Bon voyage gracejoan! Looking forward to reading your trip report. Let us know about the weather conditions there. ;-)

This is pretty good for those who will be going before Christmas:
http://goparis.about.com/od/shopping...masmarkets.htm

Joan

Thanks for the link, Joan! We'll be in Paris 12/5-12 and are looking forward to Christmas markets and displays.

Judy,

You will find them all over the place. If you have not seen Paris in all it's Christmas glory, you will find it is special!

Don't know where you are staying, but I like to take an evening walk across Pont Alma, from the 7th, and up Montaigne, past the high fashion shops, Plaza Athenee Hotel and on to Rond Point and look up Champs Elysees, in both directions..take your camera!

Joan

My husband and I are meeting our adult daughters in Paris and we're staying in an apartment on rue de Seine. We usually travel in May or Sept/October so have never seen the holiday decor.
We have planned a walk very similar to the one you describe.

Any idea how long they leave the Xmas decorations up? Are they still up after New Years? Sure would love to see them.

Joan, whilst you are in contact with Le Pamphlet for Yestravel, would you be so kind as to enquire if they close for the month of August? With so many smaller restaurants taking their annual holiday it would be nice to find one or two open for business when we are there next year.

tod

I will add to my list..

Joan

Joan, have an AWESOME time!! I'll be reading your daily posts for sure... I'm so jealous! This time last year I was in Paris and am dying to go back asap.

Enjoy!

hi, what is the weather like in Paris during christmas time? is it anywhere like London, damp and bone-chilling? i am from NY so I can handle winter no problem, but London in December was way cold!

Hi,

It can be chilly, for sure, but it can also be decent. I live in Asheville, NC and it does not bother me!! Dress accordingly! Scarf, gloves, cashmere sweater. Rarely snows in Paris, but this past winter more snow falls than usual.

Joan

thanks joan. please be sure to update us on the weather while you are out there. i know you are leaving in just a few more days. how exciting!

I will pass on daily weather while there. I have been watching it for my trip.

I leave on Monday....

Joan

Wishing you bon voyage, Joan. I'm looking forward to reading your exploits in our favorite city. Safe travels, EJ

joan

I have been following your trip reports for the last yr. I am going solo to paris on nov 11 to 17th. I would love to meet you for dinner some evening that is convenient for you. I have gone to paris for the last 4 yrs. just to enjoy the ambience and food and shops.
I would like your email address so i could get in contact with you. i will not be having a cell phone.
sue

Can't wait for your reports--I will be in Paris for a few days in early Dec, so the timing is perfect. I can not wait to see the City of Lights, all decked out in its Christmas decor!

sueb08,
My travel email address is: [email protected]

Email me and we can be talking about some plans. Let me know what area you will be staying in, etc.

Joan

sueb08,
Received your emails and we will certainly get together in Paris!

We have a few things in the works now and you can makes some decisions re Violon, l'Obe, Les Cocottes and Cafe Constant.

I would be delighted for you to come by my apartment first. Yes, after seeing a Paris Perfect, you probably will decide it is the way to go for your next trip. I think I may be in the Cabernet when you are there. Nice apartment.

You live so near Green Bay and will certainly be watching the football game with Minnesota and Brett Favre when I am flying to Paris. I will hear about if after arrival! Should be a good game..with mixed feelings re Brett!

a bientot...

Joan

I won't miss the football..thought it was the Monday night game!!

Hi Joan, hope you have a fabulous time. Do you mind if I ask a question? I'm curious to know why you change apartments rather than just stay in one for the entire time you are there?

I'm so envious, I don't think I'll get to Paris for ages, not that I'm complaining as we have a trip to Italy planned for next year. But..... I do love Paris (sigh).

I'll be looking forward to your posts, it's so good to read live posts.