We arrived Montmartre and headed for the Funicular Railway. You can either take the 300 stairs or the funicular. Us oldies chose the railway. As Paula had been there before we let her lead the way. We were warned about the scammers at Montmartre by our Cruise Director. On the Sunday when they went up … Continue reading Montmartre and Basilica Sacre-Coeur
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Last Night in Paris
Before we left the Hotel to visit Parc Monceau, we had spoken with the reception at the hotel for suggestions on somewhere to eat. They suggested La Mascotte and said it wasnt too far from the Parc. They showed us on the map how to get there. So once we left the Parc we made our … Continue reading Last Night in Paris
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How 3 sisters blog started
As in the title of our blog we are 3 sisters abroad. We were on a cruise last year and found some of the other "clients" a bit toffy nose towards us. We do not look-alike and I think they wondered why we were even there. Everyone had a turn sitting next to us at … Continue reading How 3 sisters blog started
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Hop on Hop off Bus in Paris
After 3 days of walking the streets of Paris we decided to get a 2 day pass on the hop on hop off bus in Paris. On the Sunday night when we looked at the map of Paris, we had covered a lot of ground walking. So what better way than see Paris by bus. … Continue reading Hop on Hop off Bus in Paris
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Can you really be lost in Paris?
Its hard to believe that this post was back in 2016! Musee Carnavalet is still closed and the website says it will be closed until the end of 2019. Renovations must be taking longer than anticipated. After our amazing visit to the Louvre in the morning we decided we would catch a taxi back … Continue reading Can you really be lost in Paris?
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Musee du Louvre
Before we left Australia we were looking at what we could do on our extra days we had in Paris. Of course I suggested we go to the Louvre. We looked at booking a pre paid ticket so we could avoid the long line ups. No one wants to spend all their time waiting to … Continue reading Musee du Louvre
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Moulin Rouge – Can Can
Long before watching Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor in Moulin Rouge I have been fascinated with it. The dancing, the naughtiness of the whole dance. I fell in love with Satine and as I watched it one Saturday morning in a very empty cinema I cried for what might have been. My daughter gave … Continue reading Moulin Rouge – Can Can
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How to spend a few hours in Paris!
As in our previous post our tour of the city was cut short due to a failed terrorist plot on the Eiffel Tower the day before. So our planned tour was cancelled as they had shut all tours down for 48 hours. So we were dropped off at the Jardin Des Tuileries. This was my … Continue reading How to spend a few hours in Paris!
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Paris – Tour of the City
Our coach tour was to start at 8.30 so we went down to breakfast around 7am. So much food on offer, cooked breakfast, breads, fruits. No reason to starve that's for sure. After breakfast we all assembled in the foyer of the hotel to have a head count done. Do not want anyone to miss … Continue reading Paris – Tour of the City
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Paris – The art of getting lost!
Our hotel the L'Hotel du Collectionneur is in the 8th Arrondissement and a short 10- 15 walk to the Arc de Triomphe and the Avenue des Champs Elysées. We 3 Sisters and Richard went off to have a look at these famous landmarks and to find somewhere to eat. As it was August not many … Continue reading Paris – The art of getting lost!
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