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PARIS DAY 2 - Out and about

We hadn’t realised that our first appointment was only at 10h00 so we set our alarms for 06h30. Quick shower and then breakfast and we headed off for our first appointment by 7:30. I am not entirely sure why but we had this idea that navigating around Paris was going to be incredibly difficult. The people in Paris were just lovely, everyone offering to help with directions and everyone trying to speak English to us. With Helena by my side navigating Paris was a breeze!

9:00 am

We were early for our first appointment which was with the Edward at the Woodstock Hostel. A beautiful hostel, one that I would highly recommend for the seasoned back packer as it has all the charm in the world. With a fantastic out door area with tables and chairs and lots of bright paintwork as well as a great reception area with lots of great art and bits and pieces.

This hostel was situated in a great area, not entirely central but within arms reach of the nearest metro it’s ideal. The rooms are basic but very clean and tidy and the staff really helpful, friendly and fun. Another reason why this hostel is particularly good is because they only accept backpackers, no families or children allowed.

10:00 am

The Hotel Garden was the hotel where we chose to stay whilst in Paris. As far as a lively night life sort of atmosphere is concerned it’s not the place you should stay if that is what you are after however if you are looking for convenience, cleanliness and peace and quiet this hotel is a perfect option. Situated just a few minutes walk from the Voltaire Metro it’s positioning is great.

David, the owner, offered to pay for our dinner and suggested we go to a Columbian restaurant around the corner. Eventually he convinced us to accept the offer and when Helena attempted to thank him for his kindness, she said it all wrong. What she meant to say was that his offer was very kind but instead she said that his offer was very sexual. An incredibly awkward moment to say the very least, David quickly reminded us that he was a married man!

11:00 am

Peace and Love Hostel is an incredible hostel. If you’re looking for fun and games then this is the perfect place to stay. With incredible staff that are more than passionate about travel and a great bar and lounge area situated very centrally this is a great choice for accommodation. The hostel itself is very clean and tidy and brightly decorated, they have all you could ever need so it comes highly recommended. For those wanting to experience the Paris night life they have no curfew and their bar is open as long as there is a demand so again another good reason to stay at the Peace and Love Hostel.

12:30 am

On to the The 3 Ducks Hostel a truly beautiful little hostel with a fantastic atmosphere, as far as a central location is concerned it is ideal. With great staff and a very lively bar and lounge area it is guaranteed to be good fun staying there. Again the staff at the 3 Ducks Hostel were very enthusiastic about travelling and I am sure given the time to sit down and share a beer would have a million tales to tell.

14:30 am

On arrival at the Aloha Hostel the girls at the reception desk seemed a bit perplexed about who we were. Once we explained it was all systems go. We first got a good show around the property. With a lovely bar and lounge area and a great internet café it’s a really nice hostel. We sat at the bar area having a chat about all sorts including the comings and goings within the hostel. After a quick show around we gave them our complimentary t-shirts and took some photographs. The hostel location is very central so again comes highly recommended.

15:40 am

Our meeting at Le Montclair Montmartre Hostel began with a quick look around the building. With a lovely bright and sunny lobby area and great internet café it’s a great choice of accommodation. With exceptionally friendly staff and great, clean facilities I would highly recommend it.This property has a good variety of rooms so its ideal for any type of traveller be it for groups of people travelling on their own.

16:30 am

On arriving at the Boissiere hotel we were greeted by Laurent Corbel, a real character with lots to say. At the moment the property is undergoing a major refurbishment. All the rooms on the fifth and top floor are en-suite however when the refurbishment is complete all rooms will be en-suite. The building is equipped with wi-fi and there is a computer available downstairs for internet access. The rooms are really incredible with nice modern furniture and some that have excellent views are available. The staff are very friendly and helpful so all in all this property comes highly recommended.

We headed back to our hotel after this last appointment, totally exhausted but somehow we managed to muscle up the energy to go and see of the sights and enjoy a lovely glass of French wine. Back at the hotel by 10, our heads hit the pillow and were out!