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08-12-2005, 11:18 AM
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Re: Things to do in Paris
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Bad time of year. Everyone's on vacation there. [/ QUOTE ] then stay away from the nude beaches with all the foriegn men. 
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#23
08-12-2005, 11:24 AM
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Re: Things to do in Paris
I'm sure it has already been mentioned, but leaving Paris would be tops on my list.
But, if you have the means to leave the city, I would go to Normandy and visit Omaha Beach. I think it would be my only 'must visit' on the trip. May not be Disneyland, but it is not often you get to visit a piece of timeless history. Far too many have forgotten.
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#25
08-12-2005, 11:36 AM
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Re: Things to do in Paris
Check out the Rodin museum - it's pretty incredible and my favorite museum in the world. And it's very romantic.
http://www.rodinmuseum.org/ Also, I would definitely visit Sacre Couer in Montmartre...if you want to be goofy, watch "Amelie" before you go and then try and find the places in the movie. http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel...aris-BR-1.html Seriously, just walking along the Seine for hours on end is incredible...take one of the river cruises - they're like taxis - you can get off or on at any point. Or do one of the dinner cruises: http://www.cometofrance.com/dinner.html Also, make sure at least one meal per day is had from the street vendors - crepes, baguetes, etc. If your girl is into that sort of thing, check out the original Crazy Horse - it's very cool and a lot of fun. http://www.lecrazyhorseparis.com/ And don't be put off by others here - I've always found the Parisians to be very friendly and helpful if you just attempt to speak a little French. I had a waiter once who was great - he playfully refused to take my order until I attempted to order in French (my Mom and sister had done so) - he kept saying, "uh, uh uh....en Francais..." until I tried. All in all, Paris is my favorite city in the world - I'm going to take my soon-to-be-wife there on our honeymoon. Have fun!
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#26
08-12-2005, 11:41 AM
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Re: Things to do in Paris
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</font><blockquote><font class="small">In risposta di:</font><hr /> Probably you already know, but don't forget to buy the "Museum Pass"; it saves you a lot of money to visit all the important stuff in Paris and you don't have to wait in lines !! with this pass. You can buy it in any Metro station. [/ QUOTE ] No I didn't, thanks a lot. I know there are metro-passes that let you take all the subways for free for a few days, didn't know they had the same thing for musea. I'm not sure we're gonna be visiting that many, kinda depends on the weather. Not having to wait in line is also a very nice thing. Edit: Is this only for musea or can you get on the Eiffel Tower and stuff like that too with this pass? [/ QUOTE ] http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=musea http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=museums
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#27
08-12-2005, 11:46 AM
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Re: Things to do in Paris
Thanks a lot for all the suggestions everyone.
I've already been to Paris once, like 11 years ago, and I'm really looking forward to going back. Of all major cities I've visited (Brussels, London, Prague, New York, DC, Barcelona), I've found Paris to be the most beautiful.
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#28
08-12-2005, 11:47 AM
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Re: Things to do in Paris
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Probably you already know, but don't forget to buy the "Museum Pass"; it saves you a lot of money to visit all the important stuff in Paris and you don't have to wait in lines !! with this pass. You can buy it in any Metro station. [/ QUOTE ] No I didn't, thanks a lot. I know there are metro-passes that let you take all the subways for free for a few days, didn't know they had the same thing for musea. I'm not sure we're gonna be visiting that many, kinda depends on the weather. Not having to wait in line is also a very nice thing. Edit: Is this only for musea or can you get on the Eiffel Tower and stuff like that too with this pass? [/ QUOTE ] http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=musea http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=museums [/ QUOTE ] In Dutch (latin too I think), the correct plural is musea. I guess it's different in English...
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#29
08-12-2005, 11:56 AM
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Re: Things to do in Paris
Musee National Picasso is a must see and it's in a great neighborhood with several galleries and shops worth checking out.
Le Florimond is an excellent restaurant on La Motte Piquet a few blocks from Tour Eiffel. Prices are very reasonable, I recommend the lobster ravioli. Moulin Rouge is a little touristy because of the movie but they put on a good show, and it's topless. You'll probably need reservations. After the show have a few drinks in one of the nearby clubs.
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#30
08-12-2005, 11:57 AM
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Re: Things to do in Paris
You've got to see L'Egots (the sewer system) and The Catacombs. The Catacombs are on the short list of the craziest things I have ever seen in my life. Literally a mile of bones piled up in stacks in limestone caves all beneath Paris.
Out of Paris: If you get a chance, Versaile on a Sunday with the fountains going is pretty spectacular but really crowded. Chartre has the most universally accepted perfect gothic cathedral. Mont St Michel is amazing especially if you can managed to stay long enough to watch the tides go in and out. Normandy Beach is quite a somber place. And believe it or not...I've found the Parisians to be the most helpful people out of all the places I've ever been to.
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