Going to Paris anything unusual to see?

by Lou Diamond

Posted: 12 years ago 28 replies

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Hello,
I will be there for ten days, I am looking for something out of the ordinary to do.
Please do not recommend the red light district.
Thanks in advance for the tips.

Daniel Evans 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Lou Diamond

Please do not recommend the red light district.

Holiday ruined.

How about Germany?
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HeySal 12 years ago

Actually - just browsing the streets will be fun. Their sidewalk cafes are just incredible. I loved the Louvre. So much to see so little time.

Go to Verailles and either ride a bike or just sit and have a picnic on top looking down on the awesome scenery of the city. Or go for a boat cruise up the river and look at all the beautiful scenery and the castles.

If you have trouble finding something to do once you get there, I don't even know what I could suggest. You will find more than enough to keep you busy - and will regret you could not stay and see more.

Also a tip for you -- Learn to speak at least a few sentences of French. Many people come away from France talking about how rude the people are. I never experienced that - but I at least attempted to speak to them in their own language before trying to intrude with mine and they were wonderful to me.
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MoneyMagnetMagnate 12 years ago

See anything unusual? :rolleyes:
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- Daniel Evans 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by MoneyMagnetMagnate
  
  See anything unusual? :rolleyes:
  
  When it rains, there is only 1 person in Paris who goes outside.
  
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  Horny Devil Banned 12 years ago
  
  You could always drop in on Quasimodo. I've a hunch he'll be home
  
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Dansky 12 years ago

Lou: The best way is to go sightseeing.

I was in Paris two times. TOP5 "MUST"s to see are:

1. Eiffel Tower
2. Louvre
3. Versailles
4. Disneyland
5. arc de triomphe
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- Hopeless Bromantic 12 years ago
  
  Even if Paris had nothing to see, it would still be worth it for the food. You can walk into any hole-in-the-wall restaurant and have a fantastic meal. No joke.
  
  (But Sal is right about the locals: at least TRY to interact with them in French first. Most will switch to English very quickly.)
  
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sabinavarga 12 years ago

Jim Morrison's grave.
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- Frank Donovan 12 years ago
  
  Everyone would recommend The Louvre, which is a must. But set aside some time to visit the Musée d'Orsay, probably my favorite museum anywhere. It's a converted railway station overlooking the Seine, built around 1900, and houses a fabulous collection of paintings from artists such as Cézanne, Monet, Seurat and van Gogh.
  
  Be sure to take a stroll up to Montmartre for the view and to get your portrait sketched by one of the resident artists in the square - Sunday mornings are a good time to go.
  
  As has been mentioned, the pavement cafés are made for chilling and if you want a restaurant tip, try Le Petit Prince. Friendly, welcoming service (yes, in Paris!) and a reasonably priced menu. But be warned. Once you've experienced their crème brûlée, you'll never be satisfied with mere desserts again.
  
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rondo 12 years ago

Catacombs of Paris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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hardraysnight 12 years ago

dont expect see rainbow warrior, terrorists sank that in auckland harbour
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rondo 12 years ago

I agree the Musée d'Orsay is brilliant.

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MarkJa 12 years ago

Definitely Louvre!!!
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- Bjarne Eldhuset 12 years ago
  
  The Paris tourist office has lots of information about interesting places, but you'll have to dig a bit on your own:
  Paris heritage: Paris convention and visitors office - Official website - Paris tourism
  
  Here they have put together some nice pdfs of themed walks you can take:
  Going for a walk in Paris : Paris Visit - Paris tourism - Paris facts - Paris convention and visitors office
  
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Manda 12 years ago

I'll also recommend the Musée d'Orsay and the catacombs fall into the unusual category. I also like the Sacre Coeur in Montmarte - Montmarte as a suburb was lovely with little cafes and artists but it has been a long time since I was there so I don't know how it has changed. I suspect it may be touristy and expensive now.
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- Kay King 12 years ago
  
  Lou -
  
  Going from Long Island to Paris - EVERYTHING will be out of the ordinary.
  
  Enjoy!
  
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jacktackett 12 years ago

Norte Dame not just the cathedral but outside as we'll. there you will find a marker on the ground that marks the center of Paris. The statue of charlamaign is cool tool

At the foot of the Eiffel Tower I had the best hot dog I've ever had outside of NY-a French roll with a hole down the middle in which your condiments are poured and then the dog is place in the hole. Good eating.

Will second the Musée d'Orsay.
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Jeff Burritt Banned 12 years ago

If you have time, rent a car and drive out to the countryside, even the southern coast. It's like New York City versus the coast of Maine. Gives you a whole new perspective on a country.
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ElbaneDark 12 years ago

Awesome, have fun out there!
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RyanEagle 12 years ago

You can try Eiffel Tower, Paris Moulin Rouge Show and Seine River Cruise.
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  10 of the best pâtisseries in Paris | Travel | guardian.co.uk
  
  Shakespeare & Company (Paris)
  
  Cool Stuff in Paris - A Guide to the Weird and Lesser-Known in Paris, France.
  
  And this is a great bistro in the rue de Richelieu: http://www.lesbistronomes.fr/
  
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lcombs 12 years ago

I saw a girl on HGTV buy a 200 sq. ft. apartment for $200,000.
I'd say that's right up there with "the bearded lady".
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- Alexa Smith Banned 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by lcombs
  
  I saw a girl on HGTV buy a 200 sq. ft. apartment for $200,000.
  
  I don't actually know what HGTV is, but they're more commonly on something like MDMA, when they do that.
  
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  I don't actually know what HGTV is, but they're more commonly on something like MDMA, when they do that.
  
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William Maloney 12 years ago

Eiffel Tower, Versailles, book shops, caffe pubs.
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MoneyMagnetMagnate 12 years ago
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lollobrigida 12 years ago

Don't miss to see at least one of the flea markets...
you will find unusual stuff and an awesome atmosphere.
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