julies

As I said, I'm convinced. Actually, we love visiting local markets to check out all sorts of interesting foods. We are also walkers and enjoy history, so Paris obviously quaifies. We like classical music and usually try to get to a concert during our visits to new cities so we could take in a couple of those. If we could count on decent weather I think he'd be a little more secure in the idea since we could then spend more time in the parks, cemetaries and green spaces. But, the 1st half of March, who knows what we'll get?

Perhaps one of ths issues is that I enjoy art much more than he does although he is a good sport about going along. Also, while I am not really a shopper I do like to spend a little time browsing in unique sorts of stores; he stands outside on the street and waits for me. I do think that the day trip possibility might help him out because then is he gets restless we can always get on the bus or train. we've been to Chartes already, but all the other places are yet to be explored. This may seem like a strange analogy, but one of my favorite cities in the US is Washington DC. I'd guess we've spent a total of about 20 days there (not all at one time) and we've always found something new and intersting to do. Thanks for your thoughts. I'll have to have him read this thread tonight. I am the trip planner in our family, and he usually is totally fine with what I've planned and researched, but this time he does seem to have some apprehensions. Now, I need to get back to trying to track down that illusive inexpensive, not way out on the fringes of the city, well-situated, available apartment. And, I am finding this isn't as easy it would sound. At this point looking for a nice fairly cheap apartment that is available for all the dates we need it is a bit of a challenge. Many I have found that meet our price and location criteria (and I'm pretty flexible as far as location) are fully booked or partially booked for our dates. It's ths usual thing--the best in a price range (especially a lower price range)always book up early.

Chicago_Heather

Both of my visits to Paris were for 5 days/6 nights, and I left both times having barely scratched the surface. And, I just visited Rome for the first time, specifically waiting until I had 10 nights. I never seemed to relax enough on the Rome trip because there was so much to see and do ... I'm hoping to go back for at least that long next year.

AnselmAdorne

Hi julies. I am posting from an apartment in Paris, day eight, I think it is, of a twelve-day stay. I certainly haven't found time heavy on my hands; there are innumerable things to choose from in this city. I do have a suggestion for you: if you are successful in finding the apartment you want, you might ask for two sets of keys; that way you and your husband can operate independently on the days when your interests don't conincide.

On the issue of the weather, I have seen quite a variety since I arrived on the 2nd: cold, fog, mist, showers, overcast, cool, and today, glorious pale sunlight and mild temperatures. Hard to predict what you will encounter in March, but the cool conditions haven't slowed me down. If anything, it just makes the city more moody and less crowded.

Enjoy your trip.

Anselm

KathrynT

julies,

I realize you aren't yet asking for activities suggestions, but your comment about concerts made me remember my parents saying they attended a classical music concert in Sainte Chapelle which was a real treat. I don't know how they obtained the tickets or learned of the concert, but I thought this might be something you would enjoy.

Good luck with your planning!

Scarlett

You just walk to St Chapelle and get a brochure with the days/dates of performances.

WillTravel

Buy Pariscope when you're in Paris. It's available from kiosks, and costs less than 1 Euro. It lists various activities, including concerts, in French.

djkbooks

Obviously, it's entirely up to you...

You really and truly could just stay home, or you could just relax, enjoy your Paris "neighborhood" and leisurely explore all about during your visit.

I would suppose that much depends upon what it takes to "amuse" yourselves or keep yourselves "occupied".