Pat-<BR> We just returned from Paris and we saw people rollerblading in the Metro. I am not sure how they managed the stairs but it didn't appear to slow them down. Have fun.

Pat,<BR>I rollerbladed with my husband on the Friday night event, and had lots of fun. We are by no means super athletes. Also on Sundays, the quais by the river are closed to cars, and we always go rollerblading on Sundays. Also we rented velos, and did the Sunday thing--enjoyed that more.

Topping for Giovanna.

GO FOR IT!

Hi Pat,<BR><BR>I just returned from Paris late last night, and I saw rollerbladers everywhere! Especially since you're not a beginner, I can't imagine you would have any problems. I even saw rollerblades on the metro.<BR><BR>Jennifer

About a month ago on the Travel Channel they had the Top 10 Best of... Paris. Rollerblading came in near the top of the list. Friday night was for more experienced riders. Sunday was for beginners and-or families. Have fun!

actually, oddly enough, the past 3-4 times I've been to Paris recently I've seen a LOT of rollerbladers. or maybe there's just a reason I would notice them - but they seem to be everywhere.<BR><BR>I had also heard of the Friday night phenom but didn't think we'd ever come across them..<BR><BR>and one time, I was taking two friends who had NEVER been to Paris before... we had just left the Eiffel Tower, it was nearly midnight as I recall, and as we were looking to hail a cab ALL OF A SUDDEN this huge horde of rollerbladers whizzed by like rolling thunder.. we stood there for ages watching them go by - my friend Glenn was transfixed & completely bummed that he wasn't able to join them.<BR><BR>Beth

i think rollerblading is a great idea. the other day on the travel channel they had the top 10 things to do in paris. On their list was rollerblading. check their website for their list.

where can one rent rollerblades in paris?
im not great at rollerblading but i saw this on tv one night and have heard about it and looks like great fun...any more info would be appreciated,,,i will be in paris next Friday, staying in the Latin Quarter...

http://www.pari-roller.com/?lang=en

Check out the above link Wildfire.

regards Ger

One of the sights I really enjoyed on our trip last year was all the policeman around the Louvre on rollerblades. I thought what a great idea!

Wildfire - this statement was made in a link to NYTimes in another post:

A good place to rent skates is Nomades, 37, boulevard Bourdon in the Fourth, starting at $6.25 for a half day; (33-1) 54.44.94.44, www.nomadeshop.com.

Check out travel section in Sunday's edition of NY Times.

rollers-coquillages.org
that is the site for the Sunday skate.

[email protected]
this is the email for the Friday skate.

both responded to request for information very quickly and most friendly. the Friday skate appears to be for advanced skaters, though they say everyone is welcome. Also, the sunday skate is in the afternoon, so the metro is still open.

Im very excited about trying this, should be great fun

In Sunday's NYT's is an update about happenings in Paris and it specifically mentioned the 10 pm rollerblade group that starts at Montparness...the close the roads...and everyone is herded along by the police
I saw one on a Sunday afternoon in the 6th...I found it amazing...Cops on skates...little kids, youngsters with blue hair and tattoos and really really old folks... everyone!

Here's another place that rents rollers for about 12 euro a day, it's near Invalides.

http://www.bikenroller.fr/

I used to know one in the Latin Qtr but can't remember it right now.

You can rollerblade every Sunday along the Quai Pompidou as they shut this off to cars and only rollerbladers, strollers, skateboarders can use it.

Also, Place d'Italie has a meeting point for a large rollerblading community on Friday nights starting late, around 10.30 pm or so.

There are up to few thousand rollerbladers on a good night! All police escorted.