Paris, Je t'adore

Just returned from a group trip with 11 adults and 3 kid to Paris-Venice-Rome.It was a wonderful trip especially Paris (in spite of the lousy exchange rate).

We flew into CDG via US Airways and took the Parishuttle(1 S)to the Citadines St. Germain.The only hitch was a delay caused by a security issue at another terminal- the shuttle service operator alerted us about the delay when I called after gathering our luggage (nothing lost!).On our arrival at 1030 AM, only 1 room was ready so we all piled into the room-it was huge by European standards! My friends had a large lving

room ,a pullout sofa for the kids, separate bedroom,bath and kitchen.

After dropping off bags, we headed for the D%26#39;Orsay with our passes. This allowed us to get into the place in half the time. We spent most of our day here but later separated.Most went to Champion%26#39;s for groceries and morning breakfast foods-much less expensive.

The next day, off to the Louvre where we lasted from 0900 to 1430 fortified by breakfast at Paul%26#39;s just a block off Rue Dauphine. The walk to the Louvre was in a drizzle but the sun soon came out. After the Louvre, souvenier shopping on rue de Rivoli(scarves 3 for 15 euro)and picked up a sandwich at a stand which had many Parisians waiting-delicious.We walked back to the Citadines but later walked to St.Michels square for dinner at Chez Clements-reasonable basic food.

Friday, I walked around to just take in the sights and smells of Paris. Took my friends to Notre Dame early (first time for most)and then walked to Berthillions- such friendly people and great ice cream (Creole= rum raisin).

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Thanks for sharing coolbeans. What did you enjoy the most (besides the ice cream) about your trip?

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I found that just being in Paris and watching the world go by from a cafe was the best part. Our group went to Rome and venice but there is something about Paris that calls to me.

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