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10 Feb 2005, 12:08
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I'm treating my lady friend to a weekend in Paris. We are staying in Le Meredian, right next to the Arc du Triomph. I'm after some tips on whats really worth see'ing as we are only there for the weekend.
Obviously; Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame.
Also some travel tips would be handy, i hear the metro is excellent although has some issues with pickpockets?
Dining tips would also be appreciated.
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10 Feb 2005, 12:09
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Re: Paris
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10 Feb 2005, 12:12
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Re: Paris
Is that walkable or metro'able?
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10 Feb 2005, 12:13
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Re: Paris
both.
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10 Feb 2005, 12:13
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Re: Paris
Id suggest non to the touristy business, it'll suck all the joy out of your weekend, go and have a looksy at the sites if you want but i wouldn't pay or queue for any of them.
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10 Feb 2005, 12:19
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Re: Paris
If you get any sun you should take a walk through the gardens of the palace of Luxembourg then accross to the Pantheon, that whole area is beautiful.
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10 Feb 2005, 12:28
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Go and visit the Catacoombs - I think it is in the south of the city. Its a brilliant way to spend a morning.
And the Louvre. Its a big place so try and get an idea of what you want to see before you get there (check it out on the web) but the old Louvre buiding is worth seeing, its been excavated under the current site. The Mona Lisa is a bit disappointing but the galleries are well worth checking out.
You can go inside the Arc De Triumph and stand on the top. And if its open you can wander around the rooftop of the Sacre Coure.
If you want to see the cabaret shows like Moulin Rouge or Crazy Horse Saloon then budget for about £100 each for a champagne meal and drinks.
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10 Feb 2005, 13:50
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Re: Paris
Just watch out for the French drivers, they're just as likely to mount the curb and run you over as they are to actually navigate their way down the tarmac in between the two pavements.
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10 Feb 2005, 14:08
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see: musee d'orsay
dine/go out etc: place du têrtre
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10 Feb 2005, 14:36
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Call me an old fogy rock n roller but you should go see Jim Morrison's grave.
Also try and go to the Bastille Square, there are alot of cafe around around there. Its really nice and romantic
When you go to the eifell tower walkaround there, lots of stuff to see. There is a bridge near there with huge golden things on blocks. They look really cool.
Have a good trip
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10 Feb 2005, 14:36
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stay away from the touristy areas, if you can speak fluent french it wont be hard, if not then :/ but try and walk around and explore ask your hotel receptionist, taxi man etc for advice, remember they dont like speaking english, so wont do so until they really have too.
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10 Feb 2005, 15:09
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If you don't visit the Sacre Coeur I'll cut you.
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10 Feb 2005, 15:43
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Journey to Versailles you cretin.
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10 Feb 2005, 16:16
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I'd hoped to visit Versailles but i'm not sure if i'll have the time.
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10 Feb 2005, 16:52
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Re: Paris
the arch, notre, louvre, versailles etc *sigh* i love paris..
stop at every kebab stand.. they put fries in their kebabs and i fell in love with them also - lol thats all i ate when i was there!!!
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10 Feb 2005, 16:54
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Re: Paris
Quote:
Originally Posted by demiGOD
stop at every kebab stand.. they put fries in their kebabs and i fell in love with them also - lol thats all i ate when i was there!!!
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please ceres, please.
for me.
do not do this.
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10 Feb 2005, 17:34
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When eating this "kebab" would i need to wear an England football shirt and chant "Engerlund Engerlund Engerlund"?
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10 Feb 2005, 17:41
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I am assuming by no one mentioning it, that this Parisian crime issue i had heard about isnt such a problem?
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10 Feb 2005, 17:42
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I didn't like Paris. Spending most of my time there on a tour bus going round the city in the rain may have had something to do with this.
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10 Feb 2005, 18:05
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I am assuming by no one mentioning it, that this Parisian crime issue i had heard about isnt such a problem?
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It's probably no worse than any other major city.
Just don't wave your phone and Euros around like a spastic hooked up to the mains and you should be ok.
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10 Feb 2005, 23:53
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prepare to be financially raped
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11 Feb 2005, 00:38
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Re: Paris
I can't believe this thread went to 20 replies without Montmartre having been mentioned.
And I concur with Dace. I've eaten the most expensive icecream of my entire life in Paris.
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11 Feb 2005, 08:44
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The Montmartre hill in Paris?
Topped by any chance by the Sacré-Coeur Catholic basilica, the Sacré-Coeur that's mentioned in the first ****ing post
Is that the Montmartre you mean?
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