imaginaryjazz

The closest Monoprix is 24 Bd Saint-Michel, at the corner just past Bd Saint-Germain, easy walking distance unless you purchase too much stuff, then getting back is difficult -- a rolling shopping bag is really handy, but at least a tote bag is useful. There is also one we have used at the Reaumur-Sebastopol Metro exit and one on rue Saint-Antoine between the Saint-Paul and Bastille Metro stops on line 1. Even though a visit really requires using the Metro, we usually hit the one on Saint-Antoine once or twice because that is the location most likely to have in stock Nature des Pommes varietal apple juices; their Granny Smith is wonderful and is my favorite juice and I do not otherwise like apple juice. There is also a Franprix just off the Saint-Paul stop which has a store brand, Leader Price, Muesli Croustillant aux 3 Chocolats that I like a lot. My husband always rolls his eyes as he says it seems really crazy that we come all the way to Paris and the first thing we do is go to the grocery stores!

LeslieC

I didn't find the Pantheon in Paris very interesting, especially for such a short visit. It's a cold mausoleum. I wonder if many people confuse it with the Rome Pantheon which is incredible. I'd skip it. You don't mention Napoleon's Tomb at Invalides which I found fascinating. It is close to Rue Cler and Rodin Museum, plus the walk back to the right bank across the Pont Alexandre III and between the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais is so picturesque!. I also like the Madeleine area and Blvd. des Capuccines.

Too bad you can't visit the Marais on a Sunday with lots of people watching. The Falafel is great!

I think a visti to Versailles will be a refreshing change from the city so I hope you do it!

Bon Vacance!

darlenef17

MrsIJazz: This is extremely helpful. While I love getting info. on the sites, convenient grocery shopping (since we'll be in an apt.) is essential information! Thank you!

Leslie: Thanks for that idea. I agree, I wish we were in Paris on a Sunday also, but it just didn't work out that way. Florence is going to be a real challenge on Sunday and Monday with all of the closures.

tdk320n

Bookmarking for my May 2013 trip

billandcindy

Have seen the view from Sacre Coeur and the Montparnesse Tower. Both are great, though the view from atop the MT is 360 degrees and, I think, more breathtaking (absent cloud cover). The MT certainly was less crowded, which is a plus for me. Mais, because Montmartre is so much more than Sacre Coeur, I would prioritize it higher than MT. Oh, I think there is also a view atop the arch in La Defense, also reachable by metro.

darlenef17

360 degree view would be lovely, and I think we'll have time to do that on one of our days; I too, have read that the lines are almost nonexistent. Thanks for sharing!

momoforeo

I've been to Paris twice and am going again in a few weeks to visit with my daughter who is studying there this semester. I haven't read all of the responses but I can tell you you are planning way too much for each day, especially Tuesday. I am EXHAUSTED reading this. Paris is made to SAVOR; more time in cafes people watching. SLOW DOWN. You are going to be RUNNING from place to place! pick the most important things you'd like to see and then be flexible.