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=Welcome French Warriors!= ==We are going to have a GREAT trip to France. This is a wiki. If you join this wiki you can add information to it which your parent/guardians can view back in the states. We will use it to prepare for our trip in the following ways.==
 * links to websites that give information about where we will be staying and going
 * an itinerary of where we will be going and staying.
 * contact information and where to find us

Need Help?

 * Jennifer Korten, 718-390-1874 / JKorten@schools.nyc.gov
 * Elaine Carroll, 718-390-1873 / ECarroll@schools.nyc.gov

The Weather in France http://www.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/monthly/FRXX0076?month=0

**Eating out at Easter**
As mentioned above, many restaurants will be closed on Easter Sunday and Monday, making eating out a bit of a headache. However, there are some restaurants serving up special meals (particularly lunches and brunches on the Monday following Easter). Here are a few (always reserve ahead and check opening times): > 2, RUE DE BUDAPEST > 9th arrondissement > Metro: Saint-Lazare > Tel: 33 (0)1 48 74 37 33
 * ****La Tradition****

> __Traditional Easter Brunch__
 * ****Le First****

> A concept restaurant where eggs are the star ingredient. Egg-loathers abstain! Special Easter menus available-- reserve ahead. > 11, Rue Bernard Palissy > 6th arrondissement > Metro: Saint-Germain-des-Prés > Tel: +33 (0)1 45 44 02 52
 * ****Coco&Co****

**Religious Services on Easter Sunday**

 * ****__Notre Dame de Paris__**** Catholic service with Easter prayers, Gregorian chants (Easter Sunday); several Easter services (in French, Easter Monday)

> Several services and celebratory events, through April 12, 2009
 * ****__The American Church in Paris (Protestant/interdenominational)__****

**Other Ideas for Celebrating Easter in Paris**

 * __[|Best Paris Parks and Gardens]__ (organize a mini Easter-egg hunt)

> Easter Sunday, from 10 am to 1:00 pm, 20,000 eggs will be hidden in the garden for kids up to the age of 12. > Metro: Les Sablons > From the Metro station, take the Rue d'Orléans; the entrance to the garden is less than two blocks away. __[|April in Paris Weather Outlook and Packing Guide]____[|April Events in Paris]__
 * ****Easter-egg hunt for kids at the Jardin d'Acclimation****
 * More on Paris in April**

**The April Thermometer**

 * Minimum temperature: 7 degrees C (44.6 degrees F)


 * Maximum temperature: 15 degrees C (59 degrees F)


 * Average temperature: 10 degrees C (50 degrees F)


 * Average rainfall: 45 millimeters (1.78 inches)

**How to Pack for a Trip to Paris in April**

 * As a general rule, April in Paris remains brisk,with temperatures at around 50 degrees F. You might want to pack clothes that you can layer in case an unusually cool or warm day sneaks up on you. Bring light cotton shirts and pants in case of sun, but also pack a few sweaters, warm socks, and a spring coat.


 * April is usually a wet month, and Paris is well-known for its erratic and sudden downpours. So packing an umbrella that can withstand strong rain and wind is definitely a must.


 * Make sure to pack a sturdy pair of waterproof shoes. Rain during an April trip to Paris is more than a possibility, and you don't want to ruin your excursions with sloshy shoes and cold, wet socks. Also be sure to bring along a pair of shoes that are comfortable to walk in-- Paris is a city where going by foot is often the best option.


 * Think about packing a hat or visor and other sun gear for sunny days when you wish to spend time lazing in one of __[|Paris' best parks and gardens]__.