Paris in Late August
Jun 27, 2014, 12:40 am
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As for the markets, in the city you have medium sized ones, and most open half a day on sunday but close on mondays. As for the big Carrefours they are "outside" the city and they are open on sundays.
Jun 27, 2014, 9:48 am
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Just be informed that there will be some trade fairs and salons in Paris ( for different industries) during September and make sure that you reserve your lodging ahead of time
Jul 2, 2014, 5:46 am
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This is a great example of how the French often put quality of life ahead of standard of living. Fewer riches, more pleasure.
Jul 2, 2014, 11:59 pm
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Dear all,
Thank very for all your input. I am now deciding which hotel to stay. Currently I have narrowed down to 2 choices. One near the Cadet metro and the other near Saint-Germain.
Anyone would suggest which one over the other? I prefer an area where there are big supermarkets and inexpensive French restaurants nearby.
Thanks all.
Thank very for all your input. I am now deciding which hotel to stay. Currently I have narrowed down to 2 choices. One near the Cadet metro and the other near Saint-Germain.
Anyone would suggest which one over the other? I prefer an area where there are big supermarkets and inexpensive French restaurants nearby.
Thanks all.
Jul 3, 2014, 12:19 am
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I don't think you'll find big supermarkets near either of those, although Cadet iirc is close to the grands magasins such as Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. Galeries Lafayette has a wonderful food hall.
If I had to choose between the two I would go for the St Germain area, better and more restaurants and a more interesting feel. But either way you are only a short metro ride from anywhere in Paris, so just go for the most appealing hotel I guess. For supermarkets look out for Monoprix or Franprix or Carrefour, there are a few others that I'm sure someone will chime in with. Monoprix probably has the best range.
If I had to choose between the two I would go for the St Germain area, better and more restaurants and a more interesting feel. But either way you are only a short metro ride from anywhere in Paris, so just go for the most appealing hotel I guess. For supermarkets look out for Monoprix or Franprix or Carrefour, there are a few others that I'm sure someone will chime in with. Monoprix probably has the best range.
Jul 5, 2014, 10:33 pm
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I don't think you'll find big supermarkets near either of those, although Cadet iirc is close to the grands magasins such as Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. Galeries Lafayette has a wonderful food hall.
If I had to choose between the two I would go for the St Germain area, better and more restaurants and a more interesting feel. But either way you are only a short metro ride from anywhere in Paris, so just go for the most appealing hotel I guess. For supermarkets look out for Monoprix or Franprix or Carrefour, there are a few others that I'm sure someone will chime in with. Monoprix probably has the best range.
If I had to choose between the two I would go for the St Germain area, better and more restaurants and a more interesting feel. But either way you are only a short metro ride from anywhere in Paris, so just go for the most appealing hotel I guess. For supermarkets look out for Monoprix or Franprix or Carrefour, there are a few others that I'm sure someone will chime in with. Monoprix probably has the best range.
Jul 8, 2014, 3:47 pm
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Cadet will be a more "normal" neighborhood, with more of a residential/business mix catering less to tourists. The 9th has been gentrifying but there's still plenty of variety. You'll be fine--and a quick métro ride to the Left Bank. Have fun!