France & Italy 2008

A trip from June 21, 2008 to July 12, 2008, travelling to Paris, Versailles, Fontainebleau
A loop starting in Paris, through the Loire Valley, Nice … More  
A loop starting in Paris, through the Loire Valley, Nice, Cinque Terre, Florence, Rome and back to Paris...
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06/21/2008 to 07/12/2008
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Sun 06/22/08 (day 2) - Paris

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SPECIAL OFFER From the 6th of February to the 15th of March 2006 breakfast included, do not hesitate!! Just two …
Hotel
Hotel Prince - Paris
66 Ave Bosquet
Paris, 75007
France
1-4705-4090
Sun Jun 22 12:00am - Thu Jun 26 12:00am
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Buy pass at CDG Paris airport upon arrival, or at Arc de Triomphe (1st place we'll need it). Terminal 2F …More  
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Sun Jun 22 12:00am
Notes
Children free ... Buy 4-day pass
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Even for locals, the Montparnasse tower offers a fairytale view of the city. It is accessible thanks to Europe's fas …
Thing to Do
Tour Montparnasse
33 Avenue du Maine
Paris, 75755
France
+33 1 4538 5256
Sun Jun 22 12:00am
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Address: Place du Panthéon, 5e Phone: 01-44-32-18-00 Metro: Cardinal Lemoine RER: Luxembourg Hours: Daily 10 …More  
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Paris
Sun Jun 22 12:00am
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The arch is a site of memories, current events and celebrations. The lists of the dead will move you. And the cars t …
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Arc de Triomphe
Place Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile
Paris, 75008
France
+33 1 55 37 73 77
Sun Jun 22 12:00pm
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Stretching for two kilometers (one mile) and lined with trees, les Champs-Élysees has become the center for festivi …
Thing to Do
Avenue des Champs-Élysees
Avenue des Champs-Elysees
Paris, 75008
France
+33 8 9268 3000
Sun Jun 22 12:00pm
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Mon 06/23/08 (day 3) - Paris

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Paris just wouldn't be Paris without the Eiffel Tower. Designed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World Fair, at 300 me …
Thing to Do
Tour Eiffel (Eiffel Tower)
5 avenue Anatole France
Paris, 75007
France
+33 1 4411 2323
Mon Jun 23 12:00am
Notes
Opens at 9 AM.
The line ups, especially for the elevator is quite long. Get there early if you want to avoid crowds and long lines. The line up to take the stairs is much shorter, and walking up to the first level (345 steps) is not too strenious. I suggest walking up to the first level and taking the elevator to the 2nd (359 steps) and 3rd level from there. There are souveneir shops in each level of the tower, and there are also cafes where you can get a light snack.
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Only a few people know that the third largest museum worldwide used to be the main residence of French kings and emp …
Thing to Do
34 Quai du Louvre
Paris, 75001
France
+33 1 4020 5824
Mon Jun 23 12:00am
Notes
CLOSED TUESDAYS
M,Th,Sa-Su 9a-6p; W-F 9a-9:45p
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Situated right in the heart of Paris, the Jardin des Tuileries stretches from the Louvre to Place de la Concorde . C …
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Jardin des Tuileries
rue de Rivoli
Paris, 75001
France
+33 8 9268 3000(Tourist Information)
Mon Jun 23 12:00am
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Originally known as place Louis-XV, this square was created between 1755 and 1775 by the architect, Gabriel. Renamed …
Thing to Do
Place de la Concorde (La)
Avenue Gabriel
Paris, 75008
France
Mon Jun 23 12:00am
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Commonly known as the Beaubourg, this distinctive building was commissioned in 1968 by the then President Georges Po …
Thing to Do
Place Georges Pompidou
Paris, 75004
France
+33 0 1 4478 1233
Mon Jun 23 12:00pm
Notes
CLOSED TUESDAYS
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Tue 06/24/08 (day 4) - Paris

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The ground on which the Jardin du Luxembourg and the Palais du Luxembourg stand was originally the site of a Roman c …
Thing to Do
Jardin du Luxembourg (Le)
Boulevard Saint-Michel
Paris, 75006
France
+33 1 42 34 20 00
Tue Jun 24 12:00am
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Commissioned by Henri IV in 1607 as part of the city's redevelopment, Place Dauphine was dedicated to his son and he …
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Place Dauphine
Paris, 75001
France
+33 1 47 42 90 56 (Ministry of Tourism)
Tue Jun 24 12:00am
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5e arrondissement
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Paris
Tue Jun 24 12:00am
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Climbing the 387 steps to the top of this masterpiece is well worth the effort for the spectacular view. Constructio …
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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
6 Parvis Notre-Dame
Paris, 75004
France
+33 1 4234 5610
Tue Jun 24 12:00pm
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Situated in a part of the Palais de Justice (Law courts), the Conciergerie became Paris' first prison in 1391. Behin …
Thing to Do
Conciergerie (La)
1 Quai de l'Horloge
Paris, 75001
France
+33 0 1 5340 6080
Tue Jun 24 12:00pm
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This splendid neo-Renaissance-style building is just minutes from the Seine and right in the heart of the capital. I …
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Hôtel de Ville
4 Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
Paris, 75004
France
+33 1 49 52 53 54
Tue Jun 24 12:00pm
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Created in 1629 for Cardinal de Richelieu, this garden has witnessed many of the events that have marked the Palais- …
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Jardins du Palais-Royal
Place du Palais-Royal
Paris, 75001
France
Tue Jun 24 12:00pm
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Located in the heart of Paris on the ÃŽle de la Cite, the law courts occupy more than four hectares (9.8 acres) of l …
Thing to Do
Palais de Justice
4 Boulevard du Palais
Paris, 75001
France
+33 8 9268 3000 (Tourist Information)
Tue Jun 24 12:00pm
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Until its decline in the 1960s, the area now covered by the Parc de Bercy was the bustling center for wine importati …
Thing to Do
Rue Paul-Belmondo
Paris, 75012
France
Tue Jun 24 8:00pm - Tue Jun 24 11:00pm
Notes
SANTANA CONCERT
Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy (P.O.P. Bercy)
8 bd de Bercy, Paris, 75012
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Wed 06/25/08 (day 5) - Versailles, Fontainebleau

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Tired of Paris, the Sun King (Louis XIV, who enjoyed likening himself to Apollo, God of the arts, peace and the sun) …
Thing to Do
Château de Versailles
Avenue de Paris
Versailles, 78000
France
+33 1 30 83 78 00
Wed Jun 25 12:00am
Notes
If you hold a Eurail Pass, be sure to ask for a free train coupon for a free ride to Versaille. Access train station "Invalides" to start your journey to Versaille. CLOSED ON MONDAYS
Entrance with the PARIS MUSEUM PASS through the Pavillon Dufour, cour d'Honneur.
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Used by the kings of France from the 12th century, the medieval royal hunting lodge of Fontainebleau, standing at th …
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Palace and Park of Fontainebleau
Fontainebleau, France
Wed Jun 25 12:00am
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Make sure you make time to go to the musee d'orsay, I liked it better than the louvre.
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Ditto on D'orsay.You'll love Amboise.
Try to get to Rue Mouffetard,arrondissment 5. It is a really neat street market of food and clothing. Everyday but Monday. One of my favorite things in Paris. Also Luxemberg Garden on the weekend. Have fun.
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P.s. Thanks for the tip on Cinque Terre. We're going in June.
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You guys have got me real excited about this trip! Can't wait!
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Thank you for your boat trip suggestion. We contacted them and arranged for a day trip. They were very helpful and sound fun. You've got me excited to go as well. In addition to my Paris suggestions when you're in Nice try to get to the flower market in the morning it's amazing. Also in July Monte Carlo has the International fireworks exhibition going on. Quite a show from the hills overlooking the harbor. Yachts with cigarette boats for dinghys, and helicoptor landing pads on them. The parking lot in front of the casino is great. If you have a lowly Mercedes you have to park a block away. Go into the casino and have a drink at the bar to the right as you walk in the view is one of the best ever.
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January 2008 - bought the tickets to see Santana in Paris! I've never seen him perform, and to see him in Paris will only make it more memorable. Also, Sheryl Crow is opening for him, so all in all it will be a fantastic night!
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March 2008 - Bought the rail passes! How exciting!
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I went, I saw, I Loved It!
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Paris is amazing! We went everywhere, saw everything in 1 week. If anyone needs suggestions or has questions send me a note.
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Hi Gang !You seem to be having a great time so far , wish I were there !!! What did you think of Versailles ?
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