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Others have mentioned these,but I have to say that they were some of our favorites not to be missed.
Carnavalet Museum & Place Vosges Marmottan Museaum (Monets) Opera Garnier(English tour, though we are not tour people, we loved this place and the tour) Parc Monceau Canal St. Martin boat trip, on a nice day only Nissim de Comando Museum Jaquemart-Andre Museum Delacroix Museum (small, but interesting) Tango dancing outside next to the Seine(haven't done it, but it's on our list) Vaux le Vicomte, outside of Paris Dinner at Le Train Bleu(for the room) You didn't mention Luxemborg Gardens but I would gues you have been there---Sundays are the best. If your nephew loves cooking there is a chefs shop on the right bank with exceptional copper cookware and chef's utensils. Obviously it's hard to transport large cookware, but he might find some unique utensils. http://www.e-dehillerin.fr/en/cuprinox-extra-thick.php |
When I was 10 I lived in Paris and my mom and I used to go to Dehillerin...I had forgotten all about that place, but now that I see the above post, I recommend going there just to see it! At least back then, it was jam packed with everything imaginable, kitchen things filling every space possible (and we're talking me remembering that from over 40 years ago :( ). If it's the same, it would be fun at least to walk through there.
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This is too easy.
Ile des Impressionistes - Maison Fournaise Musée Jaquemart-André Belleville Parc St-Cloud Marché des Timbres Arènes de Lutèce Mosquée de Paris and the hammam and tea room Bois de Vincennes Guingettes Apiary on the dome of the Opéra need more? |
St Denis for me!
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I add my vote for the Marais and Place des Vosges. I might have missed seeing when you will be there, but if it's during the Tours de France, you might want to go to the Champs Élysées for the finish. We happened into the parade last summer, and it was truly AMAZING!
You have probably been there, but the main street on Ile de la Cite is also very charming, with quaint boutiques and a real neighborhood feeling. |
Definitely take a cooking class! We used Cookin With Class a couple years ago and loved it. They have a variety of classes from full day to half day ones. We did a half day macaron class on our last full day and really wished we had time to take more classes.
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Bookmarking
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bookmarking
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and bookmarking!
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Opera Garnier
Basilque de St.Denis |
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Jacquemart-Andre museum. They have a nice cafe in the garden as well.
http://musee-jacquemart-andre.com/en/home |
I have to add a funny story about Dehillerin. We went there to find a gift for our SIL who loves to cook. When I said that I wanted something copper and small, for transportation purposes, the man told me that if I wanted a decoration, I should go to Williams-Sonoma. This is a "chefs" store!! And he promptly walked away from us. Is there a Williams-Sonoma store in Paris? I just thought I might fine something unusual at Dehillerin, I didn't mean to insult him.
St. Cirq and others----taking notes for more things to do in Paris on our 9th visit in Sept. No wonder we keep returning. |
Dehillerin is for chefs and restaurant supply, serious business, so I think it sounded like you just wanted a souvenir and didn't care what it was as long as it was small and copper. And I guess that's true, you didn't have anything you really needed. You never know what attitude certain Parisian store clerks will have. That remark is kind of funny, I guess he doesn't think much of Wms and Sonoma (although it is true, it isn't the same category), but I don't think there is one in Paris.
some alternatives http://www.davidlebovitz.com/2010/06...king-supplies/ |
Thanks Christina---some nice alternatives to check out.
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There's a chain of stores called La Vaissellerie that has all kinds of kitchen souvenirs - pretty things and good prices.
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I am a crafter as well and am planning one day for fabric, needlepoint, etc shopping in Paris. PappoPaulin, La Drouguerie,Entrée des Fournisseurs, Le Rouvray, Tapisseries de la Bûcherie, and of course March St. Pierre. This is my first time to Paris so I can't recommend but I have found great reviews on the above. I will be going in September and I can't wait. Enjoy your extra day; you'll have to tell us what you decided to do!
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Bookmarking indeed!
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How about taking the tour of the Gobelins factory? It is almost always given in French, but one can see several artisans at work on tapestries in the various ateliers.
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