Paris - something different?

[anonymous-user]

Looking for some inspiration here.....

We've visited Paris many times before and always have a great time. Of course we've done all the usual 'touristy' things a few times over, and now know the city fairly well. We're out there next week again, staying in the Montparnesse area, and are looking for something a little different to do/see during day and evenings.

There's myself, Mrs HH, and the HH juniors - Boy 13yo, Boy 11yo and Girlie 9yo.

Any thoughts chaps? Any advice appreciated!

[Zen.]

The 56th Floor of the Montparnasse Tower.

Montmartre vineyards.

A trip from down the Canal St Martin through six locks and a 2 km tunnel to the Seine.

Les Catacombes.

[krusty]

The View back towards central Paris from the Grande Arch de La Defence is nice, you could carry on past La Defence on the metro to Saint-Germain-en-laye which is a lovely little suburb.

[Puggit]

krusty said:

The View back towards central Paris from the Grande Arch de La Defence is nice, you could carry on past La Defence on the metro to Saint-Germain-en-laye which is a lovely little suburb.

Where Puggit grew up!

Can't say I'd go back and visit - although I think there is a Chateau there.

+1 for the Catacombs

And how about the sex-museum in Pigalle?

[anonymous-user]

Good suggestions, and appreciated - please keep them coming.
We've not done the catacombs as yet as the youngest is only 9.... can you advise if they are suitably interesting/not too scarey for a very girly 9yo?

Would be great as the entrance is only 5 mins walk from where we stay..

[anonymous-user]

krusty said:

The View back towards central Paris from the Grande Arch de La Defence is nice, you could carry on past La Defence on the metro to Saint-Germain-en-laye which is a lovely little suburb.

It is indeed - we have an office in La Defense so I've been up there a few times with clients and the like...

[FPC]

Puggit said:

Where Puggit grew up!

Can't say I'd go back and visit - although I think there is a Chateau there.

That's funny, so did I. Or at least nearby town. I remember it being a great place - good cafes and bars, nice park nearby. Easy to get to Paris on the RER.

[Puggit]

FPC said:

Puggit said:

Where Puggit grew up!

Can't say I'd go back and visit - although I think there is a Chateau there.

That's funny, so did I. Or at least nearby town. I remember it being a great place - good cafes and bars, nice park nearby. Easy to get to Paris on the RER.

I lived in Forqueux and Le Pecq - went to the British School of Paris in Bougival.

[FPC]

Puggit said:

went to the British School of Paris in Bougival.

Me too - from 1992-7!

[Puggit]

FPC said:

Puggit said:

went to the British School of Paris in Bougival.

Me too - from 1992-7!

I'm 10 years older than you then!

Was Mme Legrand still there?

[FPC]

Puggit said:

FPC said:

Puggit said:

went to the British School of Paris in Bougival.

Me too - from 1992-7!

I'm 10 years older than you then!

Was Mme Legrand still there?

No, doesn't ring a bell. Mme Lemaire?

[Bec]

Have you done the science museum at porte de la villette - it was something that kept me and my brothers occupied on several occasions (one of the hands-on type exhibitions)