Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 3, 2008 Report Posted June 3, 2008 Heya!I'm pretty excited because my new girlfriend, Karen, and I, will be traveling together in France for 10 days starting on June 10th.She's actually already down in Italy on a short summer school session, we plan to meet in Nice, France - then find our way to Paris.I've been to Paris already twice, so I'm looking for some info on some interesting sights and ideas.Have any skancs had some interesting travel experiences in the South of France and / or Paris?do tell! -jay
phorbesie Posted June 3, 2008 Report Posted June 3, 2008 that sounds great! i was just in nice in april, stayed at the hotel helvetique, which was a great location. plain room but only 70 euros a night. nice is a nice (ha) place to just soak up the atmosphere...wander the old town, the seaside promenade, the cafes, architecture, etc. i've spent lots of time in lyon and some in paris but i don't have any crazy stories really (that aren't phish related, hehe). but the pere lachaise cemetery in paris is a trip. have fun! france is so lovely.
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Posted June 3, 2008 pere lachaise cemetery - is that where Jim Morrison is burried ? I was there ( i think) 8 years ago - we drank some whiskey at his grave!
Schwa. Posted June 3, 2008 Report Posted June 3, 2008 Stay longer and go to Jazz à Vienne. It runs from June 27th to the 11th of July this year. I caught Antibalas, Jamie Lidell and MMW (and several other smaller bands) there in 2005 and the city is sooooo beautiful. Jazz à Vienne 2008 Noteables: Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall and Ornette Coleman.
Kanada Kev Posted June 3, 2008 Report Posted June 3, 2008 Do the CATACOMBS When I was there in '95 they were closed They are supposed to be absolutely amazing. There are Parisians who party down there and have found amazing parts (lots still unexplored) like a movie theater that was used by the Germans! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catacombs_of_Paris http://www.catacombes-de-paris.fr/english.htm http://www.catacombes-de-paris.fr/catacombes.pdf For concerts, here are some while you are there: 06/10/08 Phillip Walker Le Meridien Hotel 06/10/08 Bat For Lashes Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy 06/10/08 Radiohead Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy 06/10/08 Avril Lavigne Zenith Paris 06/11/08 Manu Chao Bercy - Dance Machine 06/11/08 Queensryche Elysee Montmartre 06/11/08 Joshua Radin La Maroquinerie 06/11/08 Phillip Walker Le Meridien Hotel 06/11/08 Juanes Zenith Paris 06/12/08 Phillip Walker Le Meridien Hotel 06/13/08 Phillip Walker Le Meridien Hotel 06/14/08 Phillip Walker Le Meridien Hotel 06/14/08 Plants & Animals Main D'Oeuvre 06/15/08 Phillip Walker Le Meridien Hotel 06/17/08 KISS Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy 06/18/08 Paramore Le Bataclan 06/18/08 Rose Olympia
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Posted June 3, 2008 anyone know of any links to websites that have info on French Festivals ?merci beaucoup!
bradm Posted June 3, 2008 Report Posted June 3, 2008 Heya!I'm pretty excited because my new girlfriend, Karen, and I, will be traveling together in France for 10 days starting on June 10th.Radiohead is playing in Paris on June 10. jambase also lists a bunch of other gigs in Paris:http://www.jambase.com/shows/Shows.aspx?City=Paris&State=FRA&radius=25Aloha,Brad
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 3, 2008 Author Report Posted June 3, 2008 I leave on June 10th - don't think i'll be there fast enough to see Radiohead - that would have been awesome!I bought my flight through FlyZoom - $650 return!Pretty good deal I think.
Jaimoe Posted June 3, 2008 Report Posted June 3, 2008 Avignon in the south in Provence is a walled city that housed several centuries of Popes were it was the capital of the Christian world in the 14th century. The Popes Palace is still there and the tour is amazing. It and should not be missed.
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Posted June 4, 2008 I'm definitely not going to some American concert in Paris scenario - I'm checking some other sources - I'm trying to look up French Artists.Here's some I can think ofNouvelles VaguesDaft PunkDJ FalconAirMC SolarManu ChaoMitsou (lol)-
AdamH Posted June 4, 2008 Report Posted June 4, 2008 The arrondissements further out are an interesting contrast to 1er and 2eme. Can't remember which one has all the flea markets but I had alot of fun out there. I liked Montmartre as well, the mount itself not as much as the neighbourhood and the delicious restaurants there.
dave-O Posted June 4, 2008 Report Posted June 4, 2008 Arles and Lyon are both great cities to visit on your way from Nice to Paris.
scottieking Posted June 4, 2008 Report Posted June 4, 2008 If you can get there, my favorite place in the whole of France is on the North Coast. Mont St Michel is an island cathedral by high tide but is uncovered by low tide. Plus while you are in the area you can visit some of the D-day sites.
phishtaper Posted June 4, 2008 Report Posted June 4, 2008 except for having to go to France, this sounds like it would be fun.
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 4, 2008 Author Report Posted June 4, 2008 (edited) We're thinking visiting Massif des Maures which is pretty close to Nice and St. Tropez before we head to Paris - Lyon might also be a stop in between. woot woot... the girlfriend sounds crazy excited - now I just gotta work on my romantic moves.. Edited June 4, 2008 by Guest
Jaimoe Posted June 4, 2008 Report Posted June 4, 2008 Although I think it's every Canadian's duty to visit Dieppe at some point. I'll do just that next year.
Kanada Kev Posted June 4, 2008 Report Posted June 4, 2008 To stand on Juno Beach was a haunting experience. To visit the Canadian graves at Beny-sur-Mer was humbling to say the least. A beautiful patch of Canada, immaculately cared for and manicured. Big maple trees towering over the headstones. Time there, along with meeting some fantastic families while we stayed in Holland for a couple of weeks made me so proud to be a Canadian. I couldn't wait to see an obnoxious American backpacker with our flag on their bag to teach a lesson. I called my grandfather from England the next day and thanked him (before Bell made that commercial was made). Another beautiful spot is Giverny. Where Monet had a house and his beautiful gardens. It's stunning (but try to get there early before the tour busses arrive. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giverny If you like impressionist art, check out the Musee d'Orsay. Amazing stuff. I was blown away by Seurat's pointillism pieces. Especially Circus
AD Posted June 4, 2008 Report Posted June 4, 2008 I couldn't wait to see an obnoxious American backpacker with our flag on their bag to teach a lesson. I usually take that as a compliment.
Jay Funk Dawg Posted June 6, 2008 Author Report Posted June 6, 2008 Looks like we're going to meet at The hotel Helvetique in Nice and take it from there.Thanks Phorbsie and crew for the tips.MERCI! I'm leaving on Tuesday!
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