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Dec 26th, 2018 05:33 AM |
Sunday.....a day to wander & shop. First we were off to a shop I had seen on Rue Buci, Nina Kendosa. They had some soft sweaters at reasonable prices. 3 scarves, a sweater, a shirt all very nice.
Next was the flower & bird market on Ile de Cite. So pretty, flocked Xmas trees next to fresh tulips and other colorful flowers, birds chirping in their cages. A few photos and small Xmas items didn’t
dent the budget at all.
A walk down Ile St. Louis and a stop at Diwaki scarf shop. In the past we bought many scarves here. This time they were all too sparkled or shiny, or thin. On to 78ISL. 4 scarves....yea! We always bring home scarves for gifts. They are easy to pack and always appreciated. This shop had some beauties, also sweaters, handbags, etc. Having rented apts. many times on the isle we knew it would be worth a stop at some of our favorite shops.
Across the river to the right bank, down Rue de Rivoli for a few more stops. Time for a bite to eat, something easy, not fancy. You can’t get “less fancy” than a burger & fries at The Meating Corner at 12 Rue des Lombards. Yes, I know it’s Paris with so many wonderful food choices BUT these burgers & fries are sooooo good and we had more shopping to do so wanted something quick. The pedestrian streets around this area are full of restaurants to try.
Les Halles was our next stop. We hadn’t been here in a few years. It was a mess when they were redoing it. Now it’s beautiful and has stores galore. I won’t go into detail but fun place to shop.
Time for a rest before dinner.
If it’s Sunday, it must be Marco Polo at 8 Rue de Condé in the 6th.
So many Paris visits, so many dinners at Marco Polo. In recent years it’s always on a Sunday night because that’s the night Mr. Albano is there to greet you. He always welcomes “Mr. Payton from Chicago” with open arms. Now I’m sure he really doesn’t remember us as we are only there once or twice a year, but it’s fun to pretend we are regular customers.
The decor of Marco Polo is quite charming and the food delicious. Tomato mozzarella salad, meat pasta and truffle pasta, wine, cappuccino, and dessert 97 Euros.
After dinner we walked past Notre Dame for some photos of the lit up Xmas tree and boats on the river.
Flwrhead.....we did have reservations for a few dinners and only the lunch at Le Grand Colbert.
i don’t think they were needed for most places. I don’t know if it was the protests going on or just less tourists in winter. I guess it depends where you want to dine. If a particular place is in mind I think I would reserve. La Jacobine is always busy, lunch & dinner. We just lucked out getting in there. In years past we tried without a reservation but couldn’ t get in but that was in either June or Sept.
One more day.....
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