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Post by olivias on Aug 17, 2011 7:12:55 GMT -5
I've read the guidelines for posting in this area so I'm tentatively hoping this is the right place to put this query! I'm planning a trip to Paris next week on a budget and a lot of cheap options seem to be coming up in this area near Pigalle métro. From what I've read so far it seems to be a fairly good location for travelling in to do all the normal touristy stuff without it being too crowded. I was just wondering if experienced Paris travellers had any tips relevant to the area that I might not find on other websites, particularly in relation to going out at night? I've seen that there's a club/bar called Le Pompon which looks like it could be interesting but any other recommendations or information about the area would be much appreciated. Thanks!
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Post by Happygoin on Aug 17, 2011 10:37:34 GMT -5
Olivia, I'm going to assume from your screen name that you're female, right? Will you be traveling alone? And is this your first trip to Paris? If you give us this info, it will help out with appropriate answers for you.
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Post by olivias on Aug 17, 2011 11:30:22 GMT -5
Right of course - you assume correctly, I am indeed female, and will be travelling with another female friend. We're both in our early 20s, and this will be my first trip to Paris since I was 12 so we can probably treat it as a first time stay! I know the area is the red light district but this doesn't bother me too much, I have stayed in red light districts before when backpacking across Europe because they are often cheaper and can be near vibrant areas, although if I'm missing any massive safety issues then please do let me know! I'm quite open to suggestions for what to do - at home I like vibrant and slightly offbeat bars and clubs, and am partial to a bit of electro music. I know Paris is the home of labels like Ed Banger that specialise in this, so anything along those lines would be particularly fantastic.
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Post by Happygoin on Aug 17, 2011 12:00:56 GMT -5
Okay good. So you know that the Pigalle area is a bit seedy. You won't be in any danger; you just may be the target of some unwanted, but basically harmless attention. As long as you can put a damper on their um...enthusiasm...you'll be fine.  In order to visit the monuments and museums, you'll be a 20-min métro ride away from the city center. It's no big deal, just want you to know. You'll also be in a good area to find bars full of young people. Then again, so would the area around the Bastille, especially just to the east of the Bastille. There's another option for you, in case you feel like looking a bit longer. If you're happy with the Pigalle area, and you've found suitable lodging, you can look no further and know you'll be fine. |
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Post by holger on Aug 17, 2011 13:46:23 GMT -5
There are parts of the 9th that are family oriented . The area round Parc Montholon has some small hotels, bistros ,near metro Cadet. It is an area I like and feel safe in but also has stuff for younger people. I am in my 70s.
But you should be fine there or near Caulincourt.
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Post by kerouac on Aug 18, 2011 14:01:40 GMT -5
The 9th arrondissement is the arrondissement with the greatest number of hotels in Paris, followed by the 10th arrondissement. These are the two arrondissements preferred by the Germans and the Belgians, two of the biggest groups visiting Paris.
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Post by Darcy on Aug 18, 2011 14:55:50 GMT -5
And in my experience, the Germans and the Belgians know how to have a good time!  |
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Post by kerouac on Aug 27, 2011 16:09:06 GMT -5
Indeed they do -- they would never stay in the 6th or 7th arrondissements.
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hahahha