Novotel Fontainebleau Ury

Travel Blogs from Ury

A quiet day in Maisons-Alfort

A travel blog entry by tom.solstad.5

... my wife more intelligently picked up a book and sat herself in the sun in the garden. Then followed more eating and playing (funny, but kids seem to like other kids' toys more than their own toys). At four we all left for the local pool just across the road. Great place. Kids verdict of the day: best day so far, there were so many toys to play with ...

Hectic times finding accomodation

A travel blog entry by jell082

... 5 minutes i was there. People just walk around with a few under their arm. THEY ARE SO GOOD! I cant get enough of them. I also tried this little macoron? the things that look like a mini colorful hamburger, it was delicious. The bakeries here sell restaurant quality food. It all looks absolutely amazing but it is very pricey. I have to control my self.

I found a few more people who are living and climbing in the forest. They ...

Down the home stretch...on Segways no less!

A travel blog entry by laschus

... up to give it a go, and after a few early struggles she seemed to take right to it. Mark was next and he looked like he was born on one...I knew we were in for some mischevious moments ahead with THAT kind of confidence. It was my turn, and I tried to get the feel of it. It took a slight bit of getting the forward and backward down, but I did okay and was anxious to get out on the road. Robin caught on fairly quickly as well...only our Malaysian friend seemed ...

Better grab the popcorn...

A travel blog entry by laschus

... cafe nearby. It was here that we were introduced to REAL french onion soup.

Once again, our server was amazing and engaging. He fulfiled Deana's desire for an authetic sidewalk cafe lunch superbly, and we watched the passers-by with amazement. This is, after all, PARIS! Our nerves subsided as we continued to find the natives exceedingly gracious. After enjoying our fill we went back to the Louvre for photos and more amazement.

Once we got ...

That sound you hear is the smashing of stereotypes

A travel blog entry by laschus

... They came back with an amazing array of food and drink and we celebrated an enjoyable meal in our room. The night was comfortable, the view from our room was charming, and the experience so far had been exceedingly pleasant. Hmm...what gives? Did the City of Light decide to change her image, or had we been the recipient of good fortune so far?

Meh, why look a gift horse in the mouth? So far, Paris was putting on the charm. Lets enjoy it while it lasts.

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