Jim Reisert: Travel

2003 Paris

Paris, France

In June 2003, Carol and Jim visited Paris, France.  We booked the trip through Go-today, recommended by Jim's brother Ed who has had good experiences with them when traveling to London and Paris.  This is the first international trip we have taken that was not a tour group - we were on our own for eight days. We made extensive use of the Metro. Our principle guide books were Rick Steves' Paris 2003 (again recommended by Ed) and Fodor's Paris 2003. The Rick Steves book was excellent (although irreverent at times :-), and was the basis for many of our day trips.  The Fodor's book was better for restaurant listings and descriptions.

	Day 1 - Rue Cler, Eiffel Tower
	Day 2 - Bird market, Notre Dame Cathedral, Sainte Chapelle and Ile St.-Louis
	Day 3 - Louvre
	Day 4 - Shopping along (? street).  Printemps. Striking workers.  Creperie
	Day 5 - Musée d'Orsay, Musée National d'Art Moderne
	Day 6 - Arc de Triomphe, Napoleon's Tomb, Eiffel Tower
	Day 7 - Rodin Museum, Montmarte, La Samaritaine, Bateaux-Mouches
	Day 8 - Return flight home to Boston via Washington, DC.

Here are some links to Paris:

Paris Tourism Office
The Paris Pages™

More pictures and story to follow!