Viva La Strike

Well I leave tomorrow for a trip that I have planning for months. Many thanks to you all of you for advice and tips.

Despite our apartment being cancelled last minute and substituted and despite the strikes we are determined to have a fun and relaxing vacation. (Thank goodness I broke in my walking shoes as I am sure I am going to need them)

My only hope is that the wine will not be on strike ;)

To anyone who will be there this week November 16th-24th and is interested in working together to arrange trips to Versaille and/or Chartres let me know as with more than 2 people savings are much greater on private tours.

Also to those who are begining to plan your trip now keep in mind that no matter how much you plan (for me it was an obsession) there are always things that are out of your control and as my husband says too much planning can be a bad thing. He is right as I am sure this week I might not get to do all of the things on my rather lengthy list but I know I will not be running from place to place to cram everything in and it gives me a chance to sit and relax. Afterall isn%26#39;t that what a vacation should be :)

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KimbaPA: I assure you the wine will not be on strike! Just go to the Nicolas on Ile St Louis, get a good bottle (and some cheese at B. Lefranc, and some bread at one of the boulangeries) and enjoy your balcony overlooking the Seine! (I suspect you will find that your list of things to do actually will make it unnecessary to do much planning for the next two trips - other than of the %26quot;I must go back there%26quot; variety - as you won%26#39;t get to it all but can look forward to doing it %26quot;next time%26quot;!)

Have a really great time.

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Help! Going To Paris 16-18 Nov- Strike Advice

Hi there, I usually go to Bercy, Paris this weekend every year for an event at the POPB, obviously there is the possibility of strike action this weekend.

My flight arrives at CDG at 18:00 on Friday, usually I would get a taxi but Im not sure I like the idea of that if the city will be in gridlock, Ive found some shuttle services on the web, will that be a good idea?

Im taking someone who has never been to Paris before and he wanted to sightsee a bit on Saturday - As Line 14 from Bercy is a driverless line, will it be running? Could we say get the line from Bercy to Chatelet, walk to Notre Dame and hop on one of the Bus Tours or are they on strike too?

Thankyou for any advice! xoxox

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Strike is starting tonight but should be over by Friday. I (maybe naively) think that the new Sarko governement cannot afford to have this strike paralizing the country. There is a lot to do in Paris even by walking so I would go. Airline buses are supposed to operate and so are taxis and metro line 14.

Look at a French newpaper on line to get update. www.lenouvelobs.com.

You can translate the pages.

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I also arrive in Paris this weekend but it is by train from Germany. How will we know if the strike is still going on? Argh...this could get bad. We made dinner reservations for every night...

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france24.com/france24Public/en/news/france/2…

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I live in Paris and as of today (Thu 15th) line 14 was operating normally. Line 1 was packed but fine, I would avoid it during rush hour (although it was no worse than London on a normal day at rush hour). I wouldn%26#39;t rely on buses which are intermittent and jam packed. As long as you are not in a rush its easy to walk though using line 1 to take you east / west. Wrap up warm, its pretty cold.

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Moulin Rouge?

I%26#39;m visiting Paris (have been before) for 2 weeks from late Dec/Jan with my 3 teenage children. I want to take them to a show such as the Lido/Moulin Rouge etc. Which currently - or others - has the best reputation and would be the best for older teenagers? Thanks!

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I didn%26#39;t go to the Moulin Rouge but talked to several different people that did and all came back with it being a touristy thing to do and not a lot of fun.

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I%26#39;ve seen the Moulin Rouge show and found it to be surprisngly good and very much like a variety show featuring singing, dancing, and comedy routines. There was a mixed crowd when I went both old and young and they all seemed to be having fun.

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Thanks for the posts! Yes, I%26#39;m aware that it%26#39;s %26#39;touristy%26#39; and it%26#39;d typically avoid it for that reason, but thought it would be fun and memorable for the teenagers - esp if it%26#39;s glitzy and slick :-)

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I went to a cabaret (Paradis Latin) when I was about 15 or 16 (I%26#39;m a girl) and my younger brother was 13 or 14. It was the highlight of the Paris trip for us. :) Have fun!

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That sounds perfect - thank you! I%26#39;ve checked out the web-site and will book. Great recommendation!

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I have to laugh because we are all always trying to stay away from %26quot;touristy%26quot; things...aren%26#39;t we all tourists?? Gotta do the touristy things once to say it%26#39;s been done, otherwise no one would ever visit the Eiffel Tower. But believe me, I get it.

My real contribution is that kids/teenagers tend to love touristy, glitzy, rowdy, and shows like these are such fun. The Lido is in a great location where you can wander up/down the Champs Elysees after the show. At the same time, the Moulin Rouge is an institution and might seem a little %26quot;racier%26quot; (more appealing to a teen) because of its location. I think either place would be good and the MR might cost less.

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Hi FrequentFlyer

Took our 3 teenage kids (18,16,and 12) to Moulin Rouge last year and it was fabulous, one of our highlights.

Booked months before, went early, did the photos outside, then down the road to Wepplers for dinner. Back early for the 9pm show, and we got great seats.

Sure you%26#39;ll love the variety show and of course the can-can etc.

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better try Bobino with the dinner ...

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travelling to carennac via brive

Hi, Im flying to limoges in august and need to get to carennac in the lot region. I have been told that i could get a train to brive, the nearest town? but im still not sure how to get from there to carennac . Any info would be really greatly received. Also do I need to get a taxi from the aiport to limoges town or could I get a bus (on budget) %26amp; where do I catch the train from in limoges.

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I saw on a website that the train goes to Betaille, four km from Carennac. If you google the name of the town %26amp; scroll through you%26#39;ll usually get to traveller/commune info websites which will provide information.

Are you staying in Carennac? we%26#39;re looking for a gite there. Any recommendations?

Regards

Jennie

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New Year's Eve/New Year's Day

hello. ITs been a while. I have been studying furiously over all things Nice and mostly confused but still looking forward to this adventure. Have tried locating websites (dinner reserves) so far only a small handful available and like the Negresco already booked.. Suggestions for New Year%26#39;s Eve? shall we just wing the evening and sneak in anywhere we can or where our hotel sends us? Also, I have noticed postings saying that most everything is closed on New YEar%26#39;s Day? What are we to do. If you tell me to rent a bicycle and ride in the countryside I will cry. Are there restaurants open, should we enjoy very local fare New Year%26#39;s Eve and go for a fabulous outing of food and wine on New Year%26#39;s Day?

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New Years eve is party-time - many places - name restaurants and hotels - will be booked for the special menu they put on, and from previous experience even the %26quot;touristy%26quot; restaurants in the Zone Pieton and Cours Saleya will be packed - but if you arrive sufficiently early (7:30?) you should still be able to secure a table as most of these places the tourists just turn up and dont do formal %26quot;booking%26quot;

New Years day is quiet and day of rest. Even the restaurants that open will be on minimum staff and if its the chefs day off, tough. The buses and trains should still be running a restricted %26quot;holiday%26quot; schedule, but a lot of attractions that carry an entry fee and therefore need staff will not open.

Dont ride a bicycle here if you value your life. Walk to Villefranche if its a nice day - the restaurants alongthe quay will be open - some at least.

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Hi.

I have just booked for Nice over New Year and have the same problem. LeMaison de Marie has tables but at 125 euros each.Le Tire Bouchon is 92 euros each. Dont know whether to book, wander around and find somewhere or Mcdonalds chips and a bottle of champagne. Not bothered about New Years Day, we will walk, find whatever is open to eat, and wander again, dont mind that, and hopefully go on a tram. Also staying at the Suisse so will have a nice room to go back to.

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Suisse? Very nice!

Just be sure to hit the Prom at midnight - bottle of champers in hand. That requires a quick trip to Monoprix - if you dont fancy the 25-30 euro ticket for the real thing a borttle of Italian Prosecco goes just as well - hang on, make that two.

A Macdonalds under Le Meridien and champagne could be good, or hang the formal dinner business and find a good Cave that does nibbles with good wine. There are some interesting ones around Place Wilson and in the sideroads like rue Aliberti

You could try the rave Indian behind Cours Saleya the Delhi Belly - Could be this is not so popular with %26quot;the Continentals%26quot; a New Year

You might also try my recommended Italian, the Baie d%26#39;Amalfi at the corner of rue Pastorelli and Gustave Deloye off the Jean Medecin - they do a New Year s eve special gourmet but must book - they have a website.

(gosh I%26#39;m feeling thirsty already!)

Cheers!

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Thanks NiceLife.

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thanks too! how wild.. we will all be at the suisse.. it will be fun whatever happens! Can%26#39;t wait.. another thing are nice dress jeans permissable for casual outings and cafe visiting... or will i immediately be labled la tourista? Not that this matters, the second they hear my voice the gig will be up...

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VIP apt at ave de suffren - construction noise?

Hi there

My family and I are thinking of renting the above apartment at ave de suffren for 5 nights. They have informed us that there may be some amount of noise from the constructiojn nearby. DOes anyone have any experience with the above property or any locals would know how extensive is the construction? DO construction work in Paris run well into the night?

Thanks!

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Not sure what construction you are talking about.

Avenue de Suffren is not a central location.

Construction in Paris is pretty much an 8:00 to 5:00 job.

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any suggestions for birthday treat

I would like to take my husband on a romantic short break to paris for his birthday spring 08. I have not been before and I want a romantic setting with top class service, hotel only please. Any suggestions.

Thanks

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Dear Senior123,

I am assuming that price is no object. Although I have not stayed at the Pavillion de la Reine, I have been in the lobby, which is lovely. I just read some of the reviews on TA-it is the 13th most popular hotel in Paris. The reviews seem to indicate top class service. I know the area is romantic, as it sits just off the Place des Voges.

Happy birthday to your husband!

Bon voyage and bon chance.

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An other romantic place, a little cheaper than Pavillon de la Reine, is the Hotel du Jeu de Paume : staying on the island is the treat !

http://www.jeudepaumehotel.com/

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Try the lovely small Hôtel le Madison, on the Blvd. St-Germain-des-Prés. Rooms on the front are beautiful and spacious, for Paris, with large, well equipped bathrooms. Buffet breakfast or continental in your room. Many good restaurants are nearby, as are major tourist sights and the Seine.

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