Would you choose London or Paris for New Year - why?

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<p>We were in Paris for New Year 2000. It is a city of lights, and for the holidays it’s even more amazing. It’s not super cold, but can be kind of damp. The only thing to be aware of is almost every restaurant was closed on New Year’s day. If your kids are staying at a place where there is no dining room, make sure they are stocked up on that day (not even Chinese restaurants). </p>

<p>Paris won’t be cheap, nor would London. There is a Best Western around the Opera house for around $125 Eur per night. I like the area and we have stayed at one of those hotels many years ago. Best Western hotels are nice outside of US (more like B&B).</p>

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<p>“Okay - so if Paris wins out where should they stay.”</p>

<p>In London! :)</p>

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<p>I have been in and out of Lon many times, and there are so many other European cities I would choose over London.</p>

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<p>They’ll get to London - we need to decide where they’ll fly into and where to spend New Year’s. If they fly to Paris first they can take the Eurostar to London and then go to Ireland. If they start in London they’ll have to go back and forth to Paris and then to Ireland.</p>

<p>More suggestions on places/areas to stay in Paris that will be walking distance for New Year’s celebrations please…</p>

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<p>I prefer the food in London. French food is hideous, and you can get good food of just about any cuisine in London.</p>

<p>On the other hand, I would prefer another city for winter in Europe. Rome and Budapest are nice.</p>

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<p>Suprisingly, we have never been happy with French food either. London restaurants have improved greatly. H likes their Indian and I like their Chinese (except for their portions).</p>

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<p>French food is fantastic. There is a whole lot more to it than organ meats, snails, and rare beef.</p>

<p>I did have a great Indian meal in London once.</p>

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<p>musica - I’m from London and a member of a comedy troupe. I’d say I have a pretty good sense of humour, but when people are downright insulting, that’s not really my cup of tea. I should not have been the only one to get a “scary CC warning”</p>

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<p>Paris, because the Christmas decorations are stunning.</p>

<p>Someone dislikes French food???</p>

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<p>Dreaming…just a heads up…when someone says that they are joking, that’s what they are doing. Stick with that comedy troop a little longer and learn something.</p>

<p>Most of the folks that I know in the UK have a VERY dry sense of humor. So dry that it frequently goes right past my head.</p>

<p>Wait…are you being funny now? Just wondering. <a href=“http://instantrimshot.com/[/url]”>http://instantrimshot.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Paris, because it is to the south of London. I do not care to go to neither, though. Maybe when I am out of job and can afford to take a break after tiresome trips.</p>

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<p>Paris, Paris, Paris. Let it be Paris.</p>

<p>Went to London with a dear lover and really enjoyed. Went to Paris by myself and wasn’t sad for a minute.</p>

<p>DS says Rome.</p>

<p>DD says London.</p>

<p>H is affable.</p>

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<p>It sounds like the OPs kids are going to both cities, and the issue is which one to be in on New Year’s Eve. I think you can probably already find out what’s going on. Personally, I have little interest in standing in the cold near Times Square, the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, or anywhere else.
Is there an event on New Year’s Eve at the Royal Albert Hall? That would be nice.</p>

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<p>Paris, because it’s Paris. Unless one of the options is Madrid. Can’t imagine a better party than Madrid on New Years Eve. Except in Madrid after Spain won the World Cup.</p>

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Given this, contrary to my previous contrary post, they should pick Paris because it’s easier on the traveling and thus s/b less hassle and less expensive with less time wasted just traveling.</p>

<p>btw - I’ve ridden the Eurostar through the chunnel from London before (although I got off the train at Calais, something few people apparently do, since I was headed to Brugges). Keep in mind that the Eurostar through the chunnel isn’t cheap - air travel might be cheaper but not as convenient as going from within the city to within the other city as opposed to from airport to airport. Doing extra trips through the chinnel will likely add hundreds of extra dollars to the trip.</p>

<p>Honestly, I’m sure they could manage to have a fun time in either of these cities on the New year.</p>

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<p>sopranomom92,</p>

<p>I’ve been biting my tongue, but now I’ll agree with you. Madrid, la Plaza Mayor, grapes, champagne. The bomb!</p>

<p>Warmer than Paris for sure, and likely London, but maybe not. </p>

<p>I love all three cities, though, just Madrid for NYE for me.</p>

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<p>Dear rightfit, </p>

<p>the topic is the centuries-long war between French and English. one are crazy, others- snobbish, but both side have firm arguments and created a great deal of laughable material.</p>

<p>That is why, I am certain that each one of those who took part in the dilemma will be grateful to hear the decision you have taken.</p>

<p>Please, let us know.</p>

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<p>I have never seen the attraction of New years eve myself. Everyone stands outside in the freezing cold for hours and hours (often drinking) to see 5 minutes of fireworks at midnight. You get a better view on TV! Never been to Paris on NYE and never been out in London then either. Too crazily crowded. The tube is free all night I think, so that everyone can get home. I am pretty sure they have started covering over the fountains to prevent people being injured jumping into them.</p>

<p>Both will be cold and miserable. Not the best time of year. Paris is not very far away from london. It does not have a significantly warmer or drier climate. </p>

<p>The big place to go in the UK for NYE isn’t London in any case. It’s Edinburgh for “Hogmannay” (not sure of spelling). That also does not attract me. Probably hellish cold!!! Even more drunks too. Sounds horrendous.</p>

<p>If you plan on being in the UK during Christmas, remember everything (and I mean everything except perhaps the ER) will be closed from late afternoon on 24th December.</p>

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<p>Personally, I look forward to spending NYE at our lake house, sipping a hot toddy in front of a roaring fire and probably falling asleep around 11:45.</p>

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<p>The big place to go in the UK for NYE isn’t London in any case. It’s Edinburgh for “Hogmannay” (not sure of spelling). That also does not attract me. Probably hellish cold!!! Even more drunks too. Sounds horrendous.</p>

<p>This looks like fun - (not to me but then again I’m not 19 or 22 and I don’t like being cold) - has anyone been to it? What do you think? Was it fun - were you glad you were there?</p>

<p>More things to consider…</p>