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Anyone got any advice about prices/hostels/places in Paris? I'm planning to spend some time there over the summer but don't really have much idea about practicalities. :)
Pickman's model
19-06-2005, 19:17
for pity's sake, don't drink in the irish pubs! :(
Anyone got any advice about prices/hostels/places in Paris? I'm planning to spend some time there over the summer but don't really have much idea about practicalities. :)
If you don't aready speak French take a Berlitz phrase book.
black dwarf
19-06-2005, 19:32
If you do me a small favour, I will give you the low down ;)
( ill pm you it :) )
im shit at things like 'techno clubs' :(
fishfingerer
19-06-2005, 19:45
I've stayed in the AIJ (http://www.aijparis.com/framea.htm) in the Bastille area a few times, no kitchen facilities but it's close to Rue de Lappe, lots of late bars and clubs and the like round there. Great cheap restaurants in the 13th, the chinatown area. Rue Mouffetard for cheapish bars and sandwiches. Le Crocodile (http://www.lecrocodile.fr/) for cocktails. Chez Wolf beside Gare De L'Est for 24 hour drinking mentalness. Buy €2 bottles of wine and picnic on the banks of the Seine.
wrysmile
19-06-2005, 20:01
There's lots of cheapish accom around Montemarte. Rue de Lappe is good for food/drinks (as poster above said). You might be able to look into staying on campus at a uni if it's in summer ..... sometimes they rent out their rooms really cheaply when the students aren't there. Depends how much time you're planning to spend, I guess.
OOh I was just about to start this thread :D I`m there now, these french keyboards are bastards. Gonna be fucking fantastic from what I`ve seen so far!
So what I wanna know is -
Are there any urbanites in Paris? Would be cool to go for un petite drinkette with some types.
Also, fun stuff to do? I`m living here with my aunt who knows the place really well but more info is never a bad thing...
And, I`d love to go to some dirty techno squat parties while I`m here - where to start? Does anyone know how they differ from London ones in terms of atmosphere, crowd etc? If anyone has any up to date party lines a quick PM would be fab.
:)
<looking forward to what is shaping up to be a fantastic summer!>
Oh and of course, you are all cordially invited to come over & keep me company. The flat I`m staying in is incredible, I reckon it`s worth coming over just to see it!
black dwarf
22-06-2005, 12:50
OOh I was just about to start this thread :D I`m there now, these french keyboards are bastards. Gonna be fucking fantastic from what I`ve seen so far!
So what I wanna know is -
Are there any urbanites in Paris? Would be cool to go for un petite drinkette with some types.
Also, fun stuff to do? I`m living here with my aunt who knows the place really well but more info is never a bad thing...
And, I`d love to go to some dirty techno squat parties while I`m here - where to start? Does anyone know how they differ from London ones in terms of atmosphere, crowd etc? If anyone has any up to date party lines a quick PM would be fab.
:)
<looking forward to what is shaping up to be a fantastic summer!>
Oh and of course, you are all cordially invited to come over & keep me company. The flat I`m staying in is incredible, I reckon it`s worth coming over just to see it!
There may ;) be.
Did you go to the Fete yesterday? The nicest Fete and one of the best days I've ever spent in Paris...
Which arrondisement are you in?
How old are you?
Yeah.
How old are you :o :confused:
There may ;) be.
Did you go to the Fete yesterday? The nicest Fete and one of the best days I've ever spent in Paris...
Which arrondisement are you in?
How old are you?
Yeah.
How old are you :o :confused:
I did, it was extremely fun :) turns out i picked the right day to arrive.
I`m in the 1st - central as fuck!
& probably not as old as you
:p
I live here, until the 11th anyway. However I'm permanently skint so can't really give you any excellent ideas, entertainment wise. I'm a 21 year old British bloke, and finishing my stage next week - hopefully after my last year of uni, I'll be back.
guinnessdrinker
29-06-2005, 19:49
lost of cheap hotels (and cheaper than london) in the north and east of paris.
try the 17th arrondissement to the east of the railway tracks (definitely not the west side...) or the 18th. my own idea of entertainment in paris is to go to a cheap looking bar with a variety of different people in it. don't overdo on the wine, have a few beers (they don't have pints :( ) relax and learn french.
Johnny Canuck2
29-06-2005, 20:01
I've stayed here: cheap, close to blvd de Sebastopol in the Halles area:
http://www.paris-hotel-lavallee.com/English/Rates.htm
Johnny Canuck2
29-06-2005, 20:04
This bar, they speak english, but contrary to what the reviews say, it's not all american students. Also, beer and cider fairly cheap for Paris.
http://www.parispubs.com/pub2.php?id=23
I've never been, but always wanted to. Been thinking of going there for a weekend recently - there are adverts playing on the radio at present for the Expedia website: £120-odd for a return flight and two nights. Sadly, they're from London airports rather than Manchester, Liverpool or Brum which adds another £50 to the cost for me, but for our southern posters it might be worth a look :)
Some good pubs, whose exact locations can be found with a quick Google:
The Lizard Lounge - good music, cool underground bar, generally good place to be. Typically mixed English/French, often expat meets. Good happy hour prices and nice drinks, friendly staff etc.. Is in the Marais (4eme). Can also try Somo in the 9eme maybe which seems a bit similar.
Stollys - run by same group as above. Quite small, has a terrace, typically English/Irish, good when the football is on for the atmosphere. Also in the Marais.
The Auld Alliance - Scottish pub, excellent beer, darts & pool, not at all tacky and very friendly. Marais again.
The Moose Head - Canadian bar near Odeon, quite big, huge TV, seemed nice enough to me.
The Beaver - more of the same, smaller and darker, on Ile de la Cite; excellent food
Frog pubs - English, and all over Paris. Not a massive fan as they're a bit like cheap student pubs but without the err, cheap. Alright though if that's your thing, can probably meet plenty of students.
As for other highlights to see and do, there's a thread already about that from not too long ago.
guinnessdrinker
30-06-2005, 11:11
Some good pubs, whose exact locations can be found with a quick Google:
The Lizard Lounge - good music, cool underground bar, generally good place to be. Typically mixed English/French, often expat meets. Good happy hour prices and nice drinks, friendly staff etc.. Is in the Marais (4eme). Can also try Somo in the 9eme maybe which seems a bit similar.
Stollys - run by same group as above. Quite small, has a terrace, typically English/Irish, good when the football is on for the atmosphere. Also in the Marais.
The Auld Alliance - Scottish pub, excellent beer, darts & pool, not at all tacky and very friendly. Marais again.
The Moose Head - Canadian bar near Odeon, quite big, huge TV, seemed nice enough to me.
The Beaver - more of the same, smaller and darker, on Ile de la Cite; excellent food
Frog pubs - English, and all over Paris. Not a massive fan as they're a bit like cheap student pubs but without the err, cheap. Alright though if that's your thing, can probably meet plenty of students.
As for other highlights to see and do, there's a thread already about that from not too long ago.
if you're going to go to paris, why not speak to the locals trying to speak their own lingo.
Barbes could be fun.
if you're going to go to paris, why not speak to the locals trying to speak their own lingo.
Barbes could be fun.Or the banlieues ;)
Personally I'm all for integrating and doing at least some local stuff, and trying to speak the language, but it's not easy and to be fair you can meet loads of interesting French speakers/locals through the more expat-y things.
guinnessdrinker
30-06-2005, 11:26
Or the banlieues ;)
Personally I'm all for integrating and doing at least some local stuff, and trying to speak the language, but it's not easy and to be fair you can meet loads of interesting French speakers/locals through the more expat-y things.
you can if you've got more money...
as for the banlieux, je suis pas un zonard :D :)
Johnny Canuck2
30-06-2005, 16:47
Or the banlieues ;)
Personally I'm all for integrating and doing at least some local stuff, and trying to speak the language, but it's not easy and to be fair you can meet loads of interesting French speakers/locals through the more expat-y things.
I agree. It's lots of fun trying to talk to the locals in their language, but if you aren't really fluent, it is also a constant source of low level stress. It's nice from time to time to sit and have a pint where some of the people are speaking your language, and the chance of being misunderstood is lessened.
Also, as mauvais says, these places are never exclusively english, so you can practice your french there as well if you want.
It's also a bit different to say, deepest Peru, where you not only have no choice to speak the lingo but are more likely to be received warmly; I'm not saying the locals are rude, but it will be a case of "oh another tourist, great" and they may not be so willing to engage in your grand scheme of integration, IYSWIM.
Johnny Canuck2
30-06-2005, 17:50
It's also a bit different to say, deepest Peru, where you not only have no choice to speak the lingo but are more likely to be received warmly; I'm not saying the locals are rude, but it will be a case of "oh another tourist, great" and they may not be so willing to engage in your grand scheme of integration, IYSWIM.
That's true. In some peruvian village, there's not much going on, till you show up. In Paris, it's a big city full of people trying to live their lives, and some gawky tourist staggering through the streets staring upwards and speaking fractured french, doesn't necessarily fill their hearts with warmth.
Around here, I'll see some car sitting in an intersection blocking traffic, and I'm just about to lean on the horn, then I see the Washington plates. They're tourists, so I don't honk; but let's face it: I want to.
guinnessdrinker
30-06-2005, 20:33
That's true. In some peruvian village, there's not much going on, till you show up. In Paris, it's a big city full of people trying to live their lives, and some gawky tourist staggering through the streets staring upwards and speaking fractured french, doesn't necessarily fill their hearts with warmth.
Around here, I'll see some car sitting in an intersection blocking traffic, and I'm just about to lean on the horn, then I see the Washington plates. They're tourists, so I don't honk; but let's face it: I want to.
I haven't got a clue for your neck of the woods, but Parisians are very well known in France for being a being a bunch of grumblers. no need to get peruvians in the equation.
RenegadeDog
01-07-2005, 00:30
Or the banlieues ;)
Personally I'm all for integrating and doing at least some local stuff, and trying to speak the language, but it's not easy and to be fair you can meet loads of interesting French speakers/locals through the more expat-y things.
I lived in paris for a year and found it very difficult to meet French people. They tend not to go to bars that much, mostly just stay at home. Especially the students. The social life there for students is nothing like as good as in Britain.
RenegadeDog
01-07-2005, 00:32
That's true. In some peruvian village, there's not much going on, till you show up. In Paris, it's a big city full of people trying to live their lives, and some gawky tourist staggering through the streets staring upwards and speaking fractured french, doesn't necessarily fill their hearts with warmth.
Around here, I'll see some car sitting in an intersection blocking traffic, and I'm just about to lean on the horn, then I see the Washington plates. They're tourists, so I don't honk; but let's face it: I want to.
Hmm. I live in a city of 8 million in China, 8 million who are poor and have to work hard to survive, yet they are still very friendly by and large.
guinnessdrinker
01-07-2005, 11:13
I lived in paris for a year and found it very difficult to meet French people. They tend not to go to bars that much, mostly just stay at home. Especially the students. The social life there for students is nothing like as good as in Britain.
go to local bars, not tourist traps. also students actually study in France....
RenegadeDog
01-07-2005, 14:23
go to local bars, not tourist traps. also students actually study in France....
But most local bars are depressing old mens' cafes...
I did find one good place though, like a cafe but good and with a young french crowd who were friendly, but it took bloody ages...
Johnny Canuck2
02-07-2005, 04:00
Hmm. I live in a city of 8 million in China, 8 million who are poor and have to work hard to survive, yet they are still very friendly by and large.
Eight million friendly people. Sounds like a nice place.
nino_savatte
02-07-2005, 08:57
I haven't got a clue for your neck of the woods, but Parisians are very well known in France for being a being a bunch of grumblers. no need to get peruvians in the equation.
I wondered why he mentioned Peruvians too. :confused:
guinnessdrinker
02-07-2005, 12:02
But most local bars are depressing old mens' cafes...
I did find one good place though, like a cafe but good and with a young french crowd who were friendly, but it took bloody ages...
you could say the same things about pubs here, but that's where you will meet real people. not many women, though...
Ok I really need a local style pub/bar whatever that is CHEAP! All my money is going on booze so I need to change something... Don`t mind travelling a bit. Heard that Rue Oberkampf in the 11th (I think) is nice, down to earth, cheap... What`s the opinion? Haven`t made it there yet.
At the moment I seem to be spending too much time at Le Dis near Odeon (if any parisian urbanites want to join me :D)
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