in America.

Paris , Hotels:
8/10

Best Western, Budget Inn, Days Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn - Paris, no luxury hotels which is expected.

Paris , Safety:
9/10

Paris is located in "Tornado Alley", an area largely centered on the middle of the United States which sees tornadoes frequently.

Skopje , General info:
10/10

Capital and largest city in the Republic of Macedonia, with more than a quarter of the population of the country, as well as the political, cultural, economic, and academic center of the country. The city developed rapidly after World War II, but this trend was interrupted in 1963 when it was hit by a disastrous earthquake. Today Skopje is a modern city with a range of cultural monuments.