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Rixie   
I'm sorry about the windscreen and will never do that again


Real Name: Laverne
Lives In: California, US
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Le Beau Paris

by Rixie - last update: Dec 12, 2006

Crossing the Seine on a Sunday morning
I was so surprised by Paris. In all the descriptions I've read about it, everyone has made it sound like a grand but cold and distant place, like the Land of Oz, where women have an inborn elegance and men have a natural savoir faire... I had expected to be put off or intimidated by Paris, but I never expected it to be so comfortable, like a series of small, colorful neighborhoods. I found that with my high school French I could read signs and menus and was able, generally, to make myself understood. I felt very much at ease there.

On our way to the Musee d'Orsay, we stopped for a bite to eat. As we sat on some stone steps in the sun, eating our baguettes (mine was saumon fumé and Kelly's was rostbif) and watching the pigeons peck at the crumbs, I looked at the trees and the ancient streets and said, "You know what? I could live here.”

I took this picture early on a Sunday morning, as we were on our way to Notre Dame. We were the only people on the pont, and the light was gorgeous -- almost golden. It was an incomparable moment.
The obligatory Eiffel Tower picture!
In retrospect, I found it irritating that my teachers in school never conveyed to us what an incredible city Paris is. We were taught the names of landmarks – Le Pont Neuf, Sainte-Chapelle, Le Tour Eiffel, L’Arc de Triomphe -- but no one ever told us what a joyous feeling it is to stroll along the Seine on a sunny afternoon, how beautiful it is to hear the musical sound of the French language all around you, what a thrill it is to be in the City of Lights with someone you love.
The food in Paris was simple but so good and fresh. If I lived there, I'd be very healthy: I'd walk everywhere and buy my bread, fruit, and vegetables fresh every day.
Outdoor Paris market

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Pros:"Delicious food, good museums, beautiful city"
Cons:"Many shops and restaurants close for vacation in August"
In A Nutshell:"A Series of Interconnected Villages"
Rixie's Paris Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 7 - Photos: 7
 
Restaurants
Tips: 4 - Photos: 3
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Nightlife
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 4 - Photos: 3
 
Tourist Traps
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Warnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Local Customs
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1
Shopping
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

Rixie's Paris Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
The Kevin Story- 
A Street Full of Rollerbladers- 7
A Tour with M. et Mme. GUYON- 8

Comments for Rixie about Paris
hunterV Thu Aug 20, 2009 09:29 UTC
 Laverne, your page is very interesting and nice! Thanks for your good tips and photos!
aussirose Wed Jul 8, 2009 01:00 UTC
 Just finished reading this morning Laverne....and I just love it!! Love your writing style mate!...and I did plenty of Ooooing & Ahhhing ;o) Excellant page!! Cheers, Ann.
junecorlett Wed Apr 15, 2009 15:06 UTC
 Nice tips, we could not get onto the Tower...long long long wait!!!
madamx Sat Jul 26, 2008 07:00 UTC
 I've never read your pages before -- and your Paris page is excellent! We already have our place booked with the Eiffel Tower view. It will be hard to wait until next year ....
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