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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, 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

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

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

ASAP Paris flea markets advice???

I`m in Paris right NOW (through Sunday) and in need of immediate advice. Part of my travel party REALLY wants to go to flea markets and other members are terrified because they`ve heard it`s dangerous

Paris` Pere Lachaise cemetery

I don`t make many contributions to this site because I have only visited Paris for a week in 2002. I dream of returning to Paris and do a lot of research on the web and have bookmarked lots of fine ur

Day Trips to Normandy from Paris?

My family trip to Paris is fast approaching! My family & I will be there (US) Thanksgiving week, 24 Nov - 1 Dec. One thing on my dad`s "must do" list is a day trip to WWII memorials at

Paris and Nice Accommodations Suggestions Needed

My brother and sister-in-law are planning a trip to France in early September, and we`re their "travel advisors". This is their first visit there(imagine that!). Any recommendations for hote

Which flight would you choose between Paris and Rome on a Monday morning?

There are two options to choose from to fly between CDG in Paris and Fiumicino in Rome; 1) Leaving at 9.45 AM arriving at 11.50 AM or 2) Leaving at 11.15 AM arriving at 1.15 PM ? Day of the wee

travel Paris to Hamburg

A work colleague of mine is starting to plan a trip to Europe next year. She intends taking 2 organised tours. The first, of about 22 days, starts and ends in London, and visits the main western Europ

Two and a half days in Paris

My husband and I will be spending two and a half days in Paris after getting off of a Viking River Cruise in Avignon at the end of March. My husband has never been, and I was there 30 years ago. I wou

Paris travelogue (long)

Hi My fiance and I spent 3 days in Paris last month. This, in addition to an overnight in London, and another week in Manchester where he lives, visiting friends, and doing a couple of day trip