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Subject: [Leica] Paris tips-sites to see?
From: michiel.fokkema at gmail.com (Michiel Fokkema)
Date: Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:03:13 +0200
References: <23116321-6AD8-485A-B78C-8B00A4D70B0E@mac.com> <bb74997ab016362e82a97c7877eb6df3.squirrel@webmail.frozenlight.eu> <BB14AD18-4448-4E97-AEE6-B6F1FCBE47D5@mac.com> <783846.502361313596812526.JavaMail.www@wsfrf1128> <0D479B16-33BA-4C6A-8CBF-B0F2432A0990@mac.com> <C5D3BCE5-5551-434B-8068-BBB3E5983D86@frozenlight.eu> <60E638B4-0BC3-4290-A6C8-2F89FA6D342F@mac.com> <EC82BFE4-1738-4992-8DFC-71B161431FC0@gmail.com>

Rodin museum and the flea markets in the North are my favourite places.

Cheers,

Michiel

On 17 August 2011 20:44, LeoWesson <leowesson at gmail.com> wrote:

> Chris,
>
> I'm a big fan of the Picasso Museum, Rodin Museum and the Cartier-Bresson
> archive.
>
> As far as food goes, order the special of the day and the house wine.
>
> Thanks!
> Leo Wesson
> 817.733.9157
> www.leowesson.com
>
>
> On Aug 17, 2011, at 13:24, Chris Williams <zoeica at mac.com> wrote:
>
> > Yep, that's what I meant.
> >
> >
> > Chris Williams
> > www.zoeicaimages.net
> > www.rebirthworkshops.com
> > 504-231-6261
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Aug 17, 2011, at 1:25 PM, Nathan Wajsman wrote:
> >
> >> You are MUCH less likely to get mugged/stabbed/shot. Probably a bit more
> likely to be pick-pocketed.
> >>
> >> Cheers,
> >> Nathan
> >>
> >> Nathan Wajsman
> >> Alicante, Spain
> >> http://www.frozenlight.eu
> >> http://www.greatpix.eu
> >> http://www.nathanfoto.com
> >> PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws
> >> Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/
> >>
> >>
> >> YNWA
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Aug 17, 2011, at 8:20 PM, Chris Williams wrote:
> >>
> >>> So the small time crime is just like NOLA?
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Chris Williams
> >>> www.zoeicaimages.net
> >>> www.rebirthworkshops.com
> >>> 504-231-6261
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Aug 17, 2011, at 11:00 AM, philippe.amard at sfr.fr wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> All agreed
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> P?re Lachaise is great
> >>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Paris+as+usual-1090233.jpg/
> >>>> also
> >>>> Cimeti?re de Montmartre with its many cats
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> To keep it on topic Bld Beaumarchias is where the Leica store is BTW
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> OTT : watch gear, purse and ID on the metro/tube - always tightly
> nested on your belly, at any time.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> ph
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Envoy? depuis SFR Mail. 10 Go de stockage - en savoir plus.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> ========================================
> >>>>
> >>>> Message du : 17/08/2011
> >>>> De : "Nathan Wajsman " <photo at frozenlight.eu>
> >>>> A : "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
> >>>> Copie ? :
> >>>> Sujet : Re: [Leica] Paris tips-sites to see?
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> Fortunately I have not had to go there since early 2001, and will
> never
> >>>> have to go again. I have also been forced into the one in Orlando on
> many
> >>>> occasions during the years we lived in Tampa.
> >>>>
> >>>> Anyway, some of my "must do" things in Paris include:
> >>>>
> >>>> - P?re Lachaise cemetery, with graves of greats like Jim Morrison and
> Chopin
> >>>> - Jardins du Luxembourg for relaxing and people-watching
> >>>> - getting lost in the Latin Quarter
> >>>> - checking out the camera stores on Blvd. Beaumarchais (although you
> will
> >>>> probably not buy anything)
> >>>> - the Louvre; unlike many tourist attractions, it is NOT overrated
> >>>> - the Japanese shops and restaurants near the Opera--fun to see in the
> >>>> center of Paris
> >>>> - the main Gallerie Lafayettes department store for sheer grandeur.
> >>>>
> >>>> If you are interested, I also have a couple of really good vegetarian
> >>>> restaurants, I have their cards somewhere and can give you the details
> if
> >>>> you swing that way.
> >>>>
> >>>> I am sure the French LUGgers will give you lots of useful tips.
> >>>>
> >>>> Cheers,
> >>>> Nathan
> >>>>
> >>>> Op Wo, 17 augustus, 2011 16:47, schreef Chris Williams:
> >>>>> That's where all the Europeans go right?
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Chris
> >>>>>
> >>>>> On Aug 17, 2011, at 9:47 AM, Nathan Wajsman wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Euro Disney?
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> NOT!
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Nathan
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Op Wo, 17 augustus, 2011 16:34, schreef Chris Williams:
> >>>>>>> Going to be in Paris for a few days in Sept, not sure how much
> spare
> >>>>>>> time I'll have but any suggestions as to what not to miss?
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Have not been there since I was in a stroller so I'm looking
> forward
> >>>>>>> to it.
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Thanks,
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>>
> >>>>>>> Chris Williams
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> _______________________________________________
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> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> --
> >>>> Nathan Wajsman
> >>>> photo at frozenlight.eu
> >>>>
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> >>>>
> >>>>
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