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re: Paris for Thanksgiving - side trips?
Posted on 4/12/23 at 2:23 pm to Barrister
Posted on 4/12/23 at 2:23 pm to Barrister
Awesome, so it looks like if we do leave Paris it will be Bayeaux.
Any suggestions on which Arr. to stay in Paris? Looking for family friendly and walkable as much as possible
Any suggestions on which Arr. to stay in Paris? Looking for family friendly and walkable as much as possible
This post was edited on 4/12/23 at 3:23 pm
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Posted on 4/12/23 at 3:16 pm to slinger1317
My family of 5 plus my MIL went to Paris last Thanksgiving for 14 nights, our first 3 were in Disney Land Paris though.
The only day trip we did was Versailles. Normandy was on our list but I also wanted Mont St- Michelle so I wanted at least 2 to 3 days and we just didn't have the time. So I figured we'd save it for another trip.
You will be better off, my kids were all under 9 so we were definitely slowed occasionally by our youngest. But don't forget almost nothing opens before 10 in Paris and it gets dark early in the winter. So you are somewhat limited on your time to do activities.
Versailles is absolutely an all day trip. We took like a 7 am trip and got back after dark and easily could have had more time. Make sure to pack a lunch or make a reservation as its definitely busy all year. It wasn't slammed but much busier then I expected.
There's tons to do and there are multiple things we didn't get to (like I wanted to go to a soccer game but it was World Cup) but we did do a PSG stadium tour which was actually great. We did quite a few things that were not on the touristy top 25 but we really enjoyed.
ETA: I forgot we went to Provins also. Which was great but I wouldn't recommend on a trip that short.
We didn't have time for Fontainebleau either but we did go to chateau vincennes which is where the Monarchy lived prior to Versailles and a great castle.
There's really tons and more to do in Paris for a week. The french don't work hard (long hours) or move fast, so just be prepared that things can take a lot longer then you think. While compared to the entire area of Paris most of the touristy things are in the very inner quarters, its still miles apart. I'd plan to only do 2/3s of what you want daily unless you are really only go to spend a short amount of time in places like the Louvre.
We did a Louvre treasure hunt with a company which really helped to get my oldest 2 involved in looking for items and it helped give some motivation to really see more parts of the museum then you may otherwise.
The only day trip we did was Versailles. Normandy was on our list but I also wanted Mont St- Michelle so I wanted at least 2 to 3 days and we just didn't have the time. So I figured we'd save it for another trip.
You will be better off, my kids were all under 9 so we were definitely slowed occasionally by our youngest. But don't forget almost nothing opens before 10 in Paris and it gets dark early in the winter. So you are somewhat limited on your time to do activities.
Versailles is absolutely an all day trip. We took like a 7 am trip and got back after dark and easily could have had more time. Make sure to pack a lunch or make a reservation as its definitely busy all year. It wasn't slammed but much busier then I expected.
There's tons to do and there are multiple things we didn't get to (like I wanted to go to a soccer game but it was World Cup) but we did do a PSG stadium tour which was actually great. We did quite a few things that were not on the touristy top 25 but we really enjoyed.
ETA: I forgot we went to Provins also. Which was great but I wouldn't recommend on a trip that short.
We didn't have time for Fontainebleau either but we did go to chateau vincennes which is where the Monarchy lived prior to Versailles and a great castle.
There's really tons and more to do in Paris for a week. The french don't work hard (long hours) or move fast, so just be prepared that things can take a lot longer then you think. While compared to the entire area of Paris most of the touristy things are in the very inner quarters, its still miles apart. I'd plan to only do 2/3s of what you want daily unless you are really only go to spend a short amount of time in places like the Louvre.
We did a Louvre treasure hunt with a company which really helped to get my oldest 2 involved in looking for items and it helped give some motivation to really see more parts of the museum then you may otherwise.
This post was edited on 4/12/23 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 4/12/23 at 4:09 pm to slinger1317
Recommendations on Arrondosiments
Try the 6th near rue De Buci.
We usually stay in the 6th or the 1st.
The 1st has more of a big city feel whereas the 6th has more of a neighborhood feel.
Try the 6th near rue De Buci.
We usually stay in the 6th or the 1st.
The 1st has more of a big city feel whereas the 6th has more of a neighborhood feel.
Posted on 4/13/23 at 7:20 am to slinger1317
Personally, I prefer to stay in the Latin Quarter but I think next trip I’ll spend a little extra and stay in the Montmarte area
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