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Post by tahoetrav on Sept 23, 2009 16:21:26 GMT -5
Found this great site through a link on Slow Travel. My first visit and post. Also my first visit to Paris (next September) although my wife has been several times for brief visits. We have booked an apartment with Untours in the Latin Quarter, 5th Arrondissement for Next September. It was a bit of an impulse since we were told it was one of the most popular. Now that I have been reading a bit about the area I get the impression it is crowded, noisy, and overly touristy. The pictures of the apartment look great. Should I be concerned or just go with the flow? Will we be able to sleep?  Looks like a great area for walking to various sights and sites. David |
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Post by JustTravel on Sept 23, 2009 20:19:35 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum, David.
Do you have the address of the apartment? Is it the Gracieuse apartment. If it is, it appears to be close to Place Monge. If so, it will not be as crowded as the area around St-Michel. Also, there's an open market at least twice a week on Place Monge plus you will be close to rue Mouffetard - great shopping street and fun on Sundays.
Paris is great even if parts of it is very crowded. As you said "just go with the flow."
Have fun planning!
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Post by PariS on Sept 23, 2009 22:44:38 GMT -5
Welcome David! I agree with JustTravel--if you can get us the address, we can give you more details about your specific location. The "Latin Quartier" covers a pretty large area.
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Post by Roniece on Sept 24, 2009 2:11:10 GMT -5
Welcome David... I have been staying in the Place Monge area of the 5th for 5 weeks now and it is not that crowded.. the area is very safe to walk around in the evening.. and although you hear the sirens of the Pompiers etc during the day, it really is such a nice place to be located. Of course I am totally biased when it comes to the 5th so maybe my comments won't help you Bisous de Paris Roniece |
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Post by mossie on Sept 24, 2009 8:40:09 GMT -5
There is absolutely no need to concern yourself, you are going to be so tired with walking round and taking in the sights, not to mention the wine  that you will sleep through anything, and wake refreshed for more next morning. Just relax and enjoy Paris  |
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Post by suzanne on Sept 24, 2009 10:08:43 GMT -5
IMO the 5th is much less crowded and touristy than the 6th. I think you will love it there.
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Post by Jody on Sept 24, 2009 10:15:07 GMT -5
The only place I've found in the 5th that is particularly crowded is around Place St Michel. But even saying that we stayed in an apt just a block in from the Place on rue St Andre des Arts and were not bothered by noise or crowds.
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Post by kerouac on Sept 24, 2009 12:33:12 GMT -5
The 5th is perfect for a first time visitor.
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Post by tahoetrav on Sept 24, 2009 18:50:57 GMT -5
Since I posted I have read reviews by several people who rented the apartment and they loved it said it was quite. So they agree with you all. Thanks for the responses. We are really looking forward to Paris, the food and the food shopping since the apartment looks to have a great kitchen. And lots of walking and riding the Metro.
David ;D
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Post by PariS on Sept 24, 2009 20:20:51 GMT -5
the food, the food shopping... .And lots of walking and riding the Metro. Sounds like you're going for all the best reasons! ;D I'm glad you've made your choice. Have fun! |
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Post by kenandpaul on Jan 25, 2010 7:53:55 GMT -5
I have to agree as well --super choice. You will love the area
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that you will sleep through anything, and wake refreshed for more next morning. Just relax and enjoy Paris 
hahahha