Farith's Family Travel: Paris

Nukilan Muhammad Farith

All pictures are courtesy of Muhammad Farith

“Si vous voulez passer un moment romantique, s’il vous plaît venez à Paris!”

If you want to spend a romantic moment, please come to Paris! Yup that is the meaning of the above quote.

I got the chance to go to Paris last summer, it was absolutely beautiful and memorable!

France is divided with England by English Straits. There are many ways to go there, by trains, cruises, ferries or planes. But the most favourite to do so is by Eurostar! A train that goes under the sea! Magnificent right?!

There are a lot to do in Paris! Inside the city and the outskirts.

You can have a romantic, leisure and fun vacation at in the same time.

Before you Start:

The duration time recommended to go is at 3-4 days.

Tips:

1) SORTIE = EXIT

2) Train usually less crowded in the front coaches.

3) Tourist spots signboards will be in chocolate in colour.

4) Je voudrais trois(3) ticket mobilis zone 1 (un) à 2 (deux) = I want 3 mobilis tickets for zone 1 to 2.

5) Get a small Metro map, “Paris Poche “. Very useful!

6) Je voudrais la carte de metro s il vous plait (shje vu drey la karghte de metro sil vu pley) = I want the metro map please.

My Paris Itinerary:

Since I started from London:

Route to St. Pancras Intl Station

Tower Bridge Road: Take Route Bus N381 fromStop D towards Horse Guards Parade to Waterloo Station. Take the route Bus 59 from Stop K towards Kings Cross Station.

Check-in at St Pancras Station

*do not forget to bring Train Reference Number.

Departure to Gare Du Nord Intl.

Arrive in Gare Du Nord Intl. Bought a Metro daily ticket.

1) Ticket Paris Visite 8.80€ (zone 1-3)

This ticket usually for tourist. It gives reduction and discount for some tourist attractions. For example, boat cruises. Not really recommended.

2) Ticket Jeune 3.30€ (zone 1-3)

This ticket only sold on weekend. It's for people under age 26.

3) Ticket Mobilis

One day pass for all ages.

5.90€ (zone 1-2)

7.90€ (zone 1-3)

At the Metro counter, you do not have to worry if you want to talk in English, they will understand. :)

To Sacre Coeur. A church that has resemblance with Taj Mahal architecture.

Arrive at Sacre Coeur, Montmarte. Stop at Anvers Station. (Line 2, Blue)

View from the stairs.

Sacre Coeur

To Tracadero to take pictures of Eiffel Tower in full scale. (LIne 2, Blue)

Options: Walk or take metro Bir Hakeim to Eiffel Tower.

You can know and even purchased online Eiffel Tower's admission here:

http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/teiffel/uk/pratique/acces/page/tarifs.html?id=2_3#1

Take the Metro (Green) back to Charles De Gaulle Etolle.

Go to Charles De Gaulle Etolle, you will find Arc de Triompe Exit. When u enter the exit, you will find Arc de Triompe (a monument) in front of you.

Next, is to Champ Elysees ( a long shopping street!)

*There is a big LV store there. You can get a very good price with VAT!

Next to Place de Concorde, then to Pont Alexendre (take pictures)

Next to Jardin De Tuileries, then to Musee de Louvre.

To Notre Dame at St-Michel Notre Dame station and Latin Quarter at Cluny Station. There is Luxemborg Garden nearby too.

Back To Gare Du Nord Station. For London, Platform 3 to 6.

Departure from Gare Du Nord Intl. Arrive in St. Pancras Intl.

For halal food:

1) At Chateau d'eau (Shato du) station using metro line 4. Along RUE DU FAUBOURG ST DENIS.

2) Chatelet Les Halles

3) St. Michel

Other attractions in Paris: