evrbdy can give directions in English with that sweet&funny French accent;-)And if u visit Sacre Coeur find some time to have a snack down there at one of their corner's bistros..feel the spirit of great artists...But,Montmartre can be crowded during weekends. Go there, if you can, in the morning on weekdays.Paris is quite special, indeed!
Well monsieur Klahmer, on doit pas parler francais pour visiter Paris, there are no laws that states france is only for those who speaks french. BTW ppl Mr. Klahmer is writing in french which means (it is not neccessary to visit Paris if you dont speak franch). Please Mr. Klahmer have some integrity and write in english so that every one will understand, have some respect towards our phelow QLrs
why wouldt you want to go to paris again? its such a great city.
i went to there 3 times and still dont have enough of it.
its one of my favorite cities in europe. onece i went as a single with friends on the TGV.( fast trin from switzerland, direct to gare de lion) went 2 times with hubbi once also on the TGV and the 3rd time we had a 6 hours drive from bern to paris. every time it was an excitment. with Gods help, next time will be definatly to disneyland with my kids.
“Paris Favorites: Eating, Drinking and Shoopping”.no ,sure not that all limited when the place is Paris.do not by pass visiting Musée de la Mode
(10, avenue Pierre Ier de Serbie)The museum is a treasure trove of fashions from the 18th - 20th centuries, it would be a great ‘off the beaten path’ stop for a trip to Paris and some other tips for you;
Tip #1 for Paris - If you are in Paris driving a car, be aware that people in Paris drive however they want to.
Tip #2 - If you have a car, get a good tourist book which will tell you where and where not to park.
Tip #3 - Learn a bit of French. A great book which has a lot of basic phrases and fun things to try is Rick Steves' handy pocketbook guide to basic French (find book)
Tip #4 - Use the Metro (the subway). There is simply no better way to get around Paris. But make sure you've brushed up on your French. It will help with buying tickets and understanding the maps in the subways.
Tip #5 - The lines and crowds at the Eiffel Tower can get very long. If you must see the lights of Paris at night (and you should) Go on a week night (not Friday), or make reservations.
TIP #6 - The Louvre. From what I understand, if you are an art lover and really appreciate art museums, you could spend weeks there, but for most people, half a day is enough time. You see the famous pictures (Mona Lisa), and spend some time looking at the amazing art. if you go on Sunday morning and get there as they're opening, it's free admission.
TIP # 7 - If there is one place that is absolutely crazy to drive in Paris, it's in the roundabout that goes around the Arc D'Triomphe. If you rent a car and drive here, just go travelling around in your car like you would if there were no rules.
TIP #8 - There are lots of wonderful museums in France! One of them is the Pantheon, which was originally a church, and originally planned to be something other than that .Victor Hugo and some other famous French people are buried there. Make sure you set aside some time and some money to visit the museums if that's something you want to do.
TIP #9 - Have some small change (or large change if you can afford it) on hand for the street performers. They're pretty good!
TIP #10 - If you like looking at the inside of churches, take some time for Notre' Dame, and if you have a problem with crowds, don't go on the weekend. People were pretty respectful inside the cathedral on the weekdays, but there are a lot of people there on the weekends, so you end up waiting in line, and it gets more noisy inside.
TIP #11 - If you want to see the Eiffel Tower light up and sparkle at night, get there right before the hour.
TIP #12 - If you see a person on the street who is selling something and wants to sketch you or give you something for free, don't be fooled by talk which says they'll so something for free. IT ISN'T FREE!
For Shopping and reasonably priced souvenirs visit: Lafayette and Rue de la Huchette (this oldest street has lots of yummy shawerma)
CuriousButDetermined on the Louvre: "see what Napoleon has stolen from Egypt", the same applies to the British Museum, it contains the largest Egyptian antiquities collection, confiscated by the British army back in the days.
Novi: remember this? you had us fooled for a while..lol
Agree with kimd - Arc de Triomphe is better than Eiffel Tower. You get amazing view of the Etoile and right across the city.
Take a river trip on a Bateau Mouche, either by day or in the evening with a meal included. Very romantic.
Lots of nice designer shops and lovely cafes in St Germain des Pres area - Cafe de Flore esp good.
Musee Rodin is amazing, and free to get into the gardens where many of Rodin's most famous works are on display, like 'Gates of Hell' and 'The Kiss' for example. A little oasis in the heart of the city.
Buddha Bar is great place to people watch at night, or ManRay, just off Champs Elysees.
The Conciergerie is also pretty amazing - you can see the cell where Marie Antoinette spent the last days of her life before being carted away to the guillotine!
Pompidou Centre is another fabulous (modern) art gallery.
Best evening's entertainment is without doubt the Lido on the Champs. The most beautiful girls and best acts.
Paris is a very easy city to get around, either by metro or on foot. It's fairly compact, so if the weather is good, make sure you're wearing comfortable shoes and just take your time and stroll around. You'll see and experience so much more, and just stop at any pavement cafe for a delicious cafe creme or chocolat chaud and watch the world go by! Honestly, there is SO much to do, you won't be bored for a minute. And just to repeat the warning, pickpockets are EVERYWHERE on the Metro, esp. line No 1 - so be vigilant.
Lucky you. I have planned a trip to paris but never had the oporunity to execute it, the most helpful sights are Paris.com & france.com, everything you need to know is there.
If you do take the Metro from CDG, have some coins with you because the ticket vending machines don't accept notes, and the queue to the ticket counter can be very long.
When arriving in Paris you can take the Air France shuttle bus into Paris from the airport and it will drop off at the Arc de Triomphe where you can get ataxi to your accomodation.Its cheaper and safer than taking a taxi or the metro.>
May your dreams take you travelling all through your life.
Buy tickets for the hop-on/hop-off open top buses -you can get on and off as much as you want and there are 4 different tour routes so you can see almost all of the best sites for a reasonable price.I can recommend the Royal Magda Hotel near the Arc de Triomphe- small but spotlessly clean.
Climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe for a fantastic view of the Champs Elysses and Paris-it's better than the view from the Eiffel Tower.
Beware of pickpockets and scam artists particularly in the Sacre Coeur area. Keep your wallet under your shirt next to your body.Have a great trip.
>
May your dreams take you travelling all through your life.
My daughter and I just got back - we loved the Jardin du Luxembourg and the brasseries of Boulevard Montparnasse. The Metro is an amazing way to get around and so easy to use. Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame you have to see but very touristy, we preferred the Musee Rodin with its delightful gardens and quiet cafe. Find a corner boulangerie and indulge in everything they have!
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"There's this thing called being so open-minded your brains drop out". - Richard Dawkins
Imtinan, a guy who works for Quicksilver in Champ-Élysées can give you a tour of Paris. His name is Mathieu Bertrand, and for me, he's one of the friendliest Parisians in town.
deedee - Agree with F. My dad died many years ago and the only flight I could get home was Air Chance. I spent a nice day there reflecting with a nice (and cheap) bottle of wine :o)
My husband & I went there for 2 days by train from Switzerland (part from our honeymoon).
and I found out 2 days were enough and won't go there again.
We've stayed at Hotel Plaza Athenee, which has a view of the Eiffel Tower. It was lovely & it is the same hotel that Sarah Jessica Parker stayed in in one of "Sex & the city" episodes.
Of course going on top of Eiffel Tower is great. and we went there early in the morning to avoid the long lines.
also:
* Louvre
* Arc de Triomphe
* Versai Palace
* Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
* old down town Paris
* If you have kids 1 day in Disneyland, otherwise I don't recommend it.
* A walk in the Champs-Elysees street. which has number of cafe's & restaurants. make sure to stand in the middle of the street & take picture of the Arc de Triomphe
I always do a research on Yahoo travels. there are lots of useful reviews and recommendations for hotels, things to do & restaurants.
Enojy
In the Cookies of Life, FRIENDS are the Chocolate Chips
Make sure you visit the catacombs, which are underground tunnels stuffed with human bombs. Creepy, but very interesting.
Notre Dame is interesting, but Sacre Couer is my favorite by far.
If you're not really into art then the Lourve can prove to be an expensive waste of time. It's HUGE, and it can take you hours to find the stuff you really want to see. The Musee D'Orsay is a much smaller gallery with a much more focussed collection of impressionist masterpieces.
Get to know the Metro system, it is an amazing way to get around.
The Palais Garnier is an underrated attraction. Hopefully you can visit on a day that is operating tours.
I really enjoy the restaurants in the Marais area, if you're looking for some place to eat.
You should plan it very well so that you don't waste any of your time there. Search in the internet what places in Paris would be very interesting for you. I suggest,t he best place to view Eiffel Tower is in Tocadero. Try to find, a map that will guide you on how to use the Metro system in France. If you have plan of going to Disneyland, one day isn't enough if you have kids. I hope this is useful enough and enjoy!
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evrbdy can give directions in English with that sweet&funny French accent;-)And if u visit Sacre Coeur find some time to have a snack down there at one of their corner's bistros..feel the spirit of great artists...But,Montmartre can be crowded during weekends. Go there, if you can, in the morning on weekdays.Paris is quite special, indeed!
Happy Happy..
Thanks for the info which I did not know before..
Well monsieur Klahmer, on doit pas parler francais pour visiter Paris, there are no laws that states france is only for those who speaks french. BTW ppl Mr. Klahmer is writing in french which means (it is not neccessary to visit Paris if you dont speak franch). Please Mr. Klahmer have some integrity and write in english so that every one will understand, have some respect towards our phelow QLrs
Happy Happy ... ah ... I have to wrote a post that make people want to open it ...
Marketing ploy you see :P
Novi, I know you've been there. It's just that your post title had nadt and myself think you were offering free tickets to your poor QL friends.
Salam
bastok
why wouldt you want to go to paris again? its such a great city.
i went to there 3 times and still dont have enough of it.
its one of my favorite cities in europe. onece i went as a single with friends on the TGV.( fast trin from switzerland, direct to gare de lion) went 2 times with hubbi once also on the TGV and the 3rd time we had a 6 hours drive from bern to paris. every time it was an excitment. with Gods help, next time will be definatly to disneyland with my kids.
action speaks louder than words
happy happy... why did i fooled you guys ??? I was asking the tips about going to Paris before our summer hols. And we went to Paris last summer :)
“Paris Favorites: Eating, Drinking and Shoopping”.no ,sure not that all limited when the place is Paris.do not by pass visiting Musée de la Mode
(10, avenue Pierre Ier de Serbie)The museum is a treasure trove of fashions from the 18th - 20th centuries, it would be a great ‘off the beaten path’ stop for a trip to Paris and some other tips for you;
Tip #1 for Paris - If you are in Paris driving a car, be aware that people in Paris drive however they want to.
Tip #2 - If you have a car, get a good tourist book which will tell you where and where not to park.
Tip #3 - Learn a bit of French. A great book which has a lot of basic phrases and fun things to try is Rick Steves' handy pocketbook guide to basic French (find book)
Tip #4 - Use the Metro (the subway). There is simply no better way to get around Paris. But make sure you've brushed up on your French. It will help with buying tickets and understanding the maps in the subways.
Tip #5 - The lines and crowds at the Eiffel Tower can get very long. If you must see the lights of Paris at night (and you should) Go on a week night (not Friday), or make reservations.
TIP #6 - The Louvre. From what I understand, if you are an art lover and really appreciate art museums, you could spend weeks there, but for most people, half a day is enough time. You see the famous pictures (Mona Lisa), and spend some time looking at the amazing art. if you go on Sunday morning and get there as they're opening, it's free admission.
TIP # 7 - If there is one place that is absolutely crazy to drive in Paris, it's in the roundabout that goes around the Arc D'Triomphe. If you rent a car and drive here, just go travelling around in your car like you would if there were no rules.
TIP #8 - There are lots of wonderful museums in France! One of them is the Pantheon, which was originally a church, and originally planned to be something other than that .Victor Hugo and some other famous French people are buried there. Make sure you set aside some time and some money to visit the museums if that's something you want to do.
TIP #9 - Have some small change (or large change if you can afford it) on hand for the street performers. They're pretty good!
TIP #10 - If you like looking at the inside of churches, take some time for Notre' Dame, and if you have a problem with crowds, don't go on the weekend. People were pretty respectful inside the cathedral on the weekdays, but there are a lot of people there on the weekends, so you end up waiting in line, and it gets more noisy inside.
TIP #11 - If you want to see the Eiffel Tower light up and sparkle at night, get there right before the hour.
TIP #12 - If you see a person on the street who is selling something and wants to sketch you or give you something for free, don't be fooled by talk which says they'll so something for free. IT ISN'T FREE!
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Attitudes are more important than facts...
je vois que ce n'est pas necessaire de visiter paris si vous ne parler le francais.
Few more tips, if you still haven't traveled yet.
For Music visit: Palais Garnier.
For Shopping and reasonably priced souvenirs visit: Lafayette and Rue de la Huchette (this oldest street has lots of yummy shawerma)
CuriousButDetermined on the Louvre: "see what Napoleon has stolen from Egypt", the same applies to the British Museum, it contains the largest Egyptian antiquities collection, confiscated by the British army back in the days.
Novi: remember this? you had us fooled for a while..lol
http://www.qatarliving.com/node/92952
Salam
Have fun ! We went to Paris last year, did most stuffs recommended on this thread :)
Agree with kimd - Arc de Triomphe is better than Eiffel Tower. You get amazing view of the Etoile and right across the city.
Take a river trip on a Bateau Mouche, either by day or in the evening with a meal included. Very romantic.
Lots of nice designer shops and lovely cafes in St Germain des Pres area - Cafe de Flore esp good.
Musee Rodin is amazing, and free to get into the gardens where many of Rodin's most famous works are on display, like 'Gates of Hell' and 'The Kiss' for example. A little oasis in the heart of the city.
Buddha Bar is great place to people watch at night, or ManRay, just off Champs Elysees.
The Conciergerie is also pretty amazing - you can see the cell where Marie Antoinette spent the last days of her life before being carted away to the guillotine!
Pompidou Centre is another fabulous (modern) art gallery.
Best evening's entertainment is without doubt the Lido on the Champs. The most beautiful girls and best acts.
Paris is a very easy city to get around, either by metro or on foot. It's fairly compact, so if the weather is good, make sure you're wearing comfortable shoes and just take your time and stroll around. You'll see and experience so much more, and just stop at any pavement cafe for a delicious cafe creme or chocolat chaud and watch the world go by! Honestly, there is SO much to do, you won't be bored for a minute. And just to repeat the warning, pickpockets are EVERYWHERE on the Metro, esp. line No 1 - so be vigilant.
Have a great time!
Lucky you. I have planned a trip to paris but never had the oporunity to execute it, the most helpful sights are Paris.com & france.com, everything you need to know is there.
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I recommend you visit Louvre Museum to see what Napoleon has stolen from Egypt..very interesting stuff though...
For food, try Noura restaurant for fine Arabic food..two branches, one in Chapms Elysee and the the other one off the Opera station...
La Defense is another nice place for walking and wondering about..
Try also the latin square and the Arabic cultural centre which has interesting history remarks..it is also close the the Bastil...
Eiffel Tower is nice but don't climb it if you have heights phobia..surroundings is enough beauty..
Don't go to Pigale area at night..it becomes unstable..
I am sure you heard of De Triumph Arch so don't miss it..you can get up to its top..nice for fotos..
Have a safe journey..
If you do take the Metro from CDG, have some coins with you because the ticket vending machines don't accept notes, and the queue to the ticket counter can be very long.
When arriving in Paris you can take the Air France shuttle bus into Paris from the airport and it will drop off at the Arc de Triomphe where you can get ataxi to your accomodation.Its cheaper and safer than taking a taxi or the metro.>
May your dreams take you travelling all through your life.
Buy tickets for the hop-on/hop-off open top buses -you can get on and off as much as you want and there are 4 different tour routes so you can see almost all of the best sites for a reasonable price.I can recommend the Royal Magda Hotel near the Arc de Triomphe- small but spotlessly clean.
Climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe for a fantastic view of the Champs Elysses and Paris-it's better than the view from the Eiffel Tower.
Beware of pickpockets and scam artists particularly in the Sacre Coeur area. Keep your wallet under your shirt next to your body.Have a great trip.
>
May your dreams take you travelling all through your life.
And if you're going shopping, Printemps on Blvd Haussmann has whole floors just for shoes and bags!
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"There's this thing called being so open-minded your brains drop out". - Richard Dawkins
Monceau gardens are also very nice, but definetly stop to enjoy the tranquility of the Luxembourg gardens. They are splendid.
My daughter and I just got back - we loved the Jardin du Luxembourg and the brasseries of Boulevard Montparnasse. The Metro is an amazing way to get around and so easy to use. Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame you have to see but very touristy, we preferred the Musee Rodin with its delightful gardens and quiet cafe. Find a corner boulangerie and indulge in everything they have!
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"There's this thing called being so open-minded your brains drop out". - Richard Dawkins
They have Moulin Rouge bar/club
In the Cookies of Life, FRIENDS are the Chocolate Chips
www.bastook.com
Imtinan, a guy who works for Quicksilver in Champ-Élysées can give you a tour of Paris. His name is Mathieu Bertrand, and for me, he's one of the friendliest Parisians in town.
If you have spare time, party hard at the Queen.
Le gay Parie! ;)
http://www.qatarliving.com/node/92952
Its almost the same if you take it from there also....or maybe 50-100 Riyals difference.
But its easier if you are not familiar with the City. I always prefer a guided city tour ....then if you have more days you can explore yourself..:)
FS, hiring tours is expensive. =(
deedee - Agree with F. My dad died many years ago and the only flight I could get home was Air Chance. I spent a nice day there reflecting with a nice (and cheap) bottle of wine :o)
and i thought its something about Paris Hilton....:(
having been to Paris twice now.
1. Buy a guide book--they have several at Jarir or Virgin.
2. Agree with above poster:
A. Sacre Coeur better than Notre Dame. I also
like Saint Chapelle better, which is only
about a block from Notre Dame.
B. Metro is fabulous
C. Lourve is huge, just run to your favorites
and skip the rest.
D. I enjoyed Versailles, especially the grounds.
E. Eiffel Tower lines can be long or short
depending on day and time. If super long,
then leave and come back later.
F. Walk around in the Jardin des Tuileries.
My husband & I went there for 2 days by train from Switzerland (part from our honeymoon).
and I found out 2 days were enough and won't go there again.
We've stayed at Hotel Plaza Athenee, which has a view of the Eiffel Tower. It was lovely & it is the same hotel that Sarah Jessica Parker stayed in in one of "Sex & the city" episodes.
Of course going on top of Eiffel Tower is great. and we went there early in the morning to avoid the long lines.
also:
* Louvre
* Arc de Triomphe
* Versai Palace
* Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
* old down town Paris
* If you have kids 1 day in Disneyland, otherwise I don't recommend it.
* A walk in the Champs-Elysees street. which has number of cafe's & restaurants. make sure to stand in the middle of the street & take picture of the Arc de Triomphe
I always do a research on Yahoo travels. there are lots of useful reviews and recommendations for hotels, things to do & restaurants.
Enojy
In the Cookies of Life, FRIENDS are the Chocolate Chips
www.bastook.com
There are lots of city Tours /day tours..Which you can book from here through Regency or other travel agents...
Make sure you visit the catacombs, which are underground tunnels stuffed with human bombs. Creepy, but very interesting.
Notre Dame is interesting, but Sacre Couer is my favorite by far.
If you're not really into art then the Lourve can prove to be an expensive waste of time. It's HUGE, and it can take you hours to find the stuff you really want to see. The Musee D'Orsay is a much smaller gallery with a much more focussed collection of impressionist masterpieces.
Get to know the Metro system, it is an amazing way to get around.
The Palais Garnier is an underrated attraction. Hopefully you can visit on a day that is operating tours.
I really enjoy the restaurants in the Marais area, if you're looking for some place to eat.
AAaaaaaaaaaaaaaah! Gay Pareee...
What memories :)
notre dam
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You should plan it very well so that you don't waste any of your time there. Search in the internet what places in Paris would be very interesting for you. I suggest,t he best place to view Eiffel Tower is in Tocadero. Try to find, a map that will guide you on how to use the Metro system in France. If you have plan of going to Disneyland, one day isn't enough if you have kids. I hope this is useful enough and enjoy!