Normandy, Paris & overnight in London
Mar 28th, 2011, 09:01 AM
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twk: The exit escalator is particularly easy to use. The exit is at the southeast corner of Boulevard de La Tour Mabourg and Rue de Grenelle. Depending upon where on Chevert you are staying, Ecole Militaire might be even closer. Both are smaller stations, so they aren't as crowded or busy. In either event, you'll be switching trains at Madeleine, which is more busy, with Metro lines 8, 12 and 14 all available.
LSky, you've got it, head in the general direction and follow the signs. The American Cemetery signs take you right to the parking lot.
LSky, you've got it, head in the general direction and follow the signs. The American Cemetery signs take you right to the parking lot.
Mar 28th, 2011, 11:00 AM
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apersuader65: We're staying at the Muguet, which looks to be slightly closer to La Tour-Maubourg than Ecole Militaire. Not to divert the subject of your execellent trip report, but would you have any qualms about wheeling bags (nothing bigger than a legal carryon size) through Madeleine to make a change in the middle of the afternoon?
Back to the subject: seems that both times I've done rentals, there were minor problems that needed to be attended--nothing as significant as your problem with the door not opening. I'm hoping for a smooth house rental in the Dordogne before the Paris portion of our trip, since the owners will be staying at the house the week before we arrive (and hopefully, will leave everything in tip top condition).
Back to the subject: seems that both times I've done rentals, there were minor problems that needed to be attended--nothing as significant as your problem with the door not opening. I'm hoping for a smooth house rental in the Dordogne before the Paris portion of our trip, since the owners will be staying at the house the week before we arrive (and hopefully, will leave everything in tip top condition).
Mar 28th, 2011, 01:48 PM
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twk:
I'll respond to your first question this way: I was able to tow my wife's 28", 50 lbs. bag from CDG to St. Lazare (tf @ Nord) and out of Caen Station, then back to St. Lazare, changed at Opera and down. She was able to easily tow my 22" carryon the same distance. I would highly recommend "spinner" luggage (4 wheels), as my niece and nephew used our old set of 2-wheelers and they were substantially more cumbersome than the spinners (both were larger than carry-on size, but not trunks!). I'd say the question is one of your age and physical fitness. Average person should have no problem with bags your size.
As for the apartment: We are considering another trip this fall. I doubt we will use the same company, or at least the lower budget options from them. All prior times we needed a minimum size for 4 people, with me covering all expenses. A smaller, nicer place at or near the same cost of a 4 person should get me into a better maintained/nicer quality apartment or building with just 2.
I'll respond to your first question this way: I was able to tow my wife's 28", 50 lbs. bag from CDG to St. Lazare (tf @ Nord) and out of Caen Station, then back to St. Lazare, changed at Opera and down. She was able to easily tow my 22" carryon the same distance. I would highly recommend "spinner" luggage (4 wheels), as my niece and nephew used our old set of 2-wheelers and they were substantially more cumbersome than the spinners (both were larger than carry-on size, but not trunks!). I'd say the question is one of your age and physical fitness. Average person should have no problem with bags your size.
As for the apartment: We are considering another trip this fall. I doubt we will use the same company, or at least the lower budget options from them. All prior times we needed a minimum size for 4 people, with me covering all expenses. A smaller, nicer place at or near the same cost of a 4 person should get me into a better maintained/nicer quality apartment or building with just 2.
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apersuader65--On our first trip, I barely knew the basic phrases. Before the second trip, I took a French For Travelers course through the local community college. That helped SO much! Plus, I made some wonderful friends that we still see. Before the third trip, we ventured out a bit more and attempted a Conversational French course. I was terrible at it, lol! This time though, I will be spoiled. DD will be finishing up a study abroad term in Paris, so I will rely more on her this time
twk--We stayed at the Muguet and loved it. I can't help with the metro's nearby though as my mother was with us and basically she doesn't do those
twk--We stayed at the Muguet and loved it. I can't help with the metro's nearby though as my mother was with us and basically she doesn't do those
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Travels w/ M&J http://web.me.com/jvscully
Sigh. I'm feeling nostalgic just reading all this. In the first week of October, we flew to London, drove out to Kent for a few days in the gardens. Yup ~ the gardens are worth visiting in October. Then we drove a half hour up to Ashford and took the Eurostar to Paris. We rented an apartment for a week that was absolutely gorgeous, after which we rented a car and drove to Normandy for a few days. It was one of the best trips of my life and you can see the pictures on my blog, Travels w/ M&J, link above.
Happy Trails,
Janet
Sigh. I'm feeling nostalgic just reading all this. In the first week of October, we flew to London, drove out to Kent for a few days in the gardens. Yup ~ the gardens are worth visiting in October. Then we drove a half hour up to Ashford and took the Eurostar to Paris. We rented an apartment for a week that was absolutely gorgeous, after which we rented a car and drove to Normandy for a few days. It was one of the best trips of my life and you can see the pictures on my blog, Travels w/ M&J, link above.
Happy Trails,
Janet
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