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13 May 2023, 04:50 AM | #1 |
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Hello, France!
Sitting at Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX waiting to board my nonstop to Paris.
After we land, immediately headed to Bordeaux for a 7-night river cruise through the region, and then back to Paris for 4 nights. First time in Europe! Any suggestions for cool watch stuff to do while there? |
13 May 2023, 04:55 AM | #2 |
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Enjoy! :-)
My advice: forget the watch stuff. Bordeaux and Paris aren’t watchmakers’ regions anyway. |
13 May 2023, 05:11 AM | #3 |
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Agree. Forget the watches and enjoy the country.
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13 May 2023, 06:51 AM | #4 |
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I’ve been on that cruise, and you’re going to be too busy enjoying yourself to waste time on watch shopping. Better to spend the time enjoying the local wines!
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13 May 2023, 07:24 AM | #5 |
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I’m envious, sounds like a fantastic trip.
I’d eat myself into a comma, and enjoy the fabulous wine instead of watch shopping … YMMV |
13 May 2023, 07:25 AM | #6 |
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Enjoy the trip. As others have opined, forget the watch stuff.
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13 May 2023, 07:45 AM | #7 |
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Pastries. Croissants. I'd fly non-stop to France just for the pastries and croissants.
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13 May 2023, 07:48 AM | #8 |
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Have a safe trip and enjoy.
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13 May 2023, 10:32 AM | #9 |
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Chocolate Croissants! Let’s go!
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13 May 2023, 01:26 PM | #10 |
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Take me with you….
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13 May 2023, 10:04 PM | #11 |
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Have a great trip. Post some pictures if you can.
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13 May 2023, 11:30 PM | #13 |
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Wear a watch you will enjoy but not worry about on the trip. Sounds like a lot of fun.
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13 May 2023, 11:57 PM | #14 |
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13 May 2023, 11:59 PM | #15 |
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15 May 2023, 05:42 AM | #16 |
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But… ”Can I wear my Rolex in France?”
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16 May 2023, 02:53 AM | #17 |
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The almond flavour croissants are good.
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Bring up the topic of Vietnam with someone over the age of 65 when you get there...
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16 May 2023, 04:08 AM | #19 |
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Have fun Wes...lots of wine, cheese and baguettes !
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A comma is better than a full stop B.
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Forget the watches enjoy the area! Cheers
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the rosé is delicious no matter where you are. cheers!
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27 May 2023, 06:12 AM | #28 | ||
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Well, I'm back! And, I (mostly) ignored watches while I was there. But, couldn't completely ignore them!
A few general thoughts: * Prices for watches are significantly higher than in the US, though I didn't ask about VAT refund amounts. * There are Tissot boutiques and ADs EVERYWHERE. * Prices for LV products are significantly less than in the US. Bought two roll aboards and each were ~US$1K less than here and that was before the VAT refund. * Went into one Rolex AD in Bordeaux - they had no stock. Didn't bother trying in Paris. * I'm not a wine drinker, but I LOVED the wines in Bordeaux! I loved them so much that I pre-ordered a case of 2022 wine for delivery in 2025. Quote:
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27 May 2023, 09:19 AM | #30 |
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My suggestion is to indulge in food and wine. The great thing about France is you don't have to spend insane amount of money to have a great meal at a restaurant. Walk to the bakery in the morning to pick up freshly baked croissants or pains au chocolat. Enjoy a light lunch on a terrace for lunch, and have ungodly amounts of Saint Emilion for dinner. Hope you have a great time!
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