bazzaw Posted March 10, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 10, 2012 After our upcoming cruises, we will be literally "passing through" Paris. We will have around 3 hours to fill in around Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Est - around lunchtime . Any thoughts please?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted March 10, 2012 #2 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Find a nice cafe and enjoy lunch! You cannot get more "Paris" then that and it will fill most of your time. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwaylin Posted March 20, 2012 #3 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I went to Paris from London via the Eurostar a few years ago. We spent some time at an outdoor café. Great for people watching. It's amazing how fast time flies when people watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyCruises Posted March 20, 2012 #4 Share Posted March 20, 2012 When we are sitting at an outdoor table, DH puts the camera on the table pointing out and then discreetly clicks the button when anyone interesting happens by. We have some GREAT photos taken that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted March 20, 2012 #5 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Walk to Sacré-Coeur, it is only 1.5 kilometers from the train staion and is both a beautiful church as well as the best views of Paris outside ot the Eiffiel Tower. It is the highest point of the whole city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted March 23, 2012 #6 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I would second Sacre Coeur...and a stop at a cafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzaw Posted March 23, 2012 Author #7 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Re Sacre Couer I understand that, being a very popular tourist destination, that area is frequented by some fairly unsavoury characters?? Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2az Posted March 24, 2012 #8 Share Posted March 24, 2012 The area around Sacred Couer is itself a little dicey, but not so that you should feel intimidated. My wife and I spent a wonderful afternoon around and in Sacre Couer and Montmartre and never felt the least bit frightened. If you wander off toward the Moulin Rouge area, then I could see where you might feel uncomfortable. It is a bit raunchy there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted March 26, 2012 #9 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Re Sacre Couer I understand that, being a very popular tourist destination, that area is frequented by some fairly unsavoury characters?? Barry We felt quite comfortable there during our visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Essexlass2 Posted March 26, 2012 #10 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I have visited the Sacre Couer and Monmartre many times both during the day and after dark and never once felt ill at ease. Its so beautiful up there and the real 'essence' of Paris :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srpilo Posted April 1, 2012 #11 Share Posted April 1, 2012 When we are sitting at an outdoor table, DH puts the camera on the table pointing out and then discreetly clicks the button when anyone interesting happens by. We have some GREAT photos taken that way. Great snap shot !! No description needed :) Srpilo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyCruises Posted April 1, 2012 #12 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Great snap shot !! No description needed :) Srpilo DH says "Thanks!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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