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Mar 30th, 2010 | 06:50 AM

Keith

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May Day in Paris

The final day of our trip will be a national holiday (May 1). We are in Paris until 8PM.

What suggestions do you have for that day? I understand that the Eiffel tower and Notre Dame (but not the towers) will be open.

Merci!

Keith

Mar 30th, 2010 | 06:56 AM

laurie_ann

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Here's a thread chowhound board about what to expect (and not just about restaurants).

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/474860

Mar 30th, 2010 | 07:22 AM

Michael

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Walk around. You might see a few demonstrations; the Left on the Grands Boulevards and Bastille, the Right ending its march at the statue of Joan of Arc at the corner of the Place de la Concorde.

Mar 30th, 2010 | 07:46 AM

adrienne

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When I was in Paris on May 1 I took 2 Paris Walks tours. I've taken the walks they have on May 1 and both are interesting. The Marais walk should end at Place des Vosges where there were buskers and a lively crowd.

http://www.paris-walks.com/

Mar 30th, 2010 | 09:57 AM

kerouac

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May 1st is not a problem. It is impossible to get bored in Paris, even when the "attractions" are closed. Walking around the city is a joy.

Have you been to the Promenade Plantée? That should be spectacular on May 1st.