Comments on: Finding Affordable Paris Digs For a Family of Six… Or Dreaming the Impossible Dream http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/06/finding-affordable-paris-digs-for-a-family-of-six-or-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:03:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Susan http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/06/finding-affordable-paris-digs-for-a-family-of-six-or-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/#comment-12792 Susan Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:02:13 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=1995#comment-12792 Rechelle, you absolutely HAVE to visit Saine Chapel. Forget the Louvre (too immence) and even Notre Dame, but st. chapel is replete with GLORIOUS wall to wall stained glass windows and the walls are also fabulous. It is small, your boys wont have to be there but a short time and I still remember it above all other things from 10 years ago. But you should visit Paris' underground ancient sanitary system. What a contrast and your boys would love it. Rechelle, you absolutely HAVE to visit Saine Chapel. Forget the Louvre (too immence) and even Notre Dame, but st. chapel is replete with GLORIOUS wall to wall stained glass windows and the walls are also fabulous. It is small, your boys wont have to be there but a short time and I still remember it above all other things from 10 years ago.

But you should visit Paris’ underground ancient sanitary system. What a contrast and your boys would love it.

]]> By: Jenni in KS http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/06/finding-affordable-paris-digs-for-a-family-of-six-or-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/#comment-12791 Jenni in KS Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:22:30 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=1995#comment-12791 I came back because I knew there would be more suggestions and I need to plan for my own trip to Paris which will be shortly after Hell freezes over. But anyway...I love reading about traveling whether I will be traveling myself or not. And now I must know what kind of shoes people in Paris wear. Are all tennis shoes bad or just white tennis shoes? What about the Chucks mentioned previously? Are they okay as long as they are not white? Flip flops? Let me see, no American flag T-shirts, right? Even if it is July 4th? I think that's a safe bet and I will definitely not pack that in the suitcase which I won't be packing. Seriously, Rechelle, I'm really looking forward to hearing about your trip. It's ridiculous how excited I can get about someone else's vacation. Ridiculous! Please blog every single detail:o) I came back because I knew there would be more suggestions and I need to plan for my own trip to Paris which will be shortly after Hell freezes over. But anyway…I love reading about traveling whether I will be traveling myself or not.

And now I must know what kind of shoes people in Paris wear. Are all tennis shoes bad or just white tennis shoes? What about the Chucks mentioned previously? Are they okay as long as they are not white? Flip flops? Let me see, no American flag T-shirts, right? Even if it is July 4th? I think that’s a safe bet and I will definitely not pack that in the suitcase which I won’t be packing.

Seriously, Rechelle, I’m really looking forward to hearing about your trip. It’s ridiculous how excited I can get about someone else’s vacation. Ridiculous! Please blog every single detail:o)

]]> By: A Mac and a Mug O' Joe http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/06/finding-affordable-paris-digs-for-a-family-of-six-or-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/#comment-12790 A Mac and a Mug O' Joe Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:16:18 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=1995#comment-12790 Enjoy Paris! The Latin Qtr is great. Stayed their for 10 days back in 1995. Lots of city dust and dirt. Great international food, great bakeries, yum! Best Chinese and Pizza I've ever had. We even found a Mexican Restaurant in the LQ. The Metro is great. Be sure to climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Have fun! Enjoy Paris! The Latin Qtr is great. Stayed their for 10 days back in 1995. Lots of city dust and dirt. Great international food, great bakeries, yum! Best Chinese and Pizza I’ve ever had. We even found a Mexican Restaurant in the LQ. The Metro is great. Be sure to climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower.
Have fun!

]]> By: Rechelle http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/06/finding-affordable-paris-digs-for-a-family-of-six-or-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/#comment-12789 Rechelle Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:01:07 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=1995#comment-12789 I am not sure I would mind if no one spoke to me; I am not sure I would mind if no one spoke to me;

]]> By: Shelley http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/06/finding-affordable-paris-digs-for-a-family-of-six-or-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/#comment-12788 Shelley Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:34:39 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=1995#comment-12788 Congrats! take plenty of pictures..I'll be living vicariously through you! Congrats! take plenty of pictures..I’ll be living vicariously through you!

]]> By: Carol http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/06/finding-affordable-paris-digs-for-a-family-of-six-or-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/#comment-12787 Carol Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:43:31 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=1995#comment-12787 Great Bed and Breakfasts abound in England... pick a city, and you'll find a great one! Rail passes will get you everywhere... enjoy! Great Bed and Breakfasts abound in England… pick a city, and you’ll find a great one! Rail passes will get you everywhere… enjoy!

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/06/finding-affordable-paris-digs-for-a-family-of-six-or-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/#comment-12786 Jennifer Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:21:13 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=1995#comment-12786 Oh my, you'll have such a great time! Paris is really wonderful (even in a short visit you can do so much). I lived in London 20 years ago--it holds a special place in my heart. No sneakers really is good advice--I know if sounds so silly, but it's almost a national past-time to point out the " 'mer-kins". Sneakers just make it easy. But don't worry about all of that, just have a great time. Enjoy the food!! Oh my, you’ll have such a great time! Paris is really wonderful (even in a short visit you can do so much). I lived in London 20 years ago–it holds a special place in my heart. No sneakers really is good advice–I know if sounds so silly, but it’s almost a national past-time to point out the ” ‘mer-kins”. Sneakers just make it easy. But don’t worry about all of that, just have a great time. Enjoy the food!!

]]> By: becky up the hill http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/06/finding-affordable-paris-digs-for-a-family-of-six-or-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/#comment-12785 becky up the hill Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:53:06 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=1995#comment-12785 Yea! I want to go to Paris and hope to learn mucho from your experiences (only I'm more the flea market type). Okay I live in California and know a little Spanish. Please find out if 'mucho' works in Paris ;o)! Yea for this trip! Please consider coming back to California sometime and I will advise you on what beaches, national parks and cities to enjoy. On this topic I can be some help! Also for CD, how to conduct himself if he feels the need for speed..er driving to fast, racing crop dusters..yes we have those here too. Signed, the CHP's wife...becky up the hill. Yea! I want to go to Paris and hope to learn mucho from your experiences (only I’m more the flea market type). Okay I live in California and know a little Spanish. Please find out if ‘mucho’ works in Paris ;o)! Yea for this trip! Please consider coming back to California sometime and I will advise you on what beaches, national parks and cities to enjoy. On this topic I can be some help! Also for CD, how to conduct himself if he feels the need for speed..er driving to fast, racing crop dusters..yes we have those here too. Signed, the CHP’s wife…becky up the hill.

]]> By: muddywaters http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/06/finding-affordable-paris-digs-for-a-family-of-six-or-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/#comment-12784 muddywaters Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:18:56 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=1995#comment-12784 The New York Times ran a piece titled "Frugal Paris" the other day. http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/06/28/travel/28frugalparis.html?hpw The New York Times ran a piece titled “Frugal Paris” the other day.

http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/06/28/travel/28frugalparis.html?hpw

]]> By: Donna W http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/06/finding-affordable-paris-digs-for-a-family-of-six-or-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/#comment-12783 Donna W Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:34:32 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=1995#comment-12783 I've always wondered whether I could afford to travel to far-off countries. Now I know I can't. I’ve always wondered whether I could afford to travel to far-off countries. Now I know I can’t.

]]> By: Lady Fi http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/06/finding-affordable-paris-digs-for-a-family-of-six-or-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/#comment-12782 Lady Fi Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:28:47 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=1995#comment-12782 Very French, very Bohemian! As for that lovely English cottage.. shame I don't live in the UK anymore.. otherwise you guys could have bunked with me! Now, if you want to come to Sweden, we can put you up in our summer cottage.. the one with the dry closet (no water in the toilet) but lots of garden space for noisy boys! ;-) Very French, very Bohemian!

As for that lovely English cottage.. shame I don’t live in the UK anymore.. otherwise you guys could have bunked with me!

Now, if you want to come to Sweden, we can put you up in our summer cottage.. the one with the dry closet (no water in the toilet) but lots of garden space for noisy boys! ;-)

]]> By: Marilyn http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/06/finding-affordable-paris-digs-for-a-family-of-six-or-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/#comment-12781 Marilyn Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:15:31 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=1995#comment-12781 Woo hoo! You got it done. The Latin Quarter is great - the university, food markets, restaurants etc. Bohemian yes, small rooms yes, but you'll love it. Did I not tell you they wanted $$$ for closet-sized spaces? Now, on to the shoes. Wear white gym shoes, and no one will speak to you. :) Woo hoo! You got it done. The Latin Quarter is great – the university, food markets, restaurants etc. Bohemian yes, small rooms yes, but you’ll love it.

Did I not tell you they wanted $$$ for closet-sized spaces?

Now, on to the shoes. Wear white gym shoes, and no one will speak to you. :)

]]> By: dina http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/06/finding-affordable-paris-digs-for-a-family-of-six-or-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/#comment-12780 dina Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:22:05 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=1995#comment-12780 Please - warn a girl! I was taking a sip and nearly choked to death! $80 a night! WOW! If you found that for 80 Euros a night I'd be suspicious... very suspicious! Can I introduce you to a friend? www.eurocheapo.com - it's a friend you need to have. Also - I know you're going to think this is hinkey, but seriously, I've got lots of friends who live throughout Europe and they do this a lot - a home exchange is a really valid option for a family who is traveling. Lord, we had a horrible time trying to find accomodation for our family of 4 when we took the kids to Spain a couple of years ago. I can't imagine adding a couple more. Remember - most European towns have fresh markets every day - they are THE BEST, MOST AWESOME, MOST AMAZING places to get a great breakfast at very affordable prices. Please – warn a girl! I was taking a sip and nearly choked to death! $80 a night! WOW! If you found that for 80 Euros a night I’d be suspicious… very suspicious!

Can I introduce you to a friend? http://www.eurocheapo.com – it’s a friend you need to have.

Also – I know you’re going to think this is hinkey, but seriously, I’ve got lots of friends who live throughout Europe and they do this a lot – a home exchange is a really valid option for a family who is traveling. Lord, we had a horrible time trying to find accomodation for our family of 4 when we took the kids to Spain a couple of years ago. I can’t imagine adding a couple more.

Remember – most European towns have fresh markets every day – they are THE BEST, MOST AWESOME, MOST AMAZING places to get a great breakfast at very affordable prices.

]]> By: Nancy in PA http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/06/finding-affordable-paris-digs-for-a-family-of-six-or-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/#comment-12779 Nancy in PA Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:41:01 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=1995#comment-12779 When I think of renting a cottage in England I think about the movie "The Holiday" with Cameron Diaz. Loved that little cottage... When I think of renting a cottage in England I think about the movie “The Holiday” with Cameron Diaz. Loved that little cottage…

]]> By: Pam http://www.rechelleunplugged.com/2009/06/finding-affordable-paris-digs-for-a-family-of-six-or-dreaming-the-impossible-dream/#comment-12778 Pam Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:21:42 +0000 http://mysistersfarmhouse.com/?p=1995#comment-12778 I own timeshares in the US, but when I organized 2 family trips for 16 traveled to Europe-I used time shares. They have places all over the world. If you want to email me maybe I could help you find something via this avenue. I own timeshares in the US, but when I organized 2 family trips for 16 traveled to Europe-I used time shares. They have places all over the world. If you want to email me maybe I could help you find something via this avenue.

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