Eating IN the Eiffel Tower - Le Jules Verne
Dec 11th, 2005, 12:10 AM
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LOL, Greg, what do you call a place in Paris that's full of Americans and a few Japanese? Sounds like a tourist trap to me, whether or not the menu is in English and the food is good. 
Can someone tell me what IMHO means? I haven't been able to figure that one out.
Can someone tell me what IMHO means? I haven't been able to figure that one out.
Dec 11th, 2005, 03:29 AM
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I have had lunch at the Jules Verne three times now, each time a fabulous experience. You feel special from the moment you walk past the long elevator lines full of hoi poloi to the private lift which whisks you upwards. I was there for Christmas lunch one year, and we had a 12 course 'prix fix' which was eye-wateringly expensive, but worth it (particularly because my brother-in-law was paying.) Also memorable was the 8 Euro glass of sprite for my daughter. One word of warning...the last time I booked about six months in advance. When I phoned the day before to confirm they denied my reservation! It was only once I faxed over my confirmation that they 'found'my original booking. Therefore, please take any booking confirmations along with you.
Dec 11th, 2005, 05:58 AM
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Harrowgirl, your dad may not have missed much (except the view) 20 years ago. From what Iunderstand, at that time the food was quite ho hum. With a new chef (sometime maybe in the last 10 years) and a Michelin star, the food and the view are excellent.
We did not find that many Americans at lunch when we went. Sat next to some young men speaking French who turned out to be from Montreal and who explained the finer points of Rodin's relationship to Claudel.
Our meal was of such quantity and richness that I ate nothing for dinner.
We did not find that many Americans at lunch when we went. Sat next to some young men speaking French who turned out to be from Montreal and who explained the finer points of Rodin's relationship to Claudel.
Our meal was of such quantity and richness that I ate nothing for dinner.
Dec 19th, 2005, 08:29 AM
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Disaster: Afer reading these posts, I called the Jules Verne restaurant to confirm my reservation for dinner the evening of January 11, a reservation I made on Sunday, November 12. I made the reservation with a lady who answered the phone at the Jules Verne restaurant, she spoke perfect English. I explained it was our 30th wedding anniversary, and I requested a dinner reservation. I was given a reservation for 7:00pm, she even said it was a pleasure to speak with me as we hung up.
Today I call and am informed that our reservation does not exist, and there is nothing to be done. I am sick, but the gentleman made a reservation for us for lunch on that day, but it is not the same. I did not want to stop for an expensive lunch in the middle of a day in Paris. I wanted to save my cash for great dinners. Now, I will have to research to find another spot. I don't know what I could have done differently. I guess I should have made it online so that I would have had a confirmation sheet.
Today I call and am informed that our reservation does not exist, and there is nothing to be done. I am sick, but the gentleman made a reservation for us for lunch on that day, but it is not the same. I did not want to stop for an expensive lunch in the middle of a day in Paris. I wanted to save my cash for great dinners. Now, I will have to research to find another spot. I don't know what I could have done differently. I guess I should have made it online so that I would have had a confirmation sheet.
Dec 19th, 2005, 08:34 AM
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Hi, sorry to hear about the reservations mixup. However, both the Jules Verne and Altitude 95 don't make reservations via email. Perhaps you could have faxed your request; at least that would have given you proof of your reservation.
Dec 19th, 2005, 08:38 AM
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Bonniejean, DO the lunch at Jules Verne. I think you may enjoy it even more than the dinner - because you can enjoy the incredible views of Paris. We even lingered afterwards in the bar area and the coffee service was elegantly served.
Dec 19th, 2005, 08:45 AM
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I'm so sorry about your lost reservation. But I would agree, DO have lunch. It's a great experience and the views are extraordinary. Maybe if you try nicely they'll guarantee a better seat in light of the mix up.
Dec 19th, 2005, 08:45 AM
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Thanks, folks. I will do the lunch at Le Jules Verne. Is there a recommendation for a restaurant with a splendid night view? I will research the site, as I am sure folks comment on this inquiry regularly, but if one comes to mind, I would be grateful.
Dec 19th, 2005, 09:15 AM
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Hi B,
>...a restaurant with a splendid night view?<
The restaurant at the top of the Tour Montparnasse.
It is better than the Jules Verne, because you can't see the tour Montparnasse.
See http://www.cieldeparis.com/
>...a restaurant with a splendid night view?<
The restaurant at the top of the Tour Montparnasse.
It is better than the Jules Verne, because you can't see the tour Montparnasse.
See http://www.cieldeparis.com/
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