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Corrine · Posted: Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:22 pm Post subject:

Ok I'm going to Paris, with a river cruise on the Seine to Normandy and back to Paris!!! I can't believe this!
Amy - any ideas? Been to Norte Dame, and Eiffel Tower. Is that Moulin Rouge a tourist trap??
Anybody been to The Normandy area?

Glenn · Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 5:51 am Post subject:

Good morning Corrine,

Wow, wow and double wow!! Ooh-la-la (That's French for "holy crap!").

When is your bday Corrine? You just know everyone from here will want to send you their very best wishes.

When is the trip? Whenever it is, you will have a wonderful time!

You're a bit of a romantic, aren't you? Then follow this next bit.

Ok, and I ask this of Amy when she goes there. Did you ever see the movie "Something's Gotta Give" with Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson? Rent it or down load it, and pay attention to the second to last scene. Diane and Jack are standing on a bridge in Paris at night, the Eiffel Tower lit up in the background. That scene is over-the-top romantic. Well, yes, of course that's what I would like you and your husband to do.

Anyway, enjoy, enjoy and enjoy.

Wonderful news!

Glenn

Laughing

dutchdushi · Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 1:58 pm Post subject:

Corinne, Moulin Rouge is a tourist trap, but if you want to see a show, just go there. I go to Paris every year, but just for shopping and eating.

Where in Normandy will you stay? It is one of my favorite parts of France. Must sees are Honfleur (if you want to see a fun small museum, visit the former house of Satie), the Bayeux carpet and the embarquement beaches. I personally liked the museum or the airborne troups at Sainte Mere Eglise (Band of Brothers). Also the food and drinks are amazing. Good fish, shellfish and apple-pies (tarte tatin), but also nice cheeses. Ah, I wish I was there now.

~Amy~® · Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 2:14 pm Post subject:

So excited for you, Corrine! Love, love Paris! I will send you a message via Facebook on some of the other things we've done there beyond the usual touristy stuff.

And yes, I agree, Moulin Rouge is a tourist trap but...if you want to go, just go.

If you like Monet, this is an amazing museum/mansion with the largest collection of Monets (it's one of our favorites - and there is a cute little park right across the street): http://www.marmottan.fr/uk/

You can also do a day trip out to Versailles - take the 8am RER and get there when they open the doors before the tour buses get there. We spent all day there and took the train back to Paris around 4pm. It's about a 30 minute ride.

The Rodin museum is also nice and doesn't take very long - very pretty gadrens and a nice place for a cup of coffee.

We loved the shops and cafes in the Marais District.

I'm not sure what you like to do so I'll have to send you a msg via FB.

ArubaLisa · Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 2:36 pm Post subject:

...and drink LOTS of French wine! Cool

dutchdushi · Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 3:05 pm Post subject:

Totally agree about the Marmottan museum, forgot about that. And if you have the possibility, visit Monets house and garden at Giverny (Normandy). One of the most pretty places I have been to.

carolrd · Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 4:07 pm Post subject:

Corrine · Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:39 pm Post subject:

Thank you everyone! We are at the mercy of avalon waterways as to exactly where we are going. I know Rouen, d-day Beaches and Honfleur are planned. Also Monet's house and gardens, Giverny. This is all very exciting!!

Corrine · Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 6:04 am Post subject:

Thanks for everyone' s help-- Bon voyage to all!

I will report back on this most interesting trip!!

~Amy~® · Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 7:41 am Post subject:

Have a fantastic trip - and happy birthday! Very Happy

dutchdushi · Posted: Mon Aug 12, 2013 3:21 pm Post subject:

Corinne, you will have a wonderful trip and a perfect birthday! You are visiting all the best places. Enjoy it! Wish I could come there with you....