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What to do in Paris this summer?

Can you give me ideas on what to do/stay in London and Paris this summer?

  • My sisters , mother and I are traveling to the UK and Paris for app. 12 days this summer and I've done a lot of research but I would like to hear from somepeople on what to ...show more

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    I've done London for the past few summers--it's one of my favorite cities--and I know you'll have a lot of fun. Here are my tips: 1) Look into b&b's for your stay, or at least part of your stay. Lots to choose from, and you get more of the flavor of living in London. Also check on Expedia for hotels around Kensington and Bloomsbury, where it's a bit cheaper. But if you go cheaper, be prepared for no air conditioning! 2) The Underground is very easy to use--get the weekly pass, and you're in and out all over the place. Maps are everywhere, and everyone is very helpful. Avoid the taxis and buses, which take ages. The taxis can be expensive, also. 3) For good, look for smaller takeaway places and cafes, rather than the bigger restaurants. The food is better (especially if you like Indian), in my opinion. You also can eat at any pub, but I've never been thrilled with the fare. One other trick--the local supermarket, Saintsburys, has sandwiches, fruit, etc., at low prices. I would stop there for lunches and late night snacks often. 4) Do all the touristy things in London, including the Tower, Westminster Abbey, etc. If you're adventurous, climb to the top of the dome of St. Paul's--one of my favorite places in the world, and a great view of London. The museums are of course all great--don't miss the British Museum!--and if you like art, do both Tates. 5) Get on the train (easy to catch) and head to Oxford and the other neighboring cities. And see Stonehenge, but get on a guided tour for that, one that includes Salisbury and Bath. 6) Definitely hit the theatres--cheap tickets, great actors (saw Judi Dench last year, Ian McKellan the year before). And you can eat ice cream during the performance, which I still find amazing! 7) When in Paris, have lunch at the cafes. you can get a sandwich called a mixte and a Perrier for next to nothing, and life is wonderful. Have a great trip!

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Beware of the little Jamaican bracelet makers at Sacre Coeur in Paris--just run away. They put a bracelet on you and talk a bunch of junk and then want A LOT of money for the bracelet that's now stuck on your wrist. However, when it comes to staying somewhere in Paris, I recommend the Bercy area (I can't remember which Arondissement), which is on the 14 (purple) line of the metro (subway). 14 is a GREAT subway line, all automated, and a lot cheaper and faster than any other mode of transportation. I also liked the Rue Mouffetard area for lodging. It's an area that really LOOKS like the Paris you always imagined: little cafes and brick roads and everything. We even had windows in our hotel that opened outward onto a little courtyard. I recommend splitting in two, simply because a lot of the hotels are tiny and warrant it. The Eiffel Tower is okay, but not that interesting (keep your hands on your money when staring up at it). I enjoyed the Orsay Museum a lot more (impressionist paintings, and the building used to be a train station-it's GORGEOUS). Three pieces of advice: 1. Learn a little bit of French. Just learn phrases like, "Where is the", "Excuse me", "Thank you", "Do you speak English". The whole myth that the French are rude stems from the fact that American tourists tend to run up to Frenchman and talk really loud in English. If you make an attempt, they will be appreciative. 2. Don't talk loudly or smile at random people, and don't assume that a French person is rude because they're not smiling. They just don't smile as much as we do, that's all. 3. Pack half as much luggage as you think you need (they don't have the same handicapped laws we do, and there are A LOT of broken escalators/elevators), and don't bother with traveler's checks. Use credit cards. Whew! I think that's all. Oh, one more thing: Rick Steve's book on Paris is an absolute MUST...go pick it up!

SJActress

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