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I had a minor stumble in Paris last month and ended up visiting an urgent care. They took me in and patched me up and sent me on my way. What are the odds a bill will eventually find its way across the Atlantic to me in the US? [more inside]
posted by Kyol around Paris, France at 7:30 AM - 5 answers

Have you stayed in a 1-3 bedroom AirBnB in Paris that you found comfortable recently? Can you send me the link? [more inside]
posted by Ollie around Paris, France at 3:18 PM - 6 answers

Is there anything worth seeing in Paris ahead of the Olympics? The rings are up on the Eiffel Tower, but is there anything an ordinary tourist can see now? Venues, athletes village, stands for the opening ceremony?
posted by wnissen around Paris, France at 10:23 AM - 5 answers

My daughter and I will be in Paris for 21 days; how much cash will I need for Paris? When is it preferred to use cash? [more inside]
posted by jadepearl around Paris, France at 4:27 PM - 17 answers

Hi, I need to get from Charles de Gaulle to New Hotel Saint Lazare in Paris, next Monday around 18:30. My French is très so-so and I have mobility issues (it's painful for me to walk long distances or stand for more than a few minutes at a time). A pre-ordered Uber is like €100, and the better-rated pre-booked airport taxis are even more. Cheaper airport taxis (e.g., G7, Alpha taxis, around €65) are rated very low on Google. What do you think my best option is?
posted by stinker around Paris, France at 11:19 AM - 6 answers

We're novice European travelers planning a trip to London, Paris, and then Alsace. We're looking to spend a nice amount of time in Alsace for wine tasting, but struggling to figure out just how MUCH time we should spend there. We've got a total of 2 weeks for the whole trip. [more inside]
posted by fillsthepews around France at 3:46 PM - 4 answers

I need to find housing in late June to mid-July for Paris. Recommendations that will not break the bank. Details are below the fold. [more inside]
posted by jadepearl around Paris, France at 7:32 PM - 5 answers

A US-citizen friend is going to rent a chateau in France for 1 week for 8 people for a Big Life Event this fall (not a big party, no activities beyond people staying there). Rental is a nonrefundable $10k, and a $3k damage deposit on top of that. She wants to know if there are insurance/travel insurance products that can protect this amount.... [more inside]
posted by lalochezia around France at 8:13 AM - 4 answers

In your opinion, what are the things most worth seeing at the musee d'orsay and the Louvre? What made an impression on you? What took your breath away? When I say 'worth seeing' I don't mean 'see it so I can say I saw it, did you know the Mona Lisa is there???' I'm looking for 'this took my breath away'. I am a woman who needs A Plan. Can you help me make one? Thinly disguised neurosis within. [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama around Paris, France at 5:33 AM - 47 answers

Hi, I teach an online class and have a session in early April when I also have to travel to Paris for work. I don't want to roll the dice on my hotel wifi not being strong/consistent enough. Can anyone suggest a solution such as a hotel or business center that caters to this sort of thing? Or that you've recently found to have rock solid internet? Extra wrinkle: the class takes place 6pm-9pm Paris time. Thank you.
posted by moonmoth around Paris, France at 11:53 AM - 8 answers

If you were going to take a month-long summer vacation in France or Italy -- somewhere where the heat is manageable -- where would you go? And do you have a specific Air B and B/short-term rental suggestion? For summer 2025. [more inside]
posted by Ollie around Dijon, France at 7:29 AM - 12 answers

Planning to see Paris and Nice but looking for suggestions [more inside]
posted by winterportage around France at 3:31 PM - 12 answers

Help me think through the smartest way to see family in France in Spring. [more inside]
posted by saladin around France at 1:01 PM - 15 answers

About to book a flight to Paris. Two ladies headed there for first time. Tell me where to travel to besides Paris. [more inside]
posted by ReluctantViking around France at 1:53 PM - 16 answers

My daughter and I are planning a trip to Paris in late March. I'd like some advice on where to stay. [more inside]
posted by OHenryPacey around Paris, France at 9:18 AM - 12 answers

Need recommendations for where to stay in Paris in April.... [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama around Paris, France at 7:23 AM - 20 answers

What's interesting (and reachable without driving) in the general vicinity of Nantes? [more inside]
posted by aramaic around Nantes, France at 8:57 AM - 9 answers

Planning a solo Paris trip shortly. Looking for solo dining ideas for evening. I hate eating alone in restaurants. [more inside]
posted by unicorn chaser around Paris, France at 3:07 AM - 15 answers

If my husband and I are looking for an idyllic two- or three-day retreat in Normandy, where would we go? It will be in October 2023 for our honeymoon. The rest of the time will be spent in Paris. Merci! [more inside]
posted by tasseomance around France at 3:55 PM - 3 answers

We know about Mont St Michel and Saint-Malo. We will get oysters in Cancale. We know about the Bayeux tapestry. We are not interested in anything WWll related. We will eat butter and camembert. [more inside]
posted by toddforbid around France at 3:26 PM - 15 answers