We are off to Paris for 9 days next week,(can hardly wait)staying at the Hotel Grande Ecoles. This is out first trip to Paris, has anyone stayed here and what is close by (restaurants, bistros etc.)<BR>Merci!!

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Hi<BR><BR>I stayed in a 3* hotel two doors down, Hotel de L'Odeon as I recall - nice neighborhood. I couldn't give you names of what is nearby, just can tell you that you are in a good location and will have no probs rolling out of bed and finding neat things to do, eat & see...<BR><BR>beth

I stayed at the Grandes Ecoles in January. There are plenty of small restaurants and cafes in the area. Along Rue Mouffetard are some great creperies (the chocolat crepes are a wonderful evening treat) and a fruit & veg market. <BR>Everything is Paris is easy to get to by walking, so you really don't need to worry about eating in the evening near the hotel. It was a safe neighborhood at night; my favorite thing to do was stroll the Rue Mouff before turning in for the evening. You'll love it!

rd, Have never stayed at the Grand Ecoles, but have friends who have stayed there and raved about it.I don't believe there are TV's in the rooms if that matters to you.Have a wonderful time!

Thanks for the replies, sounds like just the right place for us, no TV's is definitly not a problem!!!! Now, I just need help getting through the next week and 1/2 before we leave!!!!<BR>rd