John Borchert

This is not so much an itenerary as it is a list compilied by my wife and I of things we would like to see and do in Paris for 6 days. I would love some input. Can we accomplish our list? Is there anything glaringly missing? Is there anything that we might consider skipping or prioritize down the list? <BR><BR>Walks <BR>1. La Promenade Plant&eacute;e<BR>2. Ile de la Cite and Ile St Louis <BR>3. Champs Elysees<BR><BR>Museums<BR>1. Louvre<BR>2. D’Orsay<BR>3. Marmottan<BR>3. Musee Picasso<BR>4. Musee de Cluny<BR><BR>Sights<BR>1. Tour Eiffel from Trocadero<BR>2. Place de Vosges<BR>3. Sainte Chapelle<BR>4. Arc de Triomphe<BR>5. Notre Dame<BR>6. Seine Cruise @ Night<BR>7. Hotel des Invalides<BR>8. La Madeleine<BR>9. Hotel de Sens<BR><BR>Gardens<BR>1. Luxembourg Gardens<BR>2. Tuileries Gardens<BR>3. Palais Royal Gardens<BR>4. Jardin des Plantes<BR>5. Bois de Vincesses<BR><BR>Shopping<BR>1. Galeries Lafayette<BR>2. Quai de Montebello<BR>3. Rue de Temple<BR>4. Samaritaine (for the view)<BR>

Gretchen

I would add the Musee Carnavalet to your museums--not far from Cluny and Picasso. I would add a street market visit.

elaine

Hi John<BR>You have good ideas, I would only suggest that you stay flexible and not be too disappointed if you miss one museum and spend an extra hour lingering at a cafe over a pastry. With six days you might also want to take a break and take a daytrip to see something outside of Paris such as Chartres or Versailles.<BR>You might want to schedule the Louvre or the Orsay for one of the evenings they are open late, keeping in mind that when the Louvre is open at night not all of the galleries are open.<BR>The Louvre website has the schedule.<BR>I'd also suggest the Rodin Museum if you have time, or if you eliminate something else. It is small, it is housed in a charming former private mansion, it has a small garden, it has a cafe, and the sculptures are wonderful. I also like the Carnavalet Museum, but having an interest in Paris's history helps. I don't care much for the Picasso Museum only because I don't care that much for Picasso's art but that's a personal decision.<BR>Since you're going to be in the Marais anyway, don't forget to do some shopping/browsing in that area as well.<BR>And at least walk by the Pompidou Center, even if you don't visit the museum.<BR>Have a great trip.<BR>

Katie

My husband and I are also planning a trip to Paris at the end of our Great Britian experience. I think we will be there three or four days. Should I just follow Fodor's three day itenerary and spend the last day milling around to see what we can discover on our own? Or should we try to get it all in. I suppose when I think of Paris, I think of leisure not running from ticket line to ticket line. And suggestions?

Ron

I think you have put together a terrific list. One of the best tips we we have given was to see Paris Story, a very clever presentation playing on the hour. It is located located on Rue Scribe, near Galeries Lafayette. With respect to the latter, the building to the east is the one with the famous glass dome. Then in the second building of Au Printemps, the other big department store a couple of blocks down heading west, there is a nice view of the city from the rooftop terrace. If you want to add a museum I'd subggest the Jacquemart Andre.

Nikki

While at the Musee de Cluny, consider staying for the free concert if one is offered. When my daughter and I wandered in there very tired on our arrival day, before our hotel room was ready, we were asked whether we wanted to stay for the concert. After debating whether we were too tired, we did decide to stay for a midday concert and it was a highlight of our trip. An early music ensemble called "Ultreia" performed a wonderfully entertaining program with two singers and an amazing variety of odd original instruments.

jo

im going to paris soon. ron, what is this paris story you mentioned? i too<BR>highly recommend the rodin museum. i go there every visit. i never tire of it. i was not a big picasso fan until i went tot he museum. it is so well done, by his periods and it really shows the artist's virsatility and talent. i highly recoomend it and the d'orsay. call me strange but ive been to paris at least 6 times and have never been in the louvre. maybe this time. i prefer the more modern stuff from 1800s on and the louvre seems overwhelming.

elaine

re "Paristoric"<BR>Your hotel or the Tourist Office may offer a discount coupon for this. www.paristoric.com

Gretchen

I have been to the Louvre several times and now no longer feel like "doing" it and spend more time at other venues. I think it helps when going to the Louvre to look at a guide book and concentrate on one section that is of greatest interest. Agree about the Rodin--not to be missed. You can see the dome of the Invalides over The Thinker's shoulder!<BR>Be sure to get the museum pass and group your sightseeing and museum visits to maximize the days you have it.

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Greasshopper

Great list. Be sure to get a museum card and I would second the advice of visiting Versaille.

Ron

They changed the name of Paristoric to Paris Story and <BR><BR>http://www.paris-story.com/

Topper

Top o' the mornin' to ya

Paul

Be sure to make it to Fountainebleu

Ron

You will probably work up quite an appetite during that shopping spree. For a light lunch, there is a terrace cafe on the Au Printemps roof deck. For something more substantial, you could make a reservation at Cafe Flo, under the glass dome in the other Au Printemps building.