27-06-2009, 23:12
Hello Cliff, i am not living in Paris (south france), but for people that love 'old-stones' (like me), i would recommend also visiting SACRED-HEART BASILICA of Montmartre at the end of afternoon ; pleasant place to visit with montmartre 'PLACE du TERTRE' (where you can find some good paintings).
Last time i went to paris i visited 'Cathacombs of Paris' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catacombs_of_Paris); it did not take too much time to visit and it was quite an unusual place to visit (yep, not a funny place but it's a part of parisian history).
Museum of INVALIDES (war museum) is a special place mainly because of the Napoleon tomb (... not known as best friend of UK), but whatever nice museum (where you can find some famous WW2 guns, nice costumes) - probably most interesting for you than for your wife ( mine was pleased and she is not so interested in WW stuffs).
Do not forget classical visits : ARC OF TRIUMPH and TROCADERO (near eiffel tower) to get very nice view of Paris (especially at night)). Normally there are nice fireworks on bastille day from this place (probably also some concerts near by).
I have no special advices except, like every city with lot of tourists (especially on national holiday), ALWAYS be careful of your papers (especially on METRO).
I let my friends living in Paris give you more detailed advices.
Have a nice stay (how many days ? 2 ? 13th + bastille day ?)
Last time i went to paris i visited 'Cathacombs of Paris' (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catacombs_of_Paris); it did not take too much time to visit and it was quite an unusual place to visit (yep, not a funny place but it's a part of parisian history).
Museum of INVALIDES (war museum) is a special place mainly because of the Napoleon tomb (... not known as best friend of UK), but whatever nice museum (where you can find some famous WW2 guns, nice costumes) - probably most interesting for you than for your wife ( mine was pleased and she is not so interested in WW stuffs).
Do not forget classical visits : ARC OF TRIUMPH and TROCADERO (near eiffel tower) to get very nice view of Paris (especially at night)). Normally there are nice fireworks on bastille day from this place (probably also some concerts near by).
I have no special advices except, like every city with lot of tourists (especially on national holiday), ALWAYS be careful of your papers (especially on METRO).
I let my friends living in Paris give you more detailed advices.
Have a nice stay (how many days ? 2 ? 13th + bastille day ?)
Stade de France/NRJ music Awards/Danse avec les Stars/SW Exhibitions etc...
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