Travelling in and around Paris

[NFF]

Thanks everyone. I need to read Lonely Planet for more information.

 

[TheRealTMA]

And remember that in Central Paris you are never lost. You just may not know where you are.

 

[mozerz]

If one has a smartphone, I would download the subway map app and there is usually free wifi in many places, so a quick check on google maps can also be very useful.

 

[NFF]

When is low tourist season ?

 

[Rallo]

If you can avoid the European summer school holidays that would be a start.

 

[OATEK]

When is low tourist season ?

Well peak season in Europe is summer (mid-June to mid-September) so outside that things are a little less frantic. But even in the summer shoulder periods (eg Sept-Oct and May-Jun) you will get sizable queues forming outside the Louvre/Musee D'orsay, so buy your passes online in advance.

 

[amaroo]

When is low tourist season ?

Pretty bloody busy over Xmas......huge queues.

 

[NFF]

Is Paris a better place to visit than London ?

 

[OATEK]

Is Paris a better place to visit than London ?

Paris is more beautiful, but London does not have a language barrier. I have never regretted visiting either, but if it was one or the other I would go for Paris.

 

[amaroo]

Both are fantastic cities. If you've only got a few days to spare maybe London....Paris needs time to do it well.

 

[hummel]

Don't have much experience in either (5 days in each) but much preferred Paris. London was too much like home.. perhaps because they speak English?

 

[drross]

Is Paris a better place to visit than London ?

Paris wins hands down. Never had a problem with the language especially when the locals know you're Australian

 

[ellen10]

London is great but Paris i something special. I never grow tired of Paris sigh!

 

[drross]

London is great but Paris i something special. I never grow tired of Paris sigh!

Totally agree. Paris is just different ( in a very good way)

 

[lovestotravel]

I preferred Paris over London

So much more to do/see/experience in Paris

 

[Geegeela]

I preferred Paris over London

So much more to do/see/experience in Paris

How interesting,

Would you mind giving further details on each of the points, so much more "to do" and "see" and "experience".

 

[Rox]

+1
Having wandered round both cities on my own for several days, and I wasn't spending money on any attractions, I would go,back to Paris and keep wandering in a heartbeat.
(Without taking anything away from London)

 

[BadgerBoi]

Is Paris a better place to visit than London ?

Paris wins hands down. Easier to visit the major attractions, more compact city but with just as many attractions, not as expensive, better food, friendlier...

 

[NFF]

The Quiet City: Winter in Paris on Vimeo

 

[boomy]

I have 13 hours stopover there soon, hope for nice sunny weather to enjoy a day in the city.