a book and a movie (fixed video)
book
If you can squeeze in one book before you leave, knock out Hemingway's "A Moveable Feast." It's a quick read and will give you a great flavor of Paris.
“There is never any ending to Paris and the memory of each person who has lived in it differs from that of any other. We always returned to it no matter who we were or how it was changed or with what difficulties, or ease, it could be reached. Paris was always worth it and you received return for whatever you brought to it. But this is how Paris was in the early days when we were very poor and very happy.”
movie
"Midnight in Paris," even if only for the opening.
Complete thread:
- PAK, travel followup -
Jay,
2018-05-18, 08:23
- Just wanted to thank you all for another great thread. - PAK, 2018-05-19, 12:59
- sights: must-do's -
Jay,
2018-05-18, 12:20
- Have you been to Giverney? -
Jack,
2018-05-18, 13:27
- haven't, but going this summer - Jay, 2018-05-18, 14:59
- re: The Louvre -
MattG,
2018-05-18, 12:27
- And there's the Rubens room - Jack, 2018-05-18, 13:30
- Have you been to Giverney? -
Jack,
2018-05-18, 13:27
- a book and a movie (fixed video) -
Jay,
2018-05-18, 11:25
- Music rec: buy an Edith Piaf collection - HCE, 2018-05-18, 13:33
- UK-specific tip - they... replaced? all their money? -
MattG,
2018-05-18, 11:06
- Is money from 2013 still good? -
CK08,
2018-05-18, 12:28
- Not the pound coins or 5-pound notes. -
MattG,
2018-05-18, 12:45
- You can put those old notes in a decoy wallet!!
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Jack,
2018-05-18, 13:20
- You can put those old notes in a decoy wallet!!
- Not the pound coins or 5-pound notes. -
MattG,
2018-05-18, 12:45
- Not true with the coins. They're still perfectly good -
Jack,
2018-05-18, 11:09
- OH NOW ITS ON. They are not legal tender -
MattG,
2018-05-18, 11:41
- Ah, but that article says you can still exchange them -
Jack,
2018-05-18, 13:11
- Well, yes. That’s what I originally said :) -
MattG,
2018-05-18, 13:28
- I have an easier method - Jack, 2018-05-18, 13:33
- Well, yes. That’s what I originally said :) -
MattG,
2018-05-18, 13:28
- Ah, but that article says you can still exchange them -
Jack,
2018-05-18, 13:11
- OH NOW ITS ON. They are not legal tender -
MattG,
2018-05-18, 11:41
- Is money from 2013 still good? -
CK08,
2018-05-18, 12:28
- Awesome info. Couple of things to add... -
PAK,
2018-05-18, 10:15
- Also, we booked a hotel in the 1st Arr. -
PAK,
2018-05-18, 11:31
- can't be more central than that -
Jay,
2018-05-18, 12:21
- Normandy Hotel on Rue de l'Échelle -
PAK,
2018-05-18, 13:08
- Angelina is right around the corner - Jay, 2018-05-18, 14:58
- If? Hah! -
Greg,
2018-05-18, 12:35
- Let me guess. Fideaux?
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Jack,
2018-05-18, 14:59
- Let me guess. Fideaux?
- Normandy Hotel on Rue de l'Échelle -
PAK,
2018-05-18, 13:08
- Worth it. - MattG, 2018-05-18, 11:48
- can't be more central than that -
Jay,
2018-05-18, 12:21
- Some notes -
Joe I,
2018-05-18, 11:05
- Adding, macaron - Joe I, 2018-05-18, 15:37
- I'll second the Rodin museum. I thought that was the -
BillyGoat,
2018-05-18, 11:13
- Agreed. It's worth it for The Gates of Hell alone
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HCE,
2018-05-18, 11:22
- Agreed, and it's also right near Les Invalides -
Jack,
2018-05-18, 11:21
- Yep. It's pretty amazing.
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BillyGoat,
2018-05-18, 11:30
- Yep. It's pretty amazing.
- it's the next must-see after the big 2 - Jay, 2018-05-18, 11:21
- Agreed. It's worth it for The Gates of Hell alone
- good tip on temporary phones -
Jay,
2018-05-18, 10:25
- If you have T-Mobile ONE, it works in any country for free. - MattG, 2018-05-18, 11:02
- Also, we booked a hotel in the 1st Arr. -
PAK,
2018-05-18, 11:31
- "Don't bring any expensive jewelry." - Grantland, 2018-05-18, 10:09
- transpo tips -
Jay,
2018-05-18, 10:04
- For pickpockets, use a decoy wallet -
Jack,
2018-05-18, 10:55
- easily defeated by decoy pickpockets
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Jay,
2018-05-18, 12:27
- Damn!
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Jack,
2018-05-18, 13:19
- Damn!
- easily defeated by decoy pickpockets
- For pickpockets, use a decoy wallet -
Jack,
2018-05-18, 10:55
- On medications -
ReginaldVelJohnson,
2018-05-18, 09:43
- good point, I think basic allergy stuff may not be OTC - Jay, 2018-05-18, 10:05
- That is a terrific checklist, Jay - Jack, 2018-05-18, 09:26