November in Paris: Nikki's trip report
Oct 6th, 2009, 01:03 PM
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Nikki, I came across your report by chance. Terrific as the last. Did you like this apartment as well as the one on Rue Mornay? It looks lovely. We rented the one on Rue Mornay and enjoyed it very much. Where do you find the price for the Truffaut flat?
Oct 6th, 2009, 01:06 PM
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Nikki this is what I need:
I need
• It to be close to the metro or bus since Art is no longer the best walker.
• TV with American channels
• Stores nearby incase Art cant walk he can go get some treats.
• Computer or WIFI
I need
• It to be close to the metro or bus since Art is no longer the best walker.
• TV with American channels
• Stores nearby incase Art cant walk he can go get some treats.
• Computer or WIFI
Oct 6th, 2009, 02:01 PM
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There is a bus stop two or three blocks away. The metro is a little bit further.
There is TV with some stations in English, such as CNN and the BBC. Not regular American channels, but I don't think you are going to find that in Paris.
There are two wonderful bakeries a block and a half away, and a charcuterie with all sorts of prepared foods. There is a small supermarket three or four blocks away. Also a nice bar or two (where I felt comfortable alone) within two or three blocks and some nice neighborhood restaurants.
There is a computer with internet access.
Is Art going by himself? I am not the best walker either, and I managed nicely. For me, the most problematic thing in the apartment was the bathtub. It is a fairly high step to get in and out of it.
There is TV with some stations in English, such as CNN and the BBC. Not regular American channels, but I don't think you are going to find that in Paris.
There are two wonderful bakeries a block and a half away, and a charcuterie with all sorts of prepared foods. There is a small supermarket three or four blocks away. Also a nice bar or two (where I felt comfortable alone) within two or three blocks and some nice neighborhood restaurants.
There is a computer with internet access.
Is Art going by himself? I am not the best walker either, and I managed nicely. For me, the most problematic thing in the apartment was the bathtub. It is a fairly high step to get in and out of it.
Oct 9th, 2009, 04:19 AM
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Hi Nikki, I didn't see this report last year and just read it now. Very inspirational. I am going to Paris this November, my daughter KC is there for the year so I am squeezing in an extra trip. Never been in November. Not that this year will necessarily be like last year, but did you find it warmer than Boston? In general how does it compare with March (I know you've been in March and that's usually the month I go in) - I know it will be dark earlier, probably colder too. Are fountains and things shut off for the winter? Also, how far in advance did you get your tickets to the ballet? So many questions.
Oct 9th, 2009, 04:42 AM
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Isabel, I have many answers but just one question: when are you going? I ask because I am going again from November 7-20.
I thought Paris was a little warmer than Boston, but I just checked the history at www.weatherunderground.com, and I see that on average it is colder than Boston. I must be remembering through rose colored glasses. I just wore my leather jacket the whole time, even though I brought my winter jacket also.
I bought ballet tickets a few weeks before I left. Looking into it right now for this year.
Fountains were running, according to my photos.
How does it compare to March? I don't really know. A bit colder and darker, I suppose. The sun sets around 5:00 in November and around 7:00 in March. But my emphasis isn't on outdoor activity in either month, so that didn't make so much of a difference to me.
I thought Paris was a little warmer than Boston, but I just checked the history at www.weatherunderground.com, and I see that on average it is colder than Boston. I must be remembering through rose colored glasses. I just wore my leather jacket the whole time, even though I brought my winter jacket also.
I bought ballet tickets a few weeks before I left. Looking into it right now for this year.
Fountains were running, according to my photos.
How does it compare to March? I don't really know. A bit colder and darker, I suppose. The sun sets around 5:00 in November and around 7:00 in March. But my emphasis isn't on outdoor activity in either month, so that didn't make so much of a difference to me.
Oct 9th, 2009, 05:41 AM
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Sue, I just noticed your question.
Rates for the rue Truffaut apartment are on the website:
http://www.rentalapartmentparis.com/...tion%20Now.htm
I did like this apartment as much as the rue Mornay one. I am staying at the rue Mornay apartment when I go back to Paris next month. The rue Mornay apartment is a little more centrally located, but the rue Truffaut apartment is in a more residential neighborhood and a little closer to neighborhood food stores and restaurants. The apartment itself is equally comfortable and attractive.
Rates for the rue Truffaut apartment are on the website:
http://www.rentalapartmentparis.com/...tion%20Now.htm
I did like this apartment as much as the rue Mornay one. I am staying at the rue Mornay apartment when I go back to Paris next month. The rue Mornay apartment is a little more centrally located, but the rue Truffaut apartment is in a more residential neighborhood and a little closer to neighborhood food stores and restaurants. The apartment itself is equally comfortable and attractive.
Oct 9th, 2009, 05:58 AM
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Nikki - we are just going to miss each other - I arrive on the 20th. Too bad. It would have been fun to have dinner. Of course since we both live in Massachusetts we could actually do it here sometime. Maybe this winter.
Your report does have me psyched (well more psyched than I already was). I'll have to check into ballet tickets. I can't really do a play or anything requiring understanding since French since my French is so bad, but ballet would be wonderful.
Your report does have me psyched (well more psyched than I already was). I'll have to check into ballet tickets. I can't really do a play or anything requiring understanding since French since my French is so bad, but ballet would be wonderful.
Oct 9th, 2009, 06:18 AM
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Isabel, I read a review of this show in another thread. It is in English by a French comic in a small Bastille area theater. It runs through December on Tuesday and Wednesday nights:
http://globespotters.blogs.nytimes.c...hrough-comedy/
http://globespotters.blogs.nytimes.c...hrough-comedy/
