L'Open Tour in Paris?
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Hey Mike -<BR><BR>I have to say, I played tourist for the first time in the spring sunshine last weekend. The 2-day price is just 2 euros more than the 1-day price . . . (24 vs 26Euros).<BR><BR>It's worth it because if you're getting 2 days of transport, past all the monumental sights you want to see anyway - plus it's free riverboats (the BatoBus up & down the Seine) - glorious in the sun.<BR><BR>The commentary is basic but correct, I used another map and guidebook in conjunction with the headphones.<BR><BR>Busses every 10 minutes or so . . . enjoy!
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Mike,<BR><BR>We used L'Open Tour last September and loved it. It's a great way to get to know the more popular areas as it stops by most of the major tourist attractions. I can't say I would use it for more than two days (the stops are limited and are cyclical) but it is a neat way to become acquainted with the popular emes. <BR><BR>Plus, you can plug in headphones whenever you like and (as Tracy said) receive basic info about the sights.<BR><BR>Have fun!<BR><BR>Strive
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Go to this web site for complete info on L'Open Tour: http://www.paris-opentour.com/index_eng.htm. You will find maps, price, etc. <BR><BR>As far as purchasing - same advice as for Museum passes, etc. - buy when you get to Paris.
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I concur with Tracy. The 2-day pass is definitely worth the excursion!! We had trouble finding some of the stops, though. Tried flagging down a bus near the Eiffel Tower and the driver just shook his head at us. Very disappointing. We finally had to go to the tourist bureau on the Champs to find out. : )<BR><BR>A few of the stops I recall are:<BR>1) in front of the Lido on the Champs<BR>2) the bus stop at the other end of the parvis facing Notre Dame<BR>3) 2 stops near Madeleine