Fodorites in Paris Jan 14-18?
 

Hi
Just taking a survey, wondering who else might be there at the same time

Are you suggesting a GTG? ((b))

sure, if all the planets are in alignment and the crik' don't rise

I'm all for you. Fodorites in my experiences are the best!!!! ((b))

elaine,
dln (who also posts here) and I will be there then --coming home on the 15th.

You can email me at travel_addict
@hotmail.com

Or you can write me at my addy. I'm sure Marcy and I could find time to sip a glass of wine with fellow Fodorites in Paris!

I just bought my ticket for the MLK long weekend. I get in on Jan. 15 and take an early evening flight back on Jan. 17.

I'm thinking of doing the following --

1. Exhibitions commemorating 200 years of the Napoleon coronation (at the Louvre and at the Jacquemart-Andre).

2. Veronese Profane (at Musee Luxembourg).

3. Turner-Whister-Monet at Grand Palais.

Any other interesting special exhibitions that'll be on around that time?

I may visit Villa Savoye in Poissy.

I don't know about the 14th, it's our arrival day.We've got tickets for the Grand Palais for Saturday morning the 15th. I've got a list of half-day activities (of course) but what we choose on which day will depend on whether or not it's raining. How about Sunday brunch in the Marais?

I'm going with a first timer, so I think we'll be doing a lot of first-timer stuff in our (barely) 5 days--I doubt we'll make it to the Jaquemart-Andre this time.

We'll be there. I wish I had found the Turner exhibit before Wednesday--the only slots left for the reservation were Sunday evening, so that day will be a bit packed. Still, if you guys are meeting for brunch in Marais, I'd like to swing by for a quick hello.

Had planned on the Louvre re Napoleon, 110p, but didn't know the Jacquemart-Andre also had an exhibit. Thanks for that tip.

Hi amelia, check this out:

http://www.economist.com/cities/brie...mp;city_id=PAR

I always check this. The J-A exhibition is mentioned there.

elaine, I'll write more later.

111op--Had never seen that website and have also never seen Jacquemart-Andre. I loved their website. Again, thanks bunches for your help.

Do you have a favorite restaurant in that area by any chance?

I'm there, please count me in. :-)

I will be arriving on the morning of Jan. 16, leaving Jan. 22. Darn, Marcy, I would love to meet you, but you're going home just as I'm arriving. :-( Maybe next time....

If anyone else is interested in a GTG from Jan. 16-21, please type me at [email protected].

C'mon, Budman, buy a ticket to Paris and join the fun!!

Amelia, I don't know enough about the restaurants in Paris. I've only eaten in a handful, and the rest comes from reviews. Actually the funny thing is that I don't think that I've eaten a truly *memorable* meal in Paris -- but then, I've had very few such meals in my life.

As far as the Jacquemart-Andre is concerned, a lot of the people here like it. I've never been, but I thought I'd visit this time. The restaurant in the museum is supposed to be quite good (especially for Sunday brunch) -- so that's always an option.

Elaine, my flight gets in around 11 on the 15th, so I'll miss you at the Grand Palais. Actually I don't know when I'll be there exactly, since I've not made reservations, and I don't know if I want to at the moment.

It should be interesting going with a first-timer -- but I guess you'll have to see the more standard attractions.

As for brunch on Sunday, I don't know if I'll make it -- especially if I go to Poissy to see Villa Savoye, which I very likely will do on Sunday since I leave on Monday and I get in on Saturday. You guys should just schedule the gathering and let me know where and when it is. I'll stop by if I find the time for it.

Thanks!

DH and I went to the Jacquemart-Andre for the first time this past trip. It was really nice. 9.50E is the admission, and that includes the audio guide, which I highly recommend. The Napoleon exhibit was fascinating. The restaurant looked lovely, but it is very, very crowded, about a 45 minute wait - particularly on Sundays! You do not need to pay the museum admission to go to the restaurant.

I guess it's probably a good idea to call to reserve seats at the restaurant. 45 minutes -- that's quite a long wait!

On Sunday I was really hoping for an early breakfast in the 6th (where?) or early lunch at the Orsay (where we may spend the morning) or else brunch/lunch in the Marais (where we hope to spend the afternoon, barring a downpour.)

The J-A museum, while I love it, is too far afield from where I'm expecting to spend my day, I'm afraid.

I'll be staying in the 6th at the Grand Hotel des Balcons--where will the rest of you be? I'm hesitant to commit 100% because again, I'm going with a non-Fodorite first-timer. But if we choose a place and time, I'll do my very best to be there, solo or a deux.

As usual, true to form, I've not yet booked a hotel. Well, it's still a month away.... :-) Maybe I'll get on here and complain again about how difficult it is to find a room in a few weeks. I think that I want to be on the Right Bank though.

How about, who ever is interested, email me?
We can figure out the day, and everyone will do their best
I think we should exchange hotel information so that we can confirm on the morning of--schedules may change, weather may be bad, someone may fall ill

[email protected]

Hi, I've just e-mailed you. It's probably a good idea to post the final details here as well (unless people think it's too public).

Thanks.

My husband and I will also be there during this time. If you post the details we may be able to stop by.

Hi
I think that Sunday the 16th overlaps with all the trips that have been posted here.
Now I'm thinking that, rather than cut into anyone's day, we could try to meet for Sunday evening--cocktails or dinner.
How about, La Fontaine de Mars, around 7:30pm or 8pm? 129 rue St-Dominique, 7th, not far from Eiffel Tower. If we will be a group I think we should reserve.
Again, email me at
[email protected] Please include your hotel info (hotel, your name, phone) and I'll do the same

I'll miss the get-together. I was only able to snag the Grand Palais exhibit for 7:45 pm Sunday. Have fun.

Wow. I see that the show is filling up relatively quickly -- but actually it's open until 11 in the evenings during the last week.

elaine, I still haven't booked a hotel yet. I haven't decided if I'll stay in a hotel or with a friend. I'll e-mail you the details when I decide.

I'll be there, I have already e-mailed Elaine. I look forward to meeting as many Fodorites as possible.

Hi
I need a current head count for a reservation, so even if you've emailed me before today, please reconfirm as of today with how many you are and where you will be staying
thanks

I'm so sad that Deirdre & I will miss seeing all of you!:(

Please have a kir for us-- I know I'll be going into Paris withdrawal right then after returning home!

Amelia, thanks for the mention of the exhibit at the Grand Palais. Marcy followed up on it, and now we have evening tickets to see the paintings. Merci beaucoup!