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re: Going to Paris and London-need help
Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:02 pm to Phattie Jet
Posted on 2/7/17 at 8:02 pm to Phattie Jet
Paris / London is a great combo because the train connection is so easy. You can get from downtown Paris to downtown London or vice versa on the Eurostar in about 3 hours. The best way to get cash in Europe is to use your PIN number at an ATM machine at any major bank. Stay away from the currency exchange offices. They are rip offs. Call your credit card company before you go to let them know you will be going out of the country. This is imperative if you don't want your card to be rejected. As far as hotels, how much do you want to spend and what neighborhoods do you want to be in?
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Posted on 2/8/17 at 12:13 am to geauxpurple
First off, whatever you have budgeted, double it. Food is very expensive in Paris and wine is cheaper than bottled water (not the worst thing). We did 12 days, 5 in London 7 in Paris and it was just enough to whet the appetite in both cities. Can't wait to go back. I found Paris to be much more enjoyable, more interesting, and the Parisians more friendly.
We stayed at Hotel le Mathurin, and I thought it was amazing. Helicopter out to Versailles, train to Normandy, and a whole day for the Louvre. If you attempt to speak French, you will find that the natives will gladly converse with you in English; however, if you just assume they speak English, they will largely ignore you.
Also, everything they say about gypsies and pickpockets is true. Put your money in your front pockets.
We stayed at Hotel le Mathurin, and I thought it was amazing. Helicopter out to Versailles, train to Normandy, and a whole day for the Louvre. If you attempt to speak French, you will find that the natives will gladly converse with you in English; however, if you just assume they speak English, they will largely ignore you.
Also, everything they say about gypsies and pickpockets is true. Put your money in your front pockets.
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