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C@ro · Aug 31st, 2009, 04:36 AM

Hello,

My advises for your trip :

1- Take a wool coat, a scarve and a pair of gloves.
(of course confortable shoes like tennis)

2- Please see my last answer :

Louis vuitton consignment shops in paris

You can also go to :
1 rue Guisarde 75006 Paris (store Les 3 marches de Catherine B)

4 rue Sabot - 75006 BParis (store Les Ginettes)

3- My favorites is Ladurée

You can eat some directly in "Le printemps" shop (level 1 - behind Chanel Jewelry)
But for me i rather eat its here :
- 16 rue Royale 75008 (8th district) see in sex in the city when Carry was in France
- 75 avenue des champs Elysées

(Pierre Herme can taste strange... lol)
72 rue Bonaparte (6th district = 75006)
You will find a laduree store at 21 rue Bonaparte too

4 - the must to see
Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, The Sacrée Coeur, The Louvre, Cathedrale notre Dame...

But you can also walk in the district of "Le Marais" (Station Saint Paul on line 1) see the Place des Vosges.
You can shop in this district there comptoirs des cotonniers shops, ted backer, and consigments shops.

You can also eat an wonderful ice cream (i know you will come in winter but it s really tasty) to Berthillon 31 rue Saint Louis en L'ile

5 - You can shop to :

Galleries Lafayette and Le Printemps
40 and 64 boulevard Haussman Paris 8

and i recommanded to see all store of Avenue Montaigne. (you will find Vuittonn Chanel, Gucci, Dior,...individual shop with a large range of items)

Sorry for the speeling mistakes... I am just a Parisian French girl lol.
I hope you will love your trip in Paris

Do not hesitate if you need more details

Roo · Aug 31st, 2009, 02:43 PM

Do a search. Paris has been posted about extensively here

fieinparis · Sep 14th, 2009, 05:26 PM

Best Vintage is Yikiko at Rue Vielle Du Temple, 4th arrondisment. Other good and cheap vintage strores are located in Marais, around Rue des Rosiers and Rue du Roi de Sicile.

Sir Rocco · Sep 14th, 2009, 06:37 PM

MACARONS!!! Wow. Best I ever had. Ladurée on the Champs-Elysees. Furthermore, Search, like Roo said. I've posted somewhere here (a few days ago) a couple of addresses that you should check out.

Have fun!

ztainthecity · Sep 23rd, 2009, 10:42 PM

Laduree is an absolute must!!! I ate dinner there with my family and it was really hard because I think tourists normally don't eat there and with the language barrier it was difficult, but the restaurant is magnificent (we dined at the Champs Elysees) one. I recommend trying the marie antoinette tea.

i also recommend visiting Versailles. You will not be disappointed. it is breathtaking. Paris during Christmas is like nothing you've ever seen, it's the height of romance with the lights and it's so magical..especially after a trip to the LV boutique.

go to the avenue montaigne and walk in as many boutiques as possible, each one is absolutely gorgeous..Dior was my favorite in the inside.

Also, by the Rue de la Paix, at the Opera, I believe nearby are Printemps and Gallieries Lafayette..those are beautful department stores as well.

enjoy Paris!

hotshot · Sep 25th, 2009, 04:03 PM

I am tasting the macaroons from Laduree.. delicious hot chocolate at Angelina

and just strolling around is such fun .. enjoy !!

Etincelle · Sep 27th, 2009, 08:09 AM

1. Bring a wool coat, cashmere scarves and leather gloves, boots and ballet flats, shirt dresses and black opaque tights, jeans of course and warm jumpers. Oh and don't forget your umbrella!

2. I don't know much about vintage shops but there's some in Le Marais.

3. The best macoroons are from Ladurée (there's one in Printemps Haussman so you can stop there during shopping as it is one of the greatest department stores in Paris), Pierre Hermé marcaroons are also great and I like those from Paul as well.

4. So many great places to go: Opéra and Boulevard Haussman, Montparanasse, Châtelet les Halles, Le Marais, Les Champs Elysées... If you like museums you can't miss the Louvre, Victor Hugo's house or Le Musée d'Orsay...

BagaholicAnon · Sep 28th, 2009, 02:27 AM

I just got back from Paris yesterday and was really disappointed with the way everyone was dressed. Very plain and drab - mostly jeans, black/grey/browns, nothing special at all. So don't worry about trying to look stylish, just dress warmly.

ztainthecity · Sep 28th, 2009, 06:09 PM

Laduree!!!! <3

definitely try to go to Versailles! Shop the Ave Montaigne and get hot cocoa at Angelina! Def. walk into the department store and the boutiques some are so beautiful they are like museums!!! (Dior is my favorite)

Go to the LV on the Champs Elysees it is pure heaven!!!

enjoy!

ccjach · Sep 29th, 2009, 11:40 PM

My 9 yr old son and I just spent 2 days in Paris a few weeks ago. Bring very comfortable flat shoes and lots of $$$$.

vic413 · Sep 30th, 2009, 10:49 PM

Just came back from Paris a couple of days ago. A-Ma-Zing! Got everywhere by Metro. Super easy, didn't even have to use my iphone app. Buy your Lourve & Orsay tickets together to save money.
Watch out for pickpockets (and stinky people) on the elevator @ the eiffel tower. Its pretty much guaranteed any pastry shop will be the best you ever had. I went to Lafayette but unless you find something you can't get in the states, I don't recommed spending too much. The exchange rate on the dollar, plus their super high tax can be a little too much.
I agree with BagaholicAnon, no one is dressed up. Super casual. I noticed that every girl/woman carries a huge Longchamp bag and wears flats/converse.
And the weather was the best! Cold in the morning & night, comfortable in the day. Layers!
ALSO! Make sure you use your euro coins if you have them. They're almost impossible to change when converting your money again. I have like 12E in change!

To sum it up, best.vacation.ever!

k76 · Oct 8th, 2009, 06:25 PM

I was in Paris last month, it was a very good experience, we took the metro the entire trip. I recommend Pierre Herme for macaroons, try the breakfast at Laduree. Versailles is a must you should go there. Fauchon for goodies and pastries. Have fun! And if you want to buy LV i think Paris is the cheapest. Enjoy!

ruthieee · Oct 14th, 2009, 02:59 AM

i was wondering if anybody could recommend any nice restaurants for a special birthday dinner? i was thinking the Eiffel tower, but i had a look and it i'm not sure. and suggestions would be much appreciated! thanks

ztainthecity · Oct 14th, 2009, 04:35 PM

hope you have fun!

sonya · Oct 14th, 2009, 08:19 PM

Jules Verne in the Eiffel Tower is good, for around the same price range, Apicius (also 2 star) in the 8th is very good. It is in a gorgeous house--you feel as if you are in a park/more secluded area, even though it is close to the Champ Elysees. I like it because it's haute French cuisine, but not stuffy (and not too modern either).

Aug 31st, 2009, 04:36 AM	#16
C@ro Member Joined: Aug 2009 Location: France Posts: 16	Hello, My advises for your trip : 1- Take a wool coat, a scarve and a pair of gloves. (of course confortable shoes like tennis) 2- Please see my last answer : Louis vuitton consignment shops in paris You can also go to : 1 rue Guisarde 75006 Paris (store Les 3 marches de Catherine B) 4 rue Sabot - 75006 BParis (store Les Ginettes) 3- My favorites is Ladurée You can eat some directly in "Le printemps" shop (level 1 - behind Chanel Jewelry) But for me i rather eat its here : - 16 rue Royale 75008 (8th district) see in sex in the city when Carry was in France - 75 avenue des champs Elysées (Pierre Herme can taste strange... lol) 72 rue Bonaparte (6th district = 75006) You will find a laduree store at 21 rue Bonaparte too 4 - the must to see Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, The Sacrée Coeur, The Louvre, Cathedrale notre Dame... But you can also walk in the district of "Le Marais" (Station Saint Paul on line 1) see the Place des Vosges. You can shop in this district there comptoirs des cotonniers shops, ted backer, and consigments shops. You can also eat an wonderful ice cream (i know you will come in winter but it s really tasty) to Berthillon 31 rue Saint Louis en L'ile 5 - You can shop to : Galleries Lafayette and Le Printemps 40 and 64 boulevard Haussman Paris 8 and i recommanded to see all store of Avenue Montaigne. (you will find Vuittonn Chanel, Gucci, Dior,...individual shop with a large range of items) Sorry for the speeling mistakes... I am just a Parisian French girl lol. I hope you will love your trip in Paris Do not hesitate if you need more details
C@ro Member Joined: Aug 2009 Location: France Posts: 16

Aug 31st, 2009, 02:43 PM	#17
Roo au courant Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Rue Roo Posts: 12,708	Do a search. Paris has been posted about extensively here
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Sep 14th, 2009, 05:26 PM	#18
fieinparis Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	Best Vintage is Yikiko at Rue Vielle Du Temple, 4th arrondisment. Other good and cheap vintage strores are located in Marais, around Rue des Rosiers and Rue du Roi de Sicile.
fieinparis Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1

Sep 14th, 2009, 06:37 PM	#19
Sir Rocco Avantgarde Joined: Oct 2008 Location: All over the world. Posts: 72	MACARONS!!! Wow. Best I ever had. Ladurée on the Champs-Elysees. Furthermore, Search, like Roo said. I've posted somewhere here (a few days ago) a couple of addresses that you should check out. Have fun!
	__________________ "I have the simplest taste. I am always satisfied with the best."- Oscar Wilde

Sep 25th, 2009, 04:03 PM	#21
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,868	I am tasting the macaroons from Laduree.. delicious hot chocolate at Angelina and just strolling around is such fun .. enjoy !!
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,868

Sep 23rd, 2009, 10:42 PM	#20
ztainthecity Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: The Peach State :) Posts: 626	Laduree is an absolute must!!! I ate dinner there with my family and it was really hard because I think tourists normally don't eat there and with the language barrier it was difficult, but the restaurant is magnificent (we dined at the Champs Elysees) one. I recommend trying the marie antoinette tea. i also recommend visiting Versailles. You will not be disappointed. it is breathtaking. Paris during Christmas is like nothing you've ever seen, it's the height of romance with the lights and it's so magical..especially after a trip to the LV boutique. go to the avenue montaigne and walk in as many boutiques as possible, each one is absolutely gorgeous..Dior was my favorite in the inside. Also, by the Rue de la Paix, at the Opera, I believe nearby are Printemps and Gallieries Lafayette..those are beautful department stores as well. enjoy Paris!

Sep 27th, 2009, 08:09 AM	#22
Etincelle Member Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Paris, France Posts: 374	1. Bring a wool coat, cashmere scarves and leather gloves, boots and ballet flats, shirt dresses and black opaque tights, jeans of course and warm jumpers. Oh and don't forget your umbrella! 2. I don't know much about vintage shops but there's some in Le Marais. 3. The best macoroons are from Ladurée (there's one in Printemps Haussman so you can stop there during shopping as it is one of the greatest department stores in Paris), Pierre Hermé marcaroons are also great and I like those from Paul as well. 4. So many great places to go: Opéra and Boulevard Haussman, Montparanasse, Châtelet les Halles, Le Marais, Les Champs Elysées... If you like museums you can't miss the Louvre, Victor Hugo's house or Le Musée d'Orsay...
	__________________ "Le plus beau vêtement qui puisse habiller une femme ce sont les bras de l'homme qu'elle aime, mais, pour celles qui n'ont pas eu la chance de trouver ce bonheur, je suis là." Yves Saint Laurent

Sep 28th, 2009, 02:27 AM	#23
BagaholicAnon Hopelessly Addicted! Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 1,162	I just got back from Paris yesterday and was really disappointed with the way everyone was dressed. Very plain and drab - mostly jeans, black/grey/browns, nothing special at all. So don't worry about trying to look stylish, just dress warmly.

Sep 28th, 2009, 06:09 PM	#24
ztainthecity Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: The Peach State :) Posts: 626	Laduree!!!! <3 definitely try to go to Versailles! Shop the Ave Montaigne and get hot cocoa at Angelina! Def. walk into the department store and the boutiques some are so beautiful they are like museums!!! (Dior is my favorite) Go to the LV on the Champs Elysees it is pure heaven!!! enjoy!

Sep 29th, 2009, 11:40 PM	#25
ccjach Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 15	My 9 yr old son and I just spent 2 days in Paris a few weeks ago. Bring very comfortable flat shoes and lots of $$$$.
ccjach Member Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 15

Sep 30th, 2009, 10:49 PM	#26
vic413 Spender Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 31	Just came back from Paris a couple of days ago. A-Ma-Zing! Got everywhere by Metro. Super easy, didn't even have to use my iphone app. Buy your Lourve & Orsay tickets together to save money. Watch out for pickpockets (and stinky people) on the elevator @ the eiffel tower. Its pretty much guaranteed any pastry shop will be the best you ever had. I went to Lafayette but unless you find something you can't get in the states, I don't recommed spending too much. The exchange rate on the dollar, plus their super high tax can be a little too much. I agree with BagaholicAnon, no one is dressed up. Super casual. I noticed that every girl/woman carries a huge Longchamp bag and wears flats/converse. And the weather was the best! Cold in the morning & night, comfortable in the day. Layers! ALSO! Make sure you use your euro coins if you have them. They're almost impossible to change when converting your money again. I have like 12E in change! To sum it up, best.vacation.ever!

Oct 8th, 2009, 06:25 PM	#27
k76 Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 165	I was in Paris last month, it was a very good experience, we took the metro the entire trip. I recommend Pierre Herme for macaroons, try the breakfast at Laduree. Versailles is a must you should go there. Fauchon for goodies and pastries. Have fun! And if you want to buy LV i think Paris is the cheapest. Enjoy!
k76 Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 165

Oct 14th, 2009, 02:59 AM	#28
ruthieee Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 378	i was wondering if anybody could recommend any nice restaurants for a special birthday dinner? i was thinking the Eiffel tower, but i had a look and it i'm not sure. and suggestions would be much appreciated! thanks
ruthieee Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 378

Oct 14th, 2009, 04:35 PM	#29
ztainthecity Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: The Peach State :) Posts: 626	hope you have fun!

Oct 14th, 2009, 08:19 PM	#30
sonya Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,104	Jules Verne in the Eiffel Tower is good, for around the same price range, Apicius (also 2 star) in the 8th is very good. It is in a gorgeous house--you feel as if you are in a park/more secluded area, even though it is close to the Champ Elysees. I like it because it's haute French cuisine, but not stuffy (and not too modern either).
sonya Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,104

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