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Summer Vacation in Paris!

A June 2005 trip to Paris by rhondaprather

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Summer Vacation in Paris!

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This was our second trip to Paris, and there was plenty to do and see. We saw the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower on our first trip, which was quick, only a weekend, so we had lots to do and see this last trip. We took a day trip to the Loire Valley to two castles and toured a winery. We had a wine tasting in Paris with O Chateau--wow! The shopping was fabulous! Our favorite restaurant is Leo Le Lion, in the Latin Quarter I think. I got that recommendation from Rick Steves Paris travel book. The waiter speaks pretty good English and the food was the best I have ever tasted!Quick Tips: We planned ahead on this trip and planned the entire week online. Unfortunately, hubby had problems with swo...Read More

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Hotel Astor Saint Honore

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The hotel was very nice! The room was clean and roomy, with a very nice, very small balcony that looked out onto the courtyard. The building was very old, and we had a renovated room. The only gripe was with the A/C, but it is my understanding that it was on par for France. It didn't help that there was a heat wave in Paris during our visit. Apart from that, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and everyone spoke English.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 8, 2005

Hotel Astor Saint Honore
11 RUE D ASTORG
Paris, France
33-1-53050505

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O Chateau Wine Tasting

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This event was in the top floor of a small cafe. The host, Matthew, was very friendly and knew his wines! Everyone in the room was American and got along very well. What a great experience!

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on November 8, 2005

O Chateau Wine Tasting
68, rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Paris, France 75001
+33 1 44-739-780