DebitNM; With the bus pass, you could consider going to Eze for a superb dinner at www.chevredor.com We had a tasting meal that was wonderful.

Oh my, Richard! Which restaurant did you dine at; we might have to do lunch as it is a "bit" pricey!

Yes, but we were never on that $1000 dollar a meal thread. I think we paid about $250 PP for dinner. Well worth it and that was the most expensive meal we ever had. You know me and coupons.

Not too near, but in Old Town,for dinner, ChatNoir,ChatBlanc,one street in from the Cours Saleya.Order the scallop and lentil appetizer if it's on the menu.

We also ate lunch at Flaveur, a Michelin one star,25, Rue Gubernatis. Both were wonderful.We found them in this article in the NYT Travel section last spring.
http://travel.nytimes.com/2012/05/13...iera.html?_r=0

For a real local spot with a Nicoise menu, La Cantine de Lulu 26, Rue Alberti.For excellent seafood, Le Bistro des Viviers, 22, rue Aphonse Karr which also has a more formal restaurant next door.
Missed dining at highly recommended Keisuke Matshshima, 22 ter Rue de France, Michelin star, Japanese/French fusion. Have to go back!

My favorite "souvenir" from our month-long stay in France is my big bright green Carrefours reuseable shopping bag. I use it often

LOL, I have a black one from Picards that I got in Paris last year. Althought, my favorite souvenir from that trip was my 2011 S40 Volvo~~

These are such great tips, thanks to everyone for sharing.