vrbo in 4 arr.

Anyone have information about this vrbo Listing #106316. We are planning a trip for Nov. Any help would be apprecaited.

only 2 days - how should i group the things to do?

Hey all,

I am only going to stay in Paris for two days - would be grateful with some suggestions as to how to %26#39;group%26#39; the things to do!

thanks

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use the hop on hop off bus (L%26#39;Open Tour)to get around. E29 for 1 day pass E32 for 2 days...four routes and it will bring you to all the major attractions... Tina

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Using the HOHO buses is not a bad idea,but, may I suggest you also sit down and figure out which sites really matter to YOU. I personally have never been to the Picasso Musuem in many visits to Paris, , and I will never go to it either,, but others would be very upset to miss it,., so your personal tastes will determine what are %26quot;don%26#39;t miss%26quot; sites .. for you!

Make a list,, of no more then 5 or 6 sites,, then just look at a map of Paris to see where they are,, or post back here and many will help you figure out a good way of arranging them.

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Group sites by area, for this you need a map with main attractions and metro stops indicated. Here is an interactive map that might be of help, give it a moment to download parisbytrain.com/files/2008/10/metro_geo.pdf

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For my trip, I had a list of things I wanted to see and got their addresses and plotted them on a google map so that I could group them by location. Hope this helps!

Hotel in Paris

Has anyone stayed at the Les Chansonniers in Paris? We will be in Paris for 2 nights the beginning of August

Layover in Amsterdam- customs at AMS or CDG

We have found great priced tickets for our trip to Paris in the fall. The outbound flight is non-stop from the US, but on the return we would have a layover at AMS. Would we go through customs at AMS (as in collect our luggage and recheck) or would it be sent straight through to US?

Thanks for any insight on this situation. The tickets seem too good to pass up!

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You really should check with your airline. Almost always, the bags are checked through. You may have to go through security at AMS.

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If it is all one e-ticket with just a change of planes in Amsterdam (rather than an overnight) it would be unusual to have to collect your bags and go through customs, though consulting the airline would give you the best answer.

I changed planes at Amsterdam during a 2 hour layover in March. First we had to go clear across the airport and go through the Dutch security/immigration check. They even stamped our passports - something the Italians didn%26#39;t do even though we were arriving for 10 days.

Be sure to use the restroom before you get to your gate, because once you are at your gate you go through US immigration and this involves everyone on the plane standing in a long line for a personal interview. You also go through a US style security check - shoes off, no liquids, etc.

It%26#39;s a very efficient, modern airport, just secure!

Bastille Day Chenonceaux

Hi, my wife and I are staying in Chenonceaux for 2 nights, one of which is Bastille Day.

Just wondering what happens in the smaller villages on Bastille Day...are there likely to be any organized events etc?

And what would be your recommendation be for a restaurant that night?

Thanks in advance.

CED

apt in 6eme from "paris be a part of it"

I found an apt in between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Luxemboug gardens. Rue des Canettes. Is this a good location?

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Yes. Have stayed in the 6th since 81, and that street is very well located. Happy Travels!

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Rue des Canettes is very busy at nigh since you%26#39;ll find restaurants like every 2nd door step on that street. Awesome location though and close to some nice shopping.

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This is a good location but the street is not. Because of the several bars and restaurants on this street it is very noisy at night and people hang out there very late into the night. If you have an apt. on a courtyard it might be OK, otherwise I%26#39;d avoid it.

Car Hire in Tours

We will be in Tours in late September and require a small car for two people for five days.

Our arrival and departure is by train so would prefer railway staion pick-up and return rather than at the airport.

Any recommendations for a reliable, local operator rather than the large organisations?

Thanks, Pasc0.

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There are two I should recommend:

http://www.ecoto.fr/

http://www.ada.fr/

Both are near the train station.

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Sarastro - Any car rental agencies that have info in English :)?

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Avis is in the same building as the TGV train station at St. Pierre des Corps (the Tours TGV stop). They were very helpful, reasonably priced, and spoke good English.

I know you asked for local, but this was certainly easy.

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%26lt;%26lt;Any car rental agencies that have info in English%26gt;%26gt;

I am sorry Pasc0 but small, local operators will not have websites in English. You might try either the large corporate companies or try a broker which can usually obtain better pricing than we can on our own:

http://www.autoeurope.com/

easycar.com/car-hire/destination/France.aspx

http://www.easyterra.com/

http://www.france-car-hire-rental.com/

http://www.interrent.com/

http://www.kayak.com/cars

http://www.kemwel.com/

http://www.novacarhire.com/