Within Walking Distance:
The 11th arrondissement boasts some additional fun activities including the weekly market on Boulevard Richard Lenoir featuring authentic french staples like fois gras, sausages and cheese - perfect for a picnic in the nearby park (1 block from apartment) or a romantic dinner at home. Hip & trendy rue Oberkampf offers kitsch shops and great people watching at the Cafe Charbon or Chez Justine. For those with a sense of adventure and humour, visit the Cirque d'Hiver for evening at the circus.
Day Trips:
Exciting day trips to Versailles, Eurodisney and the champagne city of Rheims are easily taken from Paris. Most journeys are between 30 minutes to one hour.
Transport:
From the Gare du Nord/Eurostar via the Metro, take either the Line 5 (direction Place d'Italie) and get off at Richard Lenoir (5 stops). It is a 10 minute walk. Alternatively, take the same line, change at Oberkampf (4 stops) to Line 9 (direction Mairie de Montreuil) and get off at St. Ambroise (1 stop). It is a 5 minute walk.
By taxi, it should be 15 minutes depending on traffic and cost approximately 15 euros. Baggage is an extra charge.
From Charles du Gaulle airport, the RER B line runs from the airport to the Gare du Nord. Alternatively, taxis are available as well as pre-booking an airport shuttle.
Other Activities:
museums, sight seeing, opera, ballet