Hi there,
I would like to know what area is best to stay in for 6 days in PARIS?
In my LP Europe book, they divide it like that:
Louvre & Les Halles
Marais & Bastille
Latin Quarter & Jardin des Plantes
Gare du Nord/Gare de l'Est & République
Gare de Lyon/Nation & Bercy
Clichy & Gare St-Lazarre
Montmartre & Pigalle
All I can tell you guys is that I would appreciate the better location to go around Paris for 6 days. I am 23 years old and I am not necessary a party animal so I am not ALL about nightlife.
Thanks for your help. Vous pouvez également me répondre en français car je suis Québécois. Merci!!
SV
seb_rules
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clodbod
Stay in the 7th arrondissment in the Rue Cler neighborhood, near the Invallides, Effiel Tower, Rodin Museum. Easy to get to via the Metro. NOTHING like walking over to the Effiel Tower just before dusk to watch the Parisians with their children and dogs enjoying their park. Sit on a bench and as the sun sets watch the Tower start to light up...Kismet. Tres bon! That said the apartments on this website seem to be of good value. http://www.feelslikehomeinparis.com/</a> Have a wonderful trip.
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clodbod
Oh forgot to mention www.journeywoman.com</a> An infomrative website to peruse . Designed for women by women. Enjoy.
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lagatta
seb is a guy (Sébastien).
No, for a younger person (or an old reprobrate like me), I'd suggest going farther east, perhaps to the Bastille area.
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amazingview
Stay in the Latin Quarter, Bastille, Marais. They're centrally located and are in great areas for sightseeing and nightlife (if you're interested).
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seb_rules
Thanks all!
I have now abandonned the "Montmarthe" area...I have found on hostelworld a hotel named Hotel du Commerce, which claims to be in the Latin Quarter and near St-Germain. Can anyone please confirm me that the location is fine? Please see the hostelworld site by searching for "Hotel du Commerce"...
THANKS so much!!
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oldpro
Hotel website with map of hotel location. The location is 'fine' (not sure what your criteria are). I wouldn't consider it to be the 'heart' of the Latin Quarter, more on the east fringe. And St Germain is further than the web description implies (perhaps 20 minutes walking). Traffic noise might be a problem -- depends on quality of window insulation.
You can find some other hotels close to the same price range, and closer to the Sorbonne, blvd. St Michel, etc., at this site
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kerouac2
No reason to want to go to Saint Germain des Prés anyway unless you're working on a photo project concerning middle aged stereotypical American tourists.
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flyingdutchgirl
Hi, I'm glad you abandonned Montmartre - don't go! Clichy & St Lazare are equally awful, as is les Halles (seriously, if you are not into tattoo/piercing shops and cheap streetwear, skip it! St Germain used to be a good student-y area, but I have to agree with Kerouac2 that it has been colonized by middle aged Americans. Marais & Bastille, or Latin Quarter & Jardin des Plantes is the way to go! Good luck!
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seb_rules
Hey all,
I am replying to let you know... I am now considering nice hostels that seem to be situated in those areas who recommend:
- Centre International de Séjour BVJ Paris-Quartier Latin
- Young & Happy Hostel (supposdly in the heart of the Latin Quarter)
- Maison Internationale de la Jeunesse et des Étudiants (Maubuisson is apparently the nicest to be at, on rue des Barres, near metro Hôtel de Ville/Pont Marie)
IF any thoughts of these, feel free!
Thanks!!
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