not too far out of Paris?? Sounds funny but although I will be staying in a lovely family members apt, (they have just recently moved and furniture will not be coming till end of Oct). I am bringing two blow up air mattresses...yeah bummer. I was thinking if there was some outdoor store that I could actually purchase them there?
Also does anyone have a favorite Paris map on the internet thats really the best??
Thanks again.....
is that more specific Bob....:) (ha ha)
see you soon....yes that will be me waiting for a cab on the street corner in Paris with 3 little ones and 2 airmattress%26#39;, and Yes...I am blonde!
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There is one in the Forum les Halles. BHV next to Hotel de Ville also probably has them . The 5 th Er has several camping stores ( I boought fuel for our camp store at one of them. I had asked at a book store in the 5Er and they sent me in the right direction.) Also up at the Place d%26#39;Italie Commercial mall next to the Champion grocery store is a Sporting Goods store that is huge!
Are you going to use them for the kids? Are you going to buy just the cheaper ones or the more expensive type for adults?
If they are just for the kids go to %26quot;Big Lots%26quot; they were only a couple of dollars for the real cheap type.
I do not know what they cost at Sports Authority or Big Five, (REI for good brand that you won%26#39;t discard look at the mail order on line or Campmor on line for close outs) but most items are cheaper in the USA than Paris. I think Costco is not selling them any more as they are seasonal.
If you are going to sleep on the air mattress for two weeks buy a good one!. We got a twin size nice type ( thick fabric) for $12.00. We use it for tent camping and it will hold up!
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robinkre -
For your map - get Streetwise Prsir from amazon.com - it%26#39;s a laminated, fold to pocket sized goodie that you will love forever.
For your air mattresses - try REI first so you can compare US prices to Paris prices.
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Air mattresses are rather heavy and bulky. Are you sure you want to use up part of your precious luggage allowance on that? Also, be aware that the electric pumps on the American versions will not work on the French electrical system--even with a converter. We tried it and fried our pump the very first time. We had to blow it up by mouth. Having just come back from a lengthy evening in the bars, my partner referred to the ordeal as %26quot;the breathalyzer from Hell%26quot;.
The camping stores are called %26quot;Au Vieux Campeur%26quot;. We tried to get a second air mattress there, but they didn%26#39;t have any. I think we ended up getting one at BHV.
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Truffaut
Oh man did I get a good laugh out of that story!! Thanks what is the BHV ???
Also 1BCTraveler mentioned REI. Do they have an REI there in Paris??
I REALLY don%26#39;t want to haul two queen size air mattresses to Paris but alas my brother in law has a beautiful apt with no furniture yet....and hard wood floors.
We will be going to Ikea shortly after I get there but I don%26#39;t think they have anything that would work there that%26#39;s inexpensive. As it is most Queen mattresses are like $50.00 or more, each and I need two. I was thinking of fitting both of them in a suitcase for a total of 50lbs
Also I will charge the pumps just before I leave, to avoid using the outlet.
Robin L
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1BCTraveler
Thanks for the great map info.. and the camping info too...is there an REI in Paris??
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No, Robin there is no REI in France.
You can look at the web site or the store in Redmond for %26quot;Cascade Design%26quot; self inflating air mattresses ( No need to blow up or to use any electical devise to inflate!) They are backpacking ones so they do not weight very much but you would want to bring them back home because of the cost! And the kids can surely use them here!
Most of the camping gear in Paris is very expensive if you can even find it now out of season.
BHV ( Bazar Hotel de Ville) is the name of a department store near the Hotel de Ville ( Paris Marie --Mayor%26#39;s Office). I do not know if they would still have the items this time of year but they do carry many things.
Go to the library and get a few guides to read so you know what direction site are located. I bought a Michelin Paris Plan (map) but there are many recommendations for other brands of maps also on this site.
Rite aid had the queen and twin blow up type mattress for clearance price but they maybe be gone by now. We got a twin for $12.00 to put in the back of our car.
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Hello robinkre,
I read your question with interest as we are also bringing an air mattress from the US with us. I thought I could use a converter with it and was dismayed to read that this did not work. Can you explain what you meant be charging the air mattress before you go?
Thanks for the help!
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Hello robinkre,
I read your question with interest as we are also bringing an air mattress from the US with us. I thought I could use a converter with it and was dismayed to read that this did not work. Can you explain what you meant be charging the air mattress before you go?
Thanks for the help!
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Robin, can you drag the sofa cushions off on the floor? Just a thought.
There have been other discussions about this -- and although Robin%26#39;s situation is understandable, I cannot fathom why anyone with a bad back would scrimp on the hotel cost and then go to the cost and considerable hassle of dragging an air mattress around, or much worse, trying to buy one in paris. It is no longer beach season, so te offerings will be as meagre as in any northern US city.
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Did you even read what has been posted before you posted that note?
None of your advice makes any sense in the context of what has been posted?
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