One Thing You Wished You'd Brought...and wished you didn't..

What%26#39;s the one thing you%26#39;d wished you%26#39;d packed, but didn%26#39;t. And the one thing you did pack, but didn%26#39;t need to?

I%26#39;m making a rough packing list and want to see if there%26#39;s anything I%26#39;m missing......or anything I should absolutely leave at home.

Cheers!

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When I went to Paris last June, there were several days of unbearable heat, and I was sorry that the tops I had brought for evening wear were not sleeveless. I had assumed that the evenings would be a bit cool or at least there would be a/c in the restaurants, but that was not the case. None of the restaurants I went to had a/c, and I felt rather uncomfortable wearing tops with short sleeves.

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This past june, my winter coat. It was downright COLD...

I always bring too many shoes, wherever I go...

Les

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We%26#39;ve visited Paris in May, June and September. We are going again this September.

You just never know about the weather! A 10 or 15 day forecast on weather.com or accuweather.com is useful - but you should still plan for warmer or cooler.

Anyway, I always pack a wool blazer (for dressy) and a polartec jacket with hood (bring it on the plane as they%26#39;re often chilly). It can be very chilly in Paris and you want to be comfortable while out and about. And, it%26#39;s chilly on those Seine cruises.

And, I always pack my sandals, even if the forecast does not include warmer temps. Every trip it%26#39;s been warm enough for them, at least a few days, and they are so comfortable for walking all over!

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I keep on forgetting to pack Equal or Splenda for coffee (cafe au lait).

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