Eighth or Sixth
 

First trip to Paris for my wife and myself.A friend of my wife says you must stay in the Place de St.Michel area in the 6th. A friend of mine says to stay near Champs Alysees area in the 8th for its super night activities. Any opinions? <BR>Jeff

I always stay in the same hotel at the Place St Michel because of the neighborhood, the close metro/RER station, and the view of Notre Dame first thing in the morning. <BR>Anywhere you stay in Paris is close to anything you want, either a short walk or metro ride. Never stayed in the 8th, but cost could be a factor for you (6th is not as expensive as the 8th, overall)

"Super night activities" near Champs Elysées ? If walking down the avenue with a - thick - crowd composed of 80 % fellow tourists and 20 % youngsters from the suburbs is your definition of super night activities, then go for it. It'll be more or less the same picture in Saint-Michel (BTW 5th and not 6th arrondissement). If you want to be near some night activities, try the real 6th (around Odéon, Saint-Germain des Prés métro stops), the Marais (3rd an 4th arr.) or Pigalle (9th - 18th). If you want to be more accurate, e-mail me directly, I'll try to give you some customized advice !

Jeff - <BR> <BR>Ditto to the above "night activities" comment by Vincent. Whoever told you this doesn't know what they are talking about. <BR> <BR>I would recommend either the 5th (St. Michel Place) or the 6th (St. Germain Des Pres). Both good choices. <BR> <BR>Also, skip staying near the Eiffel Tower. Lots of people like to but in my opinion, there isn't anything else out there. Much better off in a more heavily concentrated area if you want action, people, cafes, clubs, etc. <BR> <BR>:-)

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