Loved the Alsace region, close to German border and Switzerland. Small villages are very close together with lots to see and do. Also...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called If you could live in France, where would you live? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Staying in Paris on a budget, mom and 19 year old daughter. Hostile? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Or try small hotels in the Marais district. Found a few under 100 euros when I was looking earlier this year. Read other blogs, Rick...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Places for nightlife and fun for 20-somethings in France in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
I agree with Kerouac2, Strasbourg...or Colmar?
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Paris in 24 hours! in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
We stayed in the Marais district at the Hotel de Nice. Funky, but clean, inexpensive, in the heart of the area, short walk to Notre Dame,...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called paris two weeks in feb.12 in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
What a wonderful time you'll have! I have no info on apartments. We recently stayed in the Marais district at Hotel de Nice and loved...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Paris - best hotel neighborhood for a short 1st visit? in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
The Marais district was great! Metro stop across the street form Hotel de Nice and within walking distance to Notre Dame, etc.
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Paris hotel -- off the beaten path/not touristy in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
We just stayed in the Marais district in April. Not touristy, then, but lots of cafes and shops and plenty of locals. We stayed at the...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Need some opinion n help for my Provence & Cote D'Azur itinerary in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
We just returned from France and very much enjoyed Vaison la Romain...particularly market day (Monday). The upper town, oldest, is quaint...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Destinations in middle and south France for 3 or 4 days after Paris in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
We just returned from France. The most picturesque villages were in the Alsace region, near the German/Switzerland border. It's got it's...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 3 weeks in france! first time! in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
We are staying at the Hotel de Nice in the Marais disrict for 120euros/night. Hotel Jeanne de Arc was cheaper, but booked. In the Latin...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Paris/Provence/Riviera 10 days in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
We were quoted $250 for 2 people on TGV from Paris to Strasbourg. Decided to rent car for the drive since we head to Provence from there...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Weather in Paris and Rome in early April in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Try the Weather Channel and put in the names of places you'll be staying....10 day forecasts. Looks like upper 40's at night and upper...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Paris in 2.5 days in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
I did not experience the horrible jet lag some have. I got advice from a friend whom travels to Europe frequently which is, drink plenty...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called I Need a French Tutor!! in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
I can also reccommend a great website with free trial and lots of people wanting to talk. It's www.busuu.com. The French person willing...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called France Caves Dordogne (also known as the Périgord), in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
We've rented a car through Auto Europe and I believe they are open on Sunday. I would try to rent from the Gare Montparnasse train station...
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