Originally Posted by
CDTraveler
I spent some time looking at all the similar threads listed in the sticky at the top of the France forum and while there seems to be much generic Paris info in them, I didn''t see any that gave info on our specific interests; i.e. sites related to the two world wars.
Can you suggest any such places? We're not interested in generic Paris and we're on a tight schedule, so if visiting historic sites (and maybe a Paris specific, like the Eiffel Tour) isn't feasible, then we'll likely head straight on to our next destination.
Greatness is in the eye of the beholder, and I fully agree with you on those buses.
For the history, a lot of it may be buildings so there is of course the Bastille which is easily reached by Metro. There is also the Jardin Tuilleries, the Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe which can all be done easily by the able bodied.
I would also try to get to one of the Maison du Chocolate places for your chocolate fix and cheese wise may be head to the Grand Epicerie (it may be a little out of your way given the tight time frame) and head to the Jardin Luxembourg to enjoy your cheese selection.