Go to the Jardin du Luxembourg - one of my favorite places in the world to hang out, especially by the reflecting pool on the Fontaine de Medici. Near there is also a great bistro - “bistronomy”, meaning a bit more creative than standard tourist cuisine - called La Ferrandaise. I also liked Le Petite Pointoise, 9 rue de Pontoise, and in a previous email I mentioned Les Fêtes Galantes - these are both on the Left bank. I also love rue Daguerre - and it’s close to rue Sophie Germaine! On the right bank, near the Marais there is a lovely quarter with canals, and Mary Celeste is a lovely place for cocktails and dinner. For museums, I’m fond of Musee d’Orsay and the Musee Rodin. The Louvre is great, but rather overwhelming. And yes, you should walk and take the metro. Except for Montmartre, the parts of Paris you’ll enjoy the most are only an hour’s walk from one side to the other, all the way from the Left bank to the Right. - Cris
On Feb 22, 2018, at 6:18 PM, David Wilson <davidwwilson@comcast.net> wrote:
I would like to visit Paris in April or June, probably for a week or so. We'll want to see the famous landmarks, e.g. the Eiffel Tower, L'arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, &c. We are in our late 50's, so I don't think we'll be hanging out at nightclubs, though I would like to see the Moulin Rouge. Fine dining is a must (secret gems, anyone?), and I want to hit a bistro. Sharon will be interested in shopping (at least window shopping), I'm thinking Montmarte is worth a day. Perhaps I'll can drag her to the Louvre if it looks promising.
My biggest concern is finding an economical to stay, and getting around. I assume we want to see Paris on foot, and use the Metro to get around?
I'm in the early planning stages. I'll sift through your responses and start solidifying my plans. Many thanks.
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