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Paris

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 8:58 pm
by Disco
Please let me know of places to go, things to see, edibles to consume in 21st century gay Paris. I haven't been to Paris as an adult. I can walk everywhere and will also have full use of public transport.

Thank you.

Re: Paris

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 10:35 pm
by Rebel Pebble
It took me a moment of puzzlement to realise you were referencing "gay paree" rather than wanting LGBTQ things to do in Paris. :mrgreen:

Are you going this month? We went in August once pre COVID and while some places were closed due to the August getaway, Paris Plage was in full flow and fun

I also enjoyed just walking through the Tuileries.

Re: Paris

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2022 10:42 pm
by wendy james
I have one of this top 10 books you’re welcome to borrow. It was pretty useful for our April trip.

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 12:43 pm
by lazzbo
Ooh, when are you off, Diccers? And what arrondissement are you staying in? I will have a think and come back to this.

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 1:08 pm
by SunnyMum
Yes, more details,I might be able to help .

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 1:26 pm
by Disco
Thanks everyone. I will definitely walk through the Tuileries.

I'm going in early September and am not sure of which area. That doesn't really matter though as I'll go all over so recommendations for anywhere in Paris will be great.

Thanks Wendy, that sounds very useful.

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 1:31 pm
by wendy james
I meant to come back to say, I had some amazing food but as I was eating in vegan places I wasn’t sure you’d be interested!

But also, our trip was our first so we did the obvious - the Eiffel Tower, Montmarte - and I enjoyed the Dali and Picasso museums. Mainly though we walked around. I loved walking around Paris. We’d pick a random shop or park we’d found in the book and head there.

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 1:38 pm
by Disco
That sounds great, Wendy and exactly the sort of thing I would do. I love walking in cities.

I probably wouldn't be particularly interested in vegan food - it's great you weren't compromised in good food though - as I'm too much of a dairy fan.

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 4:00 pm
by lazzbo
Ahhh, early September will be lovely!

For places to visit, I love the Fondation Louis Vuitton in the Bois de Boulogne. I've always wanted to go to the catacombs but have never actually been. I love a walk around the Père Lachaise cemetery. The banks of the Seine are pedestrianised at the weekends (at least I think this is true :lol: ) and are lovely for a walk. An ice cream on the Ile de la Cité is always a good idea. The Marais is a gorgeous area to wander around.

I'll have a think about food. I've got fondue recommendations. :llips:

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 4:03 pm
by Disco
Thanks Lazz! I will take a look at your suggestions. Catacombs definitely appeal to me too.

I think I'm near the canal and that might be the 19th arr. but definitely have plans to walk the length and breadth of the city.

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 4:03 pm
by Disco
Fondue :love:

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 4:06 pm
by lazzbo
Oh, the canal is awesome, you can walk along it and get to the centre of town, walking through the 10th arrondissement. My pal lives right by it and it's a super spot. Nice cafe called Chez Prune on the water's edge.

I can recommend cheese in every format. :))

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 4:07 pm
by Disco
I definitely want to go to the cemetary. I love a gothic necropolis. Shame I no longer can smoke a doob with Jim Morrison.

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 4:14 pm
by lazzbo
A pity indeed. :( Père Lachaise is vast, there's loads to explore.

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 4:25 pm
by Disco
Sounds great, as does the canal walk and cafe.

We're driving so we can fill the boot with Poilly-fume, cheese and custard tarts to bring home.

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 4:44 pm
by Mountain Goat
I loved the catacombs but go early as the queues can get ridiculous ( and as far as I remember they're a bit far away from other stuff so you're unlikely to be able to conveniently wander past and judge the queue as you go)

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 4:46 pm
by Disco
Ok, thank you. Good tip.

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:16 pm
by lazzbo
Yes, I've always been thwarted by crowds or random shut downs or strikes. #sofrench They're towards Montparnasse, there's lots of good crepes round there and Fondation Cartier which has modern art shiz.

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:27 pm
by Livilla
The Sainte Chapelle on Ile de la Cite is well worth visiting - it’s a small church so won’t take long - the attraction is the absolutely stunning upper chapel’s walls of stained glass windows. (Also in the stunning glass Venn diagram circle :)) - the stained glass cupolas in the two big department stores Printemps and Galleries Lafayette on the Boulevard Hausmann). GL has an amazing food hall also over the road from the main shop.

If you’re not particularly into huge art museums the Picasso, Rodin or Orangerie museums are good options - small enough to hold your attention and all in lovely locations (as Lazzbo says the Picasso museum is worth it just to wander around the Marais alone).

I took one of the tourist boat trips for the first time when I took J to Paris earlier this year, and it was genuinely a really good way to see the city.

Re: Paris

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:04 pm
by Cosmopolitan
We had cocktails in the bar at the top of the Tour Montparnasse and it was a brilliant view. Nice drinks as well.