xmas in paris - infos needed!
Nov 27th 2004, 11:56 pm
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xmas in paris - infos needed!
Hello NG!!!!
We're a group of four 26/28 yrs italians, we visited france 2 times before,
but we've never been to Paris.
Last year we spent 5 days on x-mas in Berlin, and we had a really gooood
time, visiting low crowded (almost empty) museums, and shopping in xmas
typical markets and enjoyng x-mas special sales (in italy prices are usually
higher on x-mas!!!).
So we decided to repeat this abroad xmas experience in Paris!! We booked an
apartment in montmartre, and we're going by car. Can you help us getting
some infos?!?!?
We planned 2 full days to visit Versailles and Eurodisney, but we'd like to
visit pere lachaise cemetery too, and obviously all the "standard tour"
monuments.
- museums are open on xmas??? i think churches are, but, better ask!!
- please, please tell us the more you know about tourist traps!!!
- best time to visit the "eternal crowded" "long queued" Louvre!!!
- are there discount cards on public transportation? and a card with
discounts on museums too?
- x-mas markets in paris
- good shopping areas (with good prices too!)
- great or maybe particular things to see outside the main
monuments/churches
- good pubs or cafès for the night
THANKS A LOT
Laura
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Salut NG ! ! ! !
Nous sommes un groupe de quatre 26/28ennes Italiens, nous avons visité la
France 2 fois avant, mais on n'a jamais été à Paris.
L'année dernière nous avons passé les 5 jours de Noël à Berlin, et nous nous
sommes amuseés beaucoup, musées presque vides, et faire des emplettes dans
les marchés typiques de Noël et les ventes spéciales de Noël (en Italie les
prix sont habituellement plus haut en Noël !!!).
Ainsi nous avons décidé de répéter cette expérience de Noël, à Paris! Nous
avons réservé un appartement à montmartre, et on va en voiture. Pouvez vous
nous aider avec quelques infos??? Nous avons projeté 2 pleins jours pour
visiter Versailles et Eurodisney, mais nous voulons meme visiter le
cimetière de pere lachaise, et évidemment tout le "tour standard" de
monuments.
- les musées sont ouverts sur Noël ? ? ? je pense que les églises sont
ouvertes, mais, il est mieux de demander ! !
- svp, dites-nous si vous connaissez quelque "pièges de touristes" ! ! !
- la meilleure heure de visiter le toujours-plein Louvre?!!!
- y a-t-il des cartes d'escompte sur le transport public ? et une carte avec
des escomptes sur des musées aussi ?
- marchés de Noël à Paris
- bonnes zones de shopping (avec de bons prix aussi !)
- choses particulières à voir en dehors du monuments/eglises du parcours
principal
- bons pubs cafès pour la nuit
MERCIII!!
Laura
We're a group of four 26/28 yrs italians, we visited france 2 times before,
but we've never been to Paris.
Last year we spent 5 days on x-mas in Berlin, and we had a really gooood
time, visiting low crowded (almost empty) museums, and shopping in xmas
typical markets and enjoyng x-mas special sales (in italy prices are usually
higher on x-mas!!!).
So we decided to repeat this abroad xmas experience in Paris!! We booked an
apartment in montmartre, and we're going by car. Can you help us getting
some infos?!?!?
We planned 2 full days to visit Versailles and Eurodisney, but we'd like to
visit pere lachaise cemetery too, and obviously all the "standard tour"
monuments.
- museums are open on xmas??? i think churches are, but, better ask!!
- please, please tell us the more you know about tourist traps!!!
- best time to visit the "eternal crowded" "long queued" Louvre!!!
- are there discount cards on public transportation? and a card with
discounts on museums too?
- x-mas markets in paris
- good shopping areas (with good prices too!)
- great or maybe particular things to see outside the main
monuments/churches
- good pubs or cafès for the night
THANKS A LOT
Laura
-----------
Salut NG ! ! ! !
Nous sommes un groupe de quatre 26/28ennes Italiens, nous avons visité la
France 2 fois avant, mais on n'a jamais été à Paris.
L'année dernière nous avons passé les 5 jours de Noël à Berlin, et nous nous
sommes amuseés beaucoup, musées presque vides, et faire des emplettes dans
les marchés typiques de Noël et les ventes spéciales de Noël (en Italie les
prix sont habituellement plus haut en Noël !!!).
Ainsi nous avons décidé de répéter cette expérience de Noël, à Paris! Nous
avons réservé un appartement à montmartre, et on va en voiture. Pouvez vous
nous aider avec quelques infos??? Nous avons projeté 2 pleins jours pour
visiter Versailles et Eurodisney, mais nous voulons meme visiter le
cimetière de pere lachaise, et évidemment tout le "tour standard" de
monuments.
- les musées sont ouverts sur Noël ? ? ? je pense que les églises sont
ouvertes, mais, il est mieux de demander ! !
- svp, dites-nous si vous connaissez quelque "pièges de touristes" ! ! !
- la meilleure heure de visiter le toujours-plein Louvre?!!!
- y a-t-il des cartes d'escompte sur le transport public ? et une carte avec
des escomptes sur des musées aussi ?
- marchés de Noël à Paris
- bonnes zones de shopping (avec de bons prix aussi !)
- choses particulières à voir en dehors du monuments/eglises du parcours
principal
- bons pubs cafès pour la nuit
MERCIII!!
Laura
Nov 28th 2004, 12:05 am
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Re: xmas in paris - infos needed!
On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 13:56:17 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, "ItalianJob17"
<[email protected]> arranged some electrons, so they looked like this :
... Hello NG!!!!
...
... We're a group of four 26/28 yrs italians, we visited france 2 times before,
... but we've never been to Paris.
... Last year we spent 5 days on x-mas in Berlin, and we had a really gooood
... time, visiting low crowded (almost empty) museums, and shopping in xmas
... typical markets and enjoyng x-mas special sales (in italy prices are usually
... higher on x-mas!!!).
...
... So we decided to repeat this abroad xmas experience in Paris!! We booked an
... apartment in montmartre, and we're going by car. Can you help us getting
... some infos?!?!?
...
... We planned 2 full days to visit Versailles and Eurodisney, but we'd like to
... visit pere lachaise cemetery too, and obviously all the "standard tour"
... monuments.
Good choice. Don't miss Abelard and Heloise's tomb.
... - museums are open on xmas???
No. They close 1/1, 1/5, 14/7 and 25/12. Plus one day of the week, Tuesday for National
Museums.
i think churches are, but, better ask!!
... - please, please tell us the more you know about tourist traps!!!
Souvenir shops ? ;))
... - best time to visit the "eternal crowded" "long queued" Louvre!!!
... - are there discount cards on public transportation? and a card with
... discounts on museums too?
Not if you are 26+.
For the Louvre, it's reduced price if you arrive at 15h or later.
... - x-mas markets in paris
... - good shopping areas (with good prices too!)
... - great or maybe particular things to see outside the main
... monuments/churches
... - good pubs or cafès for the night
In Italian : http://www.faqparigine.it/mostrapagi...ina=intro.html
<[email protected]> arranged some electrons, so they looked like this :
... Hello NG!!!!
...
... We're a group of four 26/28 yrs italians, we visited france 2 times before,
... but we've never been to Paris.
... Last year we spent 5 days on x-mas in Berlin, and we had a really gooood
... time, visiting low crowded (almost empty) museums, and shopping in xmas
... typical markets and enjoyng x-mas special sales (in italy prices are usually
... higher on x-mas!!!).
...
... So we decided to repeat this abroad xmas experience in Paris!! We booked an
... apartment in montmartre, and we're going by car. Can you help us getting
... some infos?!?!?
...
... We planned 2 full days to visit Versailles and Eurodisney, but we'd like to
... visit pere lachaise cemetery too, and obviously all the "standard tour"
... monuments.
Good choice. Don't miss Abelard and Heloise's tomb.
... - museums are open on xmas???
No. They close 1/1, 1/5, 14/7 and 25/12. Plus one day of the week, Tuesday for National
Museums.
i think churches are, but, better ask!!
... - please, please tell us the more you know about tourist traps!!!
Souvenir shops ? ;))
... - best time to visit the "eternal crowded" "long queued" Louvre!!!
... - are there discount cards on public transportation? and a card with
... discounts on museums too?
Not if you are 26+.
For the Louvre, it's reduced price if you arrive at 15h or later.
... - x-mas markets in paris
... - good shopping areas (with good prices too!)
... - great or maybe particular things to see outside the main
... monuments/churches
... - good pubs or cafès for the night
In Italian : http://www.faqparigine.it/mostrapagi...ina=intro.html
Nov 28th 2004, 1:40 am
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Re: xmas in paris - infos needed!
[.....]
> ... - x-mas markets in paris
> ... - good shopping areas (with good prices too!)
> ... - great or maybe particular things to see outside the main
> ... monuments/churches
> ... - good pubs or cafès for the night
> In Italian : http://www.faqparigine.it/mostrapagi...ina=intro.html
thanks a lot, good infos and great link!!!
> ... - x-mas markets in paris
> ... - good shopping areas (with good prices too!)
> ... - great or maybe particular things to see outside the main
> ... monuments/churches
> ... - good pubs or cafès for the night
> In Italian : http://www.faqparigine.it/mostrapagi...ina=intro.html
thanks a lot, good infos and great link!!!
Nov 28th 2004, 2:05 am
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Re: xmas in paris - infos needed!
On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 14:05:15 +0100, Magda
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Not if you are 26+.
>For the Louvre, it's reduced price if you arrive at 15h or later.
meanies!
The Deutsches Museum in Munich is free if you enter an hour before
closing time.
--
Martin
<[email protected]> wrote:
>Not if you are 26+.
>For the Louvre, it's reduced price if you arrive at 15h or later.
meanies!
The Deutsches Museum in Munich is free if you enter an hour before
closing time.
--
Martin
Nov 28th 2004, 2:12 am
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> On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 14:05:15 +0100, Magda
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> >Not if you are 26+.
> >For the Louvre, it's reduced price if you arrive at 15h or later.
> meanies!
> The Deutsches Museum in Munich is free if you enter an hour before
> closing time.
> --
> Martin
at the entrance they rent roller blades?!?!? ^____^
news:[email protected]...
> On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 14:05:15 +0100, Magda
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> >Not if you are 26+.
> >For the Louvre, it's reduced price if you arrive at 15h or later.
> meanies!
> The Deutsches Museum in Munich is free if you enter an hour before
> closing time.
> --
> Martin
at the entrance they rent roller blades?!?!? ^____^
Nov 28th 2004, 2:16 am
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On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 16:12:39 +0100, "ItalianJob17"
<[email protected]> wrote:
><[email protected]> ha scritto nel messaggio
>news:[email protected].. .
>> On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 14:05:15 +0100, Magda
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >Not if you are 26+.
>> >For the Louvre, it's reduced price if you arrive at 15h or later.
>> meanies!
>> The Deutsches Museum in Munich is free if you enter an hour before
>> closing time.
>at the entrance they rent roller blades?!?!? ^____^
:-)
It's ideal if you are working there. You can do an a hour a time free.
--
Martin
<[email protected]> wrote:
><[email protected]> ha scritto nel messaggio
>news:[email protected].. .
>> On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 14:05:15 +0100, Magda
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>> >Not if you are 26+.
>> >For the Louvre, it's reduced price if you arrive at 15h or later.
>> meanies!
>> The Deutsches Museum in Munich is free if you enter an hour before
>> closing time.
>at the entrance they rent roller blades?!?!? ^____^
:-)
It's ideal if you are working there. You can do an a hour a time free.
--
Martin
Nov 28th 2004, 2:28 am
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On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 16:05:08 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, [email protected] arranged some
electrons, so they looked like this :
... On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 14:05:15 +0100, Magda
... <[email protected]> wrote:
...
...
... >Not if you are 26+.
... >For the Louvre, it's reduced price if you arrive at 15h or later.
...
... meanies!
...
... The Deutsches Museum in Munich is free if you enter an hour before
... closing time.
In the Louvre they start pushing you out of the door half an hour before closing time.
Literally !
electrons, so they looked like this :
... On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 14:05:15 +0100, Magda
... <[email protected]> wrote:
...
...
... >Not if you are 26+.
... >For the Louvre, it's reduced price if you arrive at 15h or later.
...
... meanies!
...
... The Deutsches Museum in Munich is free if you enter an hour before
... closing time.
In the Louvre they start pushing you out of the door half an hour before closing time.
Literally !
Nov 28th 2004, 2:33 am
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On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 16:28:38 +0100, Magda
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 16:05:08 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, [email protected] arranged some
>electrons, so they looked like this :
> ... On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 14:05:15 +0100, Magda
> ... <[email protected]> wrote:
> ...
> ...
> ... >Not if you are 26+.
> ... >For the Louvre, it's reduced price if you arrive at 15h or later.
> ...
> ... meanies!
> ...
> ... The Deutsches Museum in Munich is free if you enter an hour before
> ... closing time.
>In the Louvre they start pushing you out of the door half an hour before closing time.
>Literally !
I know I've been a victim of it.
On my first visit was closed unexpectedly to allow Wily Brandt a
private visit. Saw WB but not the inside of the Louvre.
On my second visit a thunderstorm started as soon as we were inside
and as there was no artificial light in those days I didn't see a lot.
On my third visit success!
--
Martin
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 16:05:08 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, [email protected] arranged some
>electrons, so they looked like this :
> ... On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 14:05:15 +0100, Magda
> ... <[email protected]> wrote:
> ...
> ...
> ... >Not if you are 26+.
> ... >For the Louvre, it's reduced price if you arrive at 15h or later.
> ...
> ... meanies!
> ...
> ... The Deutsches Museum in Munich is free if you enter an hour before
> ... closing time.
>In the Louvre they start pushing you out of the door half an hour before closing time.
>Literally !
I know I've been a victim of it.
On my first visit was closed unexpectedly to allow Wily Brandt a
private visit. Saw WB but not the inside of the Louvre.
On my second visit a thunderstorm started as soon as we were inside
and as there was no artificial light in those days I didn't see a lot.
On my third visit success!
--
Martin
Nov 28th 2004, 2:40 am
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On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 16:33:41 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, [email protected] arranged some
electrons, so they looked like this :
... I know I've been a victim of it.
... On my first visit was closed unexpectedly to allow Wily Brandt a
... private visit. Saw WB but not the inside of the Louvre.
... On my second visit a thunderstorm started as soon as we were inside
... and as there was no artificial light in those days I didn't see a lot.
Dinosaurs were roaming the Earth at the time ?
electrons, so they looked like this :
... I know I've been a victim of it.
... On my first visit was closed unexpectedly to allow Wily Brandt a
... private visit. Saw WB but not the inside of the Louvre.
... On my second visit a thunderstorm started as soon as we were inside
... and as there was no artificial light in those days I didn't see a lot.
Dinosaurs were roaming the Earth at the time ?
Nov 28th 2004, 2:48 am
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On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 16:40:45 +0100, Magda
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 16:33:41 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, [email protected] arranged some
>electrons, so they looked like this :
>
> ... I know I've been a victim of it.
> ... On my first visit was closed unexpectedly to allow Wily Brandt a
> ... private visit. Saw WB but not the inside of the Louvre.
> ... On my second visit a thunderstorm started as soon as we were inside
> ... and as there was no artificial light in those days I didn't see a lot.
>Dinosaurs were roaming the Earth at the time ?
1963-ish
--
Martin
<[email protected]> wrote:
>On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 16:33:41 +0100, in rec.travel.europe, [email protected] arranged some
>electrons, so they looked like this :
>
> ... I know I've been a victim of it.
> ... On my first visit was closed unexpectedly to allow Wily Brandt a
> ... private visit. Saw WB but not the inside of the Louvre.
> ... On my second visit a thunderstorm started as soon as we were inside
> ... and as there was no artificial light in those days I didn't see a lot.
>Dinosaurs were roaming the Earth at the time ?
1963-ish
--
Martin
Nov 28th 2004, 9:28 am
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> - best time to visit the "eternal crowded" "long queued" Louvre!!!
> - are there discount cards on public transportation? and a card with
> discounts on museums too?
What I do to resolve both points is to by a "national museum pass" that
is valid for 1 or 3 days, and to buy it in one of the least known
museum rather than at le louvre. e.g. you go to the Rodin museum (very
intersting if you love sculpture), buy the pass there and then go to
the louvre. You enter through a separate way, without queueing !
Enjoy your stay in Paris
--
Dominique Foucart
Brussels, Capital City of European Community
Trails and Hikes in Haute-Savoie: http://www.samoens.int.ms
Appartment Rental for Hiking and Skiing:
http://dfoucart.tripod.com/samoensquejaime
> - are there discount cards on public transportation? and a card with
> discounts on museums too?
What I do to resolve both points is to by a "national museum pass" that
is valid for 1 or 3 days, and to buy it in one of the least known
museum rather than at le louvre. e.g. you go to the Rodin museum (very
intersting if you love sculpture), buy the pass there and then go to
the louvre. You enter through a separate way, without queueing !
Enjoy your stay in Paris
--
Dominique Foucart
Brussels, Capital City of European Community
Trails and Hikes in Haute-Savoie: http://www.samoens.int.ms
Appartment Rental for Hiking and Skiing:
http://dfoucart.tripod.com/samoensquejaime
Nov 28th 2004, 11:10 am
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Lucky people!
"ItalianJob17" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>. ..
> Hello NG!!!!
>
> We're a group of four 26/28 yrs italians, we visited france 2 times before,
> but we've never been to Paris.......
> Can you help us getting some infos?!?!?
>
Hi Laura, I am from Scotland. I have been to Paris a few times, though
not at Christmas. When I was there last September-November the winter
lights were fantastic. I expect it is even better at Christmas time.
The best way to experience the enchanting city lights is to get up to
a high viewpoint!
The Eiffel Tower is the obvious one; it costs about 10,50 euros to get
to the top (well worth it) and is 'sparkles' for 10 minutes on the
hour every hour from about 5.00p.m in the Winter. It does get very
busy so go early morning or late afternoon. I think the best time to
go is when the daylight is fading (and hopefully the sun setting) and
then you can also hang around to see the lights of the city at night.
(Allow time for queuing though!)
Another stunning evening viewpoint is from the Arc de Triomphe, which
is in the middle of a busy roundabout on the Place du Général de
Gaulle. You pay a small fare to climb the spiral staircase to the top.
From here you can see the streets (including the Champs Elysees)
radiating from the rond-pont, as well as the Eiffel sparkling in the
distance.
The Tour Montparnasse is one of the highest viewpoints in the city.
You can go right out onto the roof, or if you can't face the cold you
can stay just one floor down and look out windows at the 360 degree
view.
Have a look on this site for the metro/RER ticket info. The Paris
Visite is a good pass to get for multi day travel:- www.ratp.fr
N.B. Don't take an open-topped bus tour in winter, unless you are well
wrapped-up! (brrrrrrr - still shivering!)
The museums should be less crowded at Christmas time, though I don't
know what entry charges are like. The only museum I remember visiting
was the musee erotica. Worth a look if you're up that part of town! In
fact, a stroll down the 'Red Light Disrict', Boulevard de Clichy, can
be quite entertaining. The Moulin Rouge is also there - very pricey
though, if you are hoping to go in.
Unfortunately, I never got the chance to sample the nightlife as I was
staying (and working) out of town. So i can't pass comment on the pubs
and clubs.
Disneyland Paris is easily reached from Paris. Just go to a metro
station and pick up the RER A line, destination 'Marne la Vallee'
(Parc Disneyland), takes about 35 minutes.
I would think 1 day in Disneyland will be enough, as it's very cold at
that time of the year and not much fun being outdoors all day long -
get there early though.
Hope this has been helpful!
Enjoy your trip!!!!!!!
-Elise-
> Hello NG!!!!
>
> We're a group of four 26/28 yrs italians, we visited france 2 times before,
> but we've never been to Paris.......
> Can you help us getting some infos?!?!?
>
Hi Laura, I am from Scotland. I have been to Paris a few times, though
not at Christmas. When I was there last September-November the winter
lights were fantastic. I expect it is even better at Christmas time.
The best way to experience the enchanting city lights is to get up to
a high viewpoint!
The Eiffel Tower is the obvious one; it costs about 10,50 euros to get
to the top (well worth it) and is 'sparkles' for 10 minutes on the
hour every hour from about 5.00p.m in the Winter. It does get very
busy so go early morning or late afternoon. I think the best time to
go is when the daylight is fading (and hopefully the sun setting) and
then you can also hang around to see the lights of the city at night.
(Allow time for queuing though!)
Another stunning evening viewpoint is from the Arc de Triomphe, which
is in the middle of a busy roundabout on the Place du Général de
Gaulle. You pay a small fare to climb the spiral staircase to the top.
From here you can see the streets (including the Champs Elysees)
radiating from the rond-pont, as well as the Eiffel sparkling in the
distance.
The Tour Montparnasse is one of the highest viewpoints in the city.
You can go right out onto the roof, or if you can't face the cold you
can stay just one floor down and look out windows at the 360 degree
view.
Have a look on this site for the metro/RER ticket info. The Paris
Visite is a good pass to get for multi day travel:- www.ratp.fr
N.B. Don't take an open-topped bus tour in winter, unless you are well
wrapped-up! (brrrrrrr - still shivering!)
The museums should be less crowded at Christmas time, though I don't
know what entry charges are like. The only museum I remember visiting
was the musee erotica. Worth a look if you're up that part of town! In
fact, a stroll down the 'Red Light Disrict', Boulevard de Clichy, can
be quite entertaining. The Moulin Rouge is also there - very pricey
though, if you are hoping to go in.
Unfortunately, I never got the chance to sample the nightlife as I was
staying (and working) out of town. So i can't pass comment on the pubs
and clubs.
Disneyland Paris is easily reached from Paris. Just go to a metro
station and pick up the RER A line, destination 'Marne la Vallee'
(Parc Disneyland), takes about 35 minutes.
I would think 1 day in Disneyland will be enough, as it's very cold at
that time of the year and not much fun being outdoors all day long -
get there early though.
Hope this has been helpful!
Enjoy your trip!!!!!!!
-Elise-
Nov 28th 2004, 11:40 am
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whoa!!!! great info!!!! thanks a lot!!!
"Dominique Foucart" <[email protected]> ha scritto nel messaggio
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> > - best time to visit the "eternal crowded" "long queued" Louvre!!!
> > - are there discount cards on public transportation? and a card with
> > discounts on museums too?
> What I do to resolve both points is to by a "national museum pass" that
> is valid for 1 or 3 days, and to buy it in one of the least known
> museum rather than at le louvre. e.g. you go to the Rodin museum (very
> intersting if you love sculpture), buy the pass there and then go to
> the louvre. You enter through a separate way, without queueing !
> Enjoy your stay in Paris
> --
> Dominique Foucart
> Brussels, Capital City of European Community
> Trails and Hikes in Haute-Savoie: http://www.samoens.int.ms
> Appartment Rental for Hiking and Skiing:
> http://dfoucart.tripod.com/samoensquejaime
"Dominique Foucart" <[email protected]> ha scritto nel messaggio
news:[email protected]...
> > - best time to visit the "eternal crowded" "long queued" Louvre!!!
> > - are there discount cards on public transportation? and a card with
> > discounts on museums too?
> What I do to resolve both points is to by a "national museum pass" that
> is valid for 1 or 3 days, and to buy it in one of the least known
> museum rather than at le louvre. e.g. you go to the Rodin museum (very
> intersting if you love sculpture), buy the pass there and then go to
> the louvre. You enter through a separate way, without queueing !
> Enjoy your stay in Paris
> --
> Dominique Foucart
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Nov 28th 2004, 11:42 am
#14
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Re: Lucky people!
wow Elise thanks a lot to you too!!!! really really very helpful!
you're great ppl!!! so many infos in just one day!!! ^_^
"Elise" <[email protected]> ha scritto nel messaggio
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> "ItalianJob17" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > Hello NG!!!!
> >
> > We're a group of four 26/28 yrs italians, we visited france 2 times
before,
> > but we've never been to Paris.......
> > Can you help us getting some infos?!?!?
> >
> Hi Laura, I am from Scotland. I have been to Paris a few times, though
> not at Christmas. When I was there last September-November the winter
> lights were fantastic. I expect it is even better at Christmas time.
> The best way to experience the enchanting city lights is to get up to
> a high viewpoint!
> The Eiffel Tower is the obvious one; it costs about 10,50 euros to get
> to the top (well worth it) and is 'sparkles' for 10 minutes on the
> hour every hour from about 5.00p.m in the Winter. It does get very
> busy so go early morning or late afternoon. I think the best time to
> go is when the daylight is fading (and hopefully the sun setting) and
> then you can also hang around to see the lights of the city at night.
> (Allow time for queuing though!)
> Another stunning evening viewpoint is from the Arc de Triomphe, which
> is in the middle of a busy roundabout on the Place du Général de
> Gaulle. You pay a small fare to climb the spiral staircase to the top.
> From here you can see the streets (including the Champs Elysees)
> radiating from the rond-pont, as well as the Eiffel sparkling in the
> distance.
> The Tour Montparnasse is one of the highest viewpoints in the city.
> You can go right out onto the roof, or if you can't face the cold you
> can stay just one floor down and look out windows at the 360 degree
> view.
> Have a look on this site for the metro/RER ticket info. The Paris
> Visite is a good pass to get for multi day travel:- www.ratp.fr
> N.B. Don't take an open-topped bus tour in winter, unless you are well
> wrapped-up! (brrrrrrr - still shivering!)
> The museums should be less crowded at Christmas time, though I don't
> know what entry charges are like. The only museum I remember visiting
> was the musee erotica. Worth a look if you're up that part of town! In
> fact, a stroll down the 'Red Light Disrict', Boulevard de Clichy, can
> be quite entertaining. The Moulin Rouge is also there - very pricey
> though, if you are hoping to go in.
> Unfortunately, I never got the chance to sample the nightlife as I was
> staying (and working) out of town. So i can't pass comment on the pubs
> and clubs.
> Disneyland Paris is easily reached from Paris. Just go to a metro
> station and pick up the RER A line, destination 'Marne la Vallee'
> (Parc Disneyland), takes about 35 minutes.
> I would think 1 day in Disneyland will be enough, as it's very cold at
> that time of the year and not much fun being outdoors all day long -
> get there early though.
> Hope this has been helpful!
> Enjoy your trip!!!!!!!
> -Elise-
you're great ppl!!! so many infos in just one day!!! ^_^
"Elise" <[email protected]> ha scritto nel messaggio
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> "ItalianJob17" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:<[email protected]>. ..
> > Hello NG!!!!
> >
> > We're a group of four 26/28 yrs italians, we visited france 2 times
before,
> > but we've never been to Paris.......
> > Can you help us getting some infos?!?!?
> >
> Hi Laura, I am from Scotland. I have been to Paris a few times, though
> not at Christmas. When I was there last September-November the winter
> lights were fantastic. I expect it is even better at Christmas time.
> The best way to experience the enchanting city lights is to get up to
> a high viewpoint!
> The Eiffel Tower is the obvious one; it costs about 10,50 euros to get
> to the top (well worth it) and is 'sparkles' for 10 minutes on the
> hour every hour from about 5.00p.m in the Winter. It does get very
> busy so go early morning or late afternoon. I think the best time to
> go is when the daylight is fading (and hopefully the sun setting) and
> then you can also hang around to see the lights of the city at night.
> (Allow time for queuing though!)
> Another stunning evening viewpoint is from the Arc de Triomphe, which
> is in the middle of a busy roundabout on the Place du Général de
> Gaulle. You pay a small fare to climb the spiral staircase to the top.
> From here you can see the streets (including the Champs Elysees)
> radiating from the rond-pont, as well as the Eiffel sparkling in the
> distance.
> The Tour Montparnasse is one of the highest viewpoints in the city.
> You can go right out onto the roof, or if you can't face the cold you
> can stay just one floor down and look out windows at the 360 degree
> view.
> Have a look on this site for the metro/RER ticket info. The Paris
> Visite is a good pass to get for multi day travel:- www.ratp.fr
> N.B. Don't take an open-topped bus tour in winter, unless you are well
> wrapped-up! (brrrrrrr - still shivering!)
> The museums should be less crowded at Christmas time, though I don't
> know what entry charges are like. The only museum I remember visiting
> was the musee erotica. Worth a look if you're up that part of town! In
> fact, a stroll down the 'Red Light Disrict', Boulevard de Clichy, can
> be quite entertaining. The Moulin Rouge is also there - very pricey
> though, if you are hoping to go in.
> Unfortunately, I never got the chance to sample the nightlife as I was
> staying (and working) out of town. So i can't pass comment on the pubs
> and clubs.
> Disneyland Paris is easily reached from Paris. Just go to a metro
> station and pick up the RER A line, destination 'Marne la Vallee'
> (Parc Disneyland), takes about 35 minutes.
> I would think 1 day in Disneyland will be enough, as it's very cold at
> that time of the year and not much fun being outdoors all day long -
> get there early though.
> Hope this has been helpful!
> Enjoy your trip!!!!!!!
> -Elise-
Nov 29th 2004, 1:43 am
#15
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Re: Lucky people!
Credo che tu volevi dire 'so much info'. Buon viaggio!
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DFM
On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 01:42:22 +0100, "ItalianJob17"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>wow Elise thanks a lot to you too!!!! really really very helpful!
>you're great ppl!!! so many infos in just one day!!! ^_^
>"Elise" <[email protected]> ha scritto nel messaggio
>news:[email protected] m...
>> "ItalianJob17" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:<[email protected]> ...
>> > Hello NG!!!!
>> >
>> > We're a group of four 26/28 yrs italians, we visited france 2 times
>before,
>> > but we've never been to Paris.......
>> > Can you help us getting some infos?!?!?
>> >
>> Hi Laura, I am from Scotland. I have been to Paris a few times, though
>> not at Christmas. When I was there last September-November the winter
>> lights were fantastic. I expect it is even better at Christmas time.
>> The best way to experience the enchanting city lights is to get up to
>> a high viewpoint!
>> The Eiffel Tower is the obvious one; it costs about 10,50 euros to get
>> to the top (well worth it) and is 'sparkles' for 10 minutes on the
>> hour every hour from about 5.00p.m in the Winter. It does get very
>> busy so go early morning or late afternoon. I think the best time to
>> go is when the daylight is fading (and hopefully the sun setting) and
>> then you can also hang around to see the lights of the city at night.
>> (Allow time for queuing though!)
>> Another stunning evening viewpoint is from the Arc de Triomphe, which
>> is in the middle of a busy roundabout on the Place du Général de
>> Gaulle. You pay a small fare to climb the spiral staircase to the top.
>> From here you can see the streets (including the Champs Elysees)
>> radiating from the rond-pont, as well as the Eiffel sparkling in the
>> distance.
>> The Tour Montparnasse is one of the highest viewpoints in the city.
>> You can go right out onto the roof, or if you can't face the cold you
>> can stay just one floor down and look out windows at the 360 degree
>> view.
>> Have a look on this site for the metro/RER ticket info. The Paris
>> Visite is a good pass to get for multi day travel:- www.ratp.fr
>> N.B. Don't take an open-topped bus tour in winter, unless you are well
>> wrapped-up! (brrrrrrr - still shivering!)
>> The museums should be less crowded at Christmas time, though I don't
>> know what entry charges are like. The only museum I remember visiting
>> was the musee erotica. Worth a look if you're up that part of town! In
>> fact, a stroll down the 'Red Light Disrict', Boulevard de Clichy, can
>> be quite entertaining. The Moulin Rouge is also there - very pricey
>> though, if you are hoping to go in.
>> Unfortunately, I never got the chance to sample the nightlife as I was
>> staying (and working) out of town. So i can't pass comment on the pubs
>> and clubs.
>> Disneyland Paris is easily reached from Paris. Just go to a metro
>> station and pick up the RER A line, destination 'Marne la Vallee'
>> (Parc Disneyland), takes about 35 minutes.
>> I would think 1 day in Disneyland will be enough, as it's very cold at
>> that time of the year and not much fun being outdoors all day long -
>> get there early though.
>> Hope this has been helpful!
>> Enjoy your trip!!!!!!!
>> -Elise-
---
DFM
On Mon, 29 Nov 2004 01:42:22 +0100, "ItalianJob17"
<[email protected]> wrote:
>wow Elise thanks a lot to you too!!!! really really very helpful!
>you're great ppl!!! so many infos in just one day!!! ^_^
>"Elise" <[email protected]> ha scritto nel messaggio
>news:[email protected] m...
>> "ItalianJob17" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:<[email protected]> ...
>> > Hello NG!!!!
>> >
>> > We're a group of four 26/28 yrs italians, we visited france 2 times
>before,
>> > but we've never been to Paris.......
>> > Can you help us getting some infos?!?!?
>> >
>> Hi Laura, I am from Scotland. I have been to Paris a few times, though
>> not at Christmas. When I was there last September-November the winter
>> lights were fantastic. I expect it is even better at Christmas time.
>> The best way to experience the enchanting city lights is to get up to
>> a high viewpoint!
>> The Eiffel Tower is the obvious one; it costs about 10,50 euros to get
>> to the top (well worth it) and is 'sparkles' for 10 minutes on the
>> hour every hour from about 5.00p.m in the Winter. It does get very
>> busy so go early morning or late afternoon. I think the best time to
>> go is when the daylight is fading (and hopefully the sun setting) and
>> then you can also hang around to see the lights of the city at night.
>> (Allow time for queuing though!)
>> Another stunning evening viewpoint is from the Arc de Triomphe, which
>> is in the middle of a busy roundabout on the Place du Général de
>> Gaulle. You pay a small fare to climb the spiral staircase to the top.
>> From here you can see the streets (including the Champs Elysees)
>> radiating from the rond-pont, as well as the Eiffel sparkling in the
>> distance.
>> The Tour Montparnasse is one of the highest viewpoints in the city.
>> You can go right out onto the roof, or if you can't face the cold you
>> can stay just one floor down and look out windows at the 360 degree
>> view.
>> Have a look on this site for the metro/RER ticket info. The Paris
>> Visite is a good pass to get for multi day travel:- www.ratp.fr
>> N.B. Don't take an open-topped bus tour in winter, unless you are well
>> wrapped-up! (brrrrrrr - still shivering!)
>> The museums should be less crowded at Christmas time, though I don't
>> know what entry charges are like. The only museum I remember visiting
>> was the musee erotica. Worth a look if you're up that part of town! In
>> fact, a stroll down the 'Red Light Disrict', Boulevard de Clichy, can
>> be quite entertaining. The Moulin Rouge is also there - very pricey
>> though, if you are hoping to go in.
>> Unfortunately, I never got the chance to sample the nightlife as I was
>> staying (and working) out of town. So i can't pass comment on the pubs
>> and clubs.
>> Disneyland Paris is easily reached from Paris. Just go to a metro
>> station and pick up the RER A line, destination 'Marne la Vallee'
>> (Parc Disneyland), takes about 35 minutes.
>> I would think 1 day in Disneyland will be enough, as it's very cold at
>> that time of the year and not much fun being outdoors all day long -
>> get there early though.
>> Hope this has been helpful!
>> Enjoy your trip!!!!!!!
>> -Elise-
