Short Break In Paris.

[GX Blue]

http://forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk/threads/paris-where-to-go-advice-please.318807/

Did the same topic a few years back. Some good tips and advice.

 

[talkativesprout]

Check that hotel out. It's about 100 per night and has views of the eiffel tower. Should soften the blow a bit.

fuck that, I'd rather let my missus have a couple of weekends away with my mates

 

[BimboBob]

Over priced over rated shit hole full of cunts.


Enjoy :)

 

[peoffrey]

Over priced over rated shit hole full of cunts.


Enjoy :)

Agree. Found Paris horrible. Touts operate around the Metro, the locals don’t seem to like the British, you’ll get pestered by beggars / thieves and it’s too expensive.

London has its moments but I found the French capital underwhelming given such perceived romance. I hope to never go back.

Somewhere like Stockholm is nicer (but just as, if not more, expensive.)

 

[Ifwecouldjust.......]

Have any of you got any recommendations for a 2/3 night stay in Paris for me and the wife.

Looking for a quirky smart place. One that will get me lots of brownie points !

Cheers. Tony.

Always find hotels direct best for paris ...this ones ok https://www.hoteldirect.co.uk/webap...i=0&sntw=0&sntr=0&snf1=0&snf2=0&snqu=0&lwrt=1 but breakfast is a bit weird best taking her on the Champs Elysee

 

[pride in battle]

Agree. Found Paris horrible. Touts operate around the Metro, the locals don’t seem to like the British, you’ll get pestered by beggars / thieves and it’s too expensive.

London has its moments but I found the French capital underwhelming given such perceived romance. I hope to never go back.

Somewhere like Stockholm is nicer (but just as, if not more, expensive.)

Absolute bollocks, one of the 3 top cities in the world!!
Did you go or just make it up???

 

[peoffrey]

Absolute bollocks, one of the 3 top cities in the world!!
Did you go or just make it up???

I couldn’t disagree more. What a ridiculous question. Of course I went.

Waxed lyrical about it in the pub after I got back and several drinkers agreed with me having been there for football.

One attempted distraction theft, aggressive beggars, touts at every metro station, aloof locals and disgusting prices.

 

[BimboBob]

Absolute bollocks, one of the 3 top cities in the world!!
Did you go or just make it up???

Top 3?

New York, London, Oslo, Stockholm, Rome, Madrid, Barca, Seattle, Venice, Toronto, Reykjavik...I could continue for ages until Paris joins the list.

There's nothing romantic about over paying for everything whilst being sneered at by the locals.

There are much nicer places in France to visit. With far friendlier people.


Out of curiosity, what are the other 2 cities you have visited? Kabul? Lahore? Mosel?

 

[pride in battle]

Top 3?

New York, London, Oslo, Stockholm, Rome, Madrid, Barca, Seattle, Venice, Toronto, Reykjavik...I could continue for ages until Paris joins the list.

There's nothing romantic about over paying for everything whilst being sneered at by the locals.

There are much nicer places in France to visit. With far friendlier people.


Out of curiosity, what are the other 2 cities you have visited? Kabul? Lahore? Mosel?

Well let's say I have visited a lot more places than that little list you posted...
Who asked you anyway?

 

[Manc in London]

Amazing city. Yes, it's very expensive and the meat is generally undercooked but there is far too much to see in a short break. Saint Chapelle, Louvre, Paris Garner Opera etc.. As for the French, I have always found them to be polite and hospital. More friendly outside Paris but still fine.

My favourite part of Paris is the northern side, such as Montmartre.

I have stayed in Paris twice in the last few years. I paid £275 per night in one hotel for a small room in a boutique hotel in Le Mote Piquet (sp?), near Ecole Militiaire, which is close to the gardens in front of the Eiffel Tower. If you want to pay lower, stay in the burbs and travel in to the city each day.

I am going to spend a lot of my retirement in France. An incredible country.