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Just booked airfare to Paris for Feb

Posted by (Peterborough, ON, Canada) on

We just booked on the Air Canada sale and got airfare for $585 CAD. I will be in Paris for my 40th birthday. I have two questions : one, I heard that in February there is a school break there. Does anybody know when that is, and if it affects tourists in any way (I know the airport would be more crowded, but do the museums offer special programs for kids, or anything like that?). Second question is about Jules Verne restaurant at the Eiffel Tower. I read you can have a prix fixe menu for lunch for about 85 euro. Is the experience really worth it? It is hyped up because of where it is? Should I consider it for my birthday or should I just pick a nice restaurant elsewhere? I wouldn't exactly identify myself as a "foodie".

Any other comments regarding February travel to Paris would be welcomed. Thanks in advance.

Posted by
87 posts

Been there, done that. Jules Verne is memorable, but there are so many good restaurants in Paris. And don't restrict your self to the 5 star touristy areas. Check Rick's suggestions. Spread yourself around. I've been to Paris 4 times and can't get enough of it. We just bought a house in France as a base of operations and hope to spend MUCH more time in Paris.

Posted by
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A few years ago we did a fixed price lunch -- much more reasonable. It was truly worth it. A very nice, white table cloth restaurant, good food, and a terrific view. I don't know if I would do a 85E dinner. I think look somewhere for a dinner at that price level.

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I think doing a lunch or dinner at Jules Verne would be a wonderful experience for your birthday, if you want to do it -- go for it! You get the Eiffel Tower and fabulous dining experience rolled into one. The only thing I would say is in February, the weather might not be that great, visibility wise. Of course there are other fabulous places for a memorable meal in Paris also. I had lunch at Le Grand Vefour and it was one of the greatest experiences of my life.

Posted by
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Thanks everybody. I'm trying to think of something wonderfully unique and Parisian for my 40th b-day (which will be a Monday). Maybe I'll skip the expensive meal and factor that money into a better hotel.

I'm trying to equal, if not outdo, a good friend who celebrated her 40th in a gay piano bar on Mykonos.

Posted by
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Another of Alain Ducasse's restaurants is Aux Lyonnais -- went there for one of my b'day dinners. It is in an 1890's bistro and probably looks much the same as then. My only complaint is they change the menu daily so you may get lucky or you may not. I loved one visit and didn't like the second, although my husband was happy with both dinners. The atmosphere, IMO, was very Parisian and exactly what I wanted. You can check out their website for a better look. It's also cheaper than Jules Verne.

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We went to Paris in Feb many years ago. It was cold, but I kept thinking that cold in Paris is better than cold in Virginia. We had a great time. We took our daughter to dinner in the Jules Verne restaurant and it was one of the highlights of our trip. Magnificent views.

Le Vieux Bistro at 14, rue du Cloître-Notre-Dame was also a favorite restaurant.

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