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November in Paris

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Hello, my wife and I are heading to Paris in mid-November for 6 full days in the city, which is our first time. We enjoy seeing the architecture, history, museums, nice walks, restaurants - particularly vegan or something at least with vegetarian options, and outside the box ideas - romantic or otherwise. I have bought the RS guidebook for Paris and am beginning to read it tonight, but wanted to ask this great group of travelers if there are any events, ideas, or things you'd recommend doing, especially in November. Also, any restaurant recommendations that fit our criteria are welcome.

Thanks everyone.

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Vegan/Vegetarian Options:
Land & Monkeys: 9th & 11th Arr., Bakery

Mao Dumpling Bar: 3rd Arr., Chinese

Faubourg Daimont: 10th Arr.

Maoz Vegetarian: 5th Arr.

Abricot: 10th Arr., Cocktails

Season: 9th Arr.

Ajourd'hui Demain: 11th Arr.

Jah Jah By Le Tricycle: 10th Arr.

Wild & The Moon: 9th Arr.

Le Ruisseau - Burger: 3rd Arr.

Marche des Enfants Rouges: 3rd Arr., Markets/Restaurants

Hank Burger Paris: 3rd Arr.

I am not a Vegan or Vegetarian, these are recommendations from Jay Swanson, an American author & YouTuber who has lived in Paris & France for nearly 10 years.

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First thing that comes to mind is that Christmas markets may already be open by mid-November. There should be one along the Champs-Élysées and another under the La Défense Grand Arch.

Rick really likes Rue Cler in the 7th Arrondissement and I agree, it's a very nice pedestrian walk about equidistant between the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides. The Rodin Museum is also walkable from Rue Cler. There was also a French/Creole restaurant called Chez Lucie that I enjoyed not far away, but I'm not sure about their vegetarian options.

If you feel overwhelmed by the Louvre or the Orsay, check out the Orangerie (Monet!!!), the Delacroix house museum, or the medieval Cluny museum. If you can't make it out to Versailles, you can still satisfy your hankering for gilded luxury with a Palais Garnier opera house tour.

Enjoy!

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November can have grim weather -- has the couple of Novembers we spent there -- so have lots of indoor options. One we loved is Eternelle Notre Dame, the virtual reality walk through Paris in the 13th century as Notre Dame is being built. Outstanding. One site is at Notre Dame in the underground complex in front. Get tickets on line and there are specific directions. Be sure to leave your jacket as well as purse and such in your locker before starting the adventure as it does get a bit warm if you are wearing a coat. There are keyed lockers for participants.

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I'm vegan and will say that most restaurants have a vegan option although there are fewer choices now than pre-pandemic. Falafel places like Maoz listed above are reliable and good for lunches. There are others besides the one listed above in the 5th. I usually go to the one in the 6th on Saint-Andre-des-Arts. There are also many falafel places in the Marais. I don't particularly like the popular one, L'As du Fallafel but many do. The one I loved was right across the street but sadly the owners retired this last year so will need to find another go-to, lol.

By that time some ofthe Christmas lights will be up. I'm often there the last week of October and they have started putting the lights on the trees down the Champs-Elysees as well as down some of the market streets like Rue Cler.

While I would plan for some outdoor activity, definitely heed Janet's advice about having indoor back up plans if November is yucky this year. STILL, you are in Paris and "Paris is always a good idea"!!

Do you have your hotel accommodation yet? If you give us the area someone might be able to give you some restaurant specifics closer to "home".

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