Advice for a traveler in Paris

[Trellis]

I am planning a vacation to Paris later this month and my wife and I are hoping to catch a game (or two) while there. Can anyone give suggestions as to buying tickets, what games to watch, and other interesting tidbits that may make our trip more enjoyable? We'd be interested in any advice.

Thank you!

[gaijin]

I am planning a vacation to Paris later this month and my wife and I are hoping to catch a game (or two) while there. Can anyone give suggestions as to buying tickets, what games to watch, and other interesting tidbits that may make our trip more enjoyable? We'd be interested in any advice.

Thank you!

dipsfan14 was enquring a similar thing. Look at the cafe-de saint germain thread and look at what i put.

If you need specific information just ask...... :)

[Trellis]

Thanks for the advice. I found a lot of information I was looking for. Knowing your allegiances, can you tell me whether trying to go to a Red Star match or a smaller club would be worth the effort?

[iougs]

kudos to you for mentioning Red Star 93 !

You realize they play in the DH which is a regional league. They probably get an average of 500 spectators per game at Stade Bauer, so no problem getting tickets :)

I think it's probably fun to go there see a game with your family, but don't expect too much excitement.

The web site is:
www.allezredstar.fr

You may wanna consider go see Racing Club France 92 which plays in National (as opposed to regional).

iougs-

[Trellis]

Can you please tell me where the stadiums are located for Racing and Red Star as well as any suggestions as how to get there via metro or other means if we decide to go? Also, when are the start times announced? I'm interested in the Sept. 25 games. Once again, thanks for your help!

[gaijin]

I live not far from the stadium.....

Its in the suberbs of Paris. Saint Ouen. 93rd........mmmmmmmm.....

correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't it nr Aubervilliers?

maybe not too far down river....down near Clichy?

I live in 92nd arrondisement......

across the road is where RC play....

but a trip to Saint-Ouen isn't that far I guess....Its right next door

I'm suprised you don't go to the PDP for the match against Strasbourg.....

mind you the quality won't be as good......lol.....:D

if you want a journey head on over to Creteil...

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BTW: whithout being rude, where are you staying....?

a good tip is for you to see a team like Creteil play, in the Ligue 2 say. Its a trip outside of mainland Paris, but normally those matches are played on a Friday. Thus you can watch a Ligue 1 match (PSG) or a National game (RC) on the following day - just a thought.......

Creteil are at home to Dijon, rather stupidly on the sunday 26th....
RC Paris are at home to Wasquehal on the 25th
Red star are at home to Armenienne (armenian???? wtf?) on sunday 26th also.

Going to smaller clubs are quite fun, if you like that. If you want an atmosphere then go to see PSG play. Its just getting to these venues are quite difficult, because they are in the deep suburbs of Paris, nr some bad areas in some cases. You have to become familiar with these areas. I don't think we have many decent pubs around though.....lol

my mate used to play for Red-Star or so he says......

[gaijin]

completely off topic, but hey here it goes....

I ws speaking to a guy on the train today, well he spoke to me (you know how it is..) and he was mentioning parisiens and french attitudes.

Its common knowledge everyone else in france pities them or just blantly hates them....and then everyone in else in the UK or USA hates the french

I've never had a problem. Is it just me. Am I immune? What is annoying about them? There are of course the snobbish type people (but they exist all over.)

I think its the old language issue. French people are very stubborn towards this. Speaking a few words of french helps. ALOT.

A little story about my cousin in Val d'isere. (?)

He lost his skies and had to report them at the police station. He didn't speak a word of french and told his manager. His manager said its fine, and that they have people who speak english on staff. He arrived and met the guy on the desk. In english he said he had lost his skies. But the guy didn't pay any attention like he didn't understand what the hell he was saying. He went on to try and explain for about 10 minutes. So he gave up and wrong his manager to come along and sort it out. The manager arrived and went over to the guy on the desk and spoke in french to him. The guy on the desk looked over to my cousin and said in fluent english; "Lost or stolen?".

I swear to god......

:)

no wonder they act like that - seriously first time i arrived. My french was poor, but i tried and they reacted so positively, always wanting to help you out.

I don't know, is it this, or am I missing the bigger picture here guys, seriously..... :confused:

[gaijin]

Trellis - forgot - ffs, don't wander off in the Paris' suburbs at night....

Have you seen "La Haine"?........lol....... ;)

nah......only kidding, i'm safe because i look like a racaille..... :D

beware of Bagneux,
Crepy-en-Valois
Luzarches
Mitry - Claye
Montsoult Maffliers
Persan Beaumont
Pontoise
Sarcelles St Brice
St Leu la Foret
Valmondois

train stations also scare me on a night.....

Have you seen "Irreversible"? lol, that was a joke..... ;)

a few words by Saian supa crew


J'ai des tonnes de rêves, de drive-by de bâtard
T'as vu, des nouveaux styles de bataille, de garde à vue
De sales actes et des tas de vibes, de lascars face à leurs abus, dommage boy, j'fais pas l'poids, ils ont d' jà l'oscar d' la bavure, c'est ça la dure loi d'la rue
J'crois pas vu, j'ai pas d'allure adéquat, à la longue
si tu veux j' te ferai la liste, j'crois qu't'as pas du voir qu'elle était longue
J'tiens ma langue, j' souhaite juste les revoir à l'angle les bras ballants


mind you it could be worse, you could be going to Marseille......kidding ZoltaR!

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хер с ним!!! я гану - сука !!! :mad:

[Trellis]

We're staying near the Eiffel Tower in Arrondissement 7. It was difficult finding somewhere within our budget, but I think we found something that will work. I've been to Paris once before, but for only a couple of days, and wasn't able to see a game while there. I'm just trying to see what might be the most enjoyable and memorable. Unfortunately I don't speak any French, and my wife only knows a few phrases. When are the game times announced? Any idea on ticket prices, etc.?

[frotteman]

We're staying near the Eiffel Tower in Arrondissement 7. It was difficult finding somewhere within our budget, but I think we found something that will work. I've been to Paris once before, but for only a couple of days, and wasn't able to see a game while there. I'm just trying to see what might be the most enjoyable and memorable. Unfortunately I don't speak any French, and my wife only knows a few phrases. When are the game times announced? Any idea on ticket prices, etc.?

PSG-Monaco is at 9 pm on the 19th prices range from €28-€90. Not sure if you'll be here by then but it should be a good match. Monaco lost alot of marquee talent in the off season but are playing well.

PSG-Strasbourg is at 9 pm on the 25th, prices range from €22-€70. Strasbourg is struggling at the bottom of the table but the atmosphere at the Parc is always good. I saw Bastia last year (looking for Greg Vanney) and had a great time.

Creteil is off the beaten path but I don't think of it as dangerous. I'm at nearly every home game. Its about 15 minutes from the center of Paris on the RER but getting to the stadium itself is a bit tricky. Tickets are cheap but don't expect top flight soccer.

As far as the French thing goes, the rude people I meet are almost always working in areas most frequented by tourists. Museums and monuments are fine but if you want to have a good experience in a cafe get as far as you can from the Champs Elysees.

Above all, remember these phrases: bon jour, merci and bon journee. Always greet people when you walk into their establishment or if you are going to ask them for something and say goodbye when you walk out. Simple but effective.