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Planning a trip to Paris?

I am planning a trip to Paris with my 18 year old daughter. Please give me some tips for a fun and safe trip!

  • My daughter is graduating from high school this year and has always wanted to go to Paris. She is planning on majoring in Art in college, so she wants to see all of the museums. I ...show more

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    Hi, I'm in Paris right now, and its been a very safe trip. The people have been lovely, helpful, and not rude--I'm still waiting for this outrageous experience with rudeness--much ruder people in New York (I can say it, I'm from New York). I do suggest that you practice a few phrases. Most people here speak a little English. The most practical phrases I've used over and over are: sil vous plait: Please merci: thanks Ou est..?: Where is...? L'addition, sil vous plait: The check, please Combien? How much? Left: a gauche right: a droit bonjour: hello Perdon: excuse me Also learn the numbers and how to pronounce words, even if you cannot translate them!!! I bought a street wise map for Paris (at Barnes and Noble), and it has been invaluable. It has the subway stops and if you get familiar with the subway and bus lines, you will find it very easy to get around the city. There are tours to Versailles charging 60 to 100 euros a person--I paid less than five euros to come and go taking the C RER train. Youre only a few blocks away from the Chateau. Paris is very safe. I read all of these horror stories about the French and how rampant the con artists. Sorry, none of this has happened. I think your daughter and you will be fine, and the city is safe. If you can appreciate New York, this is very similiar--honestly I havent felt out of place as a New York native. I have noticed though that the city shuts down around 8 pm, unlike the city. I'm unsure about the night life, but I hope to go out tomorrow evening. I've seen some vegetarian restaurants in the Latin Quarter. I would focus in this area to find specific names. Hope my words help a little.

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When using the métro be sure to conseal all valuables. People may have replied that Paris is "safe", but there are pickpockets operating on the métro system. Avoid using the métro after 10pm. For travel - if you are going to be there for less than a week, the day ticket called "Carte Mobilis" will save you a lot of money on the bus/métro/RER suburban train. If over a week you might find it useful to buy a "Carte Orange". Both are sold by zone. For vegetarian restaurants you might find the Paris Anglo Guide of use - link is below, then just click on "restaurants". I also added further links for public transport and other stuff.

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First off, I hope the two of you have a great trip. I'm sure you will! Here are some links I believe you'll find useful and interesting- at least I hope so. Concerning the city itself: http://www.v1.paris.fr/en/ The preceding link also contains the following one: http://www.parisinfo.com/en/ Concerning vegetarian cuisine: http://www.fredshack.com/docs/resto_vege.html (In French) The preceding link also contains the following one (in English): http://nwfolk.com/vegparis.html Any decent guide book available at your local library or bookstore should tell you everything you need to know about the major monuments (Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Sacred Heart Basilica, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, etc.)

David

Have a good trip! Paris is great for an 18 y old. As she's into art, you can go obviously to the Louvres, Musee d'Orsay for the most famous. if architecture is of her interest, just have a stroll in the heart of Paris. you can go to Versailles too and feel like a princess. I heard that the musee de l'Orangerie in the jardin de l'Observatoire (if I am not mistaken) has opened and that a part of it displays Monet's Nympheas in a rounded room. If think there is a museum pass you can buy there, on your first day go to the tourism office (Office du Tourisme) and prepare your visit from overseas at www.parisinfo.com (in English).

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unfortunately i cant answer your question, so sorry if i waste your time, but u are one awesome mom....your daughter must be one happy camper!

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