Is that a dragon in your castle? - Page 5

Not Afraid · 10-07-2005, 07:17 PM

Walts! How could I have forgotten? They are open for Lunch Only and, if you get the last seating you will be able to view the parade from above - which is cool but should NOT be your only time viewing the Parade. That Parade KICKS.

Yes, prepare for leisurely meals. If possible, choose the prixfixe meal at Cal Grill. It is like 5 or 7 courses - including a cheese course. It is extravagant but well worth it. I chose that route and didn't have alcohol and my meals was less. Take that, bottle of champagne.

Oh, and our other favorite is in Montmartre. It's called Soleil Gourmand and is near Metro Abbesses. The address is 10 rue Ravignan. Tel 01 42 51 00 50. This place has the best french savory tarts and country French cooking I've ever tasted, not to mention Rose Petal Ice Cream. We ate there 3 times!

Ghoulish Delight · 10-08-2005, 12:35 AM

Thanks for all the great tips.

So, reservations asap once we get there? Is calling, say, now overkill? Kiosks in the park only, or can we do it at our hotel?

Not Afraid · 10-08-2005, 12:39 AM

The hotel has a reservation desk. You're staying Sequoia, right? The Concierge is across the lobby from the check-in area. Also, when you check in, get your breakfast vouchers/tickets for the entire stay if you can.

And, bring me back a chocolate croissant.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-19-2005, 02:42 PM

w00t, we've got at least one night of entertainment planned in Paris. I searched for "Paris nightlife" in google, clicked a couple links, and came across Batofar. The awesome website was a good sign, and then I found this description of their Thursday night act (translation courtesy Google)

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Thanks to the fusion of new technologies and environments roots jamaicaines, the dub irradiating and smoking of Dub Wiser takes on board us in an urban and métissée adventure where the cultural crossings are required: dub, reggae, hip-hop, jungle, musics electronic, traditional, industrial. One evening exceptional organized by the Hammerbass label with famous Sound System Dub Action and a special guest: DJ Bass Reprodukktor of the sound system Joint Venture, Sound system dub of reference in Poland.

Whoo boy, international Drumb and Bass!

A quick cross reference with our "Let's Go" guide showed this barge turned club is one of their thumbs up recommendations. Works for me! I've done that twice now, found something online that turned out to be a "Let's Go" recommendation. So...freaking...excited.

Morrigoon · 10-19-2005, 04:41 PM

Hey, do you guys wanna borrow my Rick Steves Guide? It's a couple years old, but most of the information won't change. He's got some great walking tours laid out in there as well as restaurant suggestions. I'd be happy to loan it to you.

AllyOops! · 10-19-2005, 05:00 PM

I'm poppin' in kind of late here!

You guys will post your pictures, right? I can't wait to see them!

I missed my trip to London & Paris almost 2 years ago when I gave up my ticket in order to stay home and care for my dying grandfather. It's a decision I certainly don't regret, especially when I saw how touched my Grandpa was.

However, I ALWAYS love to see photos, since I didn't get to visit- yet, that is.

However, I still have my airline credit. I have until November to use it, although I'm sure I won't have the chance.

Have a wonderful time! I can't wait to see your pictures and hear your vacation stories when you get back! Have a safe flight & a wonderful time!

<-- (He doubles as a little french, rather, parisian smiley!)

Gemini Cricket · 10-19-2005, 09:12 PM

Green with envy. Have a gret trip, y'all! And don't think too much about the dragon. It'll be much more fun to forget about it and then stumble upon it like so many do. But now that I've said that, you're probably thinking about it now...
Oh well.

€uroMeinke · 10-19-2005, 09:22 PM

It is 'alloween - there will be plenty for them to stumble upon - or to stumble upon them

€uroMeinke · 10-20-2005, 08:41 PM

As you're about to embark on your trip to Paris, I have one more suggestion:

Try to spend at least one day pretending you are Parisian - buy some cheese in a local market, take a strole in one of the parks (weather permitting) or dodge the rain as you make your way to some out of the way cafe, where you talk about Art, Philosophy, and L'amour. Walk tall and proud and enjoy a late liesurly dinner that takes you to midnight and wake up the next morning with a strong coffee and crusty bread. Maybe even bum a cigarette...

Then come home and tell me all about it.

10-07-2005, 07:17 PM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Walts! How could I have forgotten? They are open for Lunch Only and, if you get the last seating you will be able to view the parade from above - which is cool but should NOT be your only time viewing the Parade. That Parade KICKS. Yes, prepare for leisurely meals. If possible, choose the prixfixe meal at Cal Grill. It is like 5 or 7 courses - including a cheese course. It is extravagant but well worth it. I chose that route and didn't have alcohol and my meals was less. Take that, bottle of champagne. Oh, and our other favorite is in Montmartre. It's called Soleil Gourmand and is near Metro Abbesses. The address is 10 rue Ravignan. Tel 01 42 51 00 50. This place has the best french savory tarts and country French cooking I've ever tasted, not to mention Rose Petal Ice Cream. We ate there 3 times!
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10-08-2005, 12:35 AM	#2
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Thanks for all the great tips. So, reservations asap once we get there? Is calling, say, now overkill? Kiosks in the park only, or can we do it at our hotel? __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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10-08-2005, 12:39 AM	#3
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	The hotel has a reservation desk. You're staying Sequoia, right? The Concierge is across the lobby from the check-in area. Also, when you check in, get your breakfast vouchers/tickets for the entire stay if you can. And, bring me back a chocolate croissant.
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10-19-2005, 04:41 PM	#5
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Hey, do you guys wanna borrow my Rick Steves Guide? It's a couple years old, but most of the information won't change. He's got some great walking tours laid out in there as well as restaurant suggestions. I'd be happy to loan it to you. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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10-19-2005, 05:00 PM	#6
AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	I'm poppin' in kind of late here! You guys will post your pictures, right? I can't wait to see them! I missed my trip to London & Paris almost 2 years ago when I gave up my ticket in order to stay home and care for my dying grandfather. It's a decision I certainly don't regret, especially when I saw how touched my Grandpa was. However, I ALWAYS love to see photos, since I didn't get to visit- yet, that is. However, I still have my airline credit. I have until November to use it, although I'm sure I won't have the chance. Have a wonderful time! I can't wait to see your pictures and hear your vacation stories when you get back! Have a safe flight & a wonderful time! <-- (He doubles as a little french, rather, parisian smiley!)
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10-19-2005, 09:12 PM	#7
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Green with envy. Have a gret trip, y'all! And don't think too much about the dragon. It'll be much more fun to forget about it and then stumble upon it like so many do. But now that I've said that, you're probably thinking about it now... Oh well.
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10-19-2005, 09:22 PM	#8
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	It is 'alloween - there will be plenty for them to stumble upon - or to stumble upon them __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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10-20-2005, 08:41 PM	#9
€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	As you're about to embark on your trip to Paris, I have one more suggestion: Try to spend at least one day pretending you are Parisian - buy some cheese in a local market, take a strole in one of the parks (weather permitting) or dodge the rain as you make your way to some out of the way cafe, where you talk about Art, Philosophy, and L'amour. Walk tall and proud and enjoy a late liesurly dinner that takes you to midnight and wake up the next morning with a strong coffee and crusty bread. Maybe even bum a cigarette... Then come home and tell me all about it. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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