So many Paris questions! And thanks for the advice on where to eat from before! Okay now this will be my second time in paris so I have some favorite spots of my own- off the beaten path, but does anyone else have any places that are have to sees that might not be in the guide books.
Posted by
Olympia, WA, USA
251 posts
Something that people tend to forget is that Paris is full of immigrants from other countries. Some of the best Chinese food I had was in Paris, not to mention Indian food and African food. Not your standard American-Chinese.
Also the Hamams or "Turkish Baths" find the ones that cater to women and don't look so touristy or BoBo ish So, so, so worth it.
Posted by
Pearland, TX, USA
852 posts
http://troi.cc.rochester.edu/~tdip/tomsguidetoparis.htm
Sophie, the above web site will answer many of your Paris questions - many of which many might not think to ask ...
... bon voyage !... P.
Posted by
Toronto
69 posts
Hi Sophie, not sure when you'll be travelling there -- but here some ones I always visit. George Brassens park that has a wonderful 'huge' used book market, Raspail market (Rue Pasteur & Blvd Raspail). We just got back on Wednesday from Paris, for our first visit w/baby in tote - it was still wonderful.
Posted by
Anchorage
157 posts
We've used a fabulous little book to find out-of-the way places for day trips from Paris, called "An Hour From Paris" by Annabel Simms. Just stumbled across it in a used book store.
Chantilly, Senlis and Royaumont are all great trips. In the summer, I would really like to take the trip to Ile du Martin-Pecheur for the dancing!
Or for a bit more mainline in Paris, the Denfert-Rochereau Ossuary is a pretty intersting trip, along with the local weekend flea markets in the suburbs.
Posted by
SF Bay Area, CA
2030 posts
Rue Montorgueil and surrounding area for shopping.
Ste. Eustache church (though these are in guidebooks, but not as heavily publicized)