my husband REALLY wanted to go to amsterdam as part of our trip this summer, but alas it was not to be. but now we have this new thought--what about a very short trip to amsterdam from paris? we will be in paris for two weeks july into august--we rented an apartment. we are considering taking an early train out of paris on a monday morning, spending monday afternoon, evening, and all day tuesday in amsterdam and coming back to paris on tuesday night. we chose monday into tuesday because lots of things are closed in paris on tuesdays. we'd not even have our backpacks because they would stay in the apartment; we'd just take the clothing on our backs so we could start sightseeing right off of the train. we realize that it is a four hour train ride each way, and have already found return tickets on thalys for 70 euros per person. so my question really is--is this an insane idea? am i doing that thing where i'm trying to fit too much in? paris for two weeks seems like plenty of time so it seems we can spare 30 hours or so, and i'd certainly like to see amsterdam. but is it 'worth it' for a 24 hour visit? things we want to do--van gogh museum, anne frank house, ride a bike over quaint bridges, and my husband would like to visit a coffee shop (though this is in NO WAY determining why we'd like to go there--and he's calling it a 'cultural experience'. i am not, though i have zero problem with him doing so.)
EDIT--ok, we're doing this. now looking for tips on inexpensive hotels (RS style authentic places that are well located), as well as suggestions of things to do we'd have from 10am until around 9pm the next day. thanks!