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Old Mar 2nd, 2003 | 03:40 AM
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What to do and see in Paris?

My 15 year old son is leaving to spend three weeks in Paris on an exchange program. His host family has requested a list ofthings he would like to see and do while in Paris. Any suggestions outside the obvious (louvre, eiffel tower, etc.)
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Old Mar 2nd, 2003 | 04:02 AM
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The sewers. Seriously.<BR>
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Old Mar 2nd, 2003 | 04:54 AM
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What a great idea! Perfect for a 15 year old boy. Thanks.
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Old Mar 2nd, 2003 | 04:56 AM
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Get your son a guidebook and let him come out with a list. Hope this helps.
 
Old Mar 2nd, 2003 | 05:08 AM
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Continuing the &quot;underground&quot; theme, I'm sure he'd also enjoy the catacombs.<BR><BR>And Maira has the best idea. He's old enough to be doing a bit of reading and determining for himself what he would like to see, not just blindly following the suggestions of others!!
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Old Mar 2nd, 2003 | 05:28 AM
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Believe me, my son will see and do what he wants. At 15, he does not blindly follow my directions - don't I sometimes wish! He has a guide book, but I'm just looking for personal suggestions that other people found interesting. <BR><BR>For example, he knew about the tour of the sewers, but didn't know if it would be interesting. Having it suggested by someone else gives it more weight as a place to see. <BR><BR>Thanks for all your replies and I hope you will keep them coming.
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Old Mar 2nd, 2003 | 09:30 AM
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Advise him to see Paris Story--wonderful multimeda presentation playing hourly on the hour. Next door to the American Express on Rue Scribe, across the street from the Opera Garnier.<BR><BR>He can take the Metro to Grand Boulevards, then walk east on Blvd. Monmartre to Passage Jouffroy and see the wax museum. Right across the street in the Passage de Panoramas, &quot;La Creperie&quot; serves delicious ice cream sundaes.
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Old Mar 2nd, 2003 | 11:05 AM
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He should definitely go up to Montmartre to Sacre-Coeur. Besides the great Atmosphere in Montmartre, so many young people (High School and College age) hang out on the steps of Sacre-Coeur. Where there is a wonderful view of the city below, and There are always musicians playing acoustic guitar versions of popular songs - Pearl Jam, Nirvana, etc. I hope that helps.
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