100 Great things to do in Paris
Apr 5th, 2003, 01:35 AM
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We were in Paris in February for 4 days. We found this 3-hour tour of the Louvre to be excellent.<BR><BR>http://www.gettingaway.com/directory/europe/france/paris/louvre.htm<BR><BR>It was very easy to follow. Some of the exhibits were closed so you have to follow the signs to the next exhibit.
Apr 6th, 2003, 08:43 AM
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Sainte-Chapelle<BR>Musee Rodin - have a picnic<BR>Crepes from the Crepe guy on the Rue Cler - hope he's still with us<BR>Climbing Notre-Dame<BR>Walking, walking and more walking to explore the nuances of each part of the city<BR>Sipping wine at a cafe with a view of any major site just to let you know how lucky you are to be in Paris<BR>
Apr 8th, 2003, 06:03 AM
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Go to BHV and spend as much time as possible in the basement hardware store .. if you like hardware that is. Then go to the wonderful Bricolage Cafe rght there, and have a snack. It is a replica of grandpere's workshop. <BR><BR>Go into a Monoprix or other large super marche. You'll see canned or botted products that we pay $$, for a fraction of the price here. Bring home a bottle of cassis for your kir. <BR><BR>Eat those wonderful and hard to find here, little pastry swans filled with real whipped cream.<BR><BR>See the marionettes in the Luxembourg Gardens. The enthusiastic children in the audience are a delight to watch. Almost as much fun as the show itself. There are several shows a week.<BR><BR>To walk off some of that whipped cream, take the easy and peaceful 2 mile (?) promenade along the viaduct near the Bastille Opera House.<BR><BR>Watch the toddlers at play in the playgrounds and parks, especially the Place des Voges.<BR><BR>Buy a Chet Baker CD, or other favorite artist, from one of the many small stores with the CD racks outside. Prices are cheap and knock wood, quality has always been good.<BR><BR>Smile & say Bon Jour and you will receive the same in return.<BR><BR> <BR><BR><BR><BR>
Apr 8th, 2003, 07:05 AM
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Another neat thing to do if you are not 'night life' people, is to go to a movie after dinner. They have the latest American pictures and the French are appreciative audiences - ie. quiet and love American films. If you only speak English, look for v.o. (version originale) - English with French subtitles. <BR><BR>Make sure that it is says v.o. We rushed into a theater one night and as soon as we heard 'Je suis Forrest, Forrest Gump', we realized our error. The manager was very nice and gave us our money back, and we walked across the street and saw the English version.
Apr 8th, 2003, 01:54 PM
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Agreeing & disagreeing with Nina above, do see a movie but go ahead and see it in French without subtitles...<BR><BR>I saw "Blade 2" w/ Wesley Snipes last summer in Switzerland with a French speaking friend who lives there (*got* to be one of the worst movies of all times but that's another topic). We had a blast... not like you really needed to understand the dialog & fun to sit in the theater with all the locals.
Apr 8th, 2003, 02:51 PM
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<BR>Yes, nina, the cinema!!<BR> We saw the French film Ridicule in London so we had subtitles, but what a difference in audiences! <BR> We have never attempted French cinema though- it would be too frustrating to see a film and not follow the language, my French is really basically Menu French with some Thanks you's and good nights thrown in
Apr 28th, 2003, 07:11 PM
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I haven't seen this one mentioned.
I LOVED my early morning walks! I was usually out by 6:30...a good two hours before the city starts to hum.
It would be dark when I started out so the monuments were still softly lit. I found myself invariably heading for the Seine and the Iles.
The city slept, but the cafe owners, bakers and market vendors would be out and always had a friendly greeting. The heavenly aroma from each patisserie! The sidewalks glistened like jewels from being hosed down before cafe tables are set out. It was like a fairyland.
I know it's earlier than most people start their day, but I saw a different Paris on those walks...one whose memories I still treasure.
After about 6-7 kms, I'd return to the hotel more than ready for that lovely coffee and rolls in the room!
I LOVED my early morning walks! I was usually out by 6:30...a good two hours before the city starts to hum.
It would be dark when I started out so the monuments were still softly lit. I found myself invariably heading for the Seine and the Iles.
The city slept, but the cafe owners, bakers and market vendors would be out and always had a friendly greeting. The heavenly aroma from each patisserie! The sidewalks glistened like jewels from being hosed down before cafe tables are set out. It was like a fairyland.
I know it's earlier than most people start their day, but I saw a different Paris on those walks...one whose memories I still treasure.
After about 6-7 kms, I'd return to the hotel more than ready for that lovely coffee and rolls in the room!
Jun 2nd, 2003, 12:01 AM
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Just back from five wonderful days in Paris. The city was absolutely packed.
Not that many Americans and Japanese people as usual, but I repeat, it was very, very crowded (mainly Europeans) and we mainly visited smaller and less known museums and places.
A place to add here:
The Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson, photographer, near Gaite metro stop in the 14th arr.
A delightful small photo museum and it's air-conditioned!!
A very nice thing, when it's so hot and sticky, as it was during our five days stay.
Jun 2nd, 2003, 12:25 AM
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In reply to the earlier mention of the crepe stand on rue Cler and "hope he is still with us"..I have sad news. When we were in Paris in Feb. we went to the crepe stand and it was closed. A notice was there telling of the passing and the service planned for the proprietor. I suppose this has probably been noted before on this board since its been a few months. I will be in Paris next week and will be
interested to check out the stand again. I can't imagine it will be the same. However, I will enjoy and say thanks for all the great crepes of the past and the new ones to come.
interested to check out the stand again. I can't imagine it will be the same. However, I will enjoy and say thanks for all the great crepes of the past and the new ones to come.
Jun 25th, 2003, 11:18 PM
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Just adding another one!
If you should be in Paris before October 12, 2003, and if you are a fan of Marlene Dietrich, don't miss the special exhibit at the Musee Galliera "Creaton of a Myth".
The museum is located on 10, Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie in the 16th arr. (almost opposite the Musee Guimet).
Metro stops: Iena or Alma-Marceau.
The museum is open daily 10 AM to 6 PM, except for Mondays and public holidays.
Entrance is 7 Euro (includes audioguide in French or English).
Leaving July 7! The exhibit is on top of my list, next to the Rolling Stones gig, of course.
If you should be in Paris before October 12, 2003, and if you are a fan of Marlene Dietrich, don't miss the special exhibit at the Musee Galliera "Creaton of a Myth".
The museum is located on 10, Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie in the 16th arr. (almost opposite the Musee Guimet).
Metro stops: Iena or Alma-Marceau.
The museum is open daily 10 AM to 6 PM, except for Mondays and public holidays.
Entrance is 7 Euro (includes audioguide in French or English).
Leaving July 7! The exhibit is on top of my list, next to the Rolling Stones gig, of course.
