I always have a detailed map with me (I use Streetwise Paris), but if I have to walk somewhere which I'm unsure of, I have a print out Google map <u>in addtion</u> to the Streetwise.

Why? I can get specific walking directions from A to B on Google map and the route is <u>highlighted</u>. I also can print it out on a bigger scale, so I don't have to squint my eyes to look at the detailed map.

My favorite Paris map: http://tinyurl.com/69qvns

Do you have a cell phone with European frequencies? Google will tell you where you are, whether you have phone service or not. youtube.com/watch?v=v6gqipmbcok

Hello,

Like Gracejoan, I also use the one mentioned by Weekender. In fact, Joan introduced me to it. I am also arriving on December 4th and will be Joan's constant eating companion while in Paris! It promises to be a lovely trip and will not go home hungry!

Lilia

Weekender and gracejoan3, thanks for posting your shuttle recommendation. I am bringing a party of 10 to Paris in March and have been trying to decided how to get the group to the hotel. Last year my group of 10 split three taxis, but I like the idea of having to only split into two groups and have it all prearranged and with personalized pick-up. The other plus is that it works out to almost exactly the same price per person as the RER which doesn't have a stop within walking distance of our hotel anyway.

Glad that it looks like it will work for you.

They are nice people. Do tell them that you have heard that they have great service. It never hurts.

Enjoy your planning..

Joan

I rode in from Orly a few years ago in a blue bus-like van that was big enough for the entire flight crew (probably about 7) plus Mme. and me - with a few empty seats, IIRC.

If you could find one of those, I'll bet it would be more economical than splitting into two loads.

Mom, so glad you're getting ready for this trip. After so many problems, good to see things are moving along.
Have a wonderful time. Bundle up, I think it is going to be much chillier than your weather at home.

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&lt;&lt; a blue bus-like van that was big enough for the entire flight crew (probably about 7) plus Mme. and me - with a few empty seats, IIRC &gt;&gt;

Robes, if you can possibly remember a name for this company, please post it as it would be great not to have to split, especially if the price is right.

I got the exact address for the apartment - and on the paper work it indicates that it is a 15 minute walk.. I hope it is not too far off the beaten path (the apartment)

RER: This is the French metro system. You can take the RER B3 from the airport to the Luxembourg stop and walk from there to the apartment (about 15 minutes).

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<i>Author: MomDDTravel
Date: 12/01/2008, 01:38 pm

I got the exact address for the apartment - and on the paper work it indicates that it is a 15 minute walk.. I hope it is not too far off the beaten path (the apartment).</i>

Go to www.ratp.fr
Enter the address and hit <i>Plan de quartier</i>
You will see a map of your hotel's neighborhood showing all the nearby bus, M&eacute;tro, and RER (suburban train) stations. Use this map to see if you can save some walking.

Thanks Robs! It is an apartment. I hope the area is okay.