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| Page Views: 1,740 Last Visit to Paris: - I Live Here | Paris Metro Ligne 2 by aemilys - last update: Nov 26, 2005 |
Intro | Metro ligne 2 from way on high |
This is the metro line that I take to go to work. I'll be visiting some of the more interesting stations and suggesting some things to do.
Part of line 2 from Colonel Fabien to Barbes is above ground. It goes through some neat ethnic neighborhoods and is a good choice for Sunday visiting because so many shops are open. |
|  | Menilmontant Use this as a stopping off point for rue Oberkampf. It's my favorite area for restaurants cafés and nightlife. It's young and trendy without being pretentious and over the top.
There is always a nice mix of people and as of yet it has not been overrun by tourists. |
| | Belleville One of the stops on line 2 is Belleville, Paris' second Asian neighborhood and home to two of my favorite Asian restaurants. |
| | Next stop Colonel Fabien Home of the French Communist Party headquarters and a good stopping of point to go up to Buttes Chaumont |
| | Between Juares and Stalingrad Stop here for the Bassin de la Villette. It's neat, you can rent boats, go to the cinema and some people even fish for carp. A nice place to take a walk on a Sunday as well. |
| | Parc Monceau This is the stop for the beautiful parc Monceau and here is a real insider tip. If you arrive between 9 - 9:30 a.m. you may get to see the neighborhood firemen doing their jogging. It's not every day but I often see them on my way to work and they are in really good shape!
Anyway, in keeping with my Sunday things to do in Paris theme this is a great place to relax, people watch and get a tan (weather permitting). You can sit on the grass during the summer season (starting early May). There is a stand that sells sandwiches, drinks, candy etc. and there are even Ponies for the kids. |
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pchamlis Sat May 23, 2009 02:26 UTC
Lovely look at your hometown, Emily. Loved the restaurant tips, and the Ag Fair sounds interesting as well... sausagemakers, winemakers, cheesemakers. Merci. :) | glabah Wed Feb 18, 2009 20:43 UTC
What wonderful photos of Paris! What a wonderful view to have when you wake up. You were featured on the VT home page when I logged in, and I'm glad I stopped by to see what you had. | nyperose Wed Oct 1, 2008 17:58 UTC
I love your Paris pages. I used to live in Belleville when I was studying French more than 20 yrs ago. Your page brought back old memories:-D | tiabunna Wed Apr 30, 2008 08:27 UTC
Paris VT pages are always enjoyable, you're fortunate to live there. Now you have posed a problem for me: to next visit during the Agricultural Fair or the Salon du Chocolat! :)) |
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