Top Sites for Trip with 14 year old daughter
Mar 19th, 2012, 05:58 AM
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Top Sites for Trip with 14 year old daughter
I'm surprising my daughter with a (1st) trip to Paris, leaving this Thursday for six days. The last time I was in Paris was 15 years ago.
What would you say are the top must-sees? So far, the Louvre of course, the Eiffel Tower, Musee D'Orsay, and the Pompidou Centre. I've never been to Musee de l'Orangerie but I'm thinking of that too. Also thinking about a sightseeing bus if there is one to give her a sense of the city.
Of course, just walking and walking and soaking up the atmosphere, going to cafes and people-watching will be heavenly.
She's really bright and LOVES art - also loves shopping.
Any other must-see suggestions?
What would you say are the top must-sees? So far, the Louvre of course, the Eiffel Tower, Musee D'Orsay, and the Pompidou Centre. I've never been to Musee de l'Orangerie but I'm thinking of that too. Also thinking about a sightseeing bus if there is one to give her a sense of the city.
Of course, just walking and walking and soaking up the atmosphere, going to cafes and people-watching will be heavenly.
She's really bright and LOVES art - also loves shopping.
Any other must-see suggestions?
Mar 19th, 2012, 07:51 AM
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When I took my 14 year old granddaughter to Paris she really loved l'Orangerie best, followed by d'Orsay. L'Orangerie was a hit due to Monet's large waterlilies. For shopping, the street fairs/markets were her favorites. She also enjoyed watching the street performers in front of the Pompideau.
Casual food such as crepes and baguette sandwiches which were displayed in shop windows were big hits too.
Casual food such as crepes and baguette sandwiches which were displayed in shop windows were big hits too.
Mar 19th, 2012, 11:06 AM
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Another museum, which our art-loving 11yo daughter loved, Musee Andre-Jacquemart. We call that kind of museum "house-museums."
For each of our kids, we arranged their first sight of the Eiffel Tower to be at night, from a vedettes du pont neuf boat - magical.
A fun activity is to search out the best macarons, buying 1-2 (or more) from a variety of patisseries throughout the trip. I also developed a bad habit of picking up a small pastry to try with or after breakfast - a small bag of choquettes, or a cannele. Yum!
For each of our kids, we arranged their first sight of the Eiffel Tower to be at night, from a vedettes du pont neuf boat - magical.
A fun activity is to search out the best macarons, buying 1-2 (or more) from a variety of patisseries throughout the trip. I also developed a bad habit of picking up a small pastry to try with or after breakfast - a small bag of choquettes, or a cannele. Yum!
Mar 19th, 2012, 03:23 PM
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I would def take her up to Montmartre for the views and the collection of people on the steps listening to/watching performers.
One of the cemeteries, if you're nearby? Interesting for an American (unless you're from New Orleans).
Even though she loves art, try not to OD on that. There is so much to see of the city. Have her handle some cash and speak to the waiters, etc. It will be good experience for some day when she wants to go overseas on her own.
So exciting, have a wonderful time!
One of the cemeteries, if you're nearby? Interesting for an American (unless you're from New Orleans).
Even though she loves art, try not to OD on that. There is so much to see of the city. Have her handle some cash and speak to the waiters, etc. It will be good experience for some day when she wants to go overseas on her own.
So exciting, have a wonderful time!
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