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Paris in the springtime!
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I'm going to Paris for four nights leaving May 1st. We're going to have three full days, a half day and an evening (arrive Sunday night, leave Thursday night).
In this time what would you recommend we do/see. We're going to spend one day at the Lourve and surrounding area and another at the Eiffel Tower, but that still leaves loads of time to kill. I've been to Paris before about 7 years ago and although we went absolutely everywhere I can't really recollect that much of the trip itself.
Also, I've heard the best way to get around the city is on foot, but surely we could be walking for hours to get from one place to another? Has anyone any experience of the metro system or should we use taxis?
I'd be interested in hearing what other people got up to on trips to Paris and any tips or advice for my stay!
In this time what would you recommend we do/see. We're going to spend one day at the Lourve and surrounding area and another at the Eiffel Tower, but that still leaves loads of time to kill. I've been to Paris before about 7 years ago and although we went absolutely everywhere I can't really recollect that much of the trip itself.
Also, I've heard the best way to get around the city is on foot, but surely we could be walking for hours to get from one place to another? Has anyone any experience of the metro system or should we use taxis?
I'd be interested in hearing what other people got up to on trips to Paris and any tips or advice for my stay!
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Jus sample lots of traditional cafes
Take a river boat they show you everything up and down the river! def worth it.
Agree with girl gunner Paris is an amazing place
If u feeling that silly, and not into the whole Parisien culture, ur only a train ride 2 disney!! hehe
Eating out - do waiters etc speak English?
My advice would be don't feel as if you have to spend your day visiting as many tourist traps as possible. Take at least some of your time enjoying the city, sampling the food and entertainment like a local. I liked the Museum of Natural History but then again I am a biologist. It's also worth climbing the Arc de Triomphe for the view. Added bonus with the Paris Visite - it lets you use a lift for free at the Sacre Couer :thumb:
(I can speak French, basic stuff like 'can I have the menu please' and 'I would like the salad' )
Depends, I've forgotten most of what I learnt at GCSE. In the centre of the city the vast majority of restaurant, shop and hotel staff speak near fluent english. Part of my reason for travelling though was to improve my language skills so I always tried to make an effort. We stayed a bit further out near Place de la Nation and though the majority of people there again spoke english it's a bit more of a local area and you might find using French helps out a bit. All the people I met were very patient and helpful despite my murdering of their language, I wouldn't worry, if anyone gets arsey with you then it's easy enough to just go elsewhere.
Perhaps memorise the phrase "Je suis desole, mais je suis Anglais et je ne comprends pas, pouvez-vous parlez plus simplement et lentement, s'il vous plait?"