Alphaville 30th anniversary in Paris - A place to stay - Page 12 - Alphaville Forum

tarirodecai · 28 Jul 2014, 16:15

Room booked in this Ibis hotel:

http://http://www.ibis.com/en/hotel-0697-ibis-paris-montmartre-distrito-xviii/index.shtml

Is somebody going there? Do you know the hotel? I' ve read Montmartre area is not very safe. Is it true?

Richani · 28 Jul 2014, 17:43

There are a few places in Montmartre including the area around the Sacre Coeur and especially Barbes Rochechouard where people try to sell fake or stolen stuff to tourists on the streets. They can be very annoying when you dont seem to be inerested in buying their stuff, but best thing you can do is just don't talk and walk away

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In general, in the whole center of Paris situations can be unsave. Especially by night. Never carry your bags on your back as its easy to get robbed that way, and wear wallets always under your clothes.

jetset · 28 Jul 2014, 18:48

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Originally Posted by Richani

In general, in the whole center of Paris situations can be unsave. Especially by night.

This advice could apply to all big cities, it's common sense. I mean where I differ is that risky situations are mainly in the subway, so not especially at night.

Richani · 28 Jul 2014, 19:02

Yes, if we had the party at another big city where I have been before I would have said the same thing. But I must say that in the subway I felt a whole lot saver then on the streets most of the time

I'm answering the question from what are my own experiences there.

MikeinBoston · 28 Jul 2014, 22:21

Is anyone leaving out of CDG Monday morning? My flight will likely be a t 11am, so maybe we can share a ride...

Mumu · 30 Jul 2014, 10:00

Montmartre is close to Pigalle. No more safe

I've been there last month, with pupils, and it's like you said, Richani.

Richani · 30 Jul 2014, 15:33

But is never kept me away from good pubs and parties all night long! [smile2]

My favorite place there is 'Le Chat Noir'. a bar open 24/7 and also wonderfull places for those who smoke 24/7

MalilaM · 30 Jul 2014, 21:08

I tried to find something closer to the venue, but the travel agency doesn't work with all hotels, so the closest I could get was Villa Luxembourg, on Montparnasse.

I'll be attentive on tips about transport, safety and touristy activities. [bouncy]

colette · 31 Jul 2014, 22:25

Hi all, I've left it late and I'm now having trouble finding a hotel for 1 night for myself near the venue. Can anyone recommend anywhere? Thanks. C x

tarirodecai · 31 Jul 2014, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by colette

Hi all, I've left it late and I'm now having trouble finding a hotel for 1 night for myself near the venue. Can anyone recommend anywhere? Thanks. C x

As i said before, i've booked http://www.ibis.com/en/hotel-0697-ib...ii/index.shtml It's near the venue and it seems to be a good choice.

28 Jul 2014, 16:15	#111
tarirodecai Exclusive Fanclub Member Join Date: 17 Sep 2001 Posts: 35	Room booked in this Ibis hotel: http://http://www.ibis.com/en/hotel-0697-ibis-paris-montmartre-distrito-xviii/index.shtml Is somebody going there? Do you know the hotel? I' ve read Montmartre area is not very safe. Is it true? Last edited by tarirodecai; 31 Jul 2014 at 22:59.

28 Jul 2014, 17:43	#112
Richani Party nut Join Date: 31 Oct 2008 Location: Langedijk, Oudkarspel - Holland Posts: 8,692	There are a few places in Montmartre including the area around the Sacre Coeur and especially Barbes Rochechouard where people try to sell fake or stolen stuff to tourists on the streets. They can be very annoying when you dont seem to be inerested in buying their stuff, but best thing you can do is just don't talk and walk away . In general, in the whole center of Paris situations can be unsave. Especially by night. Never carry your bags on your back as its easy to get robbed that way, and wear wallets always under your clothes. ~~ Ријaнa [love2] Алфaвил ~ ~You gotta fight, for your right to party~

28 Jul 2014, 19:02	#114
Richani Party nut Join Date: 31 Oct 2008 Location: Langedijk, Oudkarspel - Holland Posts: 8,692	Yes, if we had the party at another big city where I have been before I would have said the same thing. But I must say that in the subway I felt a whole lot saver then on the streets most of the time I'm answering the question from what are my own experiences there. ~~ Ријaнa [love2] Алфaвил ~ ~You gotta fight, for your right to party~ Last edited by Richani; 28 Jul 2014 at 19:11.

30 Jul 2014, 10:00	#116
Mumu Exclusive Fanclub Member Join Date: 27 Sep 2012 Location: somewhere in the Center of France Posts: 2,925	Montmartre is close to Pigalle. No more safe I've been there last month, with pupils, and it's like you said, Richani. Whatever you do, never explain yourself : your friends don't need it, and your enemies won't believe you.

30 Jul 2014, 15:33	#117
Richani Party nut Join Date: 31 Oct 2008 Location: Langedijk, Oudkarspel - Holland Posts: 8,692	But is never kept me away from good pubs and parties all night long! [smile2] My favorite place there is 'Le Chat Noir'. a bar open 24/7 and also wonderfull places for those who smoke 24/7 ~~ Ријaнa [love2] Алфaвил ~ ~You gotta fight, for your right to party~

28 Jul 2014, 22:21	#115
MikeinBoston Exclusive Fanclub Member Join Date: 12 Dec 2000 Location: Medford, Massachusetts, USA. Posts: 267	Is anyone leaving out of CDG Monday morning? My flight will likely be a t 11am, so maybe we can share a ride...

30 Jul 2014, 21:08	#118
MalilaM Random Motion Join Date: 07 Jul 2002 Location: Mexico City, Mexico Posts: 15,879	I tried to find something closer to the venue, but the travel agency doesn't work with all hotels, so the closest I could get was Villa Luxembourg, on Montparnasse. I'll be attentive on tips about transport, safety and touristy activities. [bouncy] ♪ ♫ ♪ I must be going crazy or the brandy's won the race ♪ ♫ ♪ 32

31 Jul 2014, 22:25	#119
colette Forever Young(ish) Join Date: 02 Jan 2009 Posts: 1,662	Hi all, I've left it late and I'm now having trouble finding a hotel for 1 night for myself near the venue. Can anyone recommend anywhere? Thanks. C x