Solo trip France Nov

[mrsterryn]

Planning a back up if friend ends up not coming to France Nov 2019 and this turns into a solo trip
Have 15 days spilt between France and London
Good with London know what shopping I need
Flying into CDG probable staying 7 Nights
Should I stay in Paris itself or ?
Need access to a train line to wander around France
Any suggestions on accommodation and locales ?
Will Eurostar back to London as I stay near St Pancras
Thanks

 

[Milboo]

In Paris - have lunch at Jules Verne up the Eiffel Tower. Had an amazing meal there and even better, you skip the lines to get up as there is a dedicated lift, and then after your meal they let you on to the viewing deck.

Otherwise just wander the streets and soak it all in! Sacre Coeur definitely - and the roof of Galleries Layfette. And their food court - amazing! All the Maille mustards you can buy!

This was the view from our hotel around 12 months ago

 

[VPS]

This has been discussed here as well: Answered - Solo trip France Nov

I found some of the small museums quite fascinating on a recent trip, Musee Nissim de Cammondo, and Jacquemart Andre, both in reasonable walking distance from each other.

thanks - the Cammondo looks amazing.

 

[ALH]

I hear you! One of my degrees is in Art History but loathe traipsing around art galleries. I think I did about an hour in Louvre and the same in MOMA. Bypassed the Tate, NPG and NatGal in London. I did go to Milan for a day to see the Last Supper though - and cried on seeing it.

I think my one exception will be the Uffizi. But that even shows my dislike of them - all my travels and I’ve not prioritised Florence!

We had a private after hours guide of The Vatican Museums and Sistine Chappel and then again at The Prado. IMHO this is the only way to enjoy the art (if it’s achievable).

I loved The Last Supper, it took my breath away. Although being locked in the holding pen before entry was quite claustrophobic....and one of the only times I’ve done a group tour. I ditched them as soon as we finished the LS.

I could spend a month in Florence. I’ve been 3 times and not tired of it.

Anyway, I’ve spent 40 years travelling the globe visiting many archeological sites, art galleries and museums. Mostly these days I really enjoy sitting with @GPH, a bowl of snacks and a glass of wine, just watching people and chatting with locals.

Edit: The Belvedere is still on my bucket list. 2 visits to Vienna and missed out both times Long frustrating story around that.

 

[ALH]

We have a few days to spend in gay Paree in June, any tips for special gems much appreciated.
Bne>Dbx>Lhr>Kef or Bne>Dbx>Cdg>Kef = No contest

Are you aware of the vineyard in the middle of Mont Marte?

 

[tgh]

Thanks heaps everyone for all the wonderful feedback

 

[OATEK]

thanks - the Cammondo looks amazing.

We usually go to the Marche au Puces at Port de Vanves on a Saturday or Sunday morning - a great flea market. But we are taking a longer stay in September, a few days in Paris in then a circuitous route back.

 

[tgh]

Fingers crossed that #1 son returns to Suisse soon, I will be a regular visitor when he does

 

[OZDUCK]

A few options that I haven't seen mentioned are :-

- a visit to the Place de Vosges with lots of 17th & 18th C. buildings Place des Vosges | Le Marais Paris | PARISMARAIS®

- walk above and through Paris on the Promenade Plantee It was a big inspiration for the The High Line in New York. Cool Stuff in Paris | La Promenade Plantée, a beautiful elevated park built on old train tracks

and a walk along the Canal St-Martin Canal Saint-Martin - Wikipedia

I also enjoyed wandering around the old warehouse area of Bercy Bercy Village - Paris

 

[Flying mermaid]

We have a few days to spend in gay Paree in June, any tips for special gems much appreciated.
Bne>Dbx>Lhr>Kef or Bne>Dbx>Cdg>Kef = No contest

if you have any interest in military history, Les Invalides is worth a visit ( I found it interesting when Mr FM dragged me there). Napoleon’s tomb is there as well.

 

[RooFlyer]

So if this is the 'i remember Paris thread'

I joined Societe Generale, the French investment bank in 1999, in the Mining Group, led by ex Wallaby Captain, Nick Farr-Jones.

Immediately upon joining, I found out that the bank had a 'mining conference' planned in Paris and London in two months, timed to coincide with the Rugby World Cup. Of course I had to go!

And I did. About 15 very top executives form the world's top mining companies at a 'conference' anda weekend in London, with NZ V France then Aust V Sth Africa at Twickenham ( sigh). Then off to Paris for 3 days of bars, dinners, Lido. ... Executives behaving like naughty school kids under the spell of NFJ. No RWC grand final for us plebs unfortunately, but a ( sort of ) memorable ( hmmm) experience of a very fun Paris experience!

Go to the Lido.

 

[VPS]

We usually go to the Marche au Puces at Port de Vanves on a Saturday or Sunday morning - a great flea market. But we are taking a longer stay in September, a few days in Paris in then a circuitous route back.
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Does this mean you are going through Honfleur - lovely little village - would definitely go back there again.

 

[amaroo]

A few options that I haven't seen mentioned are :-

- a visit to the Place de Vosges with lots of 17th & 18th C. buildings Place des Vosges | Le Marais Paris | PARISMARAIS®

I'd recommend staying in this area .... minimal tourist and lovely bistros.

 

[amaroo]

We've got JL and CX F award seats booked for a Euro holiday in April that includes a few days in Paris ... looking like we might not be able to travel due to the likely awarding of the largest contract of my life

On the bright side if the trip is cancelled due to the work.... there will be very many trips to Paris and beyond

LOL, since I've just posted the above - the contract will probably be awarded to another and we will travel

 

[RSD]

looking like we might not be able to travel due to the likely awarding of the largest contract of my life

I'm going through a massive calendar reshuffle at the moment for the same reason - the contract is fantastic but it certainly causes some headaches at the same time!

 

[ALH]

We've got JL and CX F award seats booked for a Euro holiday in April that includes a few days in Paris ... looking like we might not be able to travel due to the likely awarding of the largest contract of my life

On the bright side if the trip is cancelled due to the work.... there will be very many trips to Paris and beyond

LOL, since I've just posted the above - the contract will probably be awarded to another and we will travel

I'd laugh if we had the same flights. Have just cancelled our April J & F CX to Paris. Too busy to go away right now