"Summer in Paris." Paris by A2002


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4 memorable and relaxing days in Paris.

After many months of hard work in the lab, we decided to visit Paris when Terence visited me in the UK in summer (July 03). This was not our first time to Paris. We were there in July 98 during our backpacking trip around Europe.

It was a very different experience the second time in Paris. It was a more relaxing trip since we have a lot of time. We can take our time to wake up in the morning, take our time for breakfast, and take our time to explore on the public transport. We had good food in restaurants too - Thanks for the recommendations by other VT-ers.

We did lots of sight-seeing. Since we had already visited the most famous museums back in 98, we decided not to visit anymore museums. Europe offers many museums and it gets a bit tiring from visiting so many museums. This time, we made a trip to Versailles to visit the famous Chateau.

Day 1:
Arrive our hotel in the very hot summer afternoon. Have some rest before going out for some sight-seeing. Saw the Eiffel at sunset, the Opera house at night, the Lourve at night. An enjoyable dinner at Chez Papa.

Day 2:
A day in Versailles visiting the famous Chateau. Information about the Chateau is very vague. The information that you will get is to buy a day pass for Euro20. I felt cheated as the day pass does not save you much money for entrance fee Furthermore, you pay more to get to the uninteresting Trianon (though entrance to the Trianon is included in the day pass)... not worth getting hte day pass and not worth making the efforts to get to the Trianon. Just pay for the entrance to the two rooms for Euro11,50. The Trianon are just tourists trap.

Day 3:
Sight-seeing to Sacre Couer, Monmartre area, and the Notre Dame area.

Day 4:
Some last minute shopping and then travel to CDG to catch that flight back.

Prefer Paris by night.

Eiffel Tower seems to be the monument not to missed by tourists. It seems like the symbol of Paris. There is usually long queues to go up the tower to catch a bird's eye view of Paris. We saw the Eiffel Tower at different times of the day - in the hot afternoon, at sunset, and at night. I prefer the view at night when the tower will be beautifully lit.

Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris. We prefer sight-seeing around Paris at night to see the beautifully lit buildings. It will not be too hot at night during the hot summer days too and make strolling around more comfortable.

There are loads of information about Paris on VT. On my page, I will share my photos and write about some tips which I did not find on VT. I will write about my experience and thoughts too.

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  • parisianeve Apr 22, 2007 at 11:45 AM Report Abuse

    Your commentary was most helpful. I am going to Paris next May and am glad to learn from others. Any other information you wish to share is great to all.

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    bpacker Oct 26, 2005 at 9:14 PM Report Abuse

    Lina, it looks like you had a romantric trip over here! Like you, I enjoyed Versailles very much but sadly, I was alone!

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    K.Knight Jun 7, 2005 at 3:58 AM Report Abuse

    Thanks for sharing your Paris page with us! My wife and I will be in Paris (for the first time) in October this year.

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    littlesam1 Nov 6, 2003 at 10:00 AM Report Abuse

    Great pictures on your opening page and good advice in your tips. Paris is my favorite city.

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    Imbi Oct 17, 2003 at 3:15 AM Report Abuse

    no wonder why paris is one of the best place to visit.

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    allaboutnice Oct 15, 2003 at 10:26 AM Report Abuse

    lovely photos and good tips on Paris - can't wait to get back. I've still not added the last trip to my VT pages.

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    shpynka Aug 27, 2003 at 4:05 PM Report Abuse

    Very informative page, enjoyed your tips and wonderful pictures!

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    coceng Aug 16, 2003 at 5:36 AM Report Abuse

    Very Helpful Paris infos. One day I will arrive in Paris & I shall remember your page! :) Regards.

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    Eiji Jul 21, 2003 at 4:05 PM Report Abuse

    Very good warm photos! U and ur husband made Paris very hot? i visited 1 hour in Paris city last March for transit.

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