Anyone else planning to go to France during the fall of 2007?
Aug 25th, 2007, 06:07 AM
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Gracejoan, I will be in Paris in Oct., too, with two friends who have never been before; you mention that you have lots of things planned for your first-time friend. Would you mind sharing a few ideas? We will, of course, hit the high spots but thought maybe you have some off-the-beaten track ideas.
I'd love to go to ballet at Garnier but nothing going on then; I must be destined not to see a performance there. I have had to lose tickets twice b/c of cancelled trips!
Celianne, I am leaving from PIT thru PHL, too, and have not taken the timing precautions you have to make sure I get on that plane. I may have goofed up on this one; wish me luck for leaving on time from PIT!
I'd love to go to ballet at Garnier but nothing going on then; I must be destined not to see a performance there. I have had to lose tickets twice b/c of cancelled trips!
Celianne, I am leaving from PIT thru PHL, too, and have not taken the timing precautions you have to make sure I get on that plane. I may have goofed up on this one; wish me luck for leaving on time from PIT!
Aug 25th, 2007, 06:29 AM
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Grandmere,
Where are you staying in Oct. with your friends? Our ParisPerfect apt. is on rue Jean Nicot, in the 7th, of course.
For my first timer friend: She wanted to see some of the Champagne country, so have her booked for a 1/2 day minivan tour to Epernay for that. I always think they enjoy an Illuminations tour..it is pretty and gives them a feel for Paris. That will also be a minivan tour. I have reservations for fashion show at Galeries Lafayette, to see the skinny girls..that will be after having lunch at Taillevent! I will join her on a minivan tour of Fontainebleu, Barbizon and Vaux le Vicomte. I like that combination. We have two day museum passes..can't fit in more..she will be seeing some not on the pass. She will want Louvre, d/Orsay, l'Orangerie, Rodin, Andre Jacquemart, Marmottan, Invalides, Eiffel etc.
We have arranged for dining reservations along with those made directly with Taillevent and Catherine Constant. We need our days, so we have a great boulangerie across the street from our apt. for breakfast..will probably do light lunches(other than Taillevent) and plan on lengthy dinners. Our reservations: Le Petit Troquet, La Cerisaie, Au Petit Tonneau, Au Gourmand, Le Florimond, Les Fables de la Fontaine, Les Papilles, Carte Blanche and Le Clos Gourmets...probably will also add on more Constant stops after talking with Catherine, and some others.
If you would care to join us, or stop by our apt., please let me know. My e-mail address is: [email protected]
Joan
Hope the weather changes for a better fall than the summer has been!
Where are you staying in Oct. with your friends? Our ParisPerfect apt. is on rue Jean Nicot, in the 7th, of course.
For my first timer friend: She wanted to see some of the Champagne country, so have her booked for a 1/2 day minivan tour to Epernay for that. I always think they enjoy an Illuminations tour..it is pretty and gives them a feel for Paris. That will also be a minivan tour. I have reservations for fashion show at Galeries Lafayette, to see the skinny girls..that will be after having lunch at Taillevent! I will join her on a minivan tour of Fontainebleu, Barbizon and Vaux le Vicomte. I like that combination. We have two day museum passes..can't fit in more..she will be seeing some not on the pass. She will want Louvre, d/Orsay, l'Orangerie, Rodin, Andre Jacquemart, Marmottan, Invalides, Eiffel etc.
We have arranged for dining reservations along with those made directly with Taillevent and Catherine Constant. We need our days, so we have a great boulangerie across the street from our apt. for breakfast..will probably do light lunches(other than Taillevent) and plan on lengthy dinners. Our reservations: Le Petit Troquet, La Cerisaie, Au Petit Tonneau, Au Gourmand, Le Florimond, Les Fables de la Fontaine, Les Papilles, Carte Blanche and Le Clos Gourmets...probably will also add on more Constant stops after talking with Catherine, and some others.
If you would care to join us, or stop by our apt., please let me know. My e-mail address is: [email protected]
Joan
Hope the weather changes for a better fall than the summer has been!
Sep 6th, 2007, 06:53 PM
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We have a trip booked Oct 19-30. We'll arrive in Paris, then fly on to Krakow. We'll return to Paris and take the TGV to Dijon for a few days in the countryside. Then back to Paris for 4 nights.
I still need the hotel in Beaune and the TGV reservations!
I still need the hotel in Beaune and the TGV reservations!
Sep 6th, 2007, 08:12 PM
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Bonjour - I'm new to this site and forum communicating. I hope this posting is added to the responses for robjame's who's in France in Fall 2007 question - count me there: Paris 10/30-11/11, then Bergerac, then Arles. Dear StCirq, how do we respond when apartment hunting even on the phone with a vrbo owner who insists they never do contracts, they get so much business and happy customers that it wouldn't be worth it? Guess I'll have to cross mes doigts and see when I get les clefs. Can anyone comment on whether the 3-day France Railpass is the right way to go for someone who wants to see the countryside a little more? My travel needs are Paris-Bergerac, Bergerac-Arles, Arles-Paris. Also, who's been to Lascaux II?
Sep 7th, 2007, 02:44 PM
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robjame, thanks for this thread
Enjoyed reading everyone's plans although jealous of those going for weeks....
My daughter and I will visit Nov 16-19th, don't yet know where we'll stay.
It's a surprise for her 17th birthday. She is an art and history buff so we'll see a lot of museums. Also, we love chocolate and french pastries...she is a shopper!!
I haven't been to paris in 23 years - last time I traveled alone... cannot wait to share this with my daughter...having such fun making plans and reading posts on Fodors!
Enjoyed reading everyone's plans although jealous of those going for weeks....
My daughter and I will visit Nov 16-19th, don't yet know where we'll stay.
It's a surprise for her 17th birthday. She is an art and history buff so we'll see a lot of museums. Also, we love chocolate and french pastries...she is a shopper!!
I haven't been to paris in 23 years - last time I traveled alone... cannot wait to share this with my daughter...having such fun making plans and reading posts on Fodors!
Sep 7th, 2007, 03:08 PM
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Be arriving Paris on Nov. 3rd and will be there til Nov. 7th. Be staying at Hotel Louvre Marsolliere. Hope it won't be as chilly as the first time I was there back in December 2005 (with DH). My sis will be accompanying me this time. It'll be her first trip to Paris.
Sep 10th, 2007, 03:01 PM
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Well we leave Saturday September 15th for a week in Paris and then 4 weeks in the Dordogne.
We packed today so I am all set... the bags even came in under weight!
Wednesday is a Toronto Fodors GTG which will set up the trip perfectly.
What about you?
We packed today so I am all set... the bags even came in under weight!
Wednesday is a Toronto Fodors GTG which will set up the trip perfectly.
What about you?
Sep 10th, 2007, 04:07 PM
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Have a great time robjame! We leave this Thursday but have a much shorter trip than you do. Flying into BCN and driving immediately to So. France. After one night at a B&B close to Homps, we'll be traveling to Belcastel, one of the most beautiful villages in France for a weeks rental in a stone house gite. We'll be traveling daily in a different direction exploring the Aveyron region and the Tarn Gorge.
It was pretty funny reading about the English travelers who mistakenly flew to Rodez, instead of Rhodes, Greece. They sure don't compare, but we're actually staying very close to Rodez on purpose!
The end of the trip we'll be in Barcelona a few nights experiencing the Le Merce festival!
Hope everyone has wonderful trips this fall to France!
It was pretty funny reading about the English travelers who mistakenly flew to Rodez, instead of Rhodes, Greece. They sure don't compare, but we're actually staying very close to Rodez on purpose!
The end of the trip we'll be in Barcelona a few nights experiencing the Le Merce festival!
Hope everyone has wonderful trips this fall to France!
Sep 10th, 2007, 05:42 PM
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Yes, I will be in Paris from Sept 30 through Oct 3, on my way to Bangalore (and then New Delhi) in India. I will stay in Paris for one night on the way back. In both occasions I will stay in Montparnasse, close to the Air France bus drop off.
Sep 11th, 2007, 09:40 AM
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I will be in Paris Nov 12-21 with my boyfriend. It will be the first time for both of us! We are staying in www.vrbo.com/139753. I am so unbelievably excited!
Sep 12th, 2007, 02:20 AM
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YES! I'll be in Paris on Friday 28th Sept & leaving on Tuesday 2nd October for London.
The World Cup has made a huge difference to prices of hostels/hotels so I booked online with the help of my wonderful travel agent and am hoping for the best! Happy travels all!
The World Cup has made a huge difference to prices of hostels/hotels so I booked online with the help of my wonderful travel agent and am hoping for the best! Happy travels all!
