I day in Strasbourg

Dear all,

I will be reaching strasbourg(my first time) at 520am on 10 dec by TGV from Lyon.leave for munich next day at 1300 hrs.What to do and see in strasbourg.Should i buy strasbourg card.

One more thing my booking is at hotel Regent petite how to reach there from TGV station in Strasbourg in the morning.Suggest bus or tram.

Also should I visit Baden Baden I dont have any transport of my own and does the strasbourg card works there.

Regards and thanks

Rituparn

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Don%26#39;t miss the beautiful cathedral, Notre Dame de Strasbourg (in town).

You can pick up Tram A at Langstross Grand%26#39;Rue in the direction of Hautepierre Maillon or Tram D at Homme de Fer in the direction of la Rotunde. Both are a few minutes on foot from your hotel. The trip takes about 12 minutes.

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Yes, buy the Strasbourg pass book. You can get it at the Tourist office located next to the Cathedral.

Don%26#39;t miss:

The Cathedral (use the passbook to see the 12:30 striking of the clock)

The river boat ride

The museums

Petite France

And of course the beautiful Christmas markets.

Have fun!!

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How to get from the train station to the cathedral? Is it walking distance? Thanks.

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It is within walking distance. The easiest route is this:

1. (With train station behind you) - L on Boulevard President Wilson

2. Continue on Rue de Wissembourg

3. R on Place de Haguenau

4. R on Ave des Vosges

5. R on Ave de la Paix

6. R on traffic circle of Place de la Republique (very pretty park here)

7. Take Avenue Victor Schoelcher

8. R on Rue André Malraux

9. Continue going straight right to the cathedral.

Strasbourg is not that big. I found the cathedral without a map. I just walked towards town and looked for the single spire...

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Hello everyone.

I to will have one full day in Strasbourg in June.

Arriving from Paris on 1st train leaving on last train back to Paris

I will be with my 14 and 16 years old.

I read about the Strasbourg Pass Book, do I need it

for varous things that I need to see?

Also can anyone suggest a lunch place that will

give me more of a German taste(this will be as close as we get to Germany) but one that teenagers will enjoy.

Thank you

Curves

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camping de biarritz - parme

Hi

me and my girlfriend are looking to stay camping de biarritz - parme, near Anglet at the end of June 2008. Has anyone stayed there? was it ok. There%26#39;s just the two of us and we%26#39;ve got our own tent etc. Or can anyone else some where good to camp?

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Do you surf ? you don%26#39;t have a great choice near Biarritz, so as i can see on the website, it%26#39;s look a good place to stay. Otherway, you can also stay near Hossegor, one of the best place for surf . About nightlife i think you have more activity at Hossegor then at Biarritz for young people. But it%26#39;s my opinion, check the others ...

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Any cyber cafes in 7e?

After reading many posts about taking a laptop with us, I%26#39;ve decided against it. I%26#39;ve checked this site for any cafes near our hotel without success. We%26#39;re staying at the Hotel Muguet near the Eiffel Tower so something near would be great but we won%26#39;t limit ourselves to that area. An English keyboard would be a big plus. My last attempt at using a French keyboard was interesting to say the least.

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You could also go to the Fat Tire Bike Tour offices and they have internet available.

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People do have strong personal ideas about laptops - I find many of the comments strangely amusing. There are many compelling reasons for schlepping a computer but ultimately only you really know if doing so fits your needs.

This past summer Paris installed several hundred free wireless internet access points with more to come. I believe (have not yet tried it) the Champs de Mars is now blanketed with free internet; if not there are plenty of Starbucks, Mc Donalds, and other places where one can hook up and check email, Travel Advisor, upload pictures, or even make VoIP calls. I don%26#39;t remember seeing any internet

Personally, I love having my regular key board and access to my files so - I am a carrier.

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Thanks, that%26#39;s not far from the hotel at all. Do they operate it like a cafe? Charge per hour? As an aside, we%26#39;re planning to do the Fat Tire evening tour.

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Sarastro,

So you don%26#39;t find it cumbersome to carry it? We won%26#39;t be moving once in Paris. I will be with my two adult daughters, with husbands and one child left at home. Being able to email regularly would be a big plus. Will I need any special cords or plugs?

Linda

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there%26#39;s a newly opened Starbucks on Rue St Dominique at Rue Cler...I%26#39;ve seen some people using their own laptops there...but I haven%26#39;t seen any cyber cafes offering the use of a computer in the 7th.

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Well, there are laptops and there are laptops.

I do not purport to carrying one of those 17%26quot;, 6+ pound models. Mine is a relatively diminutive 14%26quot; unit which has accompanied me on trips literally around the globe. With the popularity of wireless connections, the need for special phone line adapters is eliminated, all one needs is a simple power plug (prong) adapter - about 3 bucks at Radio Shack, Fry%26#39;s, or you can pick one up in Paris at FNAC or Darty. If you check the small (almost microscopic) print on your transformer, you%26#39;ll see that typically its voltage range is 110 - 240VAC so you%26#39;re good to plug in virtually anywhere on earth.

If you are staying in one location for any period of time, don%26#39;t bother packing hair dryers and the like. If your apartment does not have one you can buy a 240v unit in France for about 15 euros at Carrefour and either save it for your next trip or leave it and let someone else use it.

I am not telling anyone he should or should not carry a laptop. But if you need one or can really make use of your own, do not be swayed by the opinionated - take it if you want.

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Thanks all, this has been helpful.

Linda

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Hotel Muguet had, at least last July a computer in the lobby you could use.

Each room had a code you had to use to log on %26amp; it was 1 or 2 Euros for 30 minutes.

Make sure you go to the bakery on Rue Cler. Both the bread %26amp; pastries are Excellent.

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Has anyone found Pilates in Menton?

this may sound silly but I am planning a trip to menton and would love to know if anyone knows of a fitness center or pilates studio there where they offer classes? Maybe it would be at a day spa? any feedback about fitness in menton would be great! thanks - :)

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Hello,

I was wondering how you liked Menton. I am planning a two-week stay in July and would love to hear what you thought of the town.

By the way, I am curious, did you find a pilates teacher?

Thanks so much.

Regards,

Joeann

joeann@truepathyoga.com

Ontario, Canada

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eurodisney

I was planning to visit Eurodisney this sumnmer and take my kids age 7, 4 and a baby

I was told by my friends that Eurosisney is NOT adapted for my children, ie thare are lots of rides which they cannot ride due to height and age restrictions

Is this true

They have suggested me to visit Gardaland since this is better for young children

Can anyone give me an advice

TKS

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I took four children ages 15yrs 12yrs, 8yrs, and 5yrs last Summer. There are certainly some rides that very young children will not be able to go on.

You should not let that put you off though. There is so much else they can do.

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Nonsense, there is something for all ages at Disneyland. What appeals to a 12 year old child is not the same as what entertains a 3 year old. The attractions vary but the park excludes no one.

Do your children a huge favor, take them.

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Bought my ballet tickets online

Got up at 3:30 this morning and bought my ballet tickets online - www.operadeparis - about 1.5 hours after they went on sale. There wasn%26#39;t much left. Got cheap seats in the nosebleed section at Palais Garnier. The buying was a little more complicated than expected because I had difficulty signing in with my name and ID number and it is very realtime so the supply constantly changes--would be easy the second time!

Any advice about how to get the best out of this experience is welcome Dave

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Ah--memories. I did the same. I remember the tickets went really fast too. Don%26#39;t worry so much about where you are sitting. I sat in a box way off to the side. If you are in back you at least should be able to see everything. I saw an opera there which had subtitles but until near the very end I didn%26#39;t even know they were putting up subtitles because I couldn%26#39;t see up above the stage. And the Opera was boring! But it didn%26#39;t matter. It was such a thrill to see anything in that gorgeous Opera Garnier. Just being there is the thrill. If you actually see something you enjoy--that is a plus. As far as buying tickets on line--my computer went off-line in the middle of my purchase. We are limited by the machines we use. In the end though, it sounds like you got your tickets and you will get your wonderful experience. Enjoy!

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Is the entrance on the north or south side of the building?

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The entrance is the front of the building on Place de l%26#39;Opéra. I don%26#39;t know exactly where you%26#39;re sitting so can%26#39;t really comment about your sepcific seats. I%26#39;m going there to see the Bolshoi on Sunday.

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My seats are 153/155 Amphitheatre

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Felschurch: If I have my directions correct, the entrance is on the South side of the building. I am pretty sure that is correct. It is the opposite side from where Blvd. Haussmann is. Enjoy

Oh my gosh--the person who is going to see the Bolshoi on Sunday! That%26#39;s too much for one person in a lifetime--the Bolshoi and the Opera Garnier--have a fantastic time.

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I agree about the Bolshoi and Palais Garnier!!

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Congrats on the tickets Felschurch - what a treat!

Now that you have bought your ticket my advise is:

- get there early (I think doors open at 6.30pm for an 8pm performance start) and take a stroll around the interior. There are some wonderful rooms to explore and the staircases are magnificent

- splash out on a glass of Champagne (or two). They were 10euros each when I went (Oct 07) but I felt marvelous walking around with the glass in hand

- don%26#39;t forget your camera. I took loads of photos on the inside while there.

For those of you planning to buy tickets, a good tip is to register on the site beforehand. You%26#39;ll get a log-in name and password. When you are ready to buy tickets, you can just log-in and select what%26#39;s available.

Mez.

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Normally amphitheatre seats are high up but with good visibility facing the stage. Very uncomfortable though - bench type seats with little legroom. I avoid these seats because of my size but have a friend who swears by them (She%26#39;s very small).

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However your seats turn out to be, I%26#39;m sure you%26#39;ll love the performance. Seeing a ballet is always a beautiful experience, and I suppose that seeing one in Paris is simply divine. Enjoy!!!

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Ahhhh Mez--just the kind of info I wanted. Thanks

Best Affordable Paris Restaurants (ideally around Latin Q)

Hi,

I am visiting Paris in March and am keen to build up some local knowledge on the best places to eat and the over-priced tourist traps to avoid.

I am not after any expensive Michelin-esque restaurants, but would love to visit some authentic and delicious Parisian bistros and restaurants with a lovely atmosphere.

I am planning to stay in Latin Quarter/St Germain areas so anywhere nearby would be a bonus.

Kind of price range I would look for is around the £30 a head mark for food and wine (approx. 42 Euro or 60 US Dollars).

Having done a little research, some potential options I have found so far are:

Le Coupe Chou

Petit Pontoise

Chez Alexis %26amp; Daniel

Really appreciate some thoughts on any of the above, and definitely recommendations for where I should go!!

Thanks everyone!

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I like Brasserie Balzar rue des Ecoles. It has been there for a long time and is still popular with a lot of Parisians and tourists alike.

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Thanks for that- looked the place up and seems to get mixed reviews- some fantastic and some not so good. Definitely one for me to consider.

A few more I have come across that seem to get good reports are:

Les Editeurs

Au Gourmand

Ze Kitchen Galleria

... any thoughts on these anyone.... or any other recommendations??

Can%26#39;t wait to be in Paris sampling these places for myself!

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A few great value restaurants in the 5th. arrondissement that easily meet your requirements and are also my favourite places to dine when in Paris are:

L%26#39;Époque on rue du Cardinal-Lemoine near Place de la Contrescarpe

Au Bon Coin on rue de la Collégiale

Le Languedoc at 64 Boulevard de Port-Royal

Chez Léna et Mimile on rue Tournefort

Bon apetit!

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My friend and I have started a little tradition of eating on the first night in Paris at a little place just off the Blvd St Germain called L’insulaire. We have a prix fix meal here which ends with a cheese assortment. This year it came to 38.00 euros which includes the ever present bottle of wine.

Pjk

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PJK: was that 38 euros total for both of you or 38 per person?

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If you%26#39;re a fan of the Pudlo Paris guidebook, you might want to know his opinion of Les Editeurs - he calls it mediocre and says the dishes don%26#39;t live up to their setting. He says it%26#39;s %26quot;a pity.%26quot;

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Hmm.. OK, maybe I will avoid Les Editeurs then. I have four nights in Paris and want to make the most of every dining experience if possible!

Thanks for the tips everyone... keep them coming!!

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I ate at two very nice restaurants on blvd Port Royal last fall, Le Languedoc and Le Petit Marguery. Both excellent. Btw, I highly recommend the Grand Marnier souffle at Petit Marguery. It%26#39;s their specialty and it doesn%26#39;t disappoint.

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Check out www.idealgourmet.fr they have listings of many resturants in your price range. They also have sample menus. I found them very helpful.

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38.00 euros total. We love that place. It is a 2 choice prix fix deal.

hth

Pjk