@George,
Not staying anywhere, driving up early in the morning, 4.5 hour drive. There is parking at the location, but I am betting it will be crowded and expensive. Would prefer a place outside the parc and uh, "free" so to speak but near the metro.
Planning to leave after the shows are over and drive back to America. Planning to possibly sleep over in Potsdam (my Alma Mater) if super tired. I am hoping the 4 years of French I took will still be of use...