jamikins

Hi tod,

Yes, I believe the Dave is the same one!

Enjoy BC...it is really beautiful and let me know if you need any help planning!

dinafirsttimeinParis

Thanks I am topping for myself!

jujubean

how beautiful your pictures are - glad I found your post

jamikins

Thanks jujubean, glad you enjoyed it!

CYESQ

Thanks so much for your report. I'll be in Paris in March and am staying in the 11th. Your info was very helpful and I've made a note of all your restaurants and Bus 96!

ncart

Your trip report and photos are wonderful! I especially love the candid shots of people in Paris. Do you have any tips on taking such photos?

jamikins

ncart - thanks so much! We go somewhere where there are lots of people doing interesting things - market streets, squares, around major attractions etc. And then we people watch!

yestravel

Love your report. We'll be staying in the 11th this February.

jamikins

Have a lovely time!! It is now our favourite place to stay in Paris!!!

yestravel

Thanks -- any suggestions for cafes, restaurants in the 11th?

jamikins

There are a few! At Parmentier metro stop there is a great place for drinks and food called L'Autre Cafe http://www.lautrecafe.com/

Also this place gets rave reviews, we are eating here in Nov when we go again http://www.restaurant-astier.com/en/

Hope this gets you started!

Jamikins

stokebailey

So glad this resurfaced, partly because it's so fun, and partly because we plan to stay nearby ~ the same time this year. If anything, it's better on rereading.

I didn't realize the 23rd of Dec through the 2nd of January would be high tourist tide until I saw the dates of our trip coincide with Highest Rent for Paris apartments. I feel better forewarned now, and will plan on wearing earplugs to bed New Year's Eve.

Good to learn that street markets keep buzzing beautifully in winter. I've lifted other notes from this worthy thread. Thank you again.

jamikins

So glad you enjoyed it again! It's a magical time in Paris...enjoy every minute!!

yestravel

Thanks for the recommendations. Perhaps you'll post others when you go in Nov.

jamikins

Yestravel...we already have a few reservations.

After all the good reviews here we have booked a dinner at Reed.

And we always walk by this place and it gets good reviews as well so we are eating here on the Friday night we arrive: http://www.restaurant-astier.com/

Will let you know our thoughts when we return!

yestravel

I've got Reed on my list too. Looking forward to your recommendations. have a great trip!

YankyGal

Astier is where I had one of the best meals of my life (many years ago). I'm afraid to go back since I know it can't be topped, lol. Lapin a la moutarde. So good. Great cheese cart, too (at least way back when).

I'll be eager to hear about your experiences, jamikins (not to mention the rest of your report). Enjoy!

yestravel

Hi yanky girl! U ready for Sandy? Think i'll add Aster to my list.

YankyGal

Hey yestravel - as ready as we can be! I do feel like I'm playing "beat the clock" today. I mean, we KNOW we will lose power...but when...? Stay safe.