What do you do in Paris?
Mar 18th, 2009 | 04:55 AM
#21
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This gives you an idea of what the Pont des Arts is like on a warm Easter weekend and what the view of the tower would be like at night...
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Mar 18th, 2009 | 06:52 AM
#23
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For those such as myself that didnt know what this was...
Armagnac (pronounced [aʁmaˈɲak]) is a distinctive kind of brandy or eau de vie produced in the Armagnac region in Gascony, southwest France. It is distilled from wine usually made from a blend of grapes including Ugni Blanc, Colombard, and Baco Blanc, using column stills rather than the pot stills used in the production of Cognac.
Armagnac (pronounced [aʁmaˈɲak]) is a distinctive kind of brandy or eau de vie produced in the Armagnac region in Gascony, southwest France. It is distilled from wine usually made from a blend of grapes including Ugni Blanc, Colombard, and Baco Blanc, using column stills rather than the pot stills used in the production of Cognac.
Mar 18th, 2009 | 07:00 AM
#24
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basingstroke,
Your scenes of Rue Montorgueil are amazing.
I also love..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/basings...7605912862557/
Your scenes of Rue Montorgueil are amazing.
I also love..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/basings...7605912862557/
Mar 18th, 2009 | 07:55 AM
#25
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Mar 18th, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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Washington Post article
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...030601266.html
"Alfort's 250-year-old National Veterinary School (second oldest in the world)" - there is a very bizarre museum attached; I have had it in my "list" for the past few years but have yet to get there....now the Post has discovered it too.
Some other ideas:
Second tier museums, such as the Dapper, the Aquarium, Camando (stunning home left to the City of Paris), Jacquamart-Andre, another stunning home with a marvelous tea/brunch schedule
The Meet Parisiens at Work program/and its dinners in private home
The Paris Greeters, where volunteers walk you through their home territory
Chocolate tours
One of the boat tours of the Canal St. Martin (3 hours)
Parc Villette
One or all of the flea markets
Any of the church concerts
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...030601266.html
"Alfort's 250-year-old National Veterinary School (second oldest in the world)" - there is a very bizarre museum attached; I have had it in my "list" for the past few years but have yet to get there....now the Post has discovered it too.
Some other ideas:
Second tier museums, such as the Dapper, the Aquarium, Camando (stunning home left to the City of Paris), Jacquamart-Andre, another stunning home with a marvelous tea/brunch schedule
The Meet Parisiens at Work program/and its dinners in private home
The Paris Greeters, where volunteers walk you through their home territory
Chocolate tours
One of the boat tours of the Canal St. Martin (3 hours)
Parc Villette
One or all of the flea markets
Any of the church concerts
Mar 18th, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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I second a day trip to Giverny, if you haven't already been. And even if you have, it's a lovely day out. Here are more images, if you're interested: http://gardentouring.fotopic.net/c1542908.html
I also greatly enjoy walking in Parc Bercy, Jardin des Plantes, Vaux le Vicomte, Versailles, and here are some images of each, if you're interested:
http://gardentouring.fotopic.net/c790134.html
The area behind the Sorbonne, between the Pantheon and Jardin des Plantes, is endlessly interesting, with many small old streets, including rue Mouffetard where there is an open market every day as well as many small cafes and shops, including a wonderful small dress shop - sorry I can't remember it's name, it's on the east side of rue Mouffetard, and my daughter and I have several favorite skirts and sweaters we've bought there over the years. Nearby, on rue Daubenton, is a wonderful quirky little shop called La Tuile a Loup, where I always stop to purchase a small piece of pottery or interesting piece of art. Here's a photo of the shop: http://gardentouring.fotopic.net/p51647914.html Hemingway lived in this area.
And of course I always spend many hours in the old bookshops and always find a few treasures to take home.
I also greatly enjoy walking in Parc Bercy, Jardin des Plantes, Vaux le Vicomte, Versailles, and here are some images of each, if you're interested:
http://gardentouring.fotopic.net/c790134.html
The area behind the Sorbonne, between the Pantheon and Jardin des Plantes, is endlessly interesting, with many small old streets, including rue Mouffetard where there is an open market every day as well as many small cafes and shops, including a wonderful small dress shop - sorry I can't remember it's name, it's on the east side of rue Mouffetard, and my daughter and I have several favorite skirts and sweaters we've bought there over the years. Nearby, on rue Daubenton, is a wonderful quirky little shop called La Tuile a Loup, where I always stop to purchase a small piece of pottery or interesting piece of art. Here's a photo of the shop: http://gardentouring.fotopic.net/p51647914.html Hemingway lived in this area.
And of course I always spend many hours in the old bookshops and always find a few treasures to take home.
Mar 18th, 2009 | 09:59 AM
#28
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If you read the Paris trip reports, you will find an exceptional amout of things to do.
We were in Paris for the 6th time in Sept.'09 and after reading all the reviews, we had more new things on our list than we could ever see in 10 days. All the reason to go back next year.
We were in Paris for the 6th time in Sept.'09 and after reading all the reviews, we had more new things on our list than we could ever see in 10 days. All the reason to go back next year.
Mar 18th, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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Mar 18th, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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I have Sunday brunch at the Jacquemart-Andree
I wander in the Marais
I spend the morning at the Belleville market
I shop at La Vaissellerie, Gibert-Jeune, Gudul, and stationery stores
I take busses to the end of the line and wander around and walk back
I have a drink at Le Ciel
I sit at cafes on the Boul St-Germain and people-watch
I go to supermarkets and browse the shelves and buy unusual things
I have afternoon tea at the Intercontinental on the Place Opera
I wander around the Ile St-Louis
I go to the bird market outside Notre Dame
I go out to the Ile des Impressionistes and have lunch at La Maison Fournaise
I wander around the old galleries
I visit the Mosquee de Paris and have mint tea in the garden
I go to the exhibits at the Centre Pompidou
I go to the Musee Marmottan, then stroll around the neighborhood
I take the train out to Avers-sur-Oise to visit the town, say my respects to Vincent, and see the holographic exhibit at the chateau.
I take the train to Saint-Denis and spend the day
I visit jazz bars in the evening
I go to Au Lapin Agile and drink cherry brandy and sing with the locals
Do you need more?
I wander in the Marais
I spend the morning at the Belleville market
I shop at La Vaissellerie, Gibert-Jeune, Gudul, and stationery stores
I take busses to the end of the line and wander around and walk back
I have a drink at Le Ciel
I sit at cafes on the Boul St-Germain and people-watch
I go to supermarkets and browse the shelves and buy unusual things
I have afternoon tea at the Intercontinental on the Place Opera
I wander around the Ile St-Louis
I go to the bird market outside Notre Dame
I go out to the Ile des Impressionistes and have lunch at La Maison Fournaise
I wander around the old galleries
I visit the Mosquee de Paris and have mint tea in the garden
I go to the exhibits at the Centre Pompidou
I go to the Musee Marmottan, then stroll around the neighborhood
I take the train out to Avers-sur-Oise to visit the town, say my respects to Vincent, and see the holographic exhibit at the chateau.
I take the train to Saint-Denis and spend the day
I visit jazz bars in the evening
I go to Au Lapin Agile and drink cherry brandy and sing with the locals
Do you need more?
Mar 18th, 2009 | 04:45 PM
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Get some macaroons at Laduree -- Yum -- lots of flavors!
Ice cream at Berthillon.
Musee D'Orsay
Booked a Champagne region tour/tasting through Viator -- day trip to Epernay and Reihms -- Moet & Chandon and Mumm's cellars and the cathedral in Reihms where all the French kings were coronated.
View from the top of Notre Dame.
View from the top of Sacre Coeur.
Luxembourg Gardens.
Liked the shopping better in the Marais than the 6th.
If you've got a hankerin' for some Mexican food, get the enchiladas at Indiana.
Versailles.
Ice cream at Berthillon.
Musee D'Orsay
Booked a Champagne region tour/tasting through Viator -- day trip to Epernay and Reihms -- Moet & Chandon and Mumm's cellars and the cathedral in Reihms where all the French kings were coronated.
View from the top of Notre Dame.
View from the top of Sacre Coeur.
Luxembourg Gardens.
Liked the shopping better in the Marais than the 6th.
If you've got a hankerin' for some Mexican food, get the enchiladas at Indiana.
Versailles.
Mar 18th, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Mar 18th, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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Exhibitions. Art exhibitions. Paris gets the best temporary art exhibitions of any place I know. Last month we went to at least 6 major temporary exhibits, 4 of those being photography. If you are a photography person, you will get to see some of the best in Paris.
Ballet.
Opera.
Ballet.
Opera.
Mar 18th, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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My husband and I have been to Paris 4 years in a row. We love Paris. The highest point in Paris is the Sacre'Couer. If you go, take a lunch and spend time looking out at Paris. There is a cafe at the bottom of the stairs, which has a great view looking up at the Sacre' Couer.
Even if you are not a history buff, take a day trip to Normandy, you will never forget it!
A day trip to Brugge was a lot of fun. There are two ways to go: Guided Tour (Cityrama)or if you are adventerous take the train (for the day) We did both.
The Museums are free the first weekend of the month. At the Louvre there is a pretty good eatery, most people may not know. The Louvre also has a park, which is great and nearby is the Jardin Tulluries (love this park too).
The Galleries Lafayette is a beautiful mall with certain floors you can afford
The top floor has a lookout where you can look out over Paris. You can also have a glass of wine there. There is also an eatery. The men's section is a separate part of the mall.
Open bus tour at night gives you a view of how beautiful Paris is. Luxenbourg Jardins is a beautiful park to walkthrough or sit and read a book. Saturdays there is a morning markst that we love to go to.
The 1st arrondesment is the most expensive districts to stay in and at night there isn't a lot going on. We loved staying in St Germain 5th/6th arrond. There is always something going on there.
You will be suprised at what you can see in a day. We walked just about everywhere. We didn't have too much of a problem finding the places we wanted to go to. (get a city map)
Most cafes are great, but the one directly across from the Notre Dame was the worst we visited. Speaking of the Notre Dame, take the boat their you will get to see how beautiful it is from the back something you will miss if you walk or take a taxi.
Don't take the boat trip down the Sienne at night too crowded go any other time of the day/evening.
Could go on forever....
Even if you are not a history buff, take a day trip to Normandy, you will never forget it!
A day trip to Brugge was a lot of fun. There are two ways to go: Guided Tour (Cityrama)or if you are adventerous take the train (for the day) We did both.
The Museums are free the first weekend of the month. At the Louvre there is a pretty good eatery, most people may not know. The Louvre also has a park, which is great and nearby is the Jardin Tulluries (love this park too).
The Galleries Lafayette is a beautiful mall with certain floors you can afford
The top floor has a lookout where you can look out over Paris. You can also have a glass of wine there. There is also an eatery. The men's section is a separate part of the mall. Open bus tour at night gives you a view of how beautiful Paris is. Luxenbourg Jardins is a beautiful park to walkthrough or sit and read a book. Saturdays there is a morning markst that we love to go to.
The 1st arrondesment is the most expensive districts to stay in and at night there isn't a lot going on. We loved staying in St Germain 5th/6th arrond. There is always something going on there.
You will be suprised at what you can see in a day. We walked just about everywhere. We didn't have too much of a problem finding the places we wanted to go to. (get a city map)
Most cafes are great, but the one directly across from the Notre Dame was the worst we visited. Speaking of the Notre Dame, take the boat their you will get to see how beautiful it is from the back something you will miss if you walk or take a taxi.
Don't take the boat trip down the Sienne at night too crowded go any other time of the day/evening.
Could go on forever....
