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05/13/14 04:15 PM
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DougW
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We will have one of those Verrrrrrry long connections in Paris. 8AM arrive, 11pm depart.
Looking for suggestions as to:
1. what to do.
2. Where to eat mid day... maybe a little special?
Thanks! Doug
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 Re: One day in Paris
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05/13/14 04:53 PM
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Anna B.
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I know Andi knows Paris really well, but if you haven't been to the Musee de L'Orangerie since it re-opened it is wonderful. It's in the Jardins des Tuileries just across from Place de la Concorde. The first floor has a circular room with eight murals by Monet. Much more downstairs.....For lunch we splurged a few years ago and had AMEX book us in the Eiffel Tower - it was about as special as you can get (and as pricey!) How I wish we could be joining you there!
Kathy
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Re: One day in Paris
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05/13/14 07:28 PM
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Marc
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Doug, I would take RER from airport to Luxembourg and make your way back through Sorbonne, St Germain, and across the river to the Louvre eating and drinking your way through the cafes. I would then plan on an early dinner at Le Souffle; they are closed between 1630 and 1900 so would need to get there by 1600 or so); fantastic restaurant with soufflés available for each course. I would then walk up to Champs Elysses before getting the RER or taxi back to airport.
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Re: One day in Paris
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05/13/14 08:40 PM
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Anna B.
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Marc, that's my old stomping ground - actually St. Germain was a step up from where I spent most of my earlier years near metro stop Maubert-Mutualite. Where is Le Souffle? Sounds wonderful!
Kathy
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Re: One day in Paris
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05/13/14 08:50 PM
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Marc
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Kathy, it is very close to Louvre; here is their website: http://www.lesouffle.fr/planLuckily, french is easy to translate when it comes to restaurant menus.  It is a not too bad of a walk to Chatelet-les Halles or an easy taxi ride there of Gare du Nord to get train back to airport.
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Re: One day in Paris
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05/13/14 09:01 PM
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Anna B.
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Thank you so much! I know exactly where it is! When we met you before PARIS we stayed on that street at the Renaissance Paris Vendome - great location! Love the menu!
Kathy
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05/24/14 09:37 PM
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coffeecup
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My sister and I just got back from Paris after a terrific Tauck Ireland land trip.
We stayed opposite Luxembourg Park. Perfect place to meander.
Marc's suggestions hit the mark.
Just walk. and walk some more.
Stop for a rest in the Place de Vosages park.
That coffee. And those chocolates!
Diane 
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