Planning a Group Trip to Paris, Episode 264

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Categories: Family Travel, Paris

On today’s episode Mary White tells Annie Sargent about her trip to France with 10 friends and relatives. This group included a child, a teen, and adults of various ages. Now, when you have a big group of family and friends everything gets more complicated, but Mary planned it really well and they had a great time. Ready to hear her secrets? Click play!

Hotel recommended in this episode:  Le Petit Belloy

How to Make a Custom Google Map

Open Google Maps (https://www.google.com/maps) and click the menu button in the top left corner (looks like 3 lines on top of each other). Click Your Places > Maps > Create Map. Name your map and enter in a description. Add markers for your desired locations.

In the episode Mary mentions that she participates in a podcast, but I didn't ask her to name it. What was I thinking?! She's a recurring guest on the Marching Roundtable Podcast

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Discussed in this Episode

• Paris with family and friends [02:47]
• How to pull off a trip with a big group [03:54]
• Using a custom Google map [05:49]
• Don't overwhelm your group with every detail [06:43]
• Use the rome2rio app [08:30]
• Keep everyone informed of changes via text messages [10:19]
• Get the Museum Pass [10:51]
• Use official taxis [12:47]
• L'Alsacienne Restaurant [14:45]
• Berthillon ice cream [16:35]
• Great hotel at a reasonable budget [17:11]
• View to the Eiffel Tower [18:30]
• Don't make that mistake when going to Versailles [20:26]
• Uber problem [21:24]
• Have a good attitude [25:23]
• Strategy for Versailles [27:09]
• Éclairs and Millefeuilles [29:44]
• Pickpocket on the RER [30:23]
• What do you do if someone in your group gets left on the platform? [34:12]
• Reserving restaurants using La Fourchette or messaging them on Facebook [36:33]
• Watching Bastille Day fireworks from the hotel window [38:04]
• Taxis in Paris are cheaper than in New York [39:16]
• You'll walk a lot in Paris! [40:19]
• Bourguignon du Marais restaurant [41:14]
• Can you agree on not splitting checks? [44:08]
• Hiring a van to take all of them to Normandy for the day [45:56]
• Don't get upset if you need to make last-minute changes [49:27]
• Don't be afraid to split up if you need to [49:47]
• Get the Museum Pass [50:04]
• Enjoy mealtimes [50:46]
• Choose a hotel with lots of options nearby (more reasons why Petit Belloy was a good choice) [51:20]
• Sometimes touristy places are great [52:42]
• Advice for foodies [53:42]
• Pre-purchase as many things as you can [54:11]
• Buying tickets for the Eiffel Tower [55:05]
• Thank you Patrons [58:49]
• Trip planning consult with Annie [59:41]
• Support the show without spending a penny you wouldn't have otherwise [01:00:06]
• New Year's Resolutions [01:00:42]
• Be an Ambassador for the Join Us in France Travel Podcast! [01:03:56]

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If you enjoyed this episode, you should also listen to related episode(s):

• How to Protect Yourself from Pickpockets in Paris, Episode 154
• Versailles: Yes or No? Episode 248
• Do's and Don'ts at Restaurants in France, Episode 209
• Inspiration for a Successful Multi-Generational Trip to Paris, Episode 257

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Categories: Family Travel, Paris