Best trip ever!!! We can do this!) YUM!". The Mother's Name is Olvia!". Walking by Notre Dame (after the fire)with a feeling of gratitude that it was still there.". All of the tour was well thought out and executed. We'll make the 30-minute train trip to Versailles, where we'll have a guided tour of the dazzling Hall of Mirrors and other sumptuous rooms of the palace. It was a revelation to see them up close.". Clearly, there was a lot of thought and planning put into everything from the hotel, it's location, the museums and all the many logistics necessary to moving a crowd smoothly through a city environment. "I was in the Louvre, at one end of a gallery. "Steve got us to the Effile tower just as it started to twinkle.". ", "The last day museum tours were my WoW moment(s)". Join us for the Best of Paris in 7 Days! Our hotel & the hotel staff was wonderful. Good tour packing a lot in during the 5.5 days. While Luffy yells in the background, Franky decides to make Robin face him. Having taken three Rumble Balls, Chopper transforms into his berserk Monster Point form and easily defeats Kumadori despite his attempts to subdue the instinct-driven beast. "There are of course, many "wow" moments in Paris. "We were there during the funeral of Jacque Chirac, beloved French leader. A reporter visits the Straw Hat crew to interview them about the food on the ship before Sanji joined. Today we'll explore the elaborate palace that Louis XIV, XV, and XVI called home. Outstanding! The Straw Hats’ All-Out Battle". She talked us through each step and our headsets were great - no shouting. ), Our tours are physically active! I should also mention that the "guest" guides were superior. It was a great way to spend time with family. "Last day at the Orsay and l'Orange museums because that's where the while trip seemed to come together for me.". Lucci and Luffy begin their mutually anticipated duel while Kalifa manages to subject Nami to her Golden Time attack to completely smooth her into a weakling. We had a wonderful time enjoying the beauty of Paris. Marie had also arranged for a birthday surprise which was most appreciated. Despite the heat wave, the tour was wonderful! The Disillusioned Pirate, Puzzle!". Everything was as hoped, Paris wowed my teenage grand daughters. The Hotel Londres Eiffel was a perfect location for this trip with great breakfast each day. She made our experience! Strenuous walking: 2–8 miles throughout the day with lots of hills, stairs, and uneven terrain. Hands-free (on a lanyard or leash), or … A great experience. "A Mysterious Mermaid Appears? The strike did not have that much of an impact. The Great Battle on Ice Begins! . On our own was the Eiffel Tower, what a view.". I still am amazed that I was able to visit it and get such great info about each room. This was my first time in Europe and could not have chosen a better way for my adventure than through a Rick Steves tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and I appreciated her in depth Monet information. I would love to travel with this group again and have Michaelanne lead our group. Great guide, good itinerary, great food, plus free time to do more time in museums like we wanted. Our tour mates were all interesting and fun people, the itinerary was well-planned, and the guides were all fantastic. She was friendly and knowledgeable. We had an amazing tour of most of the major sites. Their knowledge (and love of their subject) and ability to impart it to the group was outstanding. Our second Rick Steves tour and did not disappoint! "My wow moment was simply that I could navigate the city entirely on my own once Marie explained the community transit in Paris. We loved the city, the people and the food. Our group was great and we all were willing to walk a lot. It was wonderful. Suddenly, the library is set aflame; while the scholars try to save the books, Robin admits to being an archeologist and unites with her mother. Here are two: Antoine had cautioned us that she may get a little more specific in other areas of the museum and she did which got a little more than we may need to process but she was lovely.". I want to take the E. France tour. Also, I was unprepared for the high-school type cliques. It not only saved us a lot of money on taxi, it also allowed us to observe the Parisians on the move. At the same time, covering for Spandam so he can get Robin to the Gates of Justice, Lucci waits for Luffy as the pirate eventually reaches his location. Michaelanne was an excellent guide, communicating very clearly, offering practical solutions to problems travelers were most likely to encounter;and, possessing a monumental fund of knowledge of French and Parisian history and current events. But Luffy insists that Franky save Robin. Chopper arrives at that time and is sent off to obtain the Number 2 key from one of the other assassins. This was my first Rick Steves tour and what I liked the most is the introduction to the sights in Paris then the freedom to enjoy them on our own. Our overall tour experience was lots of fun! A Pirate Group Worth Over Six Hundred Million!". Patrick was AWESOME! Entering in the moat was astounding, I had no idea of it's history. My Cola is the Water of Life! The tour was great, just the right amount of group time and time to explore on our own. "Versailles and the Musee D'Orsay were favorites.". Wonderful guide, perfect itinerary, great weather. We were, at first, hesitant to sign up for a tour. Our group was terrific. Her stories and extensive knowledge about what we were looking at truly enriched our experience. I especially enjoyed the balance of scheuled touring and "free" time to explore, using the skills Michaelanne taught us. I'm a single traveler so I feel the extra charge for a single room is a bit steep as well. Our Best of Paris in 7 Days Tour was exceptional !! The backstories of Sanji and Chopper are summarized. I have been on other Rick Steve's tours, and we did more things off the beaten track or with locals. The full length windows were open and a beautiful sunny day was outside. When that was first installed in the 80's I thought it was an eyesore and some nitwit architect just plopped down a modern structure in the most inappropriate spot possible. Our group was a good one -- we mixed well together and looked out for each other. What is beautiful is we all took away something extraordinary that we learned. Your guide will lead a walking tour of the city's early history, including a pair of the world's most significant medieval Gothic churches: the resilient and legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral and the exquisite Sainte-Chapelle. We sure did a lot of walking and museums on our own after the guide let us go off in the afternoons & evenings. From the beginning planning emails and communication down to the last day of the tour, everything was so carefully orchestrated and thoughtfully designed. Pass the room where Luffy is fighting Lucci, Spandam uses Funkfreed to stop Robin's attempted escape and proceeds to drag her by her hair to the Gates of Justice. Big Showdown on the Judicial Island! our trip was informative and enjoyable. Where Gansbaai Distance from CT 2.5 hours Setting Set in an ancient forest, Platbos is privately owned by conservationists passionate about preserving its rich diversity of flora and fauna, which includes thousand-year-old milkwood trees, bushbucks, baboons and even some leopards.The entire site is effectively off-the-grid and uses old-school donkey boilers to heat the water. I enjoyed the other tour members; everyone was very nice and friendly. They were positively luminous up close, in person, in a way that can't be replicated in books or other reproductions. We really enjoyed the tour in Monmartre,the Orsay Museum and the Seine Cruise. The Dream of the Pirate Flag Sworn to a Friend!". Free time guidance to see others was helpful. Arnaud was an excellent, informative guide with a fun sense of humor. This was spur of the moment and she recognized the opportunity to share a magical moment with us. For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, "No fair. You know, the whole tour was a non-stop "wow" monent!". This tour gave me a chance to learn about Paris in a lot of different ways. Fabulous guide and delightful person. I was surprised how much we saw on our own with them. Ample free time to explore our own interests in the city and the tools to be able to make the most of our time. Perhaps it should have been rescheduled because the night I went was effortless. The flow and pace of the tour was great - from the introduction and overview bus tour on the first afternoon, to the great balance of the daily outings and free time, and the variety of the group meals (delicious)! 1.- Organization was great. As we passed beneath the first bridge, Julie uncorked a bottle of champagne and served it to all of us. However, their joy is short-lived, as a group of marines closes the first gate behind them. Accino admits that Zoro's 120 million bounty is quite a hard thing to pass up. "Wanted Posters Make It Around the World! "Fukurou's Miscalculation! Meanwhile, after being momentarily weaken while Kalifa had her bath before she gets herself dressed, Nami realizes the essence of Kalifa's Devil Fruit power to be soap-related. "Sparkling champagne in front of the sparkling Eiffel Tower with our wonderful tour group and the ever amazing (sparkling?) It's an essential part of the Rick Steves tour experience. "The Palace of Versailles was by far my biggest wow of several wows. "Our favorite WOW moment was at the Louvre, seeing all the paintings that the artists were capable of expressing their talents during difficult times in their lives.". Rebecca would patiently answer any questions and if she did not know she made sure that she found the answers. "Robin's Past! The Buster Call ships have reached Enies Lobby, passing to Bridge of Hesitation to spare Robin as she is traumatized by the onslaught she is forced to witness a second time in her life. I learned so much about the history, the architecture, the art, the food, the people, the politics and the culture of Paris. Marie was like a "mother hen" making sure we stayed together and were as comfortable as possible at every location. "Cannon Fire Sinks the Island! It was fantastic! Thank you for showing us Paris and giving us the tools to come back and explore some more. The local tour guides made each experience memorable. My knowledge of European history is limited, and Antoine and the other guides brought the history to life through the city tour, the architecture and art. We had a great opportunity to see many of the prime locations with outstanding guides, as well as lessons on how to navigate Paris safely. We left our hotel each morning ready to see what the day offered, and returned each day exhausted but happy!! She got me converted to appreciate arts more than just taking pictures of it and gone", I will recommend this tour to anyone. Related to that was the Pont Neuf, to realize this is where modern Paris began. Getting around on the Metro unassisted very important.". "My favorite 'wow' moment was being outside, drinking champagne, looking at the Eiffel Towel lit up with the sunset behind it! This was my first tour. Equalizing with one hand can be a problem with some models, which require both hands to stay stable on the scooter. Most days are moderately paced with 2–8 miles of walking, including some hills and stairs. "With no disparaging of our fine tour guide, the wow moment for me was discovering that we were going to be traveling with Steve Smith. The pace was swift, but we had most afternoons free to explore on our own. For our first visit to France we decided on a tour, and this one worked out well. "Well, we basically saw a lot of museums in Paris. Luffy's Feelings! Our tour guides new what, where and how's to ensure we got great access to all the big venues.". "Goodbye My Dear Underlings! We had heard negative comments about traveling in France and the French people. Great location too! By the end of the week, I was totally exhausted, but in a good way. Unforgettable.". We did it on our last night, which made it a special sendoff for the group. There, he is picked up by Michael and Hoichael, two idle boys from the backstreets he met while Garp was in Water Seven. But I think the biggest wow moment for me was walking out on the roof of the Orsay Museum and seeing the Seine River with the bridges spanning it.". She was able to keep everyone on time and together, even with some at different physical capabilities. Itinerary was great and provided lots of time for personal exploration. The ratio of organized time, and independence was perfect. Our plan was to use the tour to get to know our way around Paris and then we stayed an additional 4 days to go back and hit additional sites. After the Gate of Law has completely opened, having managed to loosened Robin's tooth grip on the bridge's rim, Spandam ties a rope around her waist and drags her towards the marines awaiting them. Robin and Franky are brought before Spandam, while Luffy blasts through waves of marines. Around them, cannon shots from the Buster Call's battleships start to hail down and Olvia sends her daughter off with Saul to flee the island, while she joins the effort to save the library's knowledge. But while Robin ends up being lured into a trap by Lil as part of the girl's plan to coerce her into remaining with her, Hokera is taken out by Franky after being outwitted by Chopper and Jiro while Albelle and Slachow are taken out by Nami and Sanji. Marie was wonderful at breaking it down into small and sequential bites, providing history and current events, humor, understanding and enlightenment of this beautiful city. I wanted to learn as much as possible about Paris and feel comfortable returning with friends and family on our own. Now having scouted out Kalifa's abilities, Nami takes their fight to its climax by creating four illusionary doubles of herself. "Don't have a wow moment. It was a pleasure to have two tour guides. Chopper comes across Nami as she attempted to flee Kumadori after stealing the Number 3 key, knocking the CP9 operative out. She was encouraging, good-spirited and fun as well as very knowledgeable. As usual, a very nice balance between planned activities and free time, with well-chosen and executed activities. By that time, Luffy makes it to Doberman's ship and proceeds to fight Lucci as Vice Admiral Onigumo orders the ships to redirect their cannons to the gradually damaged vessel. The bus tour organized by your group didn't really do anything at all because of the traffic engendered by the strike. "My favorite "wow" moment was the light show of the Eiffel Tower at night. "My favorite "wow" moment of the tour was seeing the pink Eiffel Tower on October first.". Also some glitches with transportation due to Yellow Vesters, climate change protest and Heritage Day all happening on the Saturday that we were there. "One favorite is difficult. We did not want to tackle Paris on our own. per person + air, Single Eating crepes, no wait. We had a wonderful sampling of Paris and it made us definitely want to come back, now that we understand the Metro and know the lay of the land. I can't imagine doing all this on our own. Just the right mix of group activity and free time. When Zoro attempts to reclaim the Straw Hats' flag, he provoked Don Accino as he reveals the power of the Heat Heat Fruit: the ability to melt anything within his aura of heat. This morning we'll tour the Orsay Museum, home to the world's greatest collection of Impressionist art with works from Monet and Degas to Cézanne and Gauguin and beyond. The format of having afternoons to explore on our own worked perfectly for us. Dezeen Awards is the architecture, interiors and design awards programme organised by Dezeen, the world's most popular design magazine. ", While Garp is revealed to be Luffy's grandfather, his harsh upbringing methods explaining the pirate's endurance while criticizing his grandson's choice to become a pirate, Zoro attempts to attack the navy soldiers until he and Luffy end up facing Garp's two personal attendants who are revealed to be old acquaintances they have met at the start of their journey: Coby who has achieved his dream and Captain Morgan's son Helmeppo. The teaching of the use of the metro was a simple thing that added an immeasurable amount to the time spent in Paris. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=One_Piece_(season_9)&oldid=994880825, Articles containing Japanese-language text, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "Landing Operations Start! I liked feeling like a "local" when we moved as a group. Our guide was extremely helpful with suggestions for transportation and alternative places to visit and to eat. He describes a civilization that existed hundreds of years ago and vanished at the time that the world government assumed power. See our FAQ | Call We felt well-prepared to explore on our own. Due to Sanji's ideals, he and Usopp ended up captured by Albelle and Salchow. In my opinion the Cluny Museum should be eliminated and perhaps replaced by the Army Museum which was excellent. It would make a true believer out of the darkest skeptic. You'll also enjoy guided neighborhood walks through the city's historic heart as well as quieter moments to slow down and savor the city's intimate cafés, colorful markets, and joie de vivre. We had a great time and our guide Virginia was excellent - Helpful, interesting and fun while keeping us gently on task. As Robin attempts to reason with him of what will happen to Enies Lobby once the Buster Call is invoked, Spandam makes another mistake by informing the whole island of the coming threat while admitting that he does not care if the 10,000 navy soldiers under him are obliterated in process. I loved the variety of things we got to see. I learned so much. Other tour members were all wonderful - so easy to travel with. My guide was great. Although it was beautiful, the color reminded me of the fire a few months before. This was my 3rd RS tour... and they just get better each time! Above them, Luffy's Gear Second is put into action against Bluno, while his crew fight their way upstairs. This was our first RS's tour. LOL! Thank you so much for a wonderful tour. The 130 yr anniversary laser light show at the Eiffel Tower. Spandam tells Robin that her crew has come to save her and that he, despite the agreement between her and the CP9, plans on taking them prisoner. Since there was some overlap between the two tours in France, we did not accompany the Best of Paris tour group the first two mornings and instead visited a number of sites that were not on the tour itinerary. As the Usopp leaves to regroup with the others, he hears something before an explosion occurs. We had a good balance of free time and tour time so that worked for us as well. This was a unique experience and gave a different look of Paris. Eating a real macron, no wait. I was already quite familiar with Paris as a solo traveler and from the Heart of France tour but I knew I would learn even more about the city on this tour. The Straw Hats then find themselves surrounded by a fleet of Marine ships, unaware that they were optical illusions and use the Soldier Dock System to escape with the Phoenix Pirates in tow. One month prior to the tour departure, you'll find the directions to your tour hotel in the Documents section of your tour account. This morning we'll hop on the Métro, then hike up Montmartre to tour the colorful neighborhood that was the haunt of artistic geniuses a century ago — including Van Gogh, Picasso, and Renoir — and generations of hopeful artists since. It brought me to tears and a long period of very deep emotion. A Pirate Soul Risking It All for the Flag!". The bright light from the windows shone on the beautiful statues and ornately decorated former train station. Then you'll be set free for the afternoon to explore more of the city. The ratio of group to independent time was just right. Continuing their fight there, Jabra attempts to trick Sanji into lowering his guard by offering him his key with a made-up story of being Robin's long-lost brother. An excellent introduction to Paris, comprehensive, multidimensional, various perspectives. The trip was exhausting, so I do believe I received the most bang for my buck. Great Hotel location and Staff. "A tie between walking up to the Venus de Milo in the Louvre and being in the Champs de Mars sipping Champagne when the Eiffel Tower began to sparkle with lights.". I think that this tour was awesome. I thought the tour was well organized and well. She was first rate. But Luffy, spurred by Usopp's words, gets back to his feet with a promise not to fall until he wins. We'll begin our day with a walking tour through Paris' diverse, history-layered Marais district. Almost everything we saw there was interesting and exciting. We love Paris and have been there many times, but this was the first time we took a 'tour' there and we thoroughly enjoyed it. "Departing the City of Water! The tour was lovely as Paris is a wonderful place to be. But Puzzle captures Brindo and binds him with his chains to the mast. After being relentlessly attacked, while hearing Kaku insulting Robin, Zoro's resulting rage manifested itself in a dark aura that Kaku thought to be a demon. While the Gallery-La foremen take a break after the Franky Family provide a meal for the workers, Franky and Iceburg continue working throughout the night to build the new ship for the Straw Hats. From the hotel, to our guide MichaelAnne and the tour, we were treated so very well. Our guide, Marie, knew we might just make it to the base of the tower in time to see the twinkling lights at 10:00 pm. Terms of Service | Privacy, Eiffel Tower ticket tips for tour members, 7-day Métro subway and bus transportation pass, 6-day Paris Museum Pass, allowing free admission throughout the city. Everything was Great. Also, just being in Paris for the holidays was a WOW everyday with all of the lights and Christmas markets. The food in Paris was great and the arranged meals were awesome. Kaku and Jabra Transform! Each day was packed with amazing sights and experiences. would totally recommend to family and friends. She made it fun every day. This is my first time visiting Paris.". We did this because we felt we did not spend enough time in London and Rome during our RSE tours in 2017 and 2018. We immersed ourselves in the culture and felt like for a short while we became Parisians. Overall experience was perfect. Seeing the unconscious Kumadori being thrown towards Courthouse Plaza after getting Fukuro's number four key, deducing Kalifa has the key needed to free Zoro and Usopp, Franky finds himself being knocked off the tower by Chopper. They were very knowledgeable, and fun. Our guide, Rebecca, was fabulous and the local guides were all so great and very knowledgeable. Paris is great for walkers which we are. "I especially enjoyed L'Orangerie. "The last evening river tour was incredible! A Navy Vice Admiral with a Fist of Love! Meahwhile, having spend his time practicing scenarios to rejoin the Straw Hats, Usopp first attempt fails. One that really stands out is the Seine River sunset cruise. It was an amazing tour! Luffy blows air into his arm to have it grow before using it to hit Lucci as the Buster Call ships witness a giant fist punching out of the pillar. The Hotel was well located, clean, comfortable with a helpful staff. I honestly did not want the week to end. It happened to be Bastille Day and there was a celebration that we never expected to take part in. The group was excellent and interacted very well. Taking Rick Steves' advice and asking to be seated upstairs at Laduree on Champs-Elysees and having tea and their special chocolate tart then finding a Laudree on Rue Cler and having tea and a raspberry macaron as my last moments in Paris before heading to CDG.". We liked the goal of the tour to equip us to travel around Paris on our own. Every tour guide was quite knowledgeable and enjoyable. And, outside of the tour I was able to use my new familiarity with the city to come upon Delacroix's atelier garden tucked away off of Rue Furstemburg near St. Germaine de Pre.". I knew the tower is illuminated at night, but I didn't know that at 10 pm all the lights start twinkling on and off all up and down the tower. A wonderful tour! And love our last dinner together, the pins and the walk to the Eiffel Tower and our toast to a beautiful tour and night together and watch the gold blinking lights. First, the hotel and its location were great. I'd been to Paris 3 times prior to this trip and they were either closed for restoration or traveling elsewhere, so seeing them was a bucket list for me.". Light walking: 2–4 miles throughout the day on mostly level terrain. The hotel was nice and clean and the staff very helpful. I had high expectations due to my previous amazing tours of Scotland and Italy. Hotel was great as was location. We could walk or take public transportation everywhere and we did! We had the most fantastic tour guide with Rebecca. If one of my teens wanted to sleep in it was no big deal. Each day held its own "wow" moments too though. "I had visited Tokyo on my own in 2019, and came across the "Gates of Hell" Rodin sculpture in Ueno Park. But Sanji sees through the trick and kicks Jabra before getting the key as he eventually overwhelmed by Jabra going all out by revealing he is the only CP9 operative who can move after using the Iron Body skill. The weather was perfect with a nice cool breeze. Or visit other places covered by your included 6-Day Paris Museum Pass, such as the Rodin Museum or the military museum of Les Invalides. Confident that he will only be told of the Straw Hats' capture, he allows Robin and Franky to listen in, letting them know of their rescuers' success. "Monet's art located in Orangerie Museum.". Can't say enough, would definitely recommend this tour! Our fellow travelers were awesome, friendly and interesting. I was so surprised, I didn't have time to panic or react in any way, really. Great viewpoint. From the hotel, to the hotel staff to the tour guide Arnaud, the week was an exciting whirlwind of experiences. Cafes, shops, wine, bread, ...". Despite Luffy offering to return his swimsuit if he agrees to join his crew, as the town populace convince to denounce his nudity, Franky still refuses to the point of being unashamed of being naked. The another was the river cruise, to see Paris at sunset with all the beautiful buildings and to realize the part the river played in the development of Paris. "Waiting in the New World! With the exception of Abi, everyone believes that Bluefin is dead. Meanwhile, Lucci learns the double-edged nature of Luffy's Second Gear as he tells the youth that the Buster Call is about to begin. The neighborhood became just that, our neighborhood. Don't second guess your decision to press 'GO' on this personalized first class trip. The joyous reunion does not last long as Zoro, Usop, and Franky see the inferno that was Enies Lobby.
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