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Any of those 3 cities would make a wonderful 5 day break. Honestly.

I might make my final decision based on which would have the best airfares.

>>Also, I am a bit of a picky eater so that’s the only thing holding my back from Paris.<<

Not sure I understand that (at all). There is EVERY sort of food available in Paris. For adventurous eaters or timid ones.

November Rome should have nicer weather than the other two. Rome would be my choice.

Might - might not.

First timer?

Rome. Hands down.

Malaga, Palermo, Barcelona

November is a great time to visit Rome. The weather is usually still nice, the crowds are at a minimum, and prices are lower. As others have said, November weather would be more reliably nice in Rome than in northern cities, although there is never a guarantee.

Low season in Rome typically begins after the All Saints holiday (November 1st). This year All Saints Day is on a Friday, so many people may make a long weekend of it, and hotel prices may actually begin to go down the following Monday.

I'm not sure how your eating habits would influence the choice of destination. What exactly is it that you don't like to eat? Or, if it's a long list, what is it that you prefer to ear?

If weather is a big factor, then Rome.

If the language barrier, London.

If romance, Paris.

All have so much to enjoy (indoors or out) weather can be minor.

All have a majority of English-speaking folks (and I sometimes couldn't understand British English! ;) )

You can get any kind of food you want everywhere!

SOOO, go to the one the calls to you the loudest! Bring a bunch of money for taxi fares, take a taxi from the airport to a nice central hotel, and just enjoy. You'll probably return!

Rome is as or even more romantic than Paris.

I'm a picky eater so I personally understand the hesitancy of Paris. I didn't have much problem there on either of my trips, but I stuck to things like crepes, omelettes and cafe fare. I don't like blue cheese so I learned early on to avoid the four cheese pizza unless I knew exactly which cheeses are on it! But it's a large city and you can find so many different ethnic foods. It's really not a problem.

I've been to Paris in early November and the weather was beautiful. I've also been to Rome in late November/early December and it was warmer and lovely. Weather is always a crap shoot though. Generally speaking I imagine Rome would probably be warmer. Of the three London would be my last choice, but that's only based on personal preference. I've just completed my 5th trip to Rome so that would be my choice. But honestly you can't go wrong with any of the three.

I'm visiting UK next month for the first time as well. Would love to know your experience.

Welcome to Fodors manush. You really would do better to start a new thread of your own with specific questions about your trip to the UK. You have tagged on to a thread from someone who is exploring where in Europe they want to travel.

Unfortunately, being so new there are limits to how often you can post and you may not be able to post again until tomorrow. So maybe in the meantime put together a list of the sorts of things you want help with . . .

Rome weather 'might might not' be better in November than Paris and London - 9 times out of ten or more I'd bet Rome's weather is warmer then - sometimes by quite a bit - but Paris and London even in usual November grayness with chance of being quite nice can be enjoyed in November- won't be really cold and fewer tourists than in better weather months

A picky eater can do just fine in Paris. In any city really. You don't have to eat in high end, fancy, or even "French" restaurants. There are always grocery stores, bakeries, casual eateries.

I'd pick Paris but that's because I'm not all that interested in London or Rome... of the three places you listed.

Actually I'd pick Venice if I had only one week in Europe.

Paris! Amazing sites, romantic for you and your boyfriend, great food (I'm also picky and always find whatever I want to eat in Paris) and the best shopping out of the three cities you listed. I guess take this with a grain of salt because Paris is my all-time favorite city, but Paris in the fall is marvelous.

A picky eater can do just fine in Paris. In any city really. You don't have to eat in high end, fancy, or even "French" restaurants. There are always grocery stores, bakeries, casual eateries.>

And FLUNCH should have something for the pickiest of eaters - it's a cafeteria with down-home French food - nice but not pretentious and no waiters to deal with - unlimited veggies plus one main dish for a really low price.

Paris

We did 5 cities in 3.5 weeks. 2 Adults 3 Teens
London.
Paris
Barcelona
Rome
Amsterdam.

and our least favorite hands down was Paris. We found it to be smelly dirty and crowded.
All around # 1 winner was Barcelona followed by Rome which tied with Amsterdam.

I've been to France many times, still haven't eaten snails, frog legs or foie gras.

And never will.


What's with all these new poster? They post once or twice and disappear ...

There are actually American restaurants or those trying to be like American restaurants. I've had runny milkshakes in Paris.

But you can go and have a nice piece of salmon or steak in any restaurant.

And Italian food is better anyways, though not sure there are great Italian restaurants in Paris. I'm sure there are.

It is better to try to visit the nearest cities with Rome, so as not to spend a lot of time and energy on flights. Try to travel around Rome