WeAreElgin Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Don't use the public toilets at the entrance to the Louvre, it's €1.50 to piss in a urinal behind a curtain.Fine place if you like men roasting chestnuts in shopping trollies. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 I'm sure I've mentioned it on this site before, but I seen a tramp take a shit on the metro. He then wiped his arse with soggy newspaper on the floor. 100 odd people crammed down one end of the carriage while he went about his business at the other end. The carriage emptied at the next stop, but I'm sure those waiting to get on would be in for a treat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 18 hours ago, WeAreElgin said: Don't use the public toilets at the entrance to the Louvre, it's €1.50 to piss in a urinal behind a curtain. Fine place if you like men roasting chestnuts in shopping trollies. 15 hours ago, MONKMAN said: I'm sure I've mentioned it on this site before, but I seen a tramp take a shit on the metro. He then wiped his arse with soggy newspaper on the floor. 100 odd people crammed down one end of the carriage while he went about his business at the other end. The carriage emptied at the next stop, but I'm sure those waiting to get on would be in for a treat. Can't say I blame him given just a piss is so pricey - how much for a shite? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 20 hours ago, WeAreElgin said: Don't use the public toilets at the entrance to the Louvre, it's €1.50 to piss in a urinal behind a curtain. Fine place if you like men roasting chestnuts in shopping trollies. Are these two sentences the same thing? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Its worth going for the view from the Eiffel Tower alone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Just booked tickets for a show at the Moulin Rouge 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, Newbornbairn said: Just booked tickets for a show at the Moulin Rouge Done that...make sure you tip the greeter at least a €20 or else you'll be sitting right down the front with a shite view. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Arch Stanton said: Done that...make sure you tip the greeter at least a €20 or else you'll be sitting right down the front with a shite view. Need wheelchair seats - they're never that great anyway 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I did the Moulin Rouge show with the meal. Food was shite, but the show itself had loads of French girls dancing with their tits out so it was all good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donathan Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 Off to Amsterdam in the summer and getting the train back to London via Paris Gare du Nord, and we have a 6-hour stop over from 1pm to 7pm between our arrival in Paris and our train back to London St Pancras. The Saturday we are making this journey also happens to be the day before my Mrs 30th birthday, and as part of that I’d quite like to take her for a 3-course meal at a decent steakhouse (preferably good food but a pretty casual atmosphere as we won’t be dressing up much during the journey). Anyone know any decent options that aren’t too far from Gare du Nord? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 (edited) 32 minutes ago, Donathan said: Off to Amsterdam in the summer and getting the train back to London via Paris Gare du Nord, and we have a 6-hour stop over from 1pm to 7pm between our arrival in Paris and our train back to London St Pancras. The Saturday we are making this journey also happens to be the day before my Mrs 30th birthday, and as part of that I’d quite like to take her for a 3-course meal at a decent steakhouse (preferably good food but a pretty casual atmosphere as we won’t be dressing up much during the journey). Anyone know any decent options that aren’t too far from Gare du Nord? Nowhere specific but Brasseries like this are probably what you want. Bustley (sp?) atmosphere, casual but good food. Never missed so far in France with similar. Hopefully someone will give you more up to date and experienced advice, last time I was at Gare du Nord I was living on tins of sardines, a baguette, bottle of vin ordinaire and sleeping in a park. https://www.terminusnord.com/en/menus/#menu-30591 Edited February 26, 2022 by welshbairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doulikefish Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 16 hours ago, Donathan said: Off to Amsterdam in the summer and getting the train back to London via Paris Gare du Nord, and we have a 6-hour stop over from 1pm to 7pm between our arrival in Paris and our train back to London St Pancras. The Saturday we are making this journey also happens to be the day before my Mrs 30th birthday, and as part of that I’d quite like to take her for a 3-course meal at a decent steakhouse (preferably good food but a pretty casual atmosphere as we won’t be dressing up much during the journey). Anyone know any decent options that aren’t too far from Gare du Nord? There is a steak brassiere just outside of the station on the left hand side as you come out of the station...I'm assuming with luggage you don't want to be humping your bags any distance 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Forgot to mention in my last post that I'm going here in a couple of weeks. Staying for 5 nights and it's third time lucky following cancelled trips in 2020 and 2021. Not got too much of an itinerary planned yet, but going to Disneyland Paris and Versaille. The latter I wanted to do last time I was there bit didn't feel I'd have enough time. Looking to book the Louvre as well. Beyond that we'll take the little one to see the Eiffel Tower lights at night and we'll find some other things to do off the hoof. The Luxembourg Gardens might be a good shout as I've not been there yet. Have done quite a lot of the must-see stuff as I've been twice before, although it's the little one's first time so will do some things again. Disneyland and Versaille will be knackering for the little one so we'll take it fairly easy the other days. Really looking forward to it, one of my favourite cities. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 7 hours ago, Michael W said: Forgot to mention in my last post that I'm going here in a couple of weeks. Staying for 5 nights and it's third time lucky following cancelled trips in 2020 and 2021. Not got too much of an itinerary planned yet, but going to Disneyland Paris and Versaille. The latter I wanted to do last time I was there bit didn't feel I'd have enough time. Looking to book the Louvre as well. Beyond that we'll take the little one to see the Eiffel Tower lights at night and we'll find some other things to do off the hoof. The Luxembourg Gardens might be a good shout as I've not been there yet. Have done quite a lot of the must-see stuff as I've been twice before, although it's the little one's first time so will do some things again. Disneyland and Versaille will be knackering for the little one so we'll take it fairly easy the other days. Really looking forward to it, one of my favourite cities. Its the disneyland 30th anniversary so book your dining in advance. The eiffel tower is such an amazing sight but just be careful around there at night. Louvre was amazing to see, when we were there we had EU young person status so got in for free. f**k brexit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 57 minutes ago, Inanimate Carbon Rod said: Its the disneyland 30th anniversary so book your dining in advance. The eiffel tower is such an amazing sight but just be careful around there at night. Louvre was amazing to see, when we were there we had EU young person status so got in for free. f**k brexit. Ship has already sailed for character dining, unfortunately. Found out it was the 30th anniversary far too late and it was sold out when we looked. Yeah, we've been to.the Eiffel Tower before at night and I remember the dodgy punters hanging around trying to flog 'champagne' and all sorts of crap. Easily enough ignored but I'll be keeping a close eye on the phone/wallet. I am looking forward to joining the hoardes of people that can't believe how small the Mona Lisa is. Too old for any discount so would have to pay anyway,l. The EU can do one*. *Brexit remains a bad idea. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, Michael W said: Ship has already sailed for character dining, unfortunately. Found out it was the 30th anniversary far too late and it was sold out when we looked. Yeah, we've been to.the Eiffel Tower before at night and I remember the dodgy punters hanging around trying to flog 'champagne' and all sorts of crap. Easily enough ignored but I'll be keeping a close eye on the phone/wallet. I am looking forward to joining the hoardes of people that can't believe how small the Mona Lisa is. Too old for any discount so would have to pay anyway,l. The EU can do one*. *Brexit remains a bad idea. Even the buffet dining in the parks though mate. The main buffet in the disneyland park was actually very decent, being french they sorta raise the bar on the american versions, desserts superb too. The mona lisa is small, but its worth seeing, the rest of the Louvre is superb too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 10 minutes ago, Inanimate Carbon Rod said: Even the buffet dining in the parks though mate. The main buffet in the disneyland park was actually very decent, being french they sorta raise the bar on the american versions, desserts superb too. The mona lisa is small, but its worth seeing, the rest of the Louvre is superb too. Shit, never realised that. I better get on that then and try sort it tonight. Thanks for heads up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Capacities across disney parks impacted world wide, staff shortages etc, basically need to book in to guarantee you have something. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 Best food in Disney land was Five Guys 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vikingTON Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 What would be the best things to do in a single day? I will have a stop over at CDG between an early morning arrival and 10 o'clock flight out at night. I'm not a museums person at all, so tips on the best places to wander and see a fair bit of the city (or Versailles instead?) and to get a good meal would be welcomed. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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