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Originally Posted by Cherie
There is a lovely little cosy cafe with red soft seating on the street just as you come out of the Eiffel Tower, been there on two different visits, really lovely beef bourguignon, hope its still there
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Sounds very charming, I'd like to confirm it's existence but I have not seen it yet!
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Originally Posted by Ammi
…Paris is always a good idea…it really is a fabulous vibe…  …
…yeah, there is a huge contrast between something like the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam…(…which has quite an intimate feel with the paintings and how close we can get to them…)…and the Louvre, where they feel so ‘distanced and formal’ …but it still holds that magic to go and see them and feel their age and their importance …there is so much to see in the Louvre, not just with the paintings and the artwork but the general opulence of old Louis and those back in the day times… |
Oh yeah the Napoleon III apartments are incredible for the luxury and opulence of the whole rooms, truly of their time
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Originally Posted by Ammi
…and are the locals speaking English with you…?…
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Generally yes! Impressed as ever by the ability of other nationalities to speak English and actually I've found everyone incredibly polite and friendly
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