Paris Travel Question

7 days on Lake Geneva

Hi , I have a couple of questions on my upcoming trip to Lake Geneva. The 6 nights will be spent 2 each in Geneva, Lausanne and Vevey/Montreaux. My lodging is already arranged in Geneva but not the

France Impressions

Hi Ah, la belle France! It doesn`t take long to see why she got that name. I would be there at least once a year if I could. Last year we visited the Loire Valley area and absolutely loved it. On

Suggestion for 10-day in Europe?

Hi This year I and my husband will do a 10-day trip in Europe. Do you have any suggestions for a never-been in Europe couple? We want to go France, especially Paris, even if I don`t know French. I h

Culinary Travel

Hello , Four favourite places in Paris?? I love anywhere near Montmartre where one can sit and have lunch. Café de la Paix has always held a special place in my heart; I went there with my m

Food in France (was: Culinary Travel)

You asked about my four favorite four places in Paris but I`m going to broaden it to FRANCE! 1.) La Cave de L`Os a Moelle, Paris: for only 22.5 euros, we were able to dine on a huge family style di

travel Paris

Hi, Just a few notes from my recent sojourn in Paris - "Carte Orange" is on its way out, because of the new Navigo cards. According to Rick Steves` most recent Paris book (2009 edition) yo

From Paris to Normandy

, While we are in Paris, we would like to go to Normandy before heading to Avignon. Any suggestions of the best way to make the trip between these areas? For the Normandy experience, we will have our

Paris Catacombs

Hi , My friend is interested in touring the Catacombs in Paris while I am not. Does anyone know if this site would be comfortable for a middle aged lady to do this on her own. I`m assuming there are

Paris, Normandy - June 2009

Hi I am taking my son and 4 grandsons (13,14,14,26) to France in mid June to see Paris and visit the Normandy battlefields. We will be there two full weeks. I would like to find a place where we all

Stuck in an airport?

Hi , Jeff`s question re his 9 hour layover in Los Angeles has me thinking about the many hours I`ve spent in the airports of the world. In Mexico City our midnight flight was delayed by five hours so

Hotel in Paris

Hi You might check out the Hotel de l`Avre http://www.hoteldelavre.com/ near Metro La Motte Piquet- Grenelle. It`s easy walking distance to the Champ de Mars, the Eiffel Tower, etc. and is on a small

Hotels in Paris

Hi I am traveling to Paris in the beginning of April and want to stay in a safe central area that is not too expensive. Does anyone know of any charming 2 star hotels or bed and breakfasts? I have on

Paris - plus! Smitten by the travel bug!

Hi , I was putting together a spring trip to my kids in Los Angeles, when a friend`s son announced his engagement. He`s getting married the week before I was set to travel, and when I went to change

Velib bikes and smart-chip cards in Paris

Have any of you tried the Velib bikes in Paris? You can grab a bike from one of their stations, pedal to your destination, and drop it off at another handy station. Here`s a link to a WashPost story

Most Romantic Meals

Hi My most romantic meal was in Paris on the Seine dinner cruise, Les Bateaux, on a glorious evening, sitting on the bow being serenaded throughout by live musicians and singers. Enjoying the city of

Hotel in Paris near the main train station

Greetings A colleague would like to know whether anyone has a suggestion for a cheap hotel for one night in Paris near the train station. She is heading to Interlaken in Switzerland, and requires a c

ZINE Re: Paris to Amsterdam

Hi Yes! Great chocolate and great beer :-) The first time we went to Paris, we flew into Brussels and took the Thalys train to Paris, but since we were in Brussels, we decided to spend some time in t

Paris to Amsterdam

Hi , A friend & I (both retired) are planning a trip early May...... 7 days in Paris, then hop a train towards Amsterdam for 4 nights. We would like a couple of three night stays along the way t

Don and Linda`s Trip to Paris in 2000

Hello , Just finished reading one of Don and Linda`s travelogues and I have to ask both of them - on your year 2000 trip to Paris, did you gain weight or manage to keep walking enough that you didn`t

Report on Trip to India - Part 1 (long)

Good morning I promised to post a report on my November trip to India and now finally have some time to at least get started. First off, it was the trip of a lifetime for me and somewhere I’ve