gracejoan

Yes it turns onto St. Germain..coming back with the one way streets it takes St. Sulpice and Bonaparte etc back to this area. A good bus route....with the 69, 42 and 87 across the street it is pretty handy..walk a block and cath some of the others for other areas...once you learn to graduate from the metro to the bus you are delighted..the Indispensables are the best..the 3 plan one and now the bus one...very handy...

a bientot....

Joan

Cathinjoetown

Great, Joan, thanks very much.

gracejoan

Sue from Green Bay, Wis area knew nothing about the buses and I taught her how to use them. She was then gone from sunrise to sundown all over Paris, and beyond, on the bueses. She has been to more places on them than I have, I am sure!! Not all the up/down and walking, walking for the metro...plus you get to sight-see and find place to stop and take a look...a better way to travel around town!

a bientot...

Joan

LBloom

Joan, I have been reading your travels with much interest as we will be in Paris May 10-19 and staying in an apartment near Rue de Grenelle and Blvd. Raspail. I am very interested in learning the bus system as I have stair climbing challenges and the metro did not work well for me last time.

I looked up on the RATP site and it looks like the #69 bus goes right down Rue de Grenelle? Can you suggest some other good bus routes?

Wanted to share with you on Rue Guisarde another good place, Chez Fernand. Tiny, but lots of locals, not too many tourists. Very good value for price.

I am traveling with my DD (21) and unfortunately, she is not an adventerous eater. We are planning Le Relais de L'entrecote, Leon for mussels, etc. What other places can you recommend? Also, if you can recommend any cafes, boulangeries in the area? There is an outpost of Poilane and Barthelmy not too far from us.

Thanks!

gracejoan

LBloom,
I use the L'Indespensable map books. All the tabcs have them. Easy to spot as they are dark blue with red. The 3 plan one is goo..it has the map the metro and the bus map of each arrondissement..3 maps for each. There is also a bus one that you can get. The area that you are staying in has many, many bus routes.

You can google for many restaurants in the area and I am sure will find many of all tyoes.

Thank you for the other Guisarde tip!

Hav fun planning...

a bientot..

Joan

gracejoan

I did go back to St. Germain today as I had some things to do there.

I went down to Comptoir du Relais. Was there shortly before noon. Was surprised at the small size (24) and zero ambience!Met a nice Paris gentleman and wife..1st in line they said and there would be enough to fill the place by 12. Crowded and noisy... No atmosphere, but great food. We chatted and I gave them some restaurants to try and I decided to pass on it. I did notice that it is almost across the sstreet from Marco Polo..a favorite of weekender! A nice looking place for huitres nearby that I almost decided on, but then went on to Guisarde and looked at the ones again having noted the not too good ones. I decided on one called Monteverdi...I had a nice lunch and took some photos and had nice conversation with the owner. At first I though I had made a mistake as it did have some old pics of M Monroe. Old timey, but attractive place..not noisy. It was quite busy by the time I left.

It is grey skies so I took my umbrella and kept it from raining! It is warm out..very comfortable....will post phots shortly..

a bientot...
Joan

gracejoan

Here are the photos...

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a bientot….

Joan

yestravel

Couldn't agree more that Comptoir du Relais has no atmosphere, but we love the lunches there. We Comptoir du Relais get there a little before noon and manage to get a seat. A couple times in nicer weather we have sat outside and enjoyed watching the street scene. But if you're looking for a leisurely, quiet lunch, this is not the place.

gracejoan

Hi Dona,

I was surprised with the place. In my mind it was something nicer. I know, you go for the food, not the atmosphere! The nice couple I met outside agreed, but they do go for the food. They were 1st in line. I would have been 2nd and could have been seated. I thought about it, but then decided that I wanted something more leisurely..I may return before I leave. I now do know what to expect! They were a nice local couple and we did have a nice vist and I gave them some to think about, too. They were glad!

I may go back to the oyster place. It did look very nice. You have to enjoy oysters..not all do!

a bientot...

Joan

yestravel

Hi - love oysters and unfortunately we never got any while in Paris--so many things we missed. Just can never fit it all in. How much longer do you stay?

gracejoan

That is always the way, no matter how long you stay! I leave on the 19th. The 16th F & M, Amanda and I will go to Les 110 Taillevent..Amanda has not been. Going to CasseNoix for lunch with same friend next week who I introduced to Taillevent...I still have time for oysters and Le Comptoir...hope weather stays good....

a bientot...

Joan

gracejoan

I just called and made a lunch reservation for the huitres place that I saw today. It is quite new. 2 rue des Quatre Vents - L'Ecume des Bulles - Looking forward to it.... Just looked at it online..open 7 days lunch and dinner!! It looks good....

a bientot...

Joan

gracejoan

That is always the way, no matter how long you stay! I leave on the 19th. The 16th F & M, Amanda and I will go to Les 110 Taillevent..Amanda has not been. Going to CasseNoix for lunch with same friend next week who I introduced to Taillevent...I still have time for oysters and Le Comptoir...hope weather stays good....

a bientot...

Joan

gracejoan

My lunch today…..

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The dessert was a real rich chocolate thing…

A bientot…
Joan

RobertaL

I enjoyed looking at the oysters. How were they? What did you think of the restaurant?

~Roberta

gracejoan

Hi Roberta,

I liked the place! New, fresh and nice. I sent a message to all the Groundhoggers for 2014 that we might like to give it a try on Sat. We will be having first annual at Violon on Friday, Jan 31, I guess it will be. Wish you could join us..

It is warm....a bit wet today, but that is ok....

a bientot...

Joan

cigalechanta

I had oysters and a bottle of Sancere. Unfortunately,
not in Paris. Joan, I'm snowed in. Rather have warm and wet.

LowCountryIslander

I am really slipping here on Fodors...I just now found this post! Always enjoy reading about your visits to Paris. I've only read through half the posts, so now I'll have something to look forward to tonight...reading at home!

gracejoan

Good Morning!!

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a bientot...

Joan

gracejoan

Out and about this morning...absolutely beautiful day...warm, bright and sunny. Had my croissant and cafe at Cafe Constant and wandered down to several places on errands..Stopped by r. Cler and Davoli...will pick up something there for tomorrow, I think..

Just called Deux Abeilles and made lunch reservation for today.

a bientot...

Joan