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Old May 20th, 2006, 06:53 AM
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Please tell me what is thought to be the best, central location to stay in Paris for 1 week. Will want to do all the sites and enjoy all of Paris
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What's your hotel budget? Mike
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Old May 20th, 2006, 08:02 AM
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I'd suggest the 4th thru 7th arrondisements.

Paris neighborhoods are numbered and spiral outward from the center like a snail... so the lower numbers (you can tell by the postal code of the hotel or look at a map) are most central.
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Old May 20th, 2006, 08:17 AM
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Yes - what is your budget and do you want a hotel or an apartment?

But I agree w/ Suze - in general my recommendations would be the 5th or 6th, followed closely by either the 4th or 7th. Any of these neighborhoods would be a great area for a first Paris visit.
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Paris is actually not that large a city and getting around is fairly easy. As long as you are relatively close to a metro stop you should be fine. To see the metro stations close to where you are considering, go to http://www.pagesjaunes.fr/pj.cgi?lang=en and type in the address. On the resulting list click on "Map". We have come to prefer staying in the 4th or 11th, have also enjoyed the 7th.
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Old May 20th, 2006, 03:52 PM
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thanks for the information. there will 5/6 in our group. Will be visiting a student who will be studying in Paris. My daughter and I have been to Paris before, but only for 3 short days. would like to be a safe touristy neighborhood. One that we could walk in the evening maybe to get a drink or just see Paris lit up. Also are considering the Apartment option. Realizing they will be small is fine. Have traveled a bit and just think that the apartment gives you a little more freedom. No I will not cook, but just ot have beverages and snacks or to just chill after a long day of sightseeing.
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We enjoy the 7th arrondissement, but just about any single digit is going to be convenient.
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