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Posted by: feyla on May 10, 12 at 07:46 AM Posted in: Europe Tagged: France Jump to last reply

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So my week in Barcelona has been cancelled. I'm booked to stay on Lake Como till 2nd August, then I have over a week till I need to be in Paris, and I'm looking for ideas/suggestions on where to go?

It's myself and my 12 year old son. I don't want to hire a car, as I'm not confident to drive on the wrong side of the road, scary small roads etc. so, it's public transport accessible places only.

I'm very aware that it's the high season, and thus extremely busy, but can anyone suggest anywhere that will still be pleasant? Smaller, out of the way is fine. I'm open to beachside, or Provence, I know very little about France. Budget for accom roughly €100 per day.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

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ira on May 10, 12 at 09:43 AM

Hi F,

I would train to Colmar for 3 nights and then to Strasbourg for 3 nights before heading to Paris.

You might also wish to consider Lucerne or Basel.

Enjoy your visit.
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cheapboxofwine on May 10, 12 at 09:55 AM

Not in Provence but why not a Disney Paris treat? Would your 12 yr old appreciate that?
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mamcalice on May 10, 12 at 10:57 AM

I like Ira's suggestions. Your son might enjoy Disney Paris but certainly not for a whole week!
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StCirq on May 10, 12 at 11:24 AM

Beachside will be jammed in August. Getting to Provence from Como is a pain, and then you have to get back to Paris. Do as ira says to cut down on the distances. Alsace is a great area for exploring (though best if you do have a car - but if coming from a country where they drive on the left I can appreciate the difficulty) and not a long train ride back to Paris.
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Rastaguytoday on May 10, 12 at 12:51 PM

Both Colmar (a favorite of mine) and Basel are very nice towns.

I would agree with Ira on these two places.
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dugi_otok on May 10, 12 at 02:26 PM

Building on Ira and StCirq replies
I like across the border into Germany
Blackforest
Bodensee (Lake Constance)

http://www.badenpage.de/en.html

http://www.badenpage.de/en/excursions/excursions-region-lake-of-constance/bodensee.html

http://www.badenpage.de/en/excursions/excursions-region-black-forest.html

http://www.badenpage.de/en/excursions/excursions-region-alsace.html

http://www.badenpage.de/en/excursions/excursions-region-lake-of-constance.html

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