What to do on a Sunday in Paris?
Aug 23rd, 2006, 05:37 AM
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What to do on a Sunday in Paris?
Hi folks, I had a friend who does a lot of business in Paris tell me that there isn't much open in Paris on Sundays. Can anyone tell me what sights may be open, or might that be a good day to go to Versailles?
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Aug 23rd, 2006, 06:07 AM
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One of the roads that runs along the Seine is closed to vehicular traffic and it becomes a most wonderful place to rollerblade or bike. You can take a boat ride on the Seine, go out to the Bois de Boulogne and have a picnic. You can go to Versailles but go first thing in the morning or you will spend most of the day standing in line.
Aug 23rd, 2006, 06:08 AM
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I think there is a big fleamarket open on sunday. We went to it - and it was great. But Im only partially sure it was on sunday. If you are interested Im sure other posters will write to say if im right or wrong!
Aug 23rd, 2006, 06:21 AM
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Go to the Marais! The shops are open and there is a market near the Bastille. Do a search on here for Degas Walks. He/She has written a great walking tour of the Marais. I think museums are open also.
Aug 23rd, 2006, 06:31 AM
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Yes, you will find many shops in the Marais open, esp. in the area near the Place des Vosges. The downside of that, of course, is on a particularly fine, sunny Sunday, the area will be packed to the rafters. So if the weather is nice and you don't mind crwods, then head over to the Marais. Otherwise, try the museums or other sights, stroll in the parks, enjoy a long Sunday lunch, take in a Sunday afternoon or evening concert (many free), or go out to Versailles. And even if the shops are closed, you can still window shop in St. Germain, the Avenue Montaigne, the Avenue Victor Hugo, etc. Which is better for your wallet, anyway.
Aug 23rd, 2006, 06:50 AM
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Some trips ago we were on a Seine cruise and saw dozens of people dancing the afternoon away on Quai St. Bernard(looks at the back of Notre Dame).
This time however we didn't see anyone except a couple practising the tango.
Maybe because it was a different time of year.
This time however we didn't see anyone except a couple practising the tango.
Maybe because it was a different time of year.
Aug 23rd, 2006, 09:18 AM
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A lot of stores are open in some areas -- they are open on the CHamps-Elysees, for example, at least a lot of them (clothing, Virgin records and FNAC, etc.). I think the shops down in the Louvre Carrousel are open on Sundays.
There really isn't anything closed that would affect a tourist that much that you couldn't enjoy the day or should go elsewhere.
There really isn't anything closed that would affect a tourist that much that you couldn't enjoy the day or should go elsewhere.
Aug 23rd, 2006, 09:58 AM
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Hi b,
About 10:30, take the metro to Monceau.
Stroll therough the park and head for the Jacquemart-Andre' Museum.
www.culturespaces.com/fr/jacquemart/
Have brunch.
Visit the museum.
Walk over to the Arch de Triomphe and down the Champs Elysee to the Louvre.
Very pleasant way to spend a Sunday.
About 10:30, take the metro to Monceau.
Stroll therough the park and head for the Jacquemart-Andre' Museum.
www.culturespaces.com/fr/jacquemart/
Have brunch.
Visit the museum.
Walk over to the Arch de Triomphe and down the Champs Elysee to the Louvre.
Very pleasant way to spend a Sunday.
Aug 23rd, 2006, 01:09 PM
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We attended the morning service at the American Church and then walked up to see Invalides where we spent quite a bit of the afternoon. It was a very pleasant day.
There is a tremendous amount of artwork displayed on the sidewalks along the Seine.
There is a tremendous amount of artwork displayed on the sidewalks along the Seine.
Aug 23rd, 2006, 01:14 PM
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We always spend at least one day of each of our trips to Paris in the Jardin de Luxembourg with a small snack sack (filled at assorted boulangeries, charcuteries and fromageries), a bottle of wine, and a book to read...excellent way to just relax and enjoy Paris.
Aug 24th, 2006, 07:15 AM
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Picnic at Luxembourg Gardens. Lots of cafes serve up delicious crepes you can take with you to go on Sunday mornings. Metro service is scaled back on Sunday, so you have to remember that. I find that the larger museums are extra busy on Sundays for some reason.
Aug 24th, 2006, 08:06 AM
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Street markets at Place Monge and Rue Mouffetard in the Latin Quarter are open Sundays. There is an arts and crafts market on the boulevard Edgar Quinet in Montparnasse Sundays.
The flea markets at Vanves and at Clignancourt are open Sundays.
The flea markets at Vanves and at Clignancourt are open Sundays.
Aug 24th, 2006, 08:35 AM
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Museums are extra busy on Sunday because that's when a lot of local residents go, as they have to work during the week. I know it's hard to believe, but some people do go to museums who aren't tourists.
