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Professor, my wife and I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary in Paris next month. I would love to go to a restaurant like Alain Ducasse at the Plaza Athenee or l'Arpge, but those places can run about $1,000 for two.Can you recommend a romantic restaurant that won't break the bank? Thanks!
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Can you recommend some good sites to find airfares?
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Professor, my wife, daughter ( 22 years old) and I will be traveling to Paris as she enrolls in American University of Paris in early Jan, 2010. Looking for 2 days at hotels, apartments, etc. Looking for something in or around the 7th district so she can become acquainted with her surroundings as well as doing some sightse...
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Would you say that there are any dangerous areas of Paris? I have been only as far northeast as the Barbes-R outdoor market under the tracks--is it unadvised to go any further than that?
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An i-phone in Paris, wi fi logistics and will a blackberry work? When staying for 6 months, what are the in/out of saving $$ while maintaining American technology in Paris?
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We will be visiting Paris with our 14-year old daughter from Dec. 25-31. I have heard that museum visits are free for children/teenagers. Is that correct? Also, is there a special Metro price for her age? Thank you. (We regret that we missed you in our Town, at the Port Washington Library, but we had to work that day)
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My husband and I will be taking our 2nd trip to Paris starting Dec 28th 2009. We have heard that visiting the Palace of Versailles in the winter can be beautiful. We have visited the palace during our 1st trip but are thinking of a return visit. Would you recommend this?
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We will be living in Paris for 3 months and are concerned about problems with using US swipe credit cards in a country with chip cards. We have heard swipe cards cannot be used at kiosks, toll booths, metro ticket machines, etc. although stores and restaurants will take them. Any advice? Is it possible to buy a pre-paid car...
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What do you recommend for longer stays in Paris. I need to be there for about a month and I find that even the most economical hotels are too expensive for that length of time.
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I'm a student who will be studying abroad in Paris next semester. Do you have any idea if it would be smarter for me to bring a hair dryer or if I should purchase one over there? I don't know if those are normal priced as they are here, or if they're more expensive over there.
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Professor, I would like to spend 6 month to a year living in Paris. I think enrolling in an intensive language school may be the easiest way to do this, but do you have any other suggestions as to how to go about doing it?
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Which shops or patisseries have the best chocolate truffles in Paris? On a trip many years ago, my husband and I found a shop with amazing truffles, but we could not find the shop again on a subsequent trip.
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Hi professor, I am traveling to Paris for a week with my 9 year old daughter. I have two full days of business meetings during the trip and I am looking for whole day babysitting in the hotel for my child. (non is offered by the hotel) what is the cost? is it safe? thank you!!!! there is no online info on this whatsoever!...
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What is the best cell phone and/or portable internet option? It's outrageously expensive to use my Canadian cell phone or portable internet stick. Thanks for your help!
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Did the restaurants you just visited accept credit cards?(visa/capital one) To keep in touch with our U.S. family do you recommend Skype,calling card or international phone.
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Professor, what would you recommend as the best way for a couple with luggage to get from CDG airport into Paris to Place Andre Mairaux?
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During your January trip you mentioned that someone in your group found a medical museum. Do you recall the name and where it is located? Thank You.
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Professor I read that the Paris museum passes are bought for 2,4 or 6 days. For a Monday(arrival day) -Saturday stay how to decide which to buy as they have to be consecutive days.Did I read correctly that Versailles is also included in this? Thank you
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I am going to Paris with a group of friends April 29th through the May 9th. They are going on to Madrid but I have to return to the U.S. What do you suggest as the easiest way for me to get to de Gaulle airport alone? I am a little nervous going alone to the airport.
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Can you recommend any hotels that I could use for a student group. Merci!
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Merci Professor for all of you information about the wonderful city of Paris. I have your book and followed your daily blogs in January.My husband & I just returned after a week(our first time)and we just love Paris.Thanks to you we visited Le Musee d'Historie de la Medicine and Patisserie Viennoise. We accomplished eve...
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Professor, would you have a recommendation for things to do in Paris on May 1? I understand this is a major holiday and I am quite nervous about being in Paris with nothing to do. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated. Merci
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I would like to purchase some original art while in Paris. I have heard that buying from artists in Monmarte can be risky. I have heard that it is overpriced there and that some is even done in China. Where to go for a good selection of affordable art.
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Hi Prof! Do you know of any Chopin concerts in Paris May 12-16 in celebration of his 200th birthday? Merci!! John Forde, Galway, Ireland
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Professor my wife and i and two friends will be going to Pris for the first time n October of this year. We have reservation at the "Hotel Du Champ De Mars and will be ther for 6 days. Any suggestions for first timers? Thank you - Dave
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Dear Professor my partner and I will be going to Paris for 7 Days in mid July (we will be there during Bastille Day) what would be the best passes to get to visit all the top attractions and museums? Also we would like to take day trips that would have wine/champagne tasting experiences - where would you recommend we go an...
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Professor, Living in Paris has been a dream of mine ever since I can remember. After graduating from college in my home state of California I have decided to pounce on the opportunity of taking 6-9 months off to live, explore and become enriched by the Parisian culture before devoting myself to my career. I have been rese...
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My wife and I will be taking two 18 year old teenagers to Paris July 7-10. We would like some advice about things to do with them at night. Thanks for your suggestions.
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Will be visiting Paris over the Thanksgiving weekend. Are you familiar with either of these hotels...Paris Le Pare Trocadero, le Petit Paris or Relais Bosquet Paris. Which neighborhood is your fave. Tim Gratchen Dallas, Texas
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Dear Professor. We as a group will be travelling in April 2012 as seniors over 60. We are looking for good budget accomodation to suit 24 people all will be doubles. We seek information on places to suit our limited budget for four days. All we require is a good double bed and clean facilities. We will look after the r...
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Would like to travel to Paris but concerned about the weather for your 2011 President's trip period. Will you have another tip in the fall of 2011?
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Is there a tourist/visitor information centre at CDG? I'm wondering if its better to purchase my metro/visite passe and museum pass there rather than ahead of time online?
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Hi Professor, Your booked helped me so much in preparing for our trip to Paris. Thank you!!! Now I would like to travel on my own and am wondering if you have advice for places to stay for solo travelers - it seems terribly expensive. Nancy Jane
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Hello professor, we have a crew from Seattle. We are going to make a movie www.blvdstgermaindespres.com The Maine actor will be Carlos Leal. The team’s essential is to be there from November 18 to January 8th, with a variable number of crew (up to 6) coming and going all the time during this period. We need the pace for 2 g...
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Hi, Professor! Have you heard anything current about protests in Paris? We plan to leave Oct. 25 for 2 weeks there. How can we find out if/how this unrest will affect the pleasure of our trip? Thanks and best regards, Jane McPherson, formerly of Garden City!
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What is your fav phone to call back to the States? TracFone won't work. We'd like to have a phone, not just phone card, with us. Thanks!
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I've just reread your Paris book. It's still The Best! It is the 1st book we'll pack. Maybe the only one! Thanks for all you do for travelers. Regards, Jane McPherson
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what are the notes in what to not do in paris ( general ) and what streets not go at nights ? Thanks
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what is the most convenient and cheapest mode of transport from disneyland into the centre of Paris? 2 adults and 2 children travelling.
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Are there any lockers in central Paris or can I check bags at any of the museums while touring? ( I have checked bags at the Art Institute of Chicago and at the Phillips in DC.)
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Other than passport and health insurance, do I need other documentation for Paris? I will also have an ATM and a credit card. I've been told it's best to use these rather than getting Euros ahead of time or taking traveler's checks.Do you agree?
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I plan to take my daughter to Italy for a week for her high school graduation gift... My mom has been twice and joining us so we feel comfortable touring Italy. But would like to know if it is feasible to go to Paris while we are there? How would we travel there? And would maybe an overnight trip be enough to see the Must-d...
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Hi Professor!Congrats for your site!I saw you on the How About We website. My name there is ItalianaNYC. Write me back, please.Warm regards,Cinthia
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