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Post by chemong on Jun 24, 2008 11:33:11 GMT -5
Please help with our itinerary. We are first time visitors and would like to see everything! ;D. We like to walk and take buses. We are staying in Luc's apartment in the 11th district. Your comments would be appreciated. Day 1 arrive at 9:30 on a Tuesday Take bus 69 tour Walk Marais district Seine boat tour at night Day 2 AM-Louvre, Musee de l'orangerie, PM-Champs- Elysee, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel tower at night Day 3 AM-Pere Lachaise PM- Musee d'orsay, Rodin, Notre Dame, Latin Quarter Day 4 AM-Pantheon, St Chapelle, Ile de la Cite, PM-Montmartre. Sacre-Coeur, Restaurant suggestions would be appreciated for the areas we are in Thanks  |
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Post by Anne on Jun 24, 2008 11:45:07 GMT -5
Chemong, I understand that you want to see as much as possible, but the Louvre + Orangerie in one morning is really unreasonnable . Same for musée d'Orsay + Rodin + Notre Dame + Quartier Latin in one afternoon .  And you should couple Notre Dame with your Ste Chapelle + Ile de la Cité schedule . |
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Post by kdenson on Jul 3, 2008 8:43:45 GMT -5
Hi! I agree with the above suggestion and I would also move visiting the Pantheon to your time in the latin quarter. Have fun!
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Post by Katharine on Jul 3, 2008 20:02:10 GMT -5
Chemong...I know you are excited about going to Paris and want to try to fit everything in. I would try to scale back some and just have time like you do on day 1, just wandering. You will really enjoy the Marais (try to eat at L'As du Fallafel - probably the best "street food" in Paris, IMHO) Be sure you are not trying to wander there on Saturday as I understand many of the shops (including L'As) are closed for Sabbath. We were there on a Sunday and it was hopping. I would pick the d'Orsay or L'Orangerie but maybe not both. Not having been to L'Orangerie (yet), I recommend the d'Orsay. That will free up some time. I guess what I am trying to say is be less scheduled and more 'free" to just be in Paris. Then, when you are travelling home, you can begin to plan your next trip (like the rest of us on this board do. Just my deux centiemes worth... K |
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Post by chemong on Jul 13, 2008 13:46:29 GMT -5
Thanks for your suggestions. I'm working on a revision and will cut out a few museums and plan to return- of course I will be back. I love all the threads and appreciate reading about Paris-only 33 days until arrival!
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Post by Jody on Jul 13, 2008 16:29:51 GMT -5
You could actually do the D'Orsay and L'Orangerie in one morning. L'Orangerie is very small as is the Rodin. It would all depend on how much time you end up spending in the D'Orsay.
In the Marais if you want a nice sit down dinner at a fairly reasonable price try Le Pamphlet 38 rue Debelleyme
75003 Paris
01 42 72 39 24. It's a favorite with several members here.
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Post by chemong on Jul 22, 2008 15:25:03 GMT -5
Thanks for the restaurant tip- I do love to eat and drink wine
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Post by Ellen on Jul 22, 2008 15:58:48 GMT -5
Hi Chemong, I went to Paris last year also for four days. Before I went I gave months on Tripadvisor and other forums, (hadn't heard of this forum at the time) , carefully planning out an itinerary, metro stops etc. I was determined to 'stick to it'. But hey you know what?, when we got to Paris my itinerary went to the bottom of my bag and stayed there for the duration. We still managed to see everything. I took out my guide book a few weeks back as we're returning in September, and lol! found my itinerary on the back pages, all carefully laid out and highlighted in bright coulours. I second the advise a previous poster has given, just enjoy being in Paris ,you'll be surprised how everything will fit together, and in four days you'll see loads. On your first day may I suggest taking a batobus, it'll help as you'll be tired from travel etc and you can hop on hop off all day, the round trip takes an hour and a half, we even took a snooze on it, as we were tired from traveling. Or there are the open top buses that'll let you get a feel for the lay out of the city. Relax and enjoy your break.  |
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Post by Sandy M on Jul 22, 2008 16:07:39 GMT -5
Missed this thread earlier. I just noticed that you want to take the Bus 69 tour on Day 1 and go to Pere LaChaise on Day 3. I would suggest that you stay on Bus 69 as it will take you all the way to Pere Lachaise and will free up your time in the AM on Day 3 to walk the Marais which also will put you closer to the things you have on your list for Day 3 PM. My husband and I took the # 69 bus all the way out to Pere Lachaise and really enjoyed it. We did take the bus back also but I wish we would have just gotten on the Metro - we would have saved quite a bit of time.
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Post by chemong on Jul 30, 2008 15:22:59 GMT -5
Thanks for the thoughts on going to Pere Lachaise on day 1. I just hope we aren't too tired to appreciate it after the night flight. Or maybe our adrenalin will keep us moving!
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Post by Sandy M on Jul 30, 2008 15:51:02 GMT -5
Trust me, your adrenalin will keep you moving - the cemetery is something to behold and when you start finding all the various graves of famous and some not so famous, you will be energized. It is quite an experience. I am planning on going back on my next visit to Paris.
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