Couldn't agree with Pete more...

[*NikkiBell*]

I visited several European countries years ago and have to agree with Pete. The British culture has always appealed to me. I loved spending time in London and hope to go back one day. Paris, while nice, just didn't do it for me. I know it is amazing for some, but I wasn't as enamored by it. I am sure that the ABD group out there is going to have a blast at both places though thanks to ABD itself. I was on the BSM trip this past summer and had a great time!

 

[NancyIL]

Even though it's much easier for me to converse with people in the UK than in France, I love both cities. My two daughters and I spent 3 days in each city last summer before a British Isles cruise. I just asked them which city they preferred, and one said Paris and the other said London!

 

[WaltD4Me]

I'm really curious to hear what Pete thought of Paris once he got there.

 

[sjsjbrook]

I loved Paris, but I loved being in Pau, France more. It was true french culture, very few people spoke English, where in Paris I found a lot of people spoke english and would switch to English even if you tried to speak french to them. I noticed that all the menus on the Champs d'elysee were all in english.

 

[aggielawyer]

Paris and London certainly have the 'must sees' but I prefer the countryside to the major cities in both countries.

 

[cobbler]

I'm with Nikki and Pete. I loved London far more than I liked Paris. Sure Paris was neat to see but I enjoyed my time in London far more. Even now when I look for decor for my home, I see all the Paris and Eiffel Tower stuff but nothing of Big Ben and London and get annoyed.

London is more fun

 

[disney dog lover]

I've Loved every city we have visited in Europe so far
Can't wait to see more

 

[amoggio816]

I'm much more of an England gal myself...oh wait, both James and I are british... I think we're pretty one sided
While I liked London... my granny lives in Bicester Oxfordshire, and my god parents and uncles live in Amesbury and Salisbury. They are beautiful parts of the country. Very photographic.

 

[LilyWDW]

I have to agree.

London was wonderful and I had so much fun. I really enjoyed the shopping and just walking around. I felt comfortable and "at home" there.

Paris was just okay. I enjoyed it. Going up the Eiffel Tower in a blizzard was not so fun (all the ice freaked me out). The food was good (when I went to the smaller, hole in the wall places) and I loved the Louvre... but otherwise... eh.

I also went to Amsterdam, Aachen, Munich, and Rome while over there.

How much I liked them in order:
-London
-Munich
-Rome
-Aachen
-Amsterdam (We didn't have much time here. I think I would have liked it better if we had.)
-Paris

 

[DisneyKevin]

I liked London.

I liked Disneyland Paris.

I fell in love with Paris.

Had I been offered the chance to skip DLP and stay in Paris, I would jumped at the chance.

I can't wait to go back

I thought Florence and Venice were the most beautiful cities I had ever seen.

Paris offers some pretty stiff competition.

 

[lttlmc3]

London is my dream trip. I'm jealouse of everyone who gets to go there. No interest in France at all though. Oh well.

 

[DisneylandDeeDee]

Kevin, I am so glad that you loved Paris! Like London it is a great "walking city". I think what sets it apart from London is the cafe life and the food. The cafes and brasseries on the left bank are wonderful. I love sitting at an outdoor table, drinking a coffee and people watching. Food-wise, you can get a great meal at an inexpensive restaurant. Both cities are fantastic, but we find that Paris is a bit easier on the pocketbook.



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