Shopping and Pampering

When you're at the Madeleine Plaza Hotel, if you take a left out the front door, and a left at the next corner and walk about 3 or more short blocks, you'll get to two really nice department stores. La Samaritaine, and Printemps. If I remember correctly, they are open late on Thursday nights-- around 7.

Jacques Dessange Salon is very close to Place de la Madeleine. The esthetician is really good for some Parisian pampering. The reception desk at the hotel will help you make reservations if you'd like. A little pricey, but great haircuts and color.

 

 

Places to go, things to do*

Montmartre is beautiful at night. You can take a funicular up the mont, or walk. This is where the Impressionists and other artists became famous. There's a little tavern/club called Lapin Angile where Chevalier, et al sang and entertained. It's a little hard to find, but most people know where it is and can give you directions. Locals go in and listen to old French folk songs, sing along and drink cherry cordial. It's smoky and packed, but very interesting.

Be sure to find Rue du buci. Very tiny streets with shops, cafés, and lots of people watching. It's in St. Germain de Pres, a very, very old part of the city. All the famous writers and revolutionists hung out here. It's on the left bank side, and would also be a nice place to find a hotel.