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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've done as few as 2-3 days in Paris tacked onto the beginning or end of a longer trip and I think it's a really nice length. Spend a morning at one of the smaller museums, make sure you have reservations at least one amazing restaurant for dinner, do cafes and bakeries for your other meals. Depending on time of year, I might try to go to the ballet at the Opera, or dedicate a day to shopping vintage clothing shops or the culinary supply stores.

I would prioritize staying in a great neighborhood. For me that used to be the Marais or Saint-Germaine but now I prefer Belleville, which has fewer tourists and a slightly quieter vibe.[/quote]

Should also note that I've never done this as a stand alone trip but if the money worked out, I would. But I don't find the jet lag DC-Paris that bad. My strategy would be late night red eye if I could get it (9pm or 10pm, not sure if this is available right now), otherwise the 7pm AirFrance direct flight. This gets you into Paris between 8 and 11am. Drop luggage at hotel or apartment, then spend an hour at a cafe to acclimate, then a few hours at a museum. Back to room/apartment for a nap, then an early evening wander followed by dinner. Get to bed around 11pm. By the time I wake up, I'm on Paris time and ready for a fuller day. Much of what I like doing in Paris involves just going somewhere cool and hanging out, so I don't find it to be a very demanding city. I actually have some fond memories of spending lazy afternoons resting in my room with the windows open listening to a street musician. Paris is magical.[/quote]

Looks like Air France starts their 9:30 PM flight out of Dulles in mid-April, it runs 3 times per week.  The in June, the new United 11 PM flight starts, and the AF 9:30 flight becomes daily.  That lasts through October with both daily.  Then Air France 9:30 PM back down to 3 weekly.[/quote]

PP here, oh good I'm glad this is still an option. It's been a few years since I've done it.[/quote]

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