We have a layover in Paris en route to Africa and have about 48 hours,. We (me, husband and our almost 11 year old daughter)arrive at CDG on Thu 24 Sept at 11:00 AM and fly out again on Sat 26 at 10:30 AM.
I%26#39;d like suggestions of where to stay and what to see on this first, whirlwind trip to Paris. Also dining suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
We%26#39;d like to see the Arc d%26#39; Triumphe, the Eiffel Tower (daughter%26#39;s must do!) and the Loueve (sorry for the spelling -- took Spanish in HS, not French!).Just walking around in Paris will be wonderful, but your expert advice will help us make the most of limited time.
Merci!
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The experts are going to ask you what is your budget so they can suggest a hotel.
I%26#39;d say you could stay on the 6th arrondisement so you will be near to Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower.
You can take a taxi or the metro to go to the Arc d%26#39;Triomphe.
I think you will have time to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and St. Chapelle. If you like museums, you can go to D%26#39;Orsay to see the impressionists. A lot of people prefers D%26#39;Orsay to the Louvre.
Enjoy your almost 2 days in Paris.
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We did much the same on our trip to Africa. We stayed at the Londres Eiffel Hotel and got an upper floor room with a view of the Eiffel Tower at night. Worth every penny. We bought a two day boat trip, right below the ET, and were able to boat to Norte Dame, the Louvre, d%26#39; Orsay, and most other famous places from the hop on, hop off boat. Better than the metro which is faster, but underground and you can%26#39;t see things. You can walk to the Arc or many other places in central Paris from anyplace the boat stops. We walked from our hotel to Angelina%26#39;s, across the Seine, next to the Louvre, for the famous hot chocolate and the macaroons. We also walked most of the Champs from the Arc to the Louvre.
You will never be the same after Paris....You%26#39;ll have plenty of time to research your trip and where you want to go. All of central Paris is at your beck and call.
oprah44
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I%26#39;d like to spend less than USD 250 per night, but can go up to 300. I figured we%26#39;d find local bakeries for breakfast and try crepes from a stand on the street, or bread and cheese for lunch. For dinner I%26#39;d like to find a nice bistro -- not le Tour d%26#39; Argent as one acquaintance of ours suggested!
Thanks!
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FYI - $250 US is the equivalent of about €193 at today%26#39;s rate.
If you don%26#39;t have a guide book for Paris get one and as you read through it, each of you make your wish list. That way you can choose something that each person wants to see so nobody feels they%26#39;ve been left out of the process.
If the hotel suggestions aren%26#39;t available or attractive or not within the budget - go to www.venere.com and see what you can find there.
The bills of fare are posted outside every restaurant, cafe, brasserie, etc., along with prices - so there are no surprises. BTW - what we call the menu, the French call %26quot;la carte%26quot; and what we call the daily specials, they call %26quot;le menu%26quot;. Le menu is a fixed price selection usually of 2 or 3 items for each of 2 or 3 courses - occasionally including a glass of wine. Le menu is generally the most frugal selection for any particular meal.
Imported spirits and wine by the bottle are two budget killers - and Coca Cola is one as well. Get the Coke from a grocer or supermarket and drink it in your hotel. It often costs more than wine. Drink the house wine - no place could survive in France with a bad one.
The only reason to drink bottled water in Paris is if you hate the flavour of the stuff that comes out of the tap - there%26#39;s certainly nothing wrong with it. I don%26#39;t mind the flavour, so that%26#39;s what I drink with meals - because it%26#39;s free.
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