Paris Suggestions- Page 2

[HotTicket]

Posted: 8/30/05 at 5:54pm

Has anyone mentioned Pere Lachaise cemetery?

[Nina]

Posted: 8/30/05 at 6:30pm

Close to the Musee Rodin is a marvelous restaurant,L'Arpege. It is one of the most popular spots in the city right now. The food is exquisite and they have a vast wine selection. If you really want to spluge on an expensive and quite wonderful meal, try Jamin Robuchon on Bois De Boulonge. For something less extravagant, Chez Pauline near the Palais Royal is great.

For shopping, The Champs Elysee, Galleries Lafayette and Printemps.

[suddenlyseymour]

Posted: 8/30/05 at 8:09pm

def check out the catacombs, i don't remember where exactly it's at but it's a must see

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 8/30/05 at 9:04pm

I second St Sulpice (although when I was there a few months ago, the left half was covered for construction), as well as the Sacre Coeur, which has magnificent architecture, and a really charming and quaint surrounding. (Cafes, shops and artistes in the pedestrian-only sidewalks!)

I went to Galleries Lafayette in Mont-Parnasse and Nice and was sort of disappointed, but I suppose it depends on what you're looking for. I picked up some tea leaves and mustard at Fauchon - skip the madeleine biscuits though - they popularized them, but I found them greatly disappointing. Dry, tasteless, with the appearance of a cupcake that wanted to rise, but spread sideways instead.

I ate at the famous La Rotonde in Mont-Parnasse. The food was passable, but it's really only worth eating there for the history, ambiance and good service. I also ate at Les Deux Magots at St. Germain-des-Pres for my last night in town, and that was fantastic.

I think the St. Germain area is promising for food, no matter where you go. And Mont-Parnasse has blocks of ethnically rich and diverse dining opportunities too - Japanese, next to Chinese, next to Korean, next to Thai, next to a full avenue seemingly dedicated only to 'creperies'!

Can't offer much in the way of museums. I only had time for the Louvre . My only advice is to allocate at least a full day to just the Louvre, and do your own Da Vinci tour, as Kissy suggested. (I was trembling with anticipation in St. Sulpice, and there's even a sign by the obelisk that dispels the myths from the book!)

[BlueWizard]

Posted: 8/30/05 at 9:09pm

Are any of those places cheap, Tiff?

[Type_A_Tiff]

Posted: 8/30/05 at 9:17pm

Cheap? In Paris?












Sorry.

But they do exist! It seems you can find 3 course meals for EU15-20 for no problem in most areas of Paris!

[Love4Cheno]

Posted: 8/31/05 at 2:56pm

Le Bump!

Thanks to all for your suggestions!

One question- a couple of you mentioned fragrance houses. Can you recommend specific ones? Frederic Malle, Serge Lutiens, etc.? Although, those are available at Barney's, so I'm looking for something harder to find in the US.

[KMF_NYC]

Posted: 8/31/05 at 3:03pm

I am also fond of "Aux Trois Petits Cochons" 31 rue Tiquetonne in the heart of the charming pedestrian quarter of Montorgueil. Food is always very very fresh & delicious! Decent prices as well...

Updated On: 8/31/05 at 03:03 PM

[PalJoey]

Posted: 8/31/05 at 4:45pm

Great guidebook is Sandra Gustafson's Great Eats in Paris. (She also does a Great Eats in Italy.)

She finds out the best inexpensive restaurants in each neighborhood, paying specific attention to the places locals eat. Then she identifies the few restaurants you should go to if you want to "splurge." Her writing style is adorable--she has so much enthusiam for food and restaurants, especially inexpensive "finds."
Sandra Gustafson's Great Eats in Paris (Paperback)

[kissmycookie]

Posted: 8/31/05 at 4:50pm

Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier
84 rue de Grenelle

[Love4Cheno]

Posted: 8/31/05 at 4:58pm

I'll check it out. I know they sell it at Barney's but it'll be fun to see their headquarters.

Thanks!