Lucky you! I don't get to go to Europe again until next year. I am going to Hawaii in November, but I don't enjoy that as much as I do Europe. I think this will be my last Hawaii trip. Instead I'll see if I can scrounge up enough money to go to Europe twice a year.

Looking forward to your trip report, L.

Enjoy

Lainie, also looking forward to your report. I leave two weeks from today.

Have a great time!

A baguette-making class? Details, please . . . .

I leave Tuesday night for Paris for a week. Can't wait and am about as "unplanned" as possible. Spent some time this weekend trying to plan what I want to do, but....

I understand your excitement, lainie -- I leave this Friday for 2 1/2 weeks. And even with 10 days planned for Paris, I know it won't be "enough!" It'll be trip #10 for me -- I think whether it's our first visit or 20th, the excitement level is high.

Surfer girl,
We signed up for a class on June 13th,11am at Boulangerie 134RDT
email me if you need more info.It is baguettes and croissants.The price goes down if there are more in the group.

Looking forward to everyone's TRs (hint, hint).

My mom, daughter and I arrive in Paris in 8 weeks!!

Enjoy your trip in enchanting Paris!!

Have a wonderful stay.

If you find a way to keep the time from flying by, please let me know!

Fodorites love Paris and really love posting about it. This is good for all of us who keep returning to this gorgeous city.

We don't return until Sept. but my excitement level is gaining every time I read a new post.

All of you have wonderful trips and we'll be watching for your TR's to get new ideas on restaurants and things to do.

What cheese shop?

The cheese shop was through the meeting the French website..theBeillevaire cheese shop

Thanks for posting and increasing the excitement for those of us soon to go. We leave in 5 weeks for a two-week stay and have much help from fodorites. Planning is almost as much fun as the trip itself.

Sorry to hear that your DH needs help with his baguettes.

This summer, I am trying 6 weeks in Italy and I leave in 5 days and I am very excited,
but I will miss my annual trek to Paris. Would love to hear about the cooking
classes. I am taking cooking classes in Florence. Have fun! Johanna

I will keep a notebook and I will take lots of pictures..I am never tired of going to Paris,some people just don't understand us...

I leave for Paris and Provence in three days and one year. But who's counting. Please everyone, write trip reports so I can get thru the next year.

Yes, please, trip reports.

Lainie...I understand you even though I am cheating on Paris by going to Rome this year. I am a sucker for a countdown post! I am not sure if Catherine would remember Chaz and I(we met her in November), but say hello for us. We enjoyed our meal there so much and Catherine was so kind to us. I hope she is doing well and I am so glad to see fellow Fodorites checking out her place!

Have a terrific time and can't wait to hear all about it!

Denisea,I will b sure to say hello to Catherine for you.I know she will remember you when I tell her how I learned of her restaurant.So many fellow Fodorites recommend her place.

OK,2 weeks from sat,we will be on our way.I think this is going to be a cooking session vacation.I just booked a workshop at the cooking school at the Ritz.We enjoyed last years very much,and I thought it would be good to do again,before they close for 2 years of renovations.I plan to organize and make my lists over the weekend.I would hate to forget a charger or something else.I know you can always buy one there.

Oh, thanks Lainie. I know it will be strange that The Ritz and The Crillion will both be closed for two years! I am sure the cooking class will be a great experience!

We have booked lunch at Le Crillion,can't imagine what they will do to it during the removation,but I have never been there for lunch so this is my chance.

Ohh...Les Ambassadeurs or L'Obe? I am certain they will find a way to make it wonderful!

L'obe

Well, the Prince de Galles will be reopening in a few months after its 2-year closure.

Speaking of Crillion, lainie2285, if you get a chance, rent "An American Dreamer in Paris"--it stars JoBeth Williams and Tom Conti. A perfect, fun, pre-Paris romp.

I will try to rent it,thanks

Hard to believe ,after all the reading,reserving and planning,next week I will be back in Paris,arriving early sunday am.Usually just go to the market and pick up basics,walk around the neighborhood...

Our count down is now at 19 days. Tomorrow we are hosting a Via la France party with the friends who will be joining us on this adventure. Planning, parties, and Paris - oo la la!

What a great idea for a party!oo-la la! I have everything packed,checked my list twice...I am ready,having a glass of champagne...

We arrived safely,picked up by our friend Lucien,drove us to our apartment(home away from home for 2 weeks).we unpacked a little, went out to walk,to the Bastille market.the weather is cloudy,had some rain when we returned home.We picked up some great sandwiches,stopped at monoprix for water,juice etc.Rhen we collapsed.
Monday,we were to do the cheese shop visit though meeting the French.It was cancelled,joy enough signed up.Today we will get our metro passes,take it easy,usually we race around and can't wait to see all of our favorites.We will see...Weather is cloudy,with the sun peeping through,no rain yet..I went down to the nearby patisserie and had my first pain au chocolate,, sooooo good.

Day 1 started out cloudy,but mild,got our metro passes refilled,good for a week,off we go..First we want to go and find some addresses.We are doing a baguette and croissant class wed.After a few wrong turns,we found the bakery on rue de Turenne.We met the owner,sampled a croissant and will b back Wednesday at 11 am.Nezt off on the metro to find Reed,for Tuesday's class.This was much easier to find.We walked around the area for awhile,got our first view of Tour Eiffel.AHhh,such a sight,every time..Just walked wherever we felt like turning,no special plans for the rest of the day.Stopped in Lenotre as we passed by,had my first macaron ,yummy.Then we decided to visit the food part of Le Bon Marche.If you can't find it here,they dont make it.By now we were getting hungry,so we sat outside and had a croquet Monsieur and croque Madame for Monsieur and Madame.A beer for Bill and water for me.The clouds have parted and we finally see the bright blue skies.We continue walking down one street ,up another.We end up by the d'Orsay,cross over toward the Tuileries .Lots of people out on the chairs,on blankets,and a long line to get in the Lourve.We don't need to visit this trip.Wow,where did the day go?It's almost 6 pm,decide to head back home.The metro is packed,I didn't think one more person could fit,and6 more squeeze in as the doors closed!I could not wait to get off.Picked up some water,snacks and head back to soak in the tub.