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for pity's sake, don't drink in the irish pubs! 
If you do me a small favour, I will give you the low down 
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im shit at things like 'techno clubs'
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fishfingerer
sultan of cringe
I've stayed in the AIJ 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 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.
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.
maes
hello i was gone and now am somewhat back
OOh I was just about to start this thread 
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!
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!
maestrocloud said:OOh I was just about to start this thread
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
maes
hello i was gone and now am somewhat back
black dwarf said:There may
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
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
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.
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 Canuck3
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I've stayed here: cheap, close to blvd de Sebastopol in the Halles area:
http://www.paris-hotel-lavallee.com/English/Rates.htm
http://www.paris-hotel-lavallee.com/English/Rates.htm
Johnny Canuck3
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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
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
mauvais
on reddit or something
Some good pubs, whose exact locations can be found with a quick Google:
As for other highlights to see and do, there's a thread already about that from not too long ago.
- 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.
mauvais mangue said:
if you're going to go to paris, why not speak to the locals trying to speak their own lingo.
Barbes could be fun.
mauvais
on reddit or something
Or the banlieuesguinnessdrinker said:
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.
mauvais mangue said: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
Johnny Canuck3
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mauvais mangue said: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.
mauvais
on reddit or something
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 Canuck3
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mauvais mangue said:
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.
Johnny Canuck2 said:
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.
mauvais mangue said: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.
Johnny Canuck2 said:
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.
RenegadeDog said:
go to local bars, not tourist traps. also students actually study in France....
guinnessdrinker said:
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 Canuck3
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RenegadeDog said:
Eight million friendly people. Sounds like a nice place.
nino_savatte
No pasaran!
guinnessdrinker said:
I wondered why he mentioned Peruvians too.
RenegadeDog said:
you could say the same things about pubs here, but that's where you will meet real people. not many women, though...
maes
hello i was gone and now am somewhat back
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)
At the moment I seem to be spending too much time at Le Dis near Odeon (if any parisian urbanites want to join me
)
