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One day in Paris - Pick Sunday or Monday?

Old May 6th, 2010, 10:27 AM
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One day in Paris - Pick Sunday or Monday?

Hello,

I have a choice to spend a day in Paris either on Sunday or Monday. Does it matter which day I pick? It's my first time in Paris, and I'll probably be doing the usual touristy things. Are a lot of things closed on Sundays (e.g., Louvre museum, cafes, shops, etc.)?
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Old May 6th, 2010, 10:45 AM
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No, of course museums are not closed on Sunday. Many stores are if that is important to you. NO cafe I know of is closed on Sunday, but it's possible. Some restaurants are.
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Old May 6th, 2010, 10:47 AM
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Sunday is our favorite day in Luxemborg Gardens, the Tuilleries, and just Paris in general.

Some of the shops that are open on Sat. are closed on Sun. & Mon.

Most of the cafes are open on Sun. and Mon. Some of the museums are closed Mon. ( I believe D'Orsay and the Rodin).

Given the choice, I would be there on Sun.
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in addition to the Orsay and the Rodin, these are closed on Mondays (check websites to make sure)
The Rodin Museumsee Carnavalet
Musee du Quai Branly
Musee de la Vie Romantique
Catacombs
Musee de l’Orangerie
Musee Marmottan

The Louvre is open on Sundays, but like museums in many cities, it is usually particularly crowded on Sundays, even more so if it's one of the free admission Sundays.
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sorry for the typo, above should be
Rodin
Musee Carnavalet
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Most stores are closed Sunday, and some are closed Monday mornings. Street markets are active on Sunday mornings, though. Many restaurants are closed Sunday.
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