nukesafe

I looked, as you suggested, but could not tell from the pictures that there was no door to the bathroom. Did the room open directly into one bedroom? Would be a deal breaker for me, as well.

cigalechanta

wai.ting for more, ma amie

gomiki

More about the apartment. nukesafe, the bathroom was one step up from the bedroom and directly in front of the bed. There are two heavy curtains for visual privacy. Sound is a whole different issue. R spends a lot of time in his morning rituals and I usually ended up in the living room. He booked this apt before I was ready and then it was too late. It was clean and bright. While it sleeps four with the sofa bed it had only two mismatched wine glasses and two coffee mugs. Lots of plates and silverware, no sharp knives or can opener. We only had one key with dire warnings of what would happen if we lost it or locked it in the apt. We called about burned out lights in the bathroom and someone came and replaced them. And left lots of dirty boot prints. The bed was very hard and very close to the floor. Other than being above the Metro it was a great location. We considered contacting the agent but moving would have meant a hotel and a lot of hassle so we stayed.

We live in a very level area and that is why I called us flatlanders. No amount of walking can prepare for the Metro stairs. We were there for ten days and it is amazing how much easier those stairs were as the days passed. Short of joining a gym and using the stairmaster there is no way for me to maintain that which is a shame. We had our pass so we used the Metro a lot.

We were going to see A Little Night Music at St. Chapelle on Monday night. http://www.classictic.com/en/special...-chapelle/216/ We went there to get the tickets. The shop across from the entrance did not sell those tickets so we went through security to the ticket office but were told they did not go on sale until Monday. There seems to be a theme here don't you think? We did go back on Monday, got the tickets and got there early and stood in the light rain waiting for the security line to open. We were one of the first in and got perfect seats on the right in the front row. It was wonderful and we loved it. It was raining heavily when we left. Thank goodness for the Metro pass.

kerouac

My parents living in Florida used to go into training before their visits by going to the one department store at the mall with two levels and therefore some stairs they could practice on. Although there was much huffing and puffing the first days (including just getting to my apartment three flights up with no elevator), they were always thrilled at how they felt in significantly better health after two weeks in Paris.

annhig

well, thank goodness that you got tickets for the concert.

hoping for more good news!

lrock5

I always tell my husband that if we could just stay in Paris for a year we would be in so much better shape. Exercise is built into daily life there. But, the endless bread and cheese may nullify any benefit!!!

gomiki

kerouac, I said the very same thing after coming home. I just feel so much better in Paris.

gomiki

Irock5, yes, there is that!

gomiki

We had tickets for the fashion show on Fridays at Galleries Lafayette. I just sent an email to the store and was emailed the tickets. R was coming with me. Then his DD & SIL decided to join us for the weekend. They live in Germany. They had no interest in the fashion show so R reluctantly joined me. We had great seats at the end of the runway. It was so hot that I could not imagine how the models stayed so cool looking under the layers of warm clothing they were wearing. We spent some time on the roof deck after the show. The day was just gorgeous. Ironically when I asked R what his favorite part of the trip was his first answer was the show.

That evening we had reservations at Lilane. http://lilane.com We had been trying unsuccessfully to reach another Fodorite to confirm a GTG on Sunday. I was facing the street and looked up as she called my name. They also had reservations there. I thought the coincidence was quite amazing.

I had been looking forward to Nuit Blanche on Saturday. We were in the perfect location for several of the installations. But a trip to Reims was booked for two champagne houses. We decided to have lunch before our first tour and told our waiter we needed to leave by a certain time and asked if that was workable. He said it was. We watched everyone around us be served, could not find the taxi that was called for us and missed the beginning of the first tour. When we arrived back in Paris the weather had changed. A cold front and some rain had come in. We went to the apt and had some wine. No one seemed interested in Nuit Blanche but we finally left and saw the installation at St. Genevieve. I loved it. But that was the only one we saw. I was very disappointed.

Judy

It was fun to meet you both in Paris! We, too, had big plans for Nuit Blanche but didn't venture out after dinner. Three of our group arrived that morning and were just too tired.

JulieVikmanis

Hoping you will give a review of the Hotel Studia that you booked for your guests. We always stay at Hotel Park St. Severin and I've walked by that place a gazillion times and always wondered what it's like.

Wondering if you ever got to Christophe. Glad to hear that it's moved. I found it dismal in its original location--not the food so, much but the room. Empty, cold, just not inviting. If that's been remedied in it's move to a new locale, it has to be a good thing Just sorry you didn't know before you showed up at the old place.

gomiki

Judy, we had a great time at the GTG. It was a pleasure to meet you.

Julie, the room was the last one they had. It was OK but small. I will ask for more details. And we did not try to find Christophe. It sounds like we ended up in a better place. Thank you for the input.

cigalechanta

What's a flatlander? google confused me.

stokebailey

Old time mountain folk use it to refer to those from down where there aren't any hills. Now mostly ironic, I'd guess.

It also comes in handy when driving on winding roads behind someone who brakes before every curve: "Durn flatlander!"

WWanderer

Ugh, so few Paris metro stations have escalators or elevators, right? I've read that the bus routes are good, but I usually find bus routes difficult to figure out in big cities like this, for a short-term visitsor.

TDudette

Sweet looking flat, gomiki. And the area looks perfect.

As we aged, we used busses and taxis more. Without a landmark to guide us though, sometimes we overshot our destination on busses. The electronic fermata labels were a godsend.

More, please, soon.

Traviata

Miki,

Enjoying reading your words and remembering the time we shared....short, but, great fun. See you at the Cape!

AGM_Cape_Cod

TDudette, I finally convinced my DH to take a bus over the Metro. Of course I get us on a bus going in the wrong direction. How do you say 'color me embarrassed' in French?

taconictraveler

So happy to find this! Thanks Gomiki. I've been away from Fodor's for much too long. Had a big volunteer job that took months of time. YOur report will get me back in shape!! HaHa - a few stairs wouldn't hurt me either.
Really missed Boston this year!!

cigalechanta

But Abby didn't you enjoy the bus? I did. The drivers are usually good looking and the amusing things that happen when the bus is stuck by some driver