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Blazinghand
United States25551 Posts
I already have some plans laid out, like visiting a friend and going to the Louvre. So I guess the question I have for you better-traveled folk here on TL is, if you were going to Paris for the first time as an adult, what would you go see? What can't I miss during my 8 days? Also, I might have enough time to take a train to another city or Belgium or something, if there's something really awesome to see there. Any suggestions are fine    | ||
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Lysenko
Iceland2128 Posts
I'm also a big fan of Rue Mouffetard. A great place to hang out for a few hours. | ||
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corumjhaelen
France6884 Posts
I'll try to post more if I think of something. | ||
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Spekulatius
Germany2413 Posts
IMO Paris shines most where most tourists don't go. In those places it's crowded, actual Parisiens don't go there (for obvious reasons), and black people are trying to sell you Eiffel Towers for your pocket or some ridiculous scarfs and bags and watches. It's so damn annoying... If you wanna get to know Paris, just talk a walk along the Seine (whatever direction, doesn't matter), go to Saint-Germain des Près and avoid the big streets, pick a random Café and drink coffee there and eat a Quiche Lorraine... It's one of the easiest things to do (just walking around), but guides always tell you to see the 5-10 sights that everyone goes to - not an optimal advice imo. Also, the flanks of Montmartre are really beautiful (not the front aka south and not the back aka north - either tourists everywhere or nothing spectacular). You can walk around there and when the sun goes down (about 10:30 PM this time of year) you can sit on the stairs in front of Sacré Coeur (ugly church but the view is really nice) and watch the city. And yes, le Musée d'Orsay is extremely beautiful. It's been a train station once and is still, apart from its awesome expositions a building that is worth seeing itself. But standing in line for 90 minutes is not uncommon - be warned. edit for moar: If it gets too warm in the upcoming week, go to the Bois de Boulogne (and go see Neuilly on the way there, so worth it) - a huge forest with some lakes and a lot of small parks (Pré Catelan - there's like 15 people there normally, if you want calm, go there; Jardin de Bagatelles - has the hugest rose garden I've ever seen, each one assigned with a name and beautifully organized. There are also concerts in the evenings, this week is Chopin. Also cats and peacocks roaming the park.) Versailles is cool too, not too much waiting in line, the garden is ENORMOUS and the chateau is slightly over the top for my taste, but worth seeing definitely. If you wanna go shopping - go to the Boulevard Haussmann and visit Printemps (where employees do catwalks with the recent collection which you can watch for free) or the Galerie Lafayette. And yea, there are always nice bars in the Quartier Latin (mainly 5th). Partying can be done everywhere, depending on the kind of "society" you belong to, you go here or there. And yea, if you need anything, I'll be in Paris. PM me if you want. | ||
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Navane
Netherlands2748 Posts
On July 01 2011 05:40 Spekulatius wrote: [...]and black people are trying to sell you Eiffel Towers for your pocket or some ridiculous scarfs and bags and watches. It's so damn annoying[...] Lol this is so true! If you want to see the touristic sightings, just go towards the higher density of blackpeople-trying-to-sell-you-eiffeltowers, hahaha! | ||
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Kukaracha
France1954 Posts
: D Or else you could try my spots, the area around the Luxembourg parc, then near the Odéon, then near the Panthéon, then in Saint-Michel. It's a place full of rich people and actual upper-class/middle-class parisians, no dudes selling Eiffel-towers. Nice to take a walk, eat at a good restaurant, watch a movie, hang out, meet people. Near the Panthéon there is a street called la rue Mouffetard full of cool bars if you like to go out... | ||
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POiNTx
Belgium309 Posts
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Blazinghand
United States25551 Posts
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AnxiousHippo
Australia1451 Posts
On July 01 2011 05:40 Spekulatius wrote: Lol, I remember that. And then when the cops come past they all flee!IMO Paris shines most where most tourists don't go. In those places it's crowded, actual Parisiens don't go there (for obvious reasons), and black people are trying to sell you Eiffel Towers for your pocket or some ridiculous scarfs and bags and watches. It's so damn annoying... I went to Paris last year, it was amazing. Some of the smaller things you may want to try out are things like the boulangerie, they've got the amazingest cakes. Go to the Castle of Versailles too ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/0M7p4.jpg) .The view of the garden is absolutely stunning. But do not go inside. It's got a bunch of anime style stuff and it's really weird. It's just not right :/ | ||
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Spekulatius
Germany2413 Posts
And yea, I visited the mosque yesterday (5th). So frickin amazing! | ||
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BouBou.865
Netherlands814 Posts
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Spekulatius
Germany2413 Posts
On July 01 2011 07:37 BouBou.865 wrote: The ugly women. Seriously, I was so disappointed. I expected the real parisienne girl to be elegant, feminine and flirty but instead they turned out to be barrels with way, way too much hair on them. Just saying. The really obvious tourist spots are actually fantastic, and so is Versailles. Until you said "Versailles" I couldn't believe we were talking about the same city. I wholeheartedly disagree. But maybe you just got the wrong impression, that happens. | ||
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Kukaracha
France1954 Posts
Don't hesitate to ask any further advice by PM, I live 10 minutes away from Paris. But really, around le Luxembourg is one of the most beautiful areas of Paris. | ||
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neSix
United States1772 Posts
On July 01 2011 05:39 corumjhaelen wrote: Go to Versailles, go to Notre-Dame,have some walks in the street everywhere, especially near the Seine, in the quartier latin etc I'll try to post more if I think of something. I have to echo this statement. Versailles was my favorite place when I was in Paris, and I've heard LOTS of good things about Notre-Dame. This is a good time of year to see things outside, so you can't go wrong with anywhere near the Seine, and the gardens at Versailles are really nice on a sunny day! On July 01 2011 05:40 Spekulatius wrote: IMO Paris shines most where most tourists don't go. In those places it's crowded, actual Parisiens don't go there (for obvious reasons), and black people are trying to sell you Eiffel Towers for your pocket or some ridiculous scarfs and bags and watches. It's so damn annoying... Ahahaha yeah I have to agree with everyone else that this statement is hilarious because it is so true. They are very insistent so my advice is to be clear, concise, but polite when you tell them you aren't interested. They will leave you alone... eventually. | ||
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iminh
France17 Posts
Give it a try, from my experience, the line is even longer than the one at Eiffel Tower. | ||
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Lysenko
Iceland2128 Posts
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Blazinghand
United States25551 Posts
I want to check out the night life in the latin quarter which is near to where iam staying. Any suggestions? Such as when its a good time to go and when the bars close? Also, any ideas re: particukar bars, or drinks to have, are welcome. Sorry for the poor typing as I am on an ipad. | ||
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edc
United States666 Posts
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Blazinghand
United States25551 Posts
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Kukaracha
France1954 Posts
If you want just a place full of bars, well the rue Mouffetard as I said is very nice, or else you can go to the small streets in Saint Michel, full of restaurants and bars who party until late in the night. Be be wary of metro closing (around 2 AM I think). If you want to party until 4 AM, you can take a Noctilien (night bus) to go home, or wait until the metros open (around 5-6 AM). It's not as hot now, but we just went through a wave of heat. Now the temperatures are back to normal. | ||
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