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Well I am happy to let you all know I FINALLY figured out my day trip to Paris! I had been searching for a decent Chunnel fare for days and was lucky enough to come across a wonderful deal on the Eurostar website yesterday morning. I found out that since I am 23 I qualify as a youth and purchase a less expensive ticket. On Monday the youth tickets were still $250 plus it is another $80 to take the train into London (train travel in the UK is quite a lot). I had just about given up my search when yesterday morning I put in my dates one final time and like magic a ticket for $160 became available! I did not hesitate and purchased the ticket then and there. I will be taking the 5:25am train from London and arrive into Paris at 8:50am just in time for quick a pain au chocolate and cappuccino before hitting up the SALES! The French sales happen only twice a year and you can find AMAZING deals; think Porthault linens for 50%+ off the retail price and Longchamps and Herves for 20 to 40 Euros. Uh, it is wonderful! I will have just enough time to hit up all my favorite stores and hopefully the Louvre (I always have to stop and see the Joos van Cleve I did my thesis on) before departing at 4:16pm. I was a bit up in the air about this departure time until I sat down and thought about how European train stations were not the best evening hang out. All in all I could not be more excited! However, my mother called me last night and was able to get me and AMAZING room and deal at our fabulous London hotel: The Connaught! I had booked a different hotel after having a bit of a hotel fiasco yesterday afternoon (since my train departs so early I have to spend the night), but everything worked out for the best. Now I will be enjoying a delightful evening here:
I adore the Mayfair area and this hotel is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. In fact they just finished a one year renovation and the interior was all done by Nina Campbell! What a lucky girl I am indeed; I am counting down until next week! Thank you to all you new commentors, I cannot wait to start checking out your blogs!
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When I studied abroad in Paris it was during the January "soldes"- however I was not on the Longchamp train then, if only I had known then what I know now because I am kicking myself thinking of those sales! Have a great time and take pictures if you buy anything!
YAY Paris! Call me if you see any deals at our store :)
Oh, and Mom wanted me to remind you to be on the lookout for Hermes deals while you are there, I am sure she will email you!
I am so jealous. The Porthault sale here doesn't even compare to Paris... I am sure of that. And Longchamp... and Herve..... ohh, I wish I were taking the Chunnel to Paris with you. Enjoy!
xxLucy
Have fun in Paris! Can't wait to hear about it.
Pais, the Connaught, you lucky devil! But only a day, alas! You wil be distraught to leave - looking forward to reading your post-trip blog post!
Don't you love it when plans come together! That sounds like a great trip.
You had asked me about the Kappa Group..no, I don't ever go. I used to..maybe I'll have to rejoin at some point. Also, you asked about B's costumes..the most special ones come from a store called Enchanted in NYC. The two you mentioned were actually just hand-me-downs, though.
Have a good night!
Have a fabulous time in Paris, Hel!!! Wish I was there!!
That train looks awesome! I have not been to Paris yet so please take lots of pictures and keep us posted on your shopping finds! Great blog
It kills me how much cheaper you can Longchamp and Herve Chapelier in Paris! My friend went recently and brought back a ton of the Le Pliage totes to sell to her friends. Have fun and be safe!
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