I've never been, too far north for me, but I hear it's full of French.
Try not to wash for a week beforehand and learn to look down your nose at everyone - that way you're more likely to fit in 
Try not to lose your head in a crowd!
i went there about a year and a half ago -- it was okay -- definitely not my favorite destination in europe, but it was cool to walk around and see some of the sites. i didn't have time to do a whole lot tho -- just mainly did the touristy stuff...
Now you ask.
Bon voyage.

Pardus
Paris for the weekend. That should be fun. They aren't still rioting are they? I am so out of touch these days.
I have never been, but if you are looking for another destination for the future I would highly recommend Barcelona.