emma

I'm going to Paris tomorrow and would appreciate anyone sharing special places with me - streets, restaurants, markets, etc. or even special events/exhibitions worth visiting.<BR>thanks<BR>emma

Beth

Viaduct des Artes (several websites) and http://www.metropoleparis.com/1999/433/433edgar.html (Street Art Market)<BR><BR>The Viaduct are shops in the arches of the old Viaduct, and there is a wonderful garden area on the top of those arches; the Marche de Creation is an outdoor art market on Sundays. I am green with envy!

Gretchen

Buy Pariscope as soon as you arrive adn see what the exhibitions/etc. are going on this week.

MDawn

Emma-<BR>I can't tell you what the most special places are in Paris-there are too many! And you will find one all your own...I personally loved the Champs-Elysses area around dinner time...it's beautiful and the aroma in itself is something you will never forget...Have fun!

Grasshopper

Beth, Thank you! I've been trying to figure out where those viaduct things were since I saw them in Amelie. I looked at the website and will definitely go see them this month.

Gissell

Rue Cler! (market street) Take the metro and get down at Ecole Militaire... you'll see a Flo's patisserie on the corner, and that is Rue Cler... Gotta have the Crepes!! Bon voyage!

aj

You must try and take in an evening concert at Sainte-Chapell. It is <BR>"heavenly". I bought a CD from the concert and enjoy listening to it while I work it makes me feel like I am in Paris again!

Merilee

I like rue Mouffetard with all its markets...it's where I tasted my first panini which is a grilled sandwich on French bread and it can contain anything you want, chicken, cheese, veggies...and then have a crepe, again with just about any filling you want...I wish I could remember the name of the little place that became my favorite...it's off to the right by a a small circle area...anyway, this is near Le Pantheon...Emma, have a happy trip...I love Paris!

Beth

Ah, "Amelie" - what a cute movie! My friends and I just sat there elbowing each other - remember, remember, we saw that! See it before or after your trip! Maybe it will be on the flight.

ron

Be sure to see Paris Story, located next door to the American Express on Rue Scribe [to the left of the Opera Garnier]. Every hour on the hour. Then walk up the street to Galeries Lafayette to admire the window displays and see the tallest christmas tree ever erected in a department store [right hand building]. Have a great time.

elvira

Markets (all or partly indoors): d'Aligre, des Enfants Rouges<BR><BR>Cluny Museum; fashion museum down the street from the Louvre.<BR><BR>Keep your eyes open for flyers and placards for church concerts (many are free) - children's choirs, chamber music, violin concerts....if you can't attend a concert at St Chapelle, don't give up attending a church performance.<BR><BR>The plaza in front of the Hotel de Ville is a skating rink; big hooha video at Notre Dame to celebrate Christmas season; special exhibit of the architecture of Jean Nouvel at the Beaubourg. Always check out the Hotel de Ville - there's usually at least one free exhibit - usually something pretty interesting and unusual.<BR><BR>shopping: Magasin des Trois Quartiers, 17 boulevard de la Madeleine. It's sort of like a mall, with lots of fun little shops; Dehillerin for over-the-top cooking stuff; Gault miniatures on the rue de Rivoli.<BR><BR>Christmas markets:<BR><BR>CHRISTMAS MARKET AT MONTPARNASSE<BR>Dates : from 30/11/2001 to 24/12/2001 11am-8pm - <BR>QUARTIER DE MONTPARNASSE 75015 PARIS<BR> <BR><BR><BR>SAINT NICOLAS FAIR<BR>Dates : from 06/12/2001 to 24/12/2001 11am-7.30pm - <BR>1, PLACE DE LA BOURSE 1, place de la Bourse 75002 PARIS<BR> +33 1 43 76 13 00 <BR><BR><BR>CHRISTMAS MARKET IN THE PLACE DE LA BASTILLE<BR>Dates : from 07/12/2001 to 31/12/2001 11am-8pm - <BR>1, PLACE DE LA BASTILLE 1, place de la Bastille 75004 PARIS<BR> <BR><BR><BR>LA NATION CHRISTMAS MARKET<BR>Dates : from 07/12/2001 to 24/12/2001 11am-7.30pm - <BR>1, PLACE DE LA NATION 1, place de la Nation 75011 PARIS<BR> +33 1 43 76 13 00 <BR><BR><BR>BERCY VILLAGE CHRISTMAS MARKET<BR>Dates : from 10/12/2001 to 24/12/2001 11am-9pm - <BR>BERCY VILLAGE 35, Cour Saint-Emilion 75012 PARIS<BR> <BR><BR><BR>MENILMONTANT CHRISTMAS MARKET<BR>Dates : from 13/12/2001 to 16/12/2001 8am-8pm - <BR>1, PLACE MAURICE CHEVALLIER 1, Place Maurice Chevallier 75020 PARIS<BR> +33 1 40 33 50 30 <BR><BR> <BR>