Take Two: What is Your Favorite "Secret" Thing to do (or Place to Eat) in Paris?
Dec 6, 2012, 9:57 am
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Dec 6, 2012, 10:24 am
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http://www.bestrestaurantsparis.com/...is/victor.html
or http://www.lafourchette.com/2_restau..._Victor/18504/
Dec 6, 2012, 3:09 pm
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Yes, restaurant Victor is right near you and an excellent choice. I stay in this area often at the Lord Baltimore which has a nice restaurant too, but more pricey.
http://www.bestrestaurantsparis.com/...is/victor.html
or http://www.lafourchette.com/2_restau..._Victor/18504/
http://www.bestrestaurantsparis.com/...is/victor.html
or http://www.lafourchette.com/2_restau..._Victor/18504/
Dec 24, 2012, 6:04 am
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Dec 27, 2012, 10:00 am
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A couple of not-so-well-known gems:
Musee des Arts Decoratifs, on a side door of the Louvre on Rue de Rivoli.
Musee Jacquemart Andre, one of the most charming museums in Paris, on Bd. Haussmann. Great building, great collection, great history.
Musee des Arts Decoratifs, on a side door of the Louvre on Rue de Rivoli.
Musee Jacquemart Andre, one of the most charming museums in Paris, on Bd. Haussmann. Great building, great collection, great history.
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Dec 29, 2012, 12:22 pm
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Dec 30, 2012, 3:38 am
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A hidden treasure, and in the spring the cafe is just marvelous:
http://www.paris.fr/loisirs/musees-e...mantique/p5851
Another thing, Paris is an island, so one can take a boat that goes all around it through the canals. Under the Bastille supposedly you can still see the black whatever from the fires of the revolution.
http://www.paris.fr/loisirs/musees-e...mantique/p5851
Another thing, Paris is an island, so one can take a boat that goes all around it through the canals. Under the Bastille supposedly you can still see the black whatever from the fires of the revolution.
Dec 30, 2012, 3:41 am
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In the summer the roof top of the Hotel Rafael (Rue Kleber) is absolutely great to have a drink and just look at the rooftops of Paris.
Dec 30, 2012, 4:52 am
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Dec 30, 2012, 11:13 am
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A hidden treasure, and in the spring the cafe is just marvelous:
http://www.paris.fr/loisirs/musees-e...mantique/p5851
Another thing, Paris is an island, so one can take a boat that goes all around it through the canals. Under the Bastille supposedly you can still see the black whatever from the fires of the revolution.
http://www.paris.fr/loisirs/musees-e...mantique/p5851
Another thing, Paris is an island, so one can take a boat that goes all around it through the canals. Under the Bastille supposedly you can still see the black whatever from the fires of the revolution.
Dec 30, 2012, 12:03 pm
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While no secret I don't think I did spend and enjoy far more time on Île de la Cité than past trips when I only visit Notre Dame Cathedral. The sidestreets are narrow and quiet within a block or two of the multitude of tourists and there are some really hidden gems like Rue des Ursins.
I also enjoyed a nice early summer afternoon break in Place Dauphine at a sidewalk cafe and also enjoyed that space which counted far more locals than travellers.
I also enjoyed a nice early summer afternoon break in Place Dauphine at a sidewalk cafe and also enjoyed that space which counted far more locals than travellers.
Dec 30, 2012, 5:36 pm
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Another area I think is a little gem is Buttes des Cailles. It's very unique. Also, I think you might like the Bastille Market on Sundays ( I think it's on Thursdays too). There isn't just food and spices. It here is also a flea market type area in the front that has very inexpensive jewelry, scarves, etc. okay this isn't a "hidden" gem but it's kind of a fun place to visit and....oh, those delicious smelling roasting chickens. It's on Blvd Richard Lenoir. Get off at Metro stop Bastille and the market is right across the way.
Bobette
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