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Post by Steve on Jun 17, 2004 1:18:05 GMT
during the summertime, I hear... I hope so anyway cos I'm going there next week!  Just for 3 days or so (I really should check these things more carefully!) but I'm looking forward to it because I've never been before. Technicaly I've been through Paris some years ago (during a car journey to Northern Spain to visit some relatives) but I've never gotten around to exploring the city and 'seeing the sites'. Any recommendations for stuff to see & do? I already have an enormous list from a certain French friend  but would also be interested in what others have enjoyed about the French capital... Oh yeah, seeing PJ Harvey (again!) at Le Zenith whilst I'm there! That's one day sorted anyway! |
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Post by ecosid on Jun 17, 2004 15:20:56 GMT
I'm going there next week! Really? Quite a coincidence...  |
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Post by Daniellalala on Jun 17, 2004 20:58:10 GMT
Steve...your boss must be so understanding!
you canNOT go to paris without visiting the Café de Flore, seriously, you must go!
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Post by Steve on Jun 19, 2004 15:30:05 GMT
Really? Quite a coincidence... Funny that... ;D and Danni, this the place yeah? www.cafe-de-flore.com I will try to visit it. We aren't there that long but hopefully it won't be miles away from our hotel! With regards to my boss... yeah he's alright with letting me have time off. Considering I've only asked for a total of 11 days out of almost a year I think am quite reasonable too!  |
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Post by Daniellalala on Jun 19, 2004 17:17:32 GMT
yey yes thats the place!
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Post by jce on Jun 21, 2004 18:44:51 GMT
LOL - i just got back yesterday. Spent 4 days there - and funnily enough i caught a gig :-) Not sure about beautiful- smelly, dirty and crowded has always been my impression of Paris every time i've been there - and this time was no different.  Places to visit - recommend the Musee Rodin - The Kiss and The Thinker - museum is in house he shared with Picasso and others - lovely setting and great scultures as well and some rather nice paintings Seeing the setting sun from the top of the Arc de Triomphe is always a nice way to spend some time |
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Post by kelvyn on Jun 21, 2004 18:59:23 GMT
By the louvre, cafe called Angelinas, very decadent and the best hot chocolate I have ever tasted.
Open top busses are a good way of getting around.
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Post by Steve on Jun 21, 2004 22:11:04 GMT
Thanks for the feedback I will be noting down your suggestions and try to go to as many as I can or can muster the energy for! Gottta get the Eurostar early in the morning and I haven't packed yet  Better sort that out soon! |
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Post by ecosid on Jun 21, 2004 22:50:23 GMT
PACK!!![/b]  10am @ Waterloo ;D
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Post by Daniellalala on Jul 31, 2004 19:04:52 GMT
guess where I am going on tuesdaaaaay
louvre...cafe de flore...monmatre....prada!
can't wait
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Post by Steve on Aug 4, 2004 0:02:57 GMT
Ooh Have fun Danni! x |
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Post by Daniellalala on Aug 7, 2004 16:49:51 GMT
steve......you were right about the expensive...last time i was there i didnt take any notice....  |
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Post by Steve on Aug 9, 2004 19:19:28 GMT
Tis indeed expensive... but did you have a nice time anyway?
That pic is virtually identical to the one I took, only without the random French bloke peeking 'round the side!
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Just for 3 days or so (I really should check these things more carefully!) but I'm looking forward to it because I've never been before. Technicaly I've been through Paris some years ago (during a car journey to Northern Spain to visit some relatives) but I've never gotten around to exploring the city and 'seeing the sites'. Any recommendations for stuff to see & do?
but would also be interested in what others have enjoyed about the French capital...
Better sort that out soon!