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ds1 and i are back from Paris WE had a fantastic time.

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youknowyouloveitCOD · 17/09/2006 17:08

this was our itenrary in case anyone else ever fancies any ideas.
day one
Eiffel tour nice and early - only did second level which was high enough - no queues walked straight on. theres a good gallery on level one that's worth look, and a closed circuit tv camera you can work yourself and look at poeple on their balconies miles away!
thene the batobus from right outside the area to the next stop ( get a day pass really worth it) the mussedorsay where we did a coffee break and a look at the impressionist top ten really - too much would have bored him i think but he appreciated what he saw. (we found the paris museum pass we got at waterloo eurostar really god for this ,the louvre, the arc de triopmhe and NOtre dame)

then we hopped back on the batobus down to the NOtre Dame stop and climbed up the south tower to the top - fab views but very steep!

then that deserved a stroll to the "best ice creams in Paris" at Bertillons on the isle de la cite.- only a 5 minute walk. He had white chocolate and i almost passsed out . we then hopped home.

DAY TWO
we went to the ANvers tube station where we walked with the masses ( it has to be said) up towards the funiculaire link up ot the cathedrale of sacre coeur in mont martre we didnt go in after being a bit church crazy but there was a cute train thing that for only 5 euros took us on a trip all aroudn the pigalle( divert kids faces from sex shops) and the other note worthy sights. touristy but neat.

We had a cofee/crepe for him near the place de tetre where all the naffola artists try and draw bad pics of your kids and then headed down on the metro using the paris visite two day pass we got at Waterloo!! to the "Charles de gaulle etoiles" stop.

We then climbed up the Arc de triomphe with fab views of the champs eleysees which we then walked down stopping to get presents for siblings in the disney shops oh and a crepe and a glace.

At the bottom by the "place de la concorde" is the tuileries gardens where we had a late lunch at "cafe very" fab kids menu and great location right inside the park.

after a nic e lunch break - i foudn it good that in our breaks that i read and he played on his game thing we headed across the park past the donkey rides and yachts you can hire to push acorss ponds to the Louvre. got in "free" wiht out pass again - no qs here either! Did the Egyptian wing and the M lisa - no photos and the Venus de milo.
then went home
top tips are the "paris with kids" book from Fodor i got on amazon and also the flexi map - good compact map that deosnt flap in the wind, also take a gameboy thing or something so that you dont dirve each ohter mad and get a 10 minute break to zone out every so often.

ds1 was a fab mate - never winged - was keen and enthsiastic the whole time and loved taking photos.

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youknowyouloveitCOD · 17/09/2006 17:10

the montmatre train

It seemed to play 80 soft rock classics under the commentary

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LadyTophamHatt · 17/09/2006 17:12

Sounds FAB cod, DH is going to take Ds1(and possibly ds2, maybe separatley) soon after I told him about your trip.

I'll show him this thread....

JoolsToo · 17/09/2006 17:14

that's remarkably well typed cod!

youknowyouloveitCOD · 17/09/2006 17:15

whoever goes to be to be able to walk for a long time wihout wingeing.
it was great for ds1 and great for me - i was quite nervous before i went i think - i havent travelled alone for a while.

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LadyTophamHatt · 17/09/2006 17:15

(i noticed that too Jools)

JoolsToo · 17/09/2006 17:15

glad you both enjoyed it too!

youknowyouloveitCOD · 17/09/2006 17:15

( took me ages JT)

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JoolsToo · 17/09/2006 17:16

hope the metro is easier (and more reliable) than the bloody London Tube!

youknowyouloveitCOD · 17/09/2006 17:17

yes it was fine although god the french men honk.

the Rer on the other hand is totally impossible.
oh there were fab fire works on thursday night att he Grande arche de la defense near where we were staying. once a year and unmissable - and free!

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southeastastra · 17/09/2006 17:18

glad you had a nice time! i must take my son he keeps nagging to go. was the hotel ok?

hullabaloo · 17/09/2006 17:18

Sounds like you had a fab time! We were in Paris with my 6 year old during the summer and we had a ball but I felt as if we didn't see as much as we'd have liked. We did Notre Dame, the Batobus, Eiffel Tower , Lovre and Sacre Couer. (Over 3 days) I can't believe how much you squeezed into your days. Your son will have very special memories (and photos) of time spent alone with you.

Enid · 17/09/2006 17:19

how lovely to spend that time with ds1

will tyr and do this in a year or two with dd1

THANK YOU for the card it was hilarious

youknowyouloveitCOD · 17/09/2006 17:20

ta all.
we stayed at a mates in "la defense" whic h is a way out ( 10 mins maybe) but on the main tube line. its a business area like danary wharf but hrere may be cheap weekend hotel deals there. Theres loads of hotels there and it feels very safe.

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JoolsToo · 17/09/2006 17:20

I've never been to Paris myself and would like to so your itinerary may come in useful!

YellowFeathers · 17/09/2006 17:21

Pigalle is a laugh!
I stayed there when we went. Travel Agent told us it wasn't the red light area.
Yeah right!

Sounds like you had a fab time anyway.

youknowyouloveitCOD · 17/09/2006 17:23

see ont eh left hand side its line ! that takes you right in to the centre of paris in about 10 mins tops.

the grande arche is at the " end" of the champs so if oyu stand on the steps you can see the A de T

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youknowyouloveitCOD · 17/09/2006 17:23

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youknowyouloveitCOD · 17/09/2006 17:23

er yes pigalle is not a laugh witha kid who can read.!

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YellowFeathers · 17/09/2006 17:27

No not with children obviously!

roisin · 17/09/2006 19:13

Sounds great! We always go away as a family of four, and I just can't imagine just two of us going somewhere; but it is a lovely thing to do for your eldest.

youknowyouloveitCOD · 17/09/2006 19:13

ooh roisin id recommend it.
no one to have to negotiatie with
jsut you and them

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Mercy · 17/09/2006 19:31

Glad you both had a good time. Your post has made me realise how little time I get with dd now she's at school .

I really must have at least a day out with just her soon.

southeastastra · 17/09/2006 20:03

i love going places with my ds(12) alone, we often go for daytrips, sometimes with my friend. he is great company

sorrell · 17/09/2006 20:04

Sounds bloody marvellous!

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