The last time I saw the Latin Quarter was a whopping eight years ago, when I surprised my then-boyfriend (now husband) with a birthday jaunt to the City of Light. So I asked two of the Paris specialists whom I trust most and are over there all the time (and who, consequently, are on Conde Nast Traveler's annual list of the best travel specialists) for their current must-dos. Tomorrow I'll share Howard Lewis's tips on what to do for FREE--or very cheaply--in Paris these days. For now, here are Jill Jergel's recommendations:

(1) Buy a four-day Paris Museum Pass (most hotels sell them), which will allow you to bypass the lines and walk right into Paris's wonderful but packed museums. When trying to squeeze museum visits into your tight schedule, remember that the Musee d'Orsay is open late Thursday evenings; the Louvre and L'Orangerie are open late on both Wednesdays and Fridays; and the Grand Palais--where there is currently a can't-miss exhibit on Marie Antoinette, displaying many of her personal possessions and providing fabulous insight into France's most famous queen--is also open late on Wednesdays (and closed Tuesdays).

(2) Take a guided walking tour with Paris Walks. These fun and highly informative tours meet at Metro stops and don't require advance reservations. They're hosted by some great ambassadors to the city and are an excellent way to focus on a specific atmospheric neighborhood that interests you, at a cost that won't break the bank.