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Posted on 6/21/24 at 9:06 pm to Mo Jeaux
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Are you going for the Olympics? If not, I would personally avoid the city until after they're over.
Were you under the impression I was just starting to plan this trip to Paris in a couple weeks? A bit late to cancel, but your concerns are noted.
Posted on 6/21/24 at 9:52 pm to dcw7g
Posted on 6/22/24 at 12:06 am to dcw7g
A lot of good responses already.
We did a day trip to Normandy for a tour with Overlord and that was amazing. Easily one of the best things we did there.
If you go to the Montparnasse tower it gives you a great view of the city.
I really liked the Sacre-Couer basilica in Monmarte too.
If you are going any days that overlap with the Olympics make sure your family has the security passes to get through checkpoints.
We ate at Les Antiquares that should be close to where you’re staying and it was really good.
We also did a wine tour in the Loire valley that was cool. It was nice to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city for a day
We did a day trip to Normandy for a tour with Overlord and that was amazing. Easily one of the best things we did there.
If you go to the Montparnasse tower it gives you a great view of the city.
I really liked the Sacre-Couer basilica in Monmarte too.
If you are going any days that overlap with the Olympics make sure your family has the security passes to get through checkpoints.
We ate at Les Antiquares that should be close to where you’re staying and it was really good.
We also did a wine tour in the Loire valley that was cool. It was nice to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city for a day
Posted on 6/22/24 at 5:49 am to dcw7g
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Were you under the impression I was just starting to plan this trip to Paris in a couple weeks? A bit late to cancel, but your concerns are noted.
You don’t have to be bitchy. I find it odd to plan a trip there at this time. The city is already in disarray in many ways. Plus, some of your questions didn’t make it seem like you had planned much. You should already have reservations for things like the Eiffel Tower, or you may be out of luck.
Uber is fine, but nothing wrong with the metro, although again, because of the Olympics, the metro has raised prices, and you’ll likely already see increased crowds when you’re there.
I’d make at least a few dinner reservations now. I always recommend Chez Monsieur and Le Grand Colbert.
Good luck.
Posted on 6/22/24 at 6:10 am to Mo Jeaux
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The city is already in disarray in many ways
It's going to be a logistical shite-show street level. I cannot imagine trying to go to Paris this summer and not using the metro.
Posted on 6/22/24 at 8:53 am to yaherrdme
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Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre
This and the area around it made for a nice day. Take the Funicular up the hill then walk down. Lots of cafes in the area too.
The steps in the area can be killer though. Be prepared for the stairs.
Posted on 6/22/24 at 8:54 am to BobABooey
Avoid the metro at rush hours though. They pack it in so tight it's hard to get out for your stop and deodorant isn't as common it seems.
Posted on 6/22/24 at 9:18 am to Napoleon
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Avoid the metro at rush hours though. They pack it in so tight it's hard to get out for your stop and deodorant isn't as common it seems.
What? Then you shouldn't travel at all during that time.
Paris has horrible traffic, Ubering is great for certain times and in places that there is no direct bus or Metro route. But the benefit of the metro is you avoid.....traffic. It can also provide a more direct route and there are multiple areas in Paris that are not easy to get to by car.
I always recommend using every possible means of transportation, as said there are apps that help with this including just Google maps and what not.
Uber is great early in the day as in before 8am and late, but Paris doesn't get dark until late in the summer.
Instagram and tik tok are actually great for finding restaurants and fun things to do when traveling OP.
This post was edited on 6/22/24 at 9:22 am
Posted on 6/22/24 at 9:34 am to baldona
I got around Paris mostly on an E bike. My hotel was sort of close to the Notre Dame in Le Repulique area. I would ride all over. Down to the Tower. All over ask the sites. I saw almost every tourist site on bike.
It was great. Lots of bike lane. I only took Uber one time and would use the metro only when it rained.
The bikes were all over.
It was great. Lots of bike lane. I only took Uber one time and would use the metro only when it rained.
The bikes were all over.
Posted on 6/23/24 at 3:27 am to dcw7g
Went in November and traffic is very bad. Walking or using the metro is by far the best way to navigate.
For a nice one day trip, consider going to Giverny and visiting Claude Monet's house and gardens. Stunningly beautiful. Less than 2 hours by train and there's a bus/train at the station in Giverny that takes you directly to the house and gardens.
For a nice one day trip, consider going to Giverny and visiting Claude Monet's house and gardens. Stunningly beautiful. Less than 2 hours by train and there's a bus/train at the station in Giverny that takes you directly to the house and gardens.
Posted on 6/23/24 at 7:51 am to dcw7g
Jumping in on this because we're taking my 13 year old granddaughter in March. We haven't been in nearly ten years, and we stayed in hotels then. Does anyone have recs for apartments to rent?
Posted on 6/23/24 at 7:57 am to dcw7g
Just got back on 6/9. It was our first trip there also. 2 adults and 2 kids (10 and 13). We had absolutely no issues with metro. Stayed in zone 3 (La Defense) and bought metro day passes (I think ~€40/day for all 4). Downloaded a metro app (can't recall name) and plugged in our destinations. Gives you each option of travel, pinpoints the train stations, cost, travel time, etc. EXTREMELY easy to use. I kept my phone and wallet in front pockets.
Posted on 6/23/24 at 9:21 am to Tiger_n_Texas
my wife and I and our 20 something kids went in 2022. did all the bigs except Montmarte.Eiffel tower was closed for repairs. had no problem with Metro. walked 15 miles one day. weather not a problem in late June but got lucky with temps
we stayed in an apt in Le Marais which was easy walking distance to all the museums, St Chapelle etc.
Also a little out of the way is Pere Lachaise cemetery if you're into that kind of stuff. As is the Pantheon. great building. the catacombs. again, not for everybody. go to top of Arc de Triumph
we stayed in an apt in Le Marais which was easy walking distance to all the museums, St Chapelle etc.
Also a little out of the way is Pere Lachaise cemetery if you're into that kind of stuff. As is the Pantheon. great building. the catacombs. again, not for everybody. go to top of Arc de Triumph
Posted on 6/23/24 at 2:08 pm to dcw7g
Pump the brakes on Uber, especially in the city in tourist season. The family we went with, dude needed his knee replaced, so couldn't do stairs on the metro or just hoof it like a real man. The amount of times I sat in an Uber watching pedestrians pass us made my head want to explode. The other thing is the amount of things you miss by not just walking by them would amaze you. The booksellers on the Seine, a patisserie that seemingly didn't sell anything that wasn't pistachio flavored (which I love,) pet stores selling odd pets, etc.
The only confusing thing about the metro is that there's a light green line, a medium green line, an olive green line, etc. The train from CDG (RER) isn't bad at all. My eight year old walked close to 15 miles one day, and never complained once. The six year old would dive into the stroller if she thought we were walking more than 18 inches.
There's a bakery, which might be defunct, "Gourmand Croquant," that had croissants that were so good, my 6 year old daughter said she wanted to eat so many she turned into one. It was about two blocks from the Prince de Galles.
For cafes, just walk up and read the menu and pick one you like that gives you the view that you want. I avoided (for no particular reason) ones that had a lot of signage in English or German. Most of it was wandering along and, "hey, you thirsty," and walking to the closest one.
I presume you'll go to Montmartre, budget time to chill in the town square for snacks, ice cream, etc.
The Louvre is going to be slammed. The Musee de Orsay is close by, and a less frantic experience. Walk through the Louvre gardens, of course.
One of the Bourdain shows caused me to make Berthillon gelato a stop, it did not disappoint.
Do *not* stop to answer college aged kids about a "survey," which are all over the Eiffel Tower grounds.
Book a private dusk/night time river cruise. Ours left from near the Notre Dame. It was BYOB, and they cruise you from there to the Eiffel Tower (all sparkly with lights) and back. Ours let us connect our phone to the sound system. I think the poor boat operators are usually subjected to Frank Sinatra and the like, they sure got a kick out of our ghetto arse playlist.
Le Relais de l'Entrecote on Rue Marbeuf was pretty good (steak, steak, steak, fries and dessert.) There was a line, but look up the reviews and pictures, and you'll know why.
I don't know if others had this experience, but trying to eat a quasi-American breakfast can be more than 20 Euro a person. Get a coffee and the egg in the little cup, or croissants to go, etc. You're going to spend a lot with the inevitable, "ooh, look at this," food y'all will pass the rest of the day.
The French Army Museum ate 4-6 hours of my day once, but I'm into that stuff. To appeal to the wife, you can explain there are hundreds of cannon with intricate gold? metalwork in addition to really cool armor sets, etc.
I don't know if you're going to be there on Bastille day (the 14th) but I would definitively check with your concierge immediately upon check in if there are areas/events you should avoid. Final tip, use and abuse the front desk agent/concierge. Ask them where they like to get breakfast nearby, etc.
The only confusing thing about the metro is that there's a light green line, a medium green line, an olive green line, etc. The train from CDG (RER) isn't bad at all. My eight year old walked close to 15 miles one day, and never complained once. The six year old would dive into the stroller if she thought we were walking more than 18 inches.
There's a bakery, which might be defunct, "Gourmand Croquant," that had croissants that were so good, my 6 year old daughter said she wanted to eat so many she turned into one. It was about two blocks from the Prince de Galles.
For cafes, just walk up and read the menu and pick one you like that gives you the view that you want. I avoided (for no particular reason) ones that had a lot of signage in English or German. Most of it was wandering along and, "hey, you thirsty," and walking to the closest one.
I presume you'll go to Montmartre, budget time to chill in the town square for snacks, ice cream, etc.
The Louvre is going to be slammed. The Musee de Orsay is close by, and a less frantic experience. Walk through the Louvre gardens, of course.
One of the Bourdain shows caused me to make Berthillon gelato a stop, it did not disappoint.
Do *not* stop to answer college aged kids about a "survey," which are all over the Eiffel Tower grounds.
Book a private dusk/night time river cruise. Ours left from near the Notre Dame. It was BYOB, and they cruise you from there to the Eiffel Tower (all sparkly with lights) and back. Ours let us connect our phone to the sound system. I think the poor boat operators are usually subjected to Frank Sinatra and the like, they sure got a kick out of our ghetto arse playlist.
Le Relais de l'Entrecote on Rue Marbeuf was pretty good (steak, steak, steak, fries and dessert.) There was a line, but look up the reviews and pictures, and you'll know why.
I don't know if others had this experience, but trying to eat a quasi-American breakfast can be more than 20 Euro a person. Get a coffee and the egg in the little cup, or croissants to go, etc. You're going to spend a lot with the inevitable, "ooh, look at this," food y'all will pass the rest of the day.
The French Army Museum ate 4-6 hours of my day once, but I'm into that stuff. To appeal to the wife, you can explain there are hundreds of cannon with intricate gold? metalwork in addition to really cool armor sets, etc.
I don't know if you're going to be there on Bastille day (the 14th) but I would definitively check with your concierge immediately upon check in if there are areas/events you should avoid. Final tip, use and abuse the front desk agent/concierge. Ask them where they like to get breakfast nearby, etc.
This post was edited on 6/23/24 at 2:09 pm
Posted on 6/23/24 at 9:43 pm to Jmcc64
The metro in Paris is the best I’ve ever used and I’ve been all over the US and several major Euro cities. You can buy a weekly pass but make sure you get the right one because the metro police do check. I got into an argument with a lady cop in the metro tunnels on our last day in Paris. It about summed up our trip.
Paris is beautiful and lots of history but we found the people to be very cold and even rude at times. Not nearly as welcoming as Italians, Greeks etc.
Go to St. Chappelle it is worth it. If you do the Louvre get the earliest entry possible and go straight to the Mona Lisa. Then you can hit the other majors.
The Invalides and army museum are awesome as well.
Paris is beautiful and lots of history but we found the people to be very cold and even rude at times. Not nearly as welcoming as Italians, Greeks etc.
Go to St. Chappelle it is worth it. If you do the Louvre get the earliest entry possible and go straight to the Mona Lisa. Then you can hit the other majors.
The Invalides and army museum are awesome as well.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 1:04 am to Tiger_n_Texas
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Just got back on 6/9. It was our first trip there also. 2 adults and 2 kids (10 and 13). We had absolutely no issues with metro. Stayed in zone 3 (La Defense) and bought metro day passes (I think ~€40/day for all 4). Downloaded a metro app (can't recall name) and plugged in our destinations. Gives you each option of travel, pinpoints the train stations, cost, travel time, etc. EXTREMELY easy to use. I kept my phone and wallet in front pockets.
Not sure if this is what you used, but CityMapper is great to navigate the metro system. Download the Bonjour RATP app to reload Navigo Easy cards, if that’s the route you go.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 9:12 am to Dead Mike
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Not sure if this is what you used, but CityMapper is great to navigate the metro system. Download the Bonjour RATP app to reload Navigo Easy cards, if that’s the route you go.
I looked it up, it was 'SNCF Connect'. I'm sure there are other (maybe better) apps that are strictly for Paris, but I downloaded this one as we initially took a train (SNCF) from Brussels to Disney Paris.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 9:59 am to dcw7g
Only limited experience with Paris, but 15-20 years ago Paris was much easier to navigate by car. Like numerous major cities across the world, including NYC, many of the recent infrastructure projects have been based on making it easier to walk/bike/transit places in the City core and making it harder/more expensive to drive.
Whether you/I agree with it or not is another question, but I would tell anyone visiting Paris to plan on a lot of walking and using Metro as much as possible. And when you do uber/lfyt/taxi plan extra time into your schedule and try to arrive places early.
Whether you/I agree with it or not is another question, but I would tell anyone visiting Paris to plan on a lot of walking and using Metro as much as possible. And when you do uber/lfyt/taxi plan extra time into your schedule and try to arrive places early.
Posted on 6/24/24 at 10:34 am to baldona
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Its going to be smoking hot in July,
This is a good callout. People forget, or just don't realize, that it can get very hot in Europe in the summer. When we went in 2019, we spent a week in Provence before Paris, but it was over 100 for 4 days in St Remy where our house was and topped out at 108. We had AC and a pool at the house, so we spent most of the late afternoons by/in the pool.
Luckily, it got back down in the 70's and 80's by the time we got to Paris the next week. Check to make sure where you're staying has some sort of AC. We got an airbnb that did not and it would have been unbearable if we were there the week prior.
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The other thing is the amount of things you miss by not just walking by them would amaze you.
I already mentioned it, but walking is the best way to get around the heart of the city. If my 7 year old walked probably 25 miles in the 3 days we were there, your teenagers can certainly do it.
This post was edited on 6/24/24 at 10:40 am
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