Europe 2006

A trip from August 04, 2006 to August 19, 2006, travelling to Paris, Vernazza, Firenze
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Fly to and from Paris with Eurail travel through Italy, France and Germany. The trip of a lifetime, in celebration of Taylor's 10 years out of chemo, and a one-year premature celebration of Ashley's high school graduation, Danny's 50th birthday, and our 20th anniversary!
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Paris, Firenze...
Day:
08/04/2006 to 08/19/2006
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Sat 08/05/06 (day 2) - Paris

Average Rating (10):
     
Despite its one star rating, this hotel is far from lacking in comfort or modern amenities. The rooms, although …
Hotel
Grand H tel Lev que
29 Rue Cler
Paris, 75007
France
+33 1 4705 4915
Sat Aug 5 12:00am - Tue Aug 8 12:00am
Notes
Two roms booked: 1 twin (2 single beds) backside of hotel with shower & toilet at 87 Euro/night; 1 Double (large bed) backside, with shower & toilet at 87 Euro/
night
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RER (KROB) leaves both Terminal 1 or 2 and is nonstop into Paris; take whichever is closest to where we exit customs …More  
Transportation
Sat Aug 5 2:00pm - Sat Aug 5 3:00pm
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Transportation
Sat Aug 5 3:00pm
Notes
After exiting RER, Cross Rue de Rivoli north of the Square de la Tour St-Jacques. After exiting bus, Hotel Leveque will be 30' from exit.
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Average Rating (1064):
     
Paris just wouldn't be Paris without the Eiffel Tower. Designed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World Fair, at …
Thing to Do
Tour Eiffel (Eiffel Tower)
Champ de Mars
Paris, 75007
France
+33 1 4411 2323
Sat Aug 5 6:00pm - Sun Aug 6 12:00am
Notes
Admission (elevator to the top): EUR9.90 Adults. Open 9:00 AM - midnight

From Hotel Leveque: Metro: Bir Hakeim - Lignes No 8, 10 (8-10 min); Bus: No 82 - 87 (5 -12 min); walking 10 min.

Price: 1st floor: 3,66 euros; Discount: 1st floor: 2,13 euros; 2nd fllor: 6,86euros; Discount: 3,81euros; 3rd floor: 9,91euros
Discount: 5,34 euros; By stairs, 1st and 2nd floors: 3,05 euros
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Average Rating (33):
     
Napoleon Bonaparte (b.1769) died in exile on the Isle of St. Helena in 1821. Apparently the French thought better …
Thing to Do
Esplanade des Invalides
Paris, 75007
France
+45 55 92 30
Sat Aug 5 6:00pm - Sun Aug 6 12:00am
Notes
Open Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Closed 1st Monday of the month

From Hotel Leveque: Invalides
Ligne No 8; walking 5-8 min
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Thing to Do
20 Rue De L'Exposition
Paris, 75007
France
Sat Aug 5 6:00pm - Sun Aug 6 12:00am
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Sun 08/06/06 (day 3) - Paris

Average Rating (435):
     
Distinguished architect I. M. Pei has constructed this 450-seat, oak paneled auditorium. It fuses state-of-the-art …
Thing to Do
Louvre Auditorium
99 Rue de Rivoli
Paris, 75001
France
+33 1 4020 5151
Sun Aug 6 6:00am - Sun Aug 6 12:00pm
Notes
Opens 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sundays; spend 2 hours, then continue on Frommer's Walking Tour 1 to Quays of the Seine

Open Hours: M,Th,Sa-Su 9a-6p; W-F 9a-9:45p

From Hotel Leveque: Metro: Louvre Rivoli (10-12min) Lignes No 8, 1; Bus: No 69 (10 -15min); walk: 30-40 min
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Mon 08/07/06 (day 4) - Paris

Average Rating (216):
     
Climbing the 387 steps to the top of this masterpiece is well worth the effort for the spectacular view. Construction …
Thing to Do
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
6 Place du Parvis-de-Notre-Dame
Paris, 75004
France
+33 1 4234 5610
Mon Aug 7 6:00am - Mon Aug 7 12:00pm
Notes
Open Hours: Open Hours: 8a-6:45p M-Su, Towers: 9:30a-6:45p M-Su (times vary in winter), Masses: 8a, 9a, noon, 6:45p M-F, 8a, 9a, noon, 6:30p Sa, 8a, 8:45a, 10a, 11:30a, 12:30p, 6:30p Su
Masses: 8a, 8:45a, 10a, 11:30a, 12:30p, 6:30p Su. Admission: Free
Paris Pass is for both:
Notre Dame Tours; 9:00a - 7:30p Mon-Fri; 9:00a-11:00p Sat-Sun; and:
Crypte archologique de Notre-Dame, which is closed Mondays; is open 10-6 other days
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Average Rating (20):
     
The main axis of the city - it is part of the layout of Paris. The right bank indicates the northern part of the …
Thing to Do
Seine
Quai Branly
Paris, 75007
France
+33 1 4742 9056
Mon Aug 7 6:00am - Mon Aug 7 12:00pm
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Average Rating (194):
     
The arch is a site of memories, current events and celebrations. The lists of the dead will move you. And the …
Thing to Do
Arc de Triomphe
Place Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile
Paris, 75008
France
+33 1 55 37 73 77
Mon Aug 7 12:00pm - Mon Aug 7 6:00pm
Notes
9:30 AM - 11:00 PM
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Average Rating (47):
     
This small park is adjacent to the famous Avenue des Champs-Elysees, near the Place de la Concorde and the Palais …
Thing to Do
Jardins des Champs-Elysees (Les)
Avenue des Champs-Elysees
Paris, 75008
France
+33 (0)8 3668 3112
Mon Aug 7 12:00pm - Mon Aug 7 6:00pm
Notes
From Hotel Leveque: Metro: Champs Elysees - Lignes No 8, 13; Bus: No 80 - 92 (10-15min); walking 20 min.
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Average Rating (8):
     
Commissioned by Henri IV in 1607 as part of the city's redevelopment, Place Dauphine was dedicated to his son …
Thing to Do
Place Dauphine
Paris, 75001
France
+33 1 4742 9056 (Ministry of Tourism)
Mon Aug 7 12:00pm - Mon Aug 7 6:00pm
Notes
Outdoor park to picnic at
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Average Rating (15):
     
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 Aug 7 12:00pm - Mon Aug 7 6:00pm
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Tue 08/08/06 (day 5) - Paris

Average Rating (112):
     
Nearly 2.5 million visitors each year come to see the largest collection in the world of impressionist artwork, foun …
Thing to Do
Musee d'Orsay
1 Rue de la Legion d'Honneur
Paris, 75007
France
+33 1 40 49 48 14
Tue Aug 8 6:00am - Tue Aug 8 12:00pm
Notes
Open Hours: 10a-6p Tu,W,F,Sa, 10a-9:45p Th, 9a-6p Su, Jun 21-Sep 25

From Hotel Leveque: Solférino (10-12min)
Lignes No 8, 12; Bus 69; walking 15-20 min
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Average Rating (18):
     
In 1810, the Montrouge stone quarries became catacombs. Because of a lack of space in the graveyards of Paris …
Thing to Do
1 Place Denfert-Rochereau
Paris, 75014
France
+33 1 43 22 47 63
Tue Aug 8 12:00pm - Tue Aug 8 6:00pm
Notes
Open Hours: 2p-4p Tu-F, 9a-11a, 2p-4p Sa-Su
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Located in the center of the city within the Palais de Justice complex on the Île de la Cite, La Sainte Chapelle (Ho …
Thing to Do
Sainte Chapelle (La)
4 Boulevard du Palais
Paris, 75001
France
+33 1 5340 6080
Tue Aug 8 12:00pm - Tue Aug 8 6:00pm
Notes
Hours: 9:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
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Transportation
Tue Aug 8 7:00pm - Wed Aug 9 7:00am
Notes
2nd class T6 Couchette; 4 adults; Leaves Paris Bercy 07:06 PM; arrives Firenze Campo Di Marte Weds AM 07:16 AM 08/09/2006. Reference Number PU-10407162-KETY
Order Date Jun 16, 2006 at 12:25:30 AM EDT; $128.00 charge (1st class, sold out, would have been $588 without Eurail passes).


NOTE: Arriving in Florence if we go into the main train station in the city: Baggage check is near track 16. There is a "fake" TI office in the station next to McDonalds. The real TI is across the square from the station but expect long lines. Instead, go to the TI 3 blocks N of Duomo (opens 8:30 AM), Via Cavour 1 red; internatinal bookstore across street. From train station, walk SE on Panzani approx 2 blocks to Cerretani; turn left (due East)on Cerretani past the Baptistery on the right, to the Duomo. Turn left (NE) on Via Cavour; TI station on left @ end of block. Accademia is one block SE & 1 block NE of TI.

Internet Train has internet access; open 9:00; branches at train station (Galleria Commerciale) as well as others. Also an easyInternetcafe is just south of Medici-Riccardi Palace, Via Martelli 22, which is 1 block SW of the Accademia.

Bus station is across the street and to the right when exiting the train station. Lines 7, 31 & 32 connect the train station with the Duomo & Piazza San Marco.
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Wed 08/09/06 (day 6) - Vernazza, Firenze

Reservation made online for one night, August 9th; e-mail address carroelisabetta@hotmail.com. Call below number …More  
Hotel
Via Carattino 62
Vernazza, IT
3474511834
Wed Aug 9 12:00am - Thu Aug 10 12:00am
Notes
Reservation made online for one night, August 9th; e-mail address carroelisabetta@hotmail.com. Call below number when we get into town; check-in 4:00 - 5:00 PM. Two rooms reserved. No reservations number, but have printed e-mail. Approx $50 USD per room.
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Average Rating (40):
     
The Medici family reserved rooms for their prestigious collection during use of the gallery as magistrate's court …
Thing to Do
Galleria degli Uffizi
6 Piazzale degli Uffizi
Firenze, 50122
Italy
+39 055 238 8651
Wed Aug 9 6:00am - Wed Aug 9 12:00pm
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Average Rating (17):
     
The world-renowned David, sculpted by Michelangelo between 1500 and 1504, is considered, along with the Pietà, the m …
Thing to Do
1 Piazza Pitti
Firenze, 50125
Italy
+39 055 238 8609
Wed Aug 9 6:00am - Wed Aug 9 12:00pm
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Runs 07:20-19:30, 4/hr from top of the main street to non-resident parking lot 500 yds above Vernazza; Eur 1.50 …More  
Transportation
Wed Aug 9 10:00am
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