Paris 4/10-19 with daughter, 17
 

Jean, with the 18 year old daughter who will be in Paris from April 9-15, my 17 year old daughter and I will be there with from April 10-19. Would love to meet you and anyone else traveling with older kids for a meal. <BR>

We will also be in Paris from 4/10-4/15/03. Staying in the 7th. travling with my husband and 22 yr old daughter.<BR>We are from CA. First timers to Paris.<BR>How about you?

We, too, are first timers from California. I've picked up some great cafe/bistro recommendations - do you have any ideas? We'll be in Brussels on the 13th, but have not made any other firm plans, so we're pretty open.

will arrive on the 9th-good to meet others until the 14th. Have delightful 18 year old female (daughter)

Pumpkin, where are you from, have you been before, and do you have any recommendations? This could really be fun.

To KNOBLE and PUMPKIN. I just have to know what part of CA are you from?<BR>We are close to the San Francisco area,<BR>called the East Bay. We are flying out of San Francisco airport on the 9th and arrive on the 10th. Where are you all staying in Paris. Which districts?<BR>What are you MUST-DO's? while there? Ours is the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre,<BR>A Seine river boat trip and a day trip to Mont Saint Michel. Let's try to meet one day while we are all in the same place at the same time. It will be lots of fun.

Hi TRAVLING! We're from Folsom, just outside Sacramento, on the way to Lake Tahoe. I have so many must-sees: your first three (we opted for Brussels and Versailles rather than Mont St. Michel, which will have to wait until next time), Musee d'Orsay, Musee Carnavalet (history of the City of Paris), Sacre Couer (we're both Amelie fans), Puces de Paris-Saint Ouen (Clingancourt flea market), Place des Vosges, and lots of cafe sitting in between. We're staying in the 9th, which I'm not wild about, but we're close to the Metro, so I think we'll be fine. One of the eateries that is a must for me is Angelina's -- they do afternoon tea, are supposed to have the best hot chocolate in the world, and are close to the Louvre. We have less than a month to wait! <BR><BR>

Dear KNOBLE: Small world, isn't it?<BR>We live in Antioch, you've probably heard of it? My daughter also wants to do the flea markets and I've read so much about ANGELINA'S that it is also a must! It seems we will be on the same paths while in Paris. Perhaps we will bump into each other and say Hello.<BR>Have a lovely trip! Susan

I've also heard about angelina's do you have the address/location - will be there 4/17 - 4/25 thanks

Angelinas is at 226 Rue de Rivoli on the right bank. A great website is www.pagesjaunes.fr/ This is the yellow pages. You can look up addresses &amp; even see photos of the building you're looking for. There's also a link to a restaurant guide where you can choose by budget, location etc. Hope you all have a wonderful time.

In addition to the wonderful hot chocolate at Angelina, try their Mont Blanc, a heavenly confection of meringue, chestnut puree, and whipped cream! As you may know, Angelina used to be called Rumplemayer's, and more than one black and white movie scene has been filmed there!

Mmmm, I had the Mont Blanc &amp; le Africain my last trip - and plan to do the same this trip. TOODIEFOR!<BR><BR>Grandmere, is that you, Sue? If so, you were the wonderful person who suggested the above to me last year. Many, many, many, many thanks.<BR><BR>MaryC

Yes, Mary C, I am Sue; funny (but not surprising!) I should be recognized for my love affair with Le Mont Blanc!<BR><BR>It's also interesting how we're piecing together &quot;who was who&quot; on the unregistered site! Nice to hear from you!<BR><BR>

Knoble: I also will be in Paris with 15 yr. old daughter Apr. 11-15th &amp; would love to meet up with you. How about picking a time &amp; place for Sat. Apr. 12th?

Hello Lee 2313, Susan, Pumpkin, and anyone else who is still braving a trip to Paris with a kid, how about meeting up on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30PM for dinner at Le Polidor, a 150-year-old bistro at 41 rue Monsieur-le-Prince, near the Odeon Metro in St-Germain-des-Pres? Having never been, I'm surely open to any other ideas. Lee, where are you from?

To KNOBLE, PUMPKIN and all who will be in PARIS next week. We will try to meet up with you at 7:30Pm at LE POLIDOR. We are taking a bus tour to MONT ST MICHELE leaving Saturday at 6:45am and hope to be back in town for dinner. It's the only day we can fit the trip into our plans. We are so excited about the trip and can't wait.<BR>By the way, we are from the San Francisco Bay area. Flying out of SFO on AIRFRANCE 4/9th. Hoping for no flight cancellations or interruptions due to the war. Have a great trip!

Well, I suppose I should have mentioned this earlier but I plan to be at Angelina's Monday, April 14th at 2pm if anyone would like to join me!!<BR><BR>Knoble, I don't have any children with me this trip but would still love to meet up with you folks then. My itinerary is kinda set in stone, but if that doesn't work out maybe we could figure out something else.<BR><BR>And if it makes a difference, I was born in Oakland and lived there the 1st 7 years of my life!! ; )<BR><BR><BR>MaryC<BR>[email protected]

Ok all of you April France visitors, I expect extrememly detailed reports back from each and every one of you! Enjoy your gathering at either Angelina's or Polidor!! (I am going in June)

Wren, hope you have a FABOO TIME (was going to say BLAST but thought better of it) in June! : D

Hi Everyone, <BR>We will be in Paris from the 12th to the 16th with our 12 and 16 year-old daughters. Beatchik, I think we have Angelina's on our schedule on Monday as well. It is our first European trip and we are very excited. We are from just outside of Philadelphia.

So glad to hear from everyone! Katie and I will be leaving on the 9th also from SFO (on United) (we've already had one schedule change, so hope that will stand). Hope you will make it back from Mont St. Michele in time for Polidor, Susan -- would love to meet you and your family. And Mary C, Monday should work for us at Angelina's. Looking forward to meeting you, too -- I enjoy all of your posts. Suki, it will be Katie's and my first trip to Paris, also. Even with all that is going on, I feel so lucky to be going. If it works out that none of us is able to meet up the other, at least it will be so nice to know we're all there enjoying the city, and it will be great to share our experiences when we get back. I do hope to meet all of you -- it would make the experience even richer.<BR><BR>Kathleen ([email protected])

Hey, Suki!<BR><BR>Is 2pm good for you as well or am I being too presumptuous?

All of you going to Paris folks-have a GREAT time!! Would you do me a favor?<BR>Please tell me all about the tea that you had? And, I mainly mean the FOOD that was part of the &quot;tea&quot;. I am curious if they serve little sandwhiches, pastries, etc.<BR>Since I'm not getting to go that is the LEAST you could do!!! (lol)<BR>Thank you!!!<BR>Shadow<BR>

Shadow I will do that. I'm going to 5 places for tea in Paris, I think, with a wide range of afternoon tea experience. : D Of course, you could go to Laduree's or Angelina's website to see what they serve. The Ritz doesn't really explain, just says &quot;tea sandwiches&quot;.

Hi Beatchik,<BR><BR>My husband has just about every minute of our trip planned. I think he has the Louvre scheduled for Monday afternoon, but he says we may go to Angelina's before or after, or leave the Louvre and then return. The last option, if practical, would probably make 2 PM fine with us. Wish I could commit, but I am just not sure. Hope to see you there though!<BR>Lisa <BR>

Hi to Everybody who may meet up either at the POLIDOR on Saturday night at 7:30<BR>or at ANGELINA'S Monday at 2PM. How are we going to recognize each other?<BR>We are rethinking our day trip to MONT ST MICHEL so will probably be in Paris on Saturday the 12th and can possibly meet for dinner. Surely we won't be wearing our white tennies or baseball caps! I am usually dressed in black for blending purposes! :-) How about you? Susan

Hello Susan (and anyone else who is thinking of Le Polidor/Angelina's) my daughter is 5'3&quot; with long blond hair, and I am 5'7 with shorter blond hair and squarish brown glasses. We'll probably both be wearing black as well. Maybe we should wear red carnations over our right ears? (just kidding ;-) Kathleen

Message to Kathleen: Well, as I have already posted about my being on the <BR>plus-size and have reddish hair and wear tortoise shell framed glasses I guess I won't be hard to spot. My daughter is thin, olive complextion with dark curly hair which she usually wears up. My hubby will be with us also, handsome Latin man! Hope to spot you there! Susan

Hello all! I had &quot;lost&quot; this post. What a nice surprise to find it again.<BR>Pumpkin is &quot;Jean&quot; from Seattle. Megan and I will try to make it Saturday to Le Polidor. To answer someone's question, this will be my 3rd trip to Paris, but Megan's 1st. We have a lovely apartment near Rue Mouffetard. <BR><BR>There is so many neat things to do in Paris and believe me going to Angelina's is on the list! The wait in line is worth it!<BR><BR>Megan and I are enrolled at Le Cordon Bleu for their Paris Market Tour &amp; Demonstration the day before (Friday the 11th) and are really excited about that experience!<BR><BR>Perhaps we should wear a blue ribbon on our lapels so we can recognize each other? <BR><BR>Feel free to e-mail me at [email protected].<BR><BR>Jean

Pumpkin aka Jean: the blue ribbon sounds good to me. Hope to see you all at LE POLIDOR. By the way, did you know that this restaurant was featured on the Food Network's show called<BR>$40 a day? It must be a great place and I was pleasantly surprised when I made the connection. Great choice! Susan

Sad, sad news! Megan is sick and can't go to Paris. I am so disappointed, but not as much as she is! She has mononucleosis, and sleeps all the time--no energy!<BR><BR>I am still coming to Paris, but taking a girlfriend instead. Some graduation present, huh?<BR><BR>I am curious to know more about Le Polidor--what kind of prices or specialties--anything at all you could share would be appreciated.<BR><BR>Jean

Message to Jean aka Pumpkin: So sorry to hear about Megan getting ill but glad to see that you are still making the trip! I went to the website for <BR>FoodNetwork and searched for $40 a day<BR>to get info on Le Polidor but not much was mentioned. I was hoping to find a lunch or dinner menu posted. Ohwell, I am sure it was good and priced reasonably! Susan

Jean, glad you are coming, sorry about your daughter -- I had mono when I was her age, and it was no fun. Here's what Paris for Dummies says about Le Polidor:<BR>&quot;This has been the quintessential Left Bank Bistro for about 150 years. Perpetually crowded with people sitting elbow to elbow in a vivid atmosphere surrounded by wood, mirrors, and lace curtains, the cooking is earthy and homemade, with all desserts and ice creams made on the premises. Begin with a spinach salad with nut oil, followed by solid plates of rognons en madere (veal kidneys in madeira), blanquette de veau, boeuf bourguignon, or ragout of pork. Save room for one of the array of fresh tartes and pies. Main courses $7-$10.85&quot; (2001) <BR><BR>So it's inexpensive, atmospheric, historic, and apparently has pretty good food -- no stars, but there are other opportunities for that, oui? I also read another article that said they're famous for their andouiette (sp?)sausages. Found this website, too, with an exterior and interior photo: http://www.terrace.qld.edu.au/academ...s/rueindex.htm <BR><BR>The blue ribbon thing sounds great. Should I make reservations for 7 under Kathleen, or would you rather play by ear?

Jean, I too am sorry to hear about your daughter. My girlfriend then, wife now, came down with Mono three days before she was going to France when she was in High School and had to miss the trip. The good news, we are leaving for Paris in two weeks and she assures me she will be well for this trip. I guess what I am trying to say is there will be other trips for her once she is well. Have a great trip!!

Kathleen, Yes make a reservation for 7. My friend will be with me. I e-mailed you privately. Did you receive it? I am willing to give you my phone # in Paris, in the event there is any change. I leave Tuesday so either answer my e-mail or post here soon. Looking forward to it. <BR><BR>My friend is thrilled to be getting a &quot;free&quot; ticket! (this will be her 1st trip).<BR><BR>Jean

Message to KATHLEEN: Please count us in as well, there are 3 of us! We are staying in the 7th so Le Polidor sounds wonderful and convenient to walk to. We<BR>are looking forward to meeting you, your daughters as well as Jean aka Pumpkin and her friend. <BR><BR>Message to Pumpkin aka Jean: which phone number in France do you give? The hotel number? Thanks because I would also give this info to Kathleen to confirm everything is a go for Saturday, April 12 at 7:30pm. Oh, this is so great! Susan

I do not want to put the phone # in this public forum--it is to my apartment. But I would provide it to you Susan and Kathleen, if you give me your e-mail address. Mine is [email protected].<BR><BR>Jean

To Pumpkin: my email address is:<BR><BR>[email protected]

I sent the phone # to you Suzy--had already sent it to Kathleen (don't know if she received the e-mail). How about letting me know what hotel you are staying in and/or phone # so we can check with one another if plans change, etc.<BR><BR>Is it going to be at 7 or 7:30?<BR><BR>Jean

Hello Jean: I received your France phone number and have sent you our hotel information as well as their phone number to your email address.<BR>The reservation Kathleen is making I believe is at 7:30 Ppm at Le Polidor.<BR>I think there will be a total of 7 of us getting together Saturday. Have a wonderful flight and see you in Paris!<BR>Susan