AboutPatrick Robichaud Expertise I travel to Paris each year and I'm well acquainted with restaurants, shops, hotels and the general layout of the arrondissements. I frequently create itineraries for my friends, including what to pack, how to travel, etc. I also frequent many out of the way places that are not in a lot of tour books, but that should NOT be missed.
Experience I visit France each March and stay for two weeks, living in an apartment. I frequent most non-tourist restaurants, bars and socialize with a lot of locals. I have very honest opinions...because I love this city and wish to dispell the misinformation that is out there regarding Paris and its citizens
Publications Overland Park Sun Newspaper, Kansas City Star, The Pitch
Education/Credentials French degree. Currently work as Marketing manager in a Fortune 100 Telecommunications company
Question Hi Patrick, I am traveling to Paris with three female friends at the end of October this year for 5 days only. I am coming from New Zealand and my friends from Australia. We will be going to Turkey and Prague pre Paris and heading home after Paris. We are staying in the Lafayette district and I am wondering about suitable clothing for the season? Also any recommendations about local eateries and shopping in the Lafayette and surounding areas? I am very excited about our trip, many thanks for your generosity in providing information. Jacqui
Answer Hi Jacqui -
Lovely time to be in Paris. I will be there about a month before you. Where are you staying? What is the Hotel?
What do you like to do? Museums? Churches? I have a list of my must see sights, but would like to know what you really want to see. When you say Lafayette area, are you referring to the Galerie Lafayette area?
More than happy to help. My list of places to eat and see is pretty extensive, so I can provide if that helps.
