Paris and London

[got_mike33]

Hey Interlude,

How was the trip? Any suggestions on things to do? Or tips and tricks for Paris or London? I am about to do this same trip leaving on Friday!

[TrevorK]

Originally posted by got_mike33
Hey Interlude,

How was the trip? Any suggestions on things to do? Or tips and tricks for Paris or London? I am about to do this same trip leaving on Friday!

One thing I didn't see mentioned in the thread was the catacombs in Paris (skipping the line is highly recommended by booking a tour). Judging by the giant line we passed walking in it is very popular and they limit how many people can go down at a time.

As well touring the towers of notre dame and the treasury is pretty cool. Keep in mind you cannot tour the treasury during mass (I believe the cut off the back section of the church to visitors). We don't have anything like the treasury in canada so it was interesting but if you have been to others in Europe might not be as cool.

I believe "fat tire bike tours" offers the tours, or at least resells the catacombs tours. They also offer, as the name suggests, a place to rent bikes and segways (I think) to do tours.

Perhaps it was the time of year (aug/sept) but we never had any problems with pickpockets and only got approached by a couple of the clipboard holding people. And tourists definitely stand out in Paris - I don't think North American women could ever wear heels on those streets all day