The three sisters that will be exploring Paris together....
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Sunday May 1st in Paris
May Day- Labor Day
| 8:00-8:30am | 7/8 Arr. 3 /4 Arr. (afternoon) | Everything is closed in Paris on May 1, except the Eiffel Tower, and the Bastille is the focus of an annual parade down the Champs Elysees, organized by the labor unions. Call (33) 323-6316 for more information. THE DAY COULD CHANGE IF THERE ARE DEMONSTRATIONS IN THE HEAVY POPULATED AREAS… WE MAY END UP SPENDING THE ENTIRE DAY IN MARAIS or spending the day at one of the markets. Such as Marché aux Puces: http://www.frommers.com/destinations/paris/S28602.html Marché d’Art et Création |
| 8:30 AM- 1:30pm 1:30 PM | This will be us exploring on our own Travel to St. Paul Metro | · Watch the parade & festivities of May Day from Eiffel Tower to Bastille · Invalides · Eiffel Tower · Parc du Champs des Mars · Champs Elysees · Arc de Triomphe · Louvre Exterior |
| 2:30-4:30pm | Paris Walks Tour 12 Euro = $17USD | The Marais Circuit 2 2.30pm Stories of royalty, mistresses and intrigue in this beautiful historic neighborhood. Elegant classical mansions with graceful courtyards and gardens, the old Jewish quarter and the peaceful place des Vosges, the city’s oldest square. Meet at metro St Paul |
| Evening | Exploring | · Since it is a holiday and most everything will be closed we will just walk the streets and the river. I have some great history about areas around the apartment. |
Saturday April 30, 2011
| 11:25 AM 12:45pm | Arrive in Paris Train to Apartment | 52, Rue St. Andre des Arts, Paris VI |
| | 2-3 Hours in Apt. | We will be resting/ napping getting acclimated to the time changes & avoid jet lag. No one likes an angry elf! Makes for a bad trip! J |
| Late Afternoon | Lunch & Explore 5/6 Arr. | · St. Germain Market 8am-1pm · Churches: St. Sulpice 7:30-7:30 & Four Bishops Fountain, l'Eglise St.Germain-des-Pres. · Night Siene River Cruise- www.vedettesdupontneuf.com · Pont Neuf Bridge · Eiffel Tower at Night |
| Early Evening | Continue to Explore | |
| Evening | Dinner/ Sundry items from store |
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Pack & Dress like a Parisian
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| courtesy of: www.americinparis.com |
This is a great article on dressing in Paris: Six Ways to Dress like a Parisian
Paris is known as the fashion capital of the world. Where it is common to walk into the store in the midwest, seeing someone in their pajama bottoms and house shoes, it is an absolute "What Not To Do" in Paris. So, packing for this trip takes some serious thought!
Myself being the worrier that I am, I am strongly advising my travel companions to pack in a carry on. I have this extreme fear of arriving at the airport to no luggage! Which means that everything needs to fit nicely in a 9x14x22 inch bag. For me I think there will be no problem. For the "Shoe Queen" (aka Amy) I think it may poise a challenge.
What am I packing:
1- pair of dark jeans
2- pairs of dark slacks
5- Shirts (2- Button downs, 2-Long Sleeve, 1- Short Sleeve)
1- Sweater
2- Camisoles
1- Jacket
2- Scarfs (I have every intention of purchasing a couple while there!)
2- Pairs of Shoes (No Tennis Shoes! Comfortable but stylish flats or long boots w/o heal)
7- Pairs of socks
7- Panties
2- Pajama Bottoms
2- Night shirts
Make up & Travel Size Sundry items (Deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.)
(All of the above items will be tossed and not coming back to USA with me & when we arrive we will run to Monoprix (French Target) to get shampoo, hairspray, etc. to share for the week.)
1-Flat iron (hair dryer will be provided at apartment)
1- Reusable shopping Bag
1- Umbrella
1-Pillow Case
1- Shoulder bag (purse) zipper to use while in Paris
Computer Charger
Charger for ipod & phone that connects to computer
Electrical Conversion Thingy :)
Extra Camera Battery
Small Amount of dry laundry detergent & 3 fabric softener sheets
Extra Luggage Tag
Sinus & Allergy medication & Tylenol & Unisom
Trial Size Toilet Paper
What am I wearing on the flight?
(The reason I am noting this is because we have a washer & dryer in our apartment. So, this will be clothing for another day in Paris!)
Dark Jeans, Stylish Flats, Plain Dark Shirt, Jacket, Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings
What am I taking in my purse on flight?
Laptop, i-pod, cellphone, ear-buds, camera, passport, 2-credit/debit cards, $50, €200, Museum Passes, Reservations & itinerary, Map & directions, copy of passport, lip gloss, gum, hand-sanitzer spray, sunglasses, apartment keys
Copies of Critical Information
I will also scan & e-mail to myself copies of passports & credit/debit cards. In case anything is lost or stolen copies of everything will be online and easy to obtain.
For the flight Home:
I plan on purchasing a cheap duffel bag or suitcase in Paris. When we return we will check this bag with some of my clothes and use the carry on to put in purchases made in Paris.
I may add to this list but for the most part this is our list!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Preparing for Paris: Our Apartment
Last June I approached my bestfriend, Lyndsey, and my sister, Amy, with the proposal of let's go to Paris! I was fully expecting for them to decline my request, to my surprise they said, "Let's Go!" So, the plans started being made and here we are 98 days away from our departure. Although we have changed plans slightly by reducing our trip from 14 days to 8 days. I am fully excited and prepared for this journey.
I had done some preliminary research before making the proposal and found an excellent apartment in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. I used a very helpful site www.homeaway.com. The owner of the apartment has been very accommodating with all of my request and answering all my questions. The apartment is located in the heart of all the action on Rue Saint Andre des Arts a short walk from the metro and the Seine River. The building is a magnificent structure from the 18th century.
I had done some preliminary research before making the proposal and found an excellent apartment in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. I used a very helpful site www.homeaway.com. The owner of the apartment has been very accommodating with all of my request and answering all my questions. The apartment is located in the heart of all the action on Rue Saint Andre des Arts a short walk from the metro and the Seine River. The building is a magnificent structure from the 18th century.
Corner of the building on Rue Saint Andre des Arts
(if you look at the right you see the green door it is this same door below.)
The Main Entry to our Apartment
The Interior Courtyard
Another view of the courtyard
The Dining Room
The small but functional kitchen.
The Bedroom
The Lounge & Second Bedroom :)
Lounge looking into the dining room
Dining room looking into the bathroom
View down Rue Saint Andre des Arts
The intentions for this blog is to journal our adventure in Paris. To create a memory log for each of us to comeback to and reflect on our trip together. I have been working on our itinerary for months now and it is almost complete. I hope once Lyndsey and Amy preview it they will be excited for the rich culture and history we are about to witness.
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