Thanks everyone. Cheryl does a great job with the photos!

Our next trip is in November to Peru.

Kathie

Thanks for trip report and gorgeous photos. What camera did you use?

Cheryl uses an Olympus OM-D EM-5 (micro 4/3). It takes great photos and it is smaller and lighter than her DSLR.

Your report and Cheryl's photos have me wishing I was going to Paris this Sept. instead of next year!
Like you I love dark chocolate. In fact dark is the only way to go. Writing down all the chocolate places!!

I'd like to see Chartres. How would I get there from Paris? I think I'd have to spend the night as I don't think it's doable as a day trip. Can I bus or train there?

I also want to know what camera/lenses, etc. does Cheryl use. I have my little point and shoot but I'm looking to get another camera before our trip. Any suggestions?

I missed Paris last fall due to a broken arm. Certainly hope to make it this year. Loved, loved, loved your pictures!!! I'm nuts for the Eiffel and especially loved the b&w photo.

Fantastic pictures, thanks for sharing!

Chris, you can visit Chartres as a day trip from Paris. Thursdays gave info on it on my planning thread. We decided not to spend time on day trips this visit. There will always be next time.

Cheryl uses an Olympus OM-D EM-5 (micro 4/3). It takes great photos and it is smaller and lighter than her DSLR. She has two telephoto lenses and one fixed lens she takes along. If you want something less complex, consider the Panasonic Lumix.

Thanks, bag lady, I also love the b&w Eiffel photo!

Finished this today, you covered a lot of ground and did it very well. Excellent photos, I like how they're categorized.

I've been to Paris 30+ times, have barely scratched the surface, but never felt the need or desire to see the sewers (I just want them to function) or the catacombs.

Hi Kathie-

Great report as always. I haven't been to Paris since 2008 and I'm yearning to go back.

Love those Museum passes, but wow, they've gone up in price, as has the cost of lunch at the d'Orsay (a favorite memory from many years past).

So happy to hear T Mobile worked well for you. We just switched to them and I'm looking forward to having a connection on our travels.

While I understand the allure of a "free" hotel room, I think you'll appreciate the benefits of an apartment rental next time, especially if you will be there for a week or more. We've done it several times and loved it.

For your next trip, I highly recommend the Musee Jacquemart Andre http://musee-jacquemart-andre.com/en/home which is set in a 19th century home of avid art collectors. Also surprised you did not go to the Pompidou but I know there's not time for everything.

Kathie-

I have the Panasonic Lumix but I'd like to upgrade but still have something less weighty and bulky than my Canon DSLR. Does Cheryl feel that her camera equipment is good for low light situations as that's where I sometimes have problems with my Lumix? Of course it may be me and not the camera. I truly am an amateur but I take tons of pictures in the hope of getting a few nice ones.

Chartres as a day trip. That's great to know so many thanks. I'll have to suss out Thursdays post.

I just showed the pics to my husband and I think he's getting a bit more enthusiastic about the trip. We will go to the Caribbean before heading to Europe so he can get his fix of scuba and beach.

Wonderful TR, Kathie and kudos to Cheryl's photography. Did you say she designed the web site? If it's a commercial site, I'd be interested in looking into it. Bundling the topics was so cool.

DH and I took train to Chartres for a day trip and it was quite do-able. We actually stayed at a hotel near the Montparnasse station.

Hi Kristina, glad you enjoyed my report. Thanks for another museum recommendation. Obviously, we love art museums. We did go to the Pompidou - Day 8 - that's where the Henri Cartier-Bresson exhibit was. But there are plenty of others we didn't get to. There is always next time!

Chris, Cheryl feels like her Olympus OM-D EM-5 does very well in low-light situations. You might take a look at it... she has even said she's going to get the new one before we go to Peru...

TD, Cheryl designed the website herself. I believe it is currently in Muse.

Ah, I missed that on Day 8!

BTW, I know you usually head to Asia, but if you have any interest in off the beaten path Italy, I highly recommend Puglia and Basilicata in the far south. I'm almost done with my long overdue trip report and just posted a new link to photos today.
The food, the wine, the scenery, it's all just stunning. I'm longing to go back.

Ah, I'll have to read your trip report, Kristina. Italy is certainly on our list, but probably a year or so away.

Hi Kathie, this will be a great resource, if and when we decide to "do"
Paris again. Thanks for posting. Great photos from Cheryl!!!

Great report, Kathie, and fabulous photos. I'm looking forward to your Peruvian adventure.

Thanks Craig and Treesa.

@rhkkmk<<<LL is SUCH A BORE!!!>>>

I don't think suggesting excellent alternatives is being a bore. Thinking 'outside of the box' has taken me to some fascinating off the beaten track places over the years.

Anyway back on track. I read a bit about Van Gogh earlier in the thread. He's buried just outside of Paris at Auvers-sur-Oise, which is worth a trip out to the place.

Here's a bit of detail...

http://www.parisprovencevangogh.com/...rave-in-auvers

and directions to get there from central Paris...

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowTop...de_France.html

Fabulous photos and it sounds like a great trip. BTW - I have been to the basilica at St. Denis. It's on my list because I want to go again.

Ah, Adrienne, I misunderstood its purpose on your list. I'm glad it was on your list, though, because it encouraged us to go. I loved your lists - very helpful.