I have 7 days to spend in France and I am trying to decide if it would be better to spend the whole time in Paris with a few day trips or spend 3-4 days in Paris and then go to the south of France (Avignon/Nice) for 3 days? Is there enough in Paris to keep us occupied for a whole week?
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There is enough to keep you occupied an entire month in Paris.
I recommend either staying in Paris the entire time (taking a day trip or two) or spending 4 days there and 3 days somewhere such as the Loire Valley, Burgundy, Brittany, or perhaps Provence but to where you will need to travel after these 7 days is a very important factor in determining the best choice.
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There%26#39;s probably enough to keep you occupied for a whole year! I personally think you should spend the week in Paris, and save the south of France for another trip. But that%26#39;s just me.
What are you interested in? You name it, they%26#39;ve got it in Paris.
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Sarastro we posted at the same time :-)
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just came back from paris...spent a total of five days....my guess...it could take you over a month to cover the whole of paris and that%26#39;s being very very conserative......but...as far as the the ambiance, the environment and the attitude of Paris...you would have to basically move there to cover it all off :-)...guess you get the drift....spend the whole 7 in paris....you%26#39;d regret leaving for anywhere else...and 7 days is not an suitable amount of time cause you%26#39;ll feel like you been traveling all along.
Enjoy!!
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%26lt;%26lt;Sarastro we posted at the same time :-)%26gt;%26gt;
Just we did, but I think you are right about the one year to see all of Paris.
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Stay in Paris the whole time. It takes a couple of days to get settled in and over your jet-lag. Having to pack up again and travel after just a few days is a drag. Spending more time in Paris will allow you to discover this wonderful city at a more leisurely pace instead of running around trying to see the major sites quickly. I was just there for 6 days with my kids. I wish it had been 6 weeks!
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Thank you so much for your help. My husband and I will be there to celebrate our 11 year anniversary. I think we are going to stay in Paris the whole week based on everyone%26#39;s advice. I want to take a day trip to Bruges and maybe some other nearby places but still be able to roam around Paris without being too rushed. Thanks again!
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There certainly are those who venture to Bruges for the day but there are others who consider the distance too great to travel to and from in a single day.
Here is a list of day trips from Paris which you may want to consider:
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Giverny
http://giverny.org/gardens/
Open daily except Mondays from 9.30 am to 6.00 pm from April 1st to October 31st
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Vaux-le-Vicomte
http://www.vaux-le-vicomte.com/
Open from March 15th to November 9th from 10.00 am to 06.00 pm, last admission at 5.30 pm
RER D to Melun
Shuttle (3.50€) or taxi (15€ to 19€) from Melun station
Entrance: from 14€
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Chantilly
http://www.chateaudechantilly.com/
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Fontainebleau
http://www.fontainebleau-tourisme.com/
Take SNCF train from Gare de Lyon to Fontainebleau-Avon in the direction of Montargis Sens and disembark at Gare de Fontainebleau Avon
Fare 9.40€
En route time 1+02
http://www.transilien.com
From Gare de Fontainebleau-Avon, take Aérial bus line A to Château
Fare: 1.40€
Buses every 15 mintues.
Entrance fee: 8€
Students: 6€
Free entry the first Sunday of each month
Entrance plus one hour guided tour (in French only): 11€
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Provins
http://www.provins.net/
Low Season
Open from January 2nd to March 21st and from November 3rd to December 31th 2008:
Weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Weekends %26amp; public holidays from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
High Season
From March 22nd to November 2nd :
Daily from 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m..
General closure December 25th and January 1st
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Versailles
http://www.chateauversailles.fr/
RER C: direction Versailles-Rive-Gauche-château
Gare Montparnasse: SNCF train serving Versailles-Chantiers
Gare Saint-Lazare: SNCF train direction Versailles-rive-droite
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Chartres
sacred-destinations.com/france/chartres-cath…
http://www.mymaze.de/chartres_technisch_e.htm
http://www.chartres-tourisme.com/
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We took a day trip to Bruges and Brussels. It%26#39;s really worth it. Save it for the end. After all the visitors traffic in Paris, Bruges will be so calm and serene and a good break. You%26#39;ll be thankful.
Oh and dont miss Versailles. It%26#39;s about a 45 minute train ride from Paris and the palace is marvellous. Its a master piece. Dont miss it at all!!! They have the musical fountain show sometime in the evening - check out the time before you go. You%26#39;ll need a whole day there. You could probably have a romantic dinner or go to the Eiffel tower after that.
My husband and I did in 5 days Paris, 1 day Versailles , 1 day Bruges and Brussels last year. We would have liked to spend more time in Paris and Belgium - but with the time we had, it was perfect. Bruges is much more beautiful than Brussels.
Have a fun trip!! I am so jealous :)
Happy anniversary!
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I really do want to go to Bruges so it is nice to hear from someone who thinks the trip is worth it. I will check out all of the other great ideas for days trips though. I just bought my tickets today. We leave on October 11th. Now I have to brush up on my high school French (which was 18 years ago). I wonder what I can remember.
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