Should we avoid Paris during 2010 Auto show?
May 20th, 2010, 09:08 PM
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Should we avoid Paris during 2010 Auto show?
The Paris Auto Show is Oct 2-17. The Paris Fashion show is Sep 29-Oct 7.
We plan to rent an apartment in the 7th Arr. in Paris during October,
Should we wait until Oct 18, or will it not really matter?
Of course, days are shorter, and weather my be worse, if we wait.
We'd appreciate any advice.
-- Paul
We plan to rent an apartment in the 7th Arr. in Paris during October,
Should we wait until Oct 18, or will it not really matter?
Of course, days are shorter, and weather my be worse, if we wait.
We'd appreciate any advice.
-- Paul
May 20th, 2010, 09:13 PM
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Since the 7th is the dead zone of Paris, you will certainly not be bothered there by any "events" that might be happening. Fashion Week happens just about anywhere and for the auto show, all you have to do is avoid the Porte de Versailles.
May 21st, 2010, 05:42 AM
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Why would either of these events affect you? YOu aren't going to the trade shows so what difference does it make. The only difference is that because of these trade shows, you often have to book a hotel far in advance because they get filled up, that's all.
May 21st, 2010, 01:03 PM
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Glad I saw this. My husband would love to see the auto show. Is is open to the public? How do you get there? We usually stay in the 2nd although lately we have been advised to stay in the 12th so I'm looking there now.
May 21st, 2010, 01:16 PM
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It may be quite the challenge to find an apartment available in the 7th for October at this late date. Recommend finding an available apartment before booking your airline ticket.
As mentioned, whenever there are big events going on, accommodations are more challenging, but crowds are far smaller at the tourist venues.
As mentioned, whenever there are big events going on, accommodations are more challenging, but crowds are far smaller at the tourist venues.
May 22nd, 2010, 12:16 AM
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My recommenation would be to shop appartments and air fares, especially if our dates are, indeed flexible.
Note that availability calendars on most apartment websites are NOT kept up to date, so you will be disapppointed with a short list.
The challenge, specially nowadays, is which to book first.
The weather should be the last of your concerns.
Note that availability calendars on most apartment websites are NOT kept up to date, so you will be disapppointed with a short list.
The challenge, specially nowadays, is which to book first.
The weather should be the last of your concerns.
