FW: Paris in May First Visit

 

 

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Posted on: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 2:15 PM
Author: dfrostnh
Subject: Paris in May First Visit

 

This will only be my second trip to Europe and might be my only chance to visit Paris. I'm planning to add 4 or 5 days after a trip to southern France on a small group tour that will include watercolor lessons. I will be by myself for the Paris visit. I think I have found a good small hotel in/near the Marais district after finding a cheese making class nearby that I'd like to take. Friends have recommended a boat ride on the Seine which is also nearby. Another said she preferred the Musee d'Orsay, also nearby, better than the Louvre. Since I love French Impressionists this might be a good choice for me as well as seeing the building. a few years ago I added 4 days in Rome by myself to a similar trip so I should be fine in Paris, too. I don,t have a lot of walking stamina so doing something like the boat ride is perfect but not climbing steps in the Eiffel Tower. I would like to wander the Marais district which looks very interesting. This is what I did in Rome one day aiming for a particular shop. If you have visited this area of France did you have a favorite shop? I'd like to get a kitchen gadget or even a small ceramic dish as a souvenir. I'm used to eating early. Will I have a problem getting a reservation for one person? Would it be better to dine at lunch time and then maybe getting take away for dinner? I was very disappointed in the double decker hop on/hop off bus in Rome but someone recommended some public bus routes in Paris that go thru scenic areas which sound good for me. Did tou have a favorite outdoor market? There is so much to see but I will only have five days. What was your favorite thing to do in Paris? If I sit at an outdoor cafe table how much am I expected to buy and how long would sitting there be considered rude? Is there a guide book or blog you found helpful?

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