Paris Anniversary Trip T&C

A trip from June 16, 2008 to June 24, 2008, travelling to Paris
8 days in Paris with day trips to Versailles, Normandy
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Paris, Versailles...
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06/16/2008 to 06/24/2008
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Unscheduled - Paris

After lunch we needed to shower and take a nap for a couple hours. Then we got dressed for our evening.
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Paris
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Deportation Memorial by Beausoleil This is the memorial to the French who were deported during World War II …More  
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Paris
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Discretely situated in the 5th arrondissement, these Roman ruins are easy to miss. They're a great place to come, ho …
Thing to Do
47 Rue Monge
Paris, 75005
France
Notes
Just walk north, along Rue Monge, from the Place Monge Metro Station. These Roman ruins are just south of the Cardinal Lemoine Metro Station.
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Since we're doing dead people, might as well see another one while we're in the area. Just south a few …More  
Thing to Do
35 Rue de Picpus
Paris
Notes
Take Metro from Philippe Auguste (Line 2 to Line 6) south to the Picpus Station. Short walk from there to 35 Rue de Picpus, then follow the directions into the property to the grave. Be advised that this is not open until 1 PM in the afternoon and is not always on any king of regular schedule!
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Walk to the Cafe de la Gare at 41 Rue du Temple to wave to family, and friends back home on the WebCam in the …More  
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41 Rue du Temple
Paris
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This was a big hit!! Family
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The Art Nouveau style of this department store, built in 1903, gives it a unique charm in contrast to the clinical …
Shopping
Samaritaine (La)
19, rue de la Monnaie
Paris, 75001
France
+33 1 4282 3456
Notes
Really going here to eat lunch on the deck overlooking the Seine River.

Walk across from the left bank to the right bank and the store is 1 block north of Pont Neuf.
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Spread over a total of ten hectares, the Trocadero gardens stretch from the Palais de Chaillot to the Seine and the …
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Jardins du Trocadero (Les)
Avenue de New-York
Paris, 75016
France
+33 1 47 42 90 56 (Ministry of Tourism)
Notes
From here walk down to Rue Cler or take the metro from Trocadero station to Ecole Militaire (Line 6 to Line 8).

BUY BREAKFAST ITEMS AT RUE CLER FOR TUESDAY MORNING BEFORE THE SHUTTLE PICK UP TO THE AIRPORT!!
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See Paris through the eyes of Bateaux Parisiens and enrich yourself with the experience. Offered in 13 languages, th …
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Port de la Bourdonnais
Paris, 75007
France
+33 1 2501 0101
Notes
Evening dinner cruise to see the city light up! Bateaux Parisiens boards 7:45 PM from Pier 7. Leaves at 8:30 PM for €120 (euros) each (window seat) $312.00. Reservation confirmed 3/7/07.
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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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H tel de Ville
4 Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
Paris, 75004
France
+33 1 49 52 53 54
Notes
Walk due south down Rue du Renard to Hotel de Ville. Note the Metro Station as we pass it.

Take the Metro from here (Hotel de Ville station, Line 1) to the Trocadero station, Line 9.
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Born in Spain, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) settled in France after fleeing from Franco's regime. Even though he rarely …
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Musee Picasso
Rue de Thorigny
Paris, 75003
France
+33 1 42 71 25 21
Notes
Musée National Picasso is at 5, Rue Thorigny at Hotel Sale, 75003 Paris, France
01 42 71 88 18 -
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This historic cafe in the Place de Vosges has been around since the 17th century. The blend of traditional cuisine …
Restaurant
19 place des Vosges
Paris, 75004
France
+33 1 4278 4464
Notes
Eating lunch late, after a good breakfast, because dinner isn't until 9 PM tonight.
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Established in 1845, one of Paris's oldest bistros has a huge dining room with seating for over 100 people. Tables a …
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41, rue Monsieur le Prince
Paris, 75006
France
+33 1 43 26 95 34
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Only 1 block north and 1 block east of the Jardin Luxembourg. Opens at Noon.
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This cafe is undoubtedly one of the most popular in Paris. With its exquisite Second Empire style, it has forever …
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Place de l'Opera
Paris, 75009
France
+33 1 4007 3636 / +33 1 4007 3030
Notes
Across from the Opera Garnier in the hotel Intercontinental Paris Le Grand.

May be able to have breakfast in the La Verriere (glass roof) or the Cafe.

BUY THE 2-DAY PARIS VISITE METRO PASS FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS METRO TRAINS.
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Nice creperie at 80 Rue St. Louis on Ile St. Louis.
Restaurant
80 Rue St. Louis en L'Ile
Paris
Notes
Walk over the bridge behind Notre Dame and enter the Ile St. Louis. Small dining area and pretty cramped. But it was good and we had a nice time. We passed the Berthillon on the way to Ile d'Cite and had ice cream!
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Tucked away on one of the least touristy streets just off ave. Bosquet in the very smart 7th arrondissement, this …More  
Restaurant
129 Rue St.Dominique
Paris, 75005
01 47 05 46 44
Notes
Just one block west from Rue Cler. Met Jean-Claude and Josiane for dinner and they drove us to the hotel after dinner.

The Iles Flottantes is unbelievable so save room for dessert.
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Close by the Pompidou Centre and Les Halles, this classic French brasserie, oozing Parisian atmosphere, was establis …More  
Restaurant
Paris
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West along Rue Rambuteau through Les Halles to Rue Coquilliere, just past Rue de Jour.

Open 24/7 and not very expensive.
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Take RER Train Line E from Gare du Nord back to Opera Station and walk back to the Hotel.
Transportation
Paris
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Take Line E then a short walk back to the hotel.
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Rise EARLY and take the Metro to Gare du Nord to catch the 7:16 AM Euro Star to London.
Transportation
Paris
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Need to be at the Metro station around 6 AM to allow time to collect tickets 45 minutes prior to 7:16 AM Euro Star departure. Metro ride should only take 5 minutes from Opera RER Station Line E.
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It is located near the famous Sorbonne University and is one of the best examples of 15th century architecture. The …
Thing to Do
6 Place Paul-Painleve
Paris, 75005
France
+33 1 53 73 78 16
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Just north of La Sorbonne.
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If you are afraid of heights, then this restaurant is not for you. Situated on the 38th floor of the Montparnasse …
Restaurant
33, avenue du Maine
Paris, 75015
France
+33 1 4064 7769 / +33 1 4064 7764
Notes
Reservation requested by e-mail on Feb. 13th. No confirmation. Asked Hotel Mansart to follow up on reservation on 2/16 and reservation confirmed 2/16. Dinner starts at 9 PM.

Take Metro from St. Germain station (at intersection of Rue Bonaparte and Rue Goslin near Boulevard Saint-Germain) Line 4, to Montparnasse/Bienvenue station.

http://www.cieldeparis.com/

Take Metro Line 12 to Madeleine Station to get back to the hotel after dinner.
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Nice cafe, right in the Jardin des Tuileries, for lunch while enjoying our first afternoon in Paris.
Restaurant
Jardin des Tuileries, Paris, 75001
Paris
33 1 47 03 94 84
Notes
From Place de la Concorde, just past the first pond to a glass-walled café on the left: Café Very - Dame Tartine.
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Dinner at a Pub on the River for the best fish & chips in London!!
Restaurant
Notes
Be sure to leave in time to make the last train back to Paris at 7:42!!
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Take a bus or cab to Knightsbridge for lunch. Gemma will make the booking.
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