Visit to paris?

Question

my aunt and uncle are goin to paris this month

they are plannin to stay in :

citiadines la defense

la defense 1

paris

can somebody say me howz it?also ,which are the places u wud recommend this newly wed couple to visit?which are the good veg restaurants there?is there any good Indian restaurant in the city??

Answer 1

I've included the link to Trip Advisor's ratings on it. The ratings seem to be mixed.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-...

Answer 2

I work in La Defense; it's the closest thing you'll get to so far as Wall Street.  Tall high rise buildings.  They DO, however, have a clean, large indoor shopping mall.  But don't worry, the Citadines is only 15 minutes metro Line 1, or RER,  into central Paris. ( Enjoy the cleanliness of La Defense as  Paris is the dirtiest city I've ever visitied in my life. Even though the sidewalks are hosed down daily, people let their dogs mess everywhere.  [Yes, still.]  I know 3 poor souls that have actually skidded and fell because of its pervasiveness: YUCK!  Vegan restaurants are not that popular so you may have better luck accomodating your taste buds at "ethnic" restaurants.  Don't worry if the waiter gives you a hard time, it's to be expected.  Remember the 15% tip is automatically added on to the bill, so don't be shy in asserting yourself in trying to get what you want.  The French "do it" themselves, oblivious to the frowns and arguments of the waiters, sales associates, metro employees, etc..  DON'T be intimidated by their "Je ne comprends pas"  (I don't understand), or "C'est impossible" ( It's impossible)!  My husband is French and he couldn't believe my personal experiences for the first couple of years of living in Paris (which I ignorantly and sheepishly accepted).  His advice: be courteous, but firm.  When you come from a service oriented country like the U.S. it can be difficult to get used to; however, on a nicer note, the architecture is amazing, especially Notre Dame (I was there on Christmas morning...the Gregorian Chants were eretheral ; check out the Eiffel Tower (pronunced "Tour aFELL") when its lights flash magnificently on the hour each evening; take a River Cruise down the Seine, or Batobus where you hop on and off of the boat throughout the day for  the price of  only one ticket; Sacre Coeur at night is exceptional, where you can view all of Paris; popping in to Laduree or Gerard Moulet for lemon macarons and deleriously savouring them in  the Luxembourg Gardens, with your legs nestled up on a green metallic chair stiuated in front of the calming fountain,  will be a much welcome rest for your weary legs (one does alot of walking in Paris); and finally, when it comes to cuisine, nobody, but NOBODY my friend, does it like the French.  Enjoy!

Answer 3

La Defense is the business area, not the romantic riverside.

Must-sees include Sacre Coeur, avenue des Champs Elysees, the Arche de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower.

Avoid the metro during the rush hours.

People may appear impolite but usually thaw out a bit if you are nice to them.  I did say "usually!"

Veg Restaurants - try Lebanese "Liban".  All restaurants have a fixed-price lunch which is the best option as the chef has the ingredients fresh and ready to prepare.  Lunch is 12 to 2, the restaurants prefer it if you can arrive before 12:30, getting there at 1:45 is not a good idea!

Answer 4

Rather than giving you a list of the usual suspects, here's my list of some romantic couple-y things to do in Paris:

- Montmartre/Sacre Coeur (lovely view, quaint village-like atmosphere)

- Stroll the streets of Ile St. Louis (tiny cobbled streets with cute shops), enjoying a cone of Berthillon ice cream (there are 2 Berthillon shops on the island, but you can buy it at many cafes)

- Meander through a garden like Jardin du Luxembourg, Jardin des Plantes or any smaller park they come across

- Enjoy a glass of wine or dessert atop Centre Pompidou (the modern art museum), along with the serenity

- Listen to a concert at St Chappelle (cathedral with beautiful stained glass)

- Have dinner at a boat/restaurant on the Seine

- Outside Paris: take a half-day trip to Giverny (beautiful gardens at Monet's house), take a day trip to the Champagne region - the caves are in the city, not the countryside, but it's still fun to have a few glasses of champagne throughout the day. :)

The wonderful thing about Paris is that there are beautiful neighborhoods everywhere. The most accessible romantic thing to do is to find a cute area and walk around aimlessly, then have a drink at a random cafe.

As to Indian restaurants, well, Paris is not known for great Indian cuisine. The area around Chateau d'Eau (either Passage Brady or Passage de l'Industrie - these are pedestrian alleys - a few minutes from the metro) are lined with Indian restaurants, and supposed to be good. I went to one which was recommended and found the cuisine bland, but otherwise good. French people don't eat very spicy food so foreign cuisine in general is toned down for their taste buds.

Congrats to your aunt and uncle!