advice needed re: paris

[barney]

i am going away for a couple of nights at the end of the month to paris with my girlfriend for our anniversary. does anyone know any nice, but cheap, hotels i could look at (preferably not in a shit hole area), and any advice about transport from paris nord and then in and around the city centre.

any advice much appreciated, ta

 

[clapham_gull]

Look for Hotels in the Latin Quarter, short metro ride or even walk right into the centre.

The metro is very much like the London Underground.

You can buy a book of single tickets (a Carnet) very cheaply, right where you come off the train follow walk forward and bear right down the escalator to the underground.

There are ticket machines there which accept cards and will operate in English.

Tip: Make sure you have a few Euro pound coins because everytime I buy the tickets there - the machine is a bit cranky with cards.

Even then there is a ticket office, remember just to ask for Carnet book of tickets.

The lines are numbered, coloured etc.. but direction is signified by the last stop either way (instead of East / West etc...)

Easy - been loads of times.

You can walk round most of the centre, but get the metro up to Sacre-Coeur for the best view of the City.

Loads of cheap Bistros etc.. but drinking in bars is expensive.

 

[ROSM]

It's not cheap, but would recommend the warwick (just off champs elysees). There are loads of good hotels on the same road (The Hotel California is one!!).

As for transport - cab from gare du nord (relax and see the sights by car) and then metro for the rest of your time there.

 

[Mendoza]

Anniversary you say..... WHATEVER


we all know what youre upto

happy anniversary, i love you lots, here is a romantic trip to Paris



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Wednesday, 26 March 2008

UEFA Under-21 Championship Qualifying
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Scotland U21 v Finland U21, Group Six, 17:30
Turkey U21 v Liechtenstein U21, Group Two,

International Match
France v England, 20:00
Luxembourg v Wales,
Northern Ireland v Georgia,
Scotland v Croatia, 20:00

 

[black & white seagull]

Try this site:

Cheap hotels in Paris | Cheap Paris hotel reviews

The Marais is a lovely area, Montmartre OK if you don't mind the tourists, the area around Gare du Nord is pretty ropy. The Latin Quarter is always a good place to stay if it's your first time in Paris.

As for transport - walking's best. The central part of Paris (where the best bits are) is quite compact, so if you don't mind starting off in the morning, pointing yourself in the vague direction of where you want to go, then returning in the evening with sore feet, you should be fine.

Taxis are much cheaper than in London, so I'd just hop into one at the Gare du Nord (assuming you're going by Eurostar) to your hotel. Don't be put off by the queue there. It's always a mile long but moves quickly.

 

[barney]

It's not cheap, but would recommend the warwick (just off champs elysees). There are loads of good hotels on the same road (The Hotel California is one!!).

As for transport - cab from gare du nord (relax and see the sights by car) and then metro for the rest of your time there.

that hotel is certainly not cheap, 400 quid for two nights!! looks nice though. cheers

 

[barney]

Look for Hotels in the Latin Quarter, short metro ride or even walk right into the centre.

The metro is very much like the London Underground.

You can buy a book of single tickets (a Carnet) very cheaply, right where you come off the train follow walk forward and bear right down the escalator to the underground.

There are ticket machines there which accept cards and will operate in English.

Tip: Make sure you have a few Euro pound coins because everytime I buy the tickets there - the machine is a bit cranky with cards.

Even then there is a ticket office, remember just to ask for Carnet book of tickets.

The lines are numbered, coloured etc.. but direction is signified by the last stop either way (instead of East / West etc...)

Easy - been loads of times.

You can walk round most of the centre, but get the metro up to Sacre-Coeur for the best view of the City.

Loads of cheap Bistros etc.. but drinking in bars is expensive.

cheers mate looking at a hotel now in the latin quarter (cluny square is the name) seems quite nice, cheap and bang on for location. may mean strolling about will do instead of the metro

 

[barney]

Try this site:

Cheap hotels in Paris | Cheap Paris hotel reviews

The Marais is a lovely area, Montmartre OK if you don't mind the tourists, the area around Gare du Nord is pretty ropy. The Latin Quarter is always a good place to stay if it's your first time in Paris.

As for transport - walking's best. The central part of Paris (where the best bits are) is quite compact, so if you don't mind starting off in the morning, pointing yourself in the vague direction of where you want to go, then returning in the evening with sore feet, you should be fine.

Taxis are much cheaper than in London, so I'd just hop into one at the Gare du Nord (assuming you're going by Eurostar) to your hotel. Don't be put off by the queue there. It's always a mile long but moves quickly.

quality website cheers. when i book a hotel would i pay for it now by card or pay when i get there after my stay?

i'm new to this lark

 

[barney]

International Match
France v England, 20:00

i wish

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Very best advice I can offer is that if you're going there by Eurostar, do NOT get a taxi when you arrive in Paris. Else you'll be stood in that queue for at least an hour. Probably a lot longer. Just head straight for the Metro.

Oh, and take a picnic for the Eurostar

 

[Seagull over NZ]

Reiterate the fact that drinking in bars is not cheap there. And they have different prices if you are drinking inside or out. Nearly choked on a beer halfway through when the waitr brought out the bill and it was €12 ! That was overlooking the Bastille though.

Be prepared for Paris hotels being functional but not that great. I stayed in one right on the Bastille which was a great location, reasonably priced but it was a very small room. Did the job though as all we did was sleep there.

If you are flying in the CDG, then the train there will take you straight into the city for about €8 from memory.

 

[aftershavedave]

Hôtel Plessis, Paris, France - 139 Guest reviews - Booking.com online hotel reservations

is the place you need. stayed here about 10 times. cheap as chips but very adequate indeed. you won't be disappointed

 

[barney]

Hôtel Plessis, Paris, France - 139 Guest reviews - Booking.com online hotel reservations

is the place you need. stayed here about 10 times. cheap as chips but very adequate indeed. you won't be disappointed

not available on the dates i'm going

 

[Digweeds Trousers]

don't go.

 

[aftershavedave]

not available on the dates i'm going

shame! its a great place, i remember once being literally barged out of the check in queue by a french bloke and his "secretary" demanding a half hour stay. very very french!

 

[clapham_gull]

Good thing about the Latin Quarter is that you can have a drinky and some grub away from the centre.

In the centre even if there is a nice bird on the other side of the street, you'll get a surcharge for the view.

If you want a quiet wander round some good shops and market (away from the centre) lookup up the are around Rue Clure

Nearest metro is Ecole Militaire.

Good after a trip to the Eiffel Tower because it's just next door.

map

 

[The Grub]

Been to Paris many times and always stayed away from the touristy areas to try to get a feel of the real Paris. I can recommend anywhere in the area around Montmartre as it's really pretty and has lovely little very french shops as well as good bars and near all the metros. Apart from that then a little more bohemian is the Belleville area or more expensive and touristy but still really nice is St Germain.

 

[Peppermint Tea]

Barney
Use the velibs (the push bikes). Absolutely the best and easiest way to get round the place. Also hilarious when cycling up to Pigalle at 3 in the morning. Mind you you won't be going up there with your good lady of course.
Anyway velibs are legendary, couple of euros a day I think and racking stations every 2 or 3 streets. Forget the metro (and cabs are as rare as rocking horse shit) and go pedal.
Allez les bleus et blancs...

 

[terrymendez]

try this appartment, i have stayed here a number of times it is a holiday rental but if it is not booked up the nice french lady will let you have it for a reasonable nightly rate....



http://www.perfectlyparis.com/Elegance20at%20Lamarck.html

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

I agree with TerryMendez - we have stayed in hotels many times, but recently have taken to staying in apartments. Cheaper and much bigger - and to be honest, no harder than being in a hotel because it's croissant for breakfast (from one of the many bakeries) and you'll eat out in the evening.

We stayed here and it was stunning last time - views over Montmartre and was on the road next to the Sacre Coeur - Home Rental Connections Vacation Rentals in Paris & London ~ apartments ~

Can't recommend this approach highly enough to NSC'ers if you want a few days break.