October in Paris was spectacular
Oct 20th, 2015, 03:50 AM
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The rest of the trip was similar. Easy days, beautiful weather for walking, sitting outside at cafes for lunch watching the world go by, a little shopping for the granddaughters, and dinners at small favorite places.
Boring to some of you I'm sure but just we needed and why we came to Paris again.
Boring to some of you I'm sure but just we needed and why we came to Paris again.
Oct 20th, 2015, 04:52 AM
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That is the truth, they wear everything. A lot of black stockings with dresses, jeans and sneakers. We were laughing at all the kids tees with American writing. My Dad is Earl? What was that about?
Oct 20th, 2015, 05:37 AM
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Loving your report. Abbreviations and all.
I had not been back to Paris in years when I read one of your first reports TPAYT and I fell in love all over again.
I always try to find an appartment with a balcony. So nice to sit out there with a drink before or after you go out for dinner.
I had not been back to Paris in years when I read one of your first reports TPAYT and I fell in love all over again.
I always try to find an appartment with a balcony. So nice to sit out there with a drink before or after you go out for dinner.
Oct 20th, 2015, 07:32 AM
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TPAYT: Nice memories of a great stay in Paris. We have just returned from being there for 10 days (well, 3 nights in suburbs with friends) with 7 days in a grand apartment in mid to l ate September. We went to a concert at Ste. Chapelle, delightful, and to vespers at Notre Dame.
I like your apartment, and might try that site next time. Last timbefore this, (4 years ago) we rented on Ile St. Louis and I just love that area!!
Nice to hear about your easy going trip. I want to go right back!!
I like your apartment, and might try that site next time. Last timbefore this, (4 years ago) we rented on Ile St. Louis and I just love that area!!
Nice to hear about your easy going trip. I want to go right back!!
) not boring at all, TPAYT! My idea of heaven when traveling.
Oct 20th, 2015, 09:11 AM
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On each of our three trips to Paris we have had kids/grandkids with us so we felt like we had to stay on the go to see as much as we could. I'm looking forward to eventually some time having a vacation in Paris like yours. Easy days, beautiful weather for walking, sitting outside at cafes for lunch watching the world go by, a little shopping for the granddaughters, and dinners at small favorite places - all of these sound perfect!
Oct 20th, 2015, 09:53 AM
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I very much appreciate the nice comments after all the snarky ones. I was almost ready to give up on Fodors.
Another restaurant we like is "SORZA" on Rue St. Louis en Ile. We went there twice. The food & service is VERY GOOD. Both times it was about 110 Euros. My favorite part of the meal is the mushroom risitto and the great Sancerre white wine.
"LE REMINET" on the Left Bank is very touristy but we still like it. The saying goes that you first eat with your eyes and every dish is a real presentation. I had a crab starter that had so many interesting flavors on the plate, My husband had chicken with clams----very odd, but beautiful to look at and he actually liked it and he's not a clam person. The sea bass & dessert were also plated beautifully and very tasty.
Some good wine & coffee....about 140 Euros.
"MARCO POLO" on Rue de Conde------We always go here once during our stay. I think almost more to see Albano than for the food. It's good but not exceptional. About 100 Euros.
denisea--------We did say hi to Albano from Denise & Chad and he seemed to remember you, haha!
I've included the prices because I always like it in the trip reports I read.
I did buy a few scarves for myself (easy to transport) but mostly some casual clothes for the granddaughters. Since the fire they are so appreciative of anything they get. Also 3 scarves for our daughter to brighten up the 1 business suit that was at the cleaners so it survived. Now she can shop for suits to go with the Paris scarves.
Oh, I also must mention going back to Luxembourg Gardens. The day was so beautiful and the park such a calming influence.
I did have a list of new things to do and several day trips on our list but we were so happy just being in Paris that we didn't get to it.
Another restaurant we like is "SORZA" on Rue St. Louis en Ile. We went there twice. The food & service is VERY GOOD. Both times it was about 110 Euros. My favorite part of the meal is the mushroom risitto and the great Sancerre white wine.
"LE REMINET" on the Left Bank is very touristy but we still like it. The saying goes that you first eat with your eyes and every dish is a real presentation. I had a crab starter that had so many interesting flavors on the plate, My husband had chicken with clams----very odd, but beautiful to look at and he actually liked it and he's not a clam person. The sea bass & dessert were also plated beautifully and very tasty.
Some good wine & coffee....about 140 Euros.
"MARCO POLO" on Rue de Conde------We always go here once during our stay. I think almost more to see Albano than for the food. It's good but not exceptional. About 100 Euros.
denisea--------We did say hi to Albano from Denise & Chad and he seemed to remember you, haha!
I've included the prices because I always like it in the trip reports I read.
I did buy a few scarves for myself (easy to transport) but mostly some casual clothes for the granddaughters. Since the fire they are so appreciative of anything they get. Also 3 scarves for our daughter to brighten up the 1 business suit that was at the cleaners so it survived. Now she can shop for suits to go with the Paris scarves.
Oh, I also must mention going back to Luxembourg Gardens. The day was so beautiful and the park such a calming influence.
I did have a list of new things to do and several day trips on our list but we were so happy just being in Paris that we didn't get to it.
Oct 20th, 2015, 11:01 AM
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kerouac - I think that people who can afford to rent these kinds of apartments and/or hotels don't worry about prices for anything. Probably most other people would worry about it, though - especially if they had kids. My mortgage in Paris costs just about the same amount that these people are spending for a week - and by the way, I have a great view!
Oct 20th, 2015, 12:06 PM
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TPAYT- great report. Sounds like a perfect, relaxing trip.
Of those restaurants you visited... I'm just curious as to how long the length of the meal was? Are any of them kid-friendly? I'm looking for good food, but at a restaurant where the kids won't have to sit there for hours.
Thanks!
Of those restaurants you visited... I'm just curious as to how long the length of the meal was? Are any of them kid-friendly? I'm looking for good food, but at a restaurant where the kids won't have to sit there for hours.
Thanks!
Oct 20th, 2015, 12:07 PM
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Why is so difficult to ask that one not use abbreviations? Or just ask what they mean, but its not necessary to make a snarky comment about use of them. It takes away from the nice report being posted.
fuzzbucket - I think you don't know what you are talking about so get a grip and let people spend money the way they see fit.
fuzzbucket - I think you don't know what you are talking about so get a grip and let people spend money the way they see fit.
Oct 20th, 2015, 12:08 PM
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TPAYT: We also had a fairly lazy trip to Paris this time. I'm going to do a short report, when I get all my "stuff" together. It will be different, because we did some unusual things.
However, one of the most unusual things was that each of us, (three couples) overslept just about every morning!! One morning I woke at 9:20 and I was the first one up! Never happens at home, Never!
We blamed it on the wonderfully comfortable beds! (and that we had no specific "dates" or 'times'
Sorry that you've had some negative comments. Your trip reports are always good, they tell a story and give us good information. Thanks for the effort.
However, one of the most unusual things was that each of us, (three couples) overslept just about every morning!! One morning I woke at 9:20 and I was the first one up! Never happens at home, Never!
We blamed it on the wonderfully comfortable beds! (and that we had no specific "dates" or 'times'
Sorry that you've had some negative comments. Your trip reports are always good, they tell a story and give us good information. Thanks for the effort.
Oct 20th, 2015, 12:48 PM
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Snarky me ?
Ca fait 30 berges que je me tape de l'anglais à toutes les sauces et il faudrait qu'en plus je décode les abréviations du premier venu ?
Et en prime j'ai pas le droit de dire que cela me gonfle sans qu'on dise que je suis impoli.
Sans vouloir offusquer quiconque, je trouve cette façon de me traiter assez cavalière et me vois marri du peu de cas que certains font de mes efforts linguistiques.
Vertubleu.
Ca fait 30 berges que je me tape de l'anglais à toutes les sauces et il faudrait qu'en plus je décode les abréviations du premier venu ?
Et en prime j'ai pas le droit de dire que cela me gonfle sans qu'on dise que je suis impoli.
Sans vouloir offusquer quiconque, je trouve cette façon de me traiter assez cavalière et me vois marri du peu de cas que certains font de mes efforts linguistiques.
Vertubleu.
