denisea

Judy- agreed. Can always get a cab in queue at CDG.

Cornelius01....there is a taxi stand just down the street from the Kir. Turn right out of the apartment and left at the corner onto Ave de la Bourdonnais (opposite way from bus stop and tabac) and there is a taxi stand at the next block, just before where Ave Rapp and de la Bourdonais intersect. It will be on the right, still on Ave de la Bourdonnais.

You can see it on Google maps street view.

topeater

Loved your report on your trip at Christmas & also this one (sans sickness!). We are trying to decide when to go to Paris later this year or next. I like the idea of Thanksgiving as we could see the Christmas lights & still hopefully have some nice weather and greenery. However, there was something so magical about your Christmas pics that I keep feeling drawn to the beauty of Paris during that time.

I would appreciate any insight you have on the difference.

Thanks!

denisea

topeater...imagine my surprise to see this T/R topped off.

If I have to vote, I would give Christmas a slight edge. The Champs Elysee markets were open while we were there and Christmas decor was up, but not everywhere. We did have milder weather at Thanksgiving and we enjoyed out trip. But, there was something extra special at Christmas.

One huge plus to Thanksgiving, is far fewer crowds and lines at some of the sites. If you still have a lot of sites you want to see, it is a great time to avoid the crowds. Paris is great anytime, but our Christmas trip was pure magic. And we still talk about it often. Another positive about Thanksgiving,was being able to come and look forward to the Holidays.

Have you been at Christmas?

denisea

When I said the CE markets were open that was at Thanksgiving...sorry that was a bit unclear.

denisea

Well, Happy Thanksgiving! Four years ago I mentioned a little Paris extra in walking through the Concorde Metro station and hearing two horn musicians playing a beautiful, haunting piece of music that I didn't know the name of.

As it turns out, a few days ago I realized that I downloaded that same piece of music onto my iPhone (and didn't know it). I was traveling for business and plugged my phone into the rental car to hear the navigation and there it was...after everything that happened in Paris recently and us missing Paris (no Christmas trip this year)... There was that music that immediately takes me back to that night in the Paris Metro. It is Adagio in G minor. Just a gorgeous piece of music.

http://youtu.be/USQcjKJtse8


Happy Thanksgiving and all the best to everyone in Paris and everyone who loves Paris!

TDudette

That is a stunning piece. Thanks, denisea for sharing it. Now can anyone help me remember in what movies has it played?

denisea

I believe The Trial (Orson Welles) and Rollerball with James Caan are two that feature Adagio in G minor Movies.

TPAYT

When this post appeared again I immediately opened it to see what was new.

Adagio in G Minor is one of my favorite pieces and always takes me back to The World Music awards in 2001----a long time ago I agree.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5TfCbiHJybI

Lara Fabian really sung the s#*@^ out of it.

TPAYT

I'm back because I don't know why that jumped to a good, but different version than I wanted to post.
Here's the original from the award showK

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0_znmFcLuuU&autoplay=1

denisea

I have never heard any version of this song with lyrics. Thanks for sharing

brubenow

Missed this trip report when you first posted it, so I'm glad I got to see it this time! Thanks for sharing!

denisea

OMG---it really happened! Sssssso glad I wasssss not on thisss flight!

http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel...-bin/93452686/