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Unread 05-28-2014, 05:04 PM   #1
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Default Looking for gunshop(s) while in Paris

I am leaving shortly for 2 weeks in France and the UK. While in Paris, I'd like to visit a quality gun shop but don't have a clue if any are located there. So would welcome any suggestions. I have the addresses for Purdey's and Holland & Holland and plan to visit them when we're in London. But Paris is a mystery to me as far as knowing of any quality double gun shops are concerned.
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Forget gunshops in Paris. Visit Harry's New York Bar. And have one with the ghost of Ernest Hemingway... among a host of others. And The Ritz bar is the best on Earth. Especially if you have an American Express card.
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Have them pegged on my itinerary. Thanks! Gotta love those bakeries and fresh coffee in the morning though. Been a few years since I was last in Paris but haven't forgot the wonderful smell of fresh baked goods early in the morning along those cobblestone streets
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You can imagine the culture shock when going from Texas 'bakeries' to bakeries in Paris....
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Have a great trip Allen!
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Be sure to visit the Musee de Chasse (spelling ?). You will find it in the Michelin Guide. I haven't been there since the 70's but it should be there. It was great. I second the recommendation to visit Harry's NY bar. Have a Bloody Mary!
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Skip Purdeys. H&H and William Evans for sure. Farlows is right down St. James and turn left.
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Alan - We just got back from Paris - It is a great city with lots of great things to see. The crowds and lines at the various sites are big and cost a lot of time. I strongly recommend that you plan your days well before you leave and buy "Skip the line" tickets in advance over the internet. Also, the Musee de L'Armee is a very interesting place - they had every weapon and uniform that was ever used in french history. They also had a nice Musketeers exhibit there. Language and people's courtesy were not a problem, globalization and our money make it easy to operate there. We mastered the Paris Metro and navigated the city well. Have a nice trip, Billy Gross
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Most common long guns in a French gunstore are military.
Signage usually reads,"Never fired, dropped only once".

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Allen, might I suggest you spend a night at the Moulin Rouge. Wonderful entertainment and dinner was great. We were there two years ago and it was a great nigh out.
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