Christina

I can't either, I've never had a problem finding the taxi queue at any airport in the world. There are signs saying "taxi", for example, and there are signs pointing to the way to taxis inside airports, and then you go out that direction to the curb and you will see more signs.

<<1. In the UK and I think in Italy, there were concessions for oldies over 60. In Paris, it seems only for the youth and "job seekers". At the risk of being flamed, shouldn't job seekers be seeking jobs?>>

I don't understand this question at all. Why are you presuming job seekers ARE NOT seeking jobs? In fact, some French attractions/museums do have reduced rates for seniors (even SNCF does, which is a big one), but not the major ones in Paris. ANd in fact, discounts are usually given to the handicapped in the same category as "job seekers", and often for big families, which I find the odd one (you get a special French card for that). Furthermore, museums run by city of Paris are free to everyone. Paris cinemas sometimes give senior discounts, also, I know Sept Parnassiens does in Montparnasse.

There are concerts all over Paris in various venues, you can just look in a weekly entertainment guide to see them all (ie, Officiel des Spectacles, I think Pariscope isn't on the news kiosiques any more).

eastenderusvi

Merci, Whathello, for the link!

Christina: I knew that was going to come off wrong... I thought it looked strange, you can go to a museum free if you are a job seeker, but not if you are a retired person. I was just looking at some of the bigger museums. I'm sorry if I came off as being rude.

I have one more small question: Are there things that should either be put off for Saturday or definitely not done on Saturday? I'm thinking, for example, in London, you don't want to go to the City on Saturday as it's a ghost town.

Nikki

One way to access theater in Paris if you don't speak French:

http://www.theatreinparis.com/

They provide English surtitles at selected Paris shows. Tickets are a little more expensive than they are without the service.

For music I also check the schedule at the Theatre des Champs Elysees.

mewanderlost

If you have to go up the Eiffel its always better to book it than waste hours standing in lines!
Here are a few tips for Paris .. hopefully you will find them useful https://mewanderlost.com/2017/08/18/...-time-visitor/

fuzzbucket

Follow the overhead signs to the TAXI rank.
Wait your turn.
Get in the car.
Driver puts luggage in the trunk.
Give your address to the driver on a card, Postal Code included.
Pay the driver.
Get out of the car.
Don't forget your luggage.

At Gare du Nord yesterday, there are signs directing you to "ACCREDITED TAXIS", and people are pointing the way to the lineup.

KTtravel

I can't imagine going to Paris and not going up the Eiffel Tower. Yes, a touristy thing to do but I am a tourist in Paris.

We really enjoyed going up the tower after dark. The tower is illuminated and the lights twinkle every hour on the hour which was fun. The lines also seemed shorter.

I have been up the tower during the day and at night and, for me, the daytime views, while nice, were not breathtaking. We enjoyed walking down the tower and investigating each floor.

aliced

La Fourchette is an online restaurant reservtion system in France, much like Open Table works here in the States. Throw in a few to those places you're worried about getting into and cancel as appropriate.

In November dont think you'd have to reserve anything for the ET. See it best from an inexpensive one-hour Seine tour beginning at Pont Neuf, which can be reserved online anytime.

Belinda

By the way, the app in English is thefork.com

Sometimes you can get great discounts on the app. One of my favorite places, Truffes Folies, almost always 40% off if you reserve on thefork.com.

fuzzbucket

If you are concerned about going to the "old chestnut" restaurants or cafes, just don't do it. There's nothing memorable to eat, the only claim is the "atmosphere", which there is precious little of.

If you are interested in good food, look for Michelin Bib Gourmand or search ParisByMouth's website. Pretty reliable in both cases.

Or, if you like to people watch, I like going to Deux Magots instead of Cafe de Flore. The corner is better, and you can see Saint Germain des Pres, as well.

Whathello

Here a list of restaurants from a great guy, good taste and all. I fully endorse his recommendations...

http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...s-per-arrd.cfm

Whathello

Pouic Pouic clsed (a pity).

Additional great ones (imho) :

Il Fico Coquillière 1er Les Halles
Boucherie Rouliere Canettes 6e Saint Sulpice (boucherie means butcher shop - great meat).

aliced

We did use Welcome Pickups to/fro Athens last year; very efficient, price was stated upfront. We would use them again. When we go to Paris, we usually stay in the 5th-6th, therefore we take the RER B right to Luxembourg Gardens.