Montmarte Paris
Dec 31st, 2011, 09:33 AM
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Not disagreeing with Montmartre as a location,but I will contrast two locations I stayed at on previous trips.
one was in 16th, near Metro Mirabeau. Easy walk to M from hotel, nice cafe near M for breakfast. Some good restos in area, no tourists at all. For sightseeing, only choice was 2 block walk to Seine to see eiffel in distance. To get to Marais, for example, was about 20 min ride, longer back. So everyday I would metro central, do a lot of walking. Before dinner, I would go back to 16th, drop off camera, any purchases and just rest. Then metro back in to eat in 4-7th.
second home base was across from RER St Michel. Out of my window I could see sunrising over Notre Dame. From that location I was 'at' a lot of sights, plenty of restaurants, shops, Seine,etc
I agree wholeheartedly that public transit is great, and Montmartre is not a bad location. But there are some small advantages, on a first trip, to staying a bit more central.
Bonne Annee a tous!
one was in 16th, near Metro Mirabeau. Easy walk to M from hotel, nice cafe near M for breakfast. Some good restos in area, no tourists at all. For sightseeing, only choice was 2 block walk to Seine to see eiffel in distance. To get to Marais, for example, was about 20 min ride, longer back. So everyday I would metro central, do a lot of walking. Before dinner, I would go back to 16th, drop off camera, any purchases and just rest. Then metro back in to eat in 4-7th.
second home base was across from RER St Michel. Out of my window I could see sunrising over Notre Dame. From that location I was 'at' a lot of sights, plenty of restaurants, shops, Seine,etc
I agree wholeheartedly that public transit is great, and Montmartre is not a bad location. But there are some small advantages, on a first trip, to staying a bit more central.
Bonne Annee a tous!
Jan 10th, 2012, 11:08 AM
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Merci Beaucoup everyone for your thoughtful replies. After a lot of research, I have booked a room in Beauborg (near the Pompidou). I think it will be better, as many of you point out, being my first trip to Paris. I can walk to the River Seine, Notre Dame and Louvre from there. Will definiately make a trip to Montmarte also. Am getting excited!!
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