Arrondissement for 1st Paris visit
Jan 8th, 2009, 06:50 AM
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The Latin Quarter lies in the 5th and 6th arrondissements of Paris. I've been to all of them, but it's by far my favorite -- more typical Paris. For convenience and simply just a good, quiet, clean place to stay without all the bells and whistles, I like the Three-star Hotel Abbatial on Saint Germain. The city bus stop out front.
http://www.hotelabbatialsaintgermain.com/index.html
I enjoy the 8-minute walk to the Luxembourg Gardens for a good morning walk or jog before a daylong stroll by the shops and restaurants on boulevard Saint Germain. The nearby Metro, RER, and train stations will get you to anywhere you want to go in Paris or to bordering countries. For example, take the Blue Metro from St. Michel to Gare du Nord, where you can take a train to London for a day trip.
http://www.paris.org/Metro/gifs/metro.pdf
September is also my favorite time of the year to visit Paris.
Enjoy.
http://www.hotelabbatialsaintgermain.com/index.html
I enjoy the 8-minute walk to the Luxembourg Gardens for a good morning walk or jog before a daylong stroll by the shops and restaurants on boulevard Saint Germain. The nearby Metro, RER, and train stations will get you to anywhere you want to go in Paris or to bordering countries. For example, take the Blue Metro from St. Michel to Gare du Nord, where you can take a train to London for a day trip.
http://www.paris.org/Metro/gifs/metro.pdf
September is also my favorite time of the year to visit Paris.
Enjoy.
Jan 8th, 2009, 08:16 AM
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We stay at a different Arrondissement each time we visit Paris. Last year we had family members with us who never visited the beautiful city. We stayed in the 7th Arr. at the Hotel le Tourville. Ideally located for access to Parc du Champs de Mars and the Tour Eiffel, Les Invalides (Napoleon's Tomb and military museum) and Rue Cler, a shopping street - all in leisurely walking distance. The location has busy streets and cafes to enjoy people watching, a favorite pastime while sipping on your glass of wine and dish of escargots. Metro nearby.
Le Tourville is a pleasant hotel, nicely appointed, friendly staff and typically small rooms. Great restaurants in the vicinity too.
Don't drive in the city. Parking is in short supply and temperament as well.
Le Tourville is a pleasant hotel, nicely appointed, friendly staff and typically small rooms. Great restaurants in the vicinity too.
Don't drive in the city. Parking is in short supply and temperament as well.
Jan 8th, 2009, 12:34 PM
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I'd second the idea of the 5/th or 6th for a first time visit. Note that since the Metro/bus/RER system is so vast, you are never really far from public transit, so staying at a place further out is not going to hugely inconvenience you. In the 1/5/6/4th, you will be walking distance to some of the major sites, as well as being in areas wioth lost of restaurants. The 5th and 6th are nice for access to the Seine, which is one 'site' I tend to want to see every day.
With that budget, conside staying on Ile St Louis. It is in the 4th. Very easy walking distance to Notre Daem, Left/Right bank, RER to airport, metro. It has a nice 'villagey' feel to it...one main street with cheese shop, chocolate shop, wine shop,Berthillon ice cream, several good restos..and is a bit quieter at night. Three good hotels are Lutece, Deux Iles, and St Louis en Ile.
With that budget, conside staying on Ile St Louis. It is in the 4th. Very easy walking distance to Notre Daem, Left/Right bank, RER to airport, metro. It has a nice 'villagey' feel to it...one main street with cheese shop, chocolate shop, wine shop,Berthillon ice cream, several good restos..and is a bit quieter at night. Three good hotels are Lutece, Deux Iles, and St Louis en Ile.
