Sunday, February 10, 2013

Paris: Eiffel Tower

Previous Post:  Paris: Monmartre + Rue de Steinkerque + Square Louise Michel

After our trip to Monmartre, we took metro from ANVERS station, changed lines and headed toward the BIR-HAKEIM station.  Everyone would want to come here for their first visit to Paris.  I have a different perspective of Paris after the visit.  It was not as romantic as it seems.  Its a place full of tourists, and I could smell urine everywhere.  Nothing much to be done here, except for taking pictures of one of the most famous building in the world.











People selling souvenirs along the way.  We received the same 10 greetings as we passed by them, 
 'Selamat Pagi Malaysians.  I know Genting Highlands.  Come..come '.  Thought KLCC is famous?  

Sadly, I could not see the Eiffel Tower at night.

Paris: Monmartre + Rue de Steinkerque + Square Louise Michel

Previous Post:  Accommodation: Hôtel de Bellevue Paris Gare du Nord, Paris

The first place that we visited in Paris was the Monmartre.  The mission was to get souvenirs for the short trip.  We commuted by Metro from the La Chapelle's station to the Anvers' station and had a quick lunch there at an Arabic restaurant.  This was the worst meal that I had in the Europe.  However, the restaurant was just next to Monmartre and we were terribly hungry at that time.
   

After the quick lunch, we then headed towards the Rue de Steinkerque.  It is one of the famous alley in Monmartre.  Lots and lots of shops selling Paris' souvenirs and its being said that the prices are cheaper here.





If you walked up till the end of the rue, you will reach the Square Louise Michel before the white-domed Basilica of the Sacre Coeur building.  We had a ride on the carousel before headed to the Eiffel Tower.  If you are art lovers and have ample time to visit Paris, make sure to stroll along Monmartre as you can find artists with great paintings along the way.




Accommodation: Hôtel de Bellevue Paris Gare du Nord, Paris

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We had a 3D 2N travelling to Paris in 2011.  Okay, this is an old story to be told, then.  However, just want to share with you guys our short trip experiences there.

We made online booking through booking.com website and was made a month before the trip.  Certainly not advisable to do so especially during summer.  My regret was not to find a place closer to the Eiffel Tower, as room prices were very high and most were fully booked.

Luckily, there was a place available, which only 5 minutes walking distance to the metro (La Chapelle station).  3 rooms were booked with a price of 100 euro per night (per room).  Not bad for a 3-star hotel.  It is nearby an arab restaurant.  The stay over was not bad at all.

Details:

HotelHôtel de Bellevue Paris Gare du Nord
Address67 Rue Philippe De Girard, 18. Sacré Coeur- Montmartre
Paris, 75018
France
Phone+33146079725
Fax+33146079758
E-mailh.bellevue@wanadoo.fr
Travel informationFor personalized driving directions please go to http://www.booking.com/directions.en-gb.html?id=645392449





Rooms/WC are pretty small but cozy.


Breakfast area at the basement



Hotel's lobby



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