Paris - Nov 3 - Dec 14
Nov 13th, 2009, 11:00 PM
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liktotravel,
You are going to find it COLD! A good wool sweater is great. Also you want a good scarf to wrap around your neck and can pull over your face..gloves, too!
The wind can really make the difference to how it feels.
Enjoy..
Joan
You are going to find it COLD! A good wool sweater is great. Also you want a good scarf to wrap around your neck and can pull over your face..gloves, too!
The wind can really make the difference to how it feels.
Enjoy..
Joan
Nov 13th, 2009, 11:37 PM
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joan
the pictures from last nite are great. you really are good at gettng hem out.
i just had a breakfast.I am contemplating going out in the rain. I need to wear aff a few calories.
I am ready to move to hotel buci on the left.
more later
the pictures from last nite are great. you really are good at gettng hem out.
i just had a breakfast.I am contemplating going out in the rain. I need to wear aff a few calories.
I am ready to move to hotel buci on the left.
more later
Nov 14th, 2009, 12:58 AM
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liktotravel,
I think you should go to a store that sells ski clothing and purchase some silk thermal underwear..both tops and bottoms. They take up no space and you would be surprised at the difference they can make. I brought my silk bottms with me for this trip. I may be glad to have them.
a bientot...
Joan
I think you should go to a store that sells ski clothing and purchase some silk thermal underwear..both tops and bottoms. They take up no space and you would be surprised at the difference they can make. I brought my silk bottms with me for this trip. I may be glad to have them.
a bientot...
Joan
Nov 14th, 2009, 01:35 AM
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Hi Joan,
For me, those were definitely the best 'foodie' photos yet! The dishes looked delightful - Please, may I ask how much the meal totted up to including wine? (For budgeting purposes) It all looked very expensive I must say!
And, was it a three or two course dinner?
My husband wants to see you all smiling at the camera!?How about it at the GTG?
For me, those were definitely the best 'foodie' photos yet! The dishes looked delightful - Please, may I ask how much the meal totted up to including wine? (For budgeting purposes) It all looked very expensive I must say!
And, was it a three or two course dinner?
My husband wants to see you all smiling at the camera!?How about it at the GTG?
Nov 14th, 2009, 02:01 AM
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tod,
Violon has a 49 euro menu...starter, plat and dessert. Hard to beat for the quality received. We had a glass of champagne,a glass of wine and a bottle of water. 78 euros each.
I will do my best for our GTG. We will gather first at my apartment and then on to Petite Sud Ouest. I will get all to say cheese!!
** For those who will be in Paris for Christmas**
I just talked with the Ritz Bar Vendome. They will be serving both Xmas Eve and Xmas Day. I do enjoy the Bar Vendome. A cozy atmosphere. I would go there if I were here! They are to send me the menu..it should have prices for you..I will also be there tomorrow and can find out more if necessary. I will post the information when I receive it!!
a bientot...
Joan
Violon has a 49 euro menu...starter, plat and dessert. Hard to beat for the quality received. We had a glass of champagne,a glass of wine and a bottle of water. 78 euros each.
I will do my best for our GTG. We will gather first at my apartment and then on to Petite Sud Ouest. I will get all to say cheese!!
** For those who will be in Paris for Christmas**
I just talked with the Ritz Bar Vendome. They will be serving both Xmas Eve and Xmas Day. I do enjoy the Bar Vendome. A cozy atmosphere. I would go there if I were here! They are to send me the menu..it should have prices for you..I will also be there tomorrow and can find out more if necessary. I will post the information when I receive it!!
a bientot...
Joan
Nov 14th, 2009, 04:02 AM
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** Here is the Ritz Bar Vendome for Christmas Eve **
Le Ritz Paris
vous souhaite un Joyeux Noël
The Ritz Paris wishes you
a Happy Christmas
Menu
Foie gras aux saveurs de Noël cuit dans un vin chaud,
marmelade d’agrumes
Christmas foie gras prepared in a mulled wine,
citrus fruit marmalade
55 €
Dinde contisée à la truffe
légumes d’hiver cuits au jus, cuisse à la feuille d’or
Turkey with truffle,
winter vegetables stew and gold leaves
78 €
Poire pochée à la cardamome,
crème légère au chocolat et glace caramel
Poached pears with cardamom,
chocolat lightly mousse and toffee ice cream
23 €
Prix nets – Net prices
Décembre 2009
RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
Joan
Le Ritz Paris
vous souhaite un Joyeux Noël
The Ritz Paris wishes you
a Happy Christmas
Menu
Foie gras aux saveurs de Noël cuit dans un vin chaud,
marmelade d’agrumes
Christmas foie gras prepared in a mulled wine,
citrus fruit marmalade
55 €
Dinde contisée à la truffe
légumes d’hiver cuits au jus, cuisse à la feuille d’or
Turkey with truffle,
winter vegetables stew and gold leaves
78 €
Poire pochée à la cardamome,
crème légère au chocolat et glace caramel
Poached pears with cardamom,
chocolat lightly mousse and toffee ice cream
23 €
Prix nets – Net prices
Décembre 2009
RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
Joan
Nov 14th, 2009, 04:20 AM
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The weather..it is breezy out, but the overnight/early morning rain ended. It is decent temperature wise,which is good, with the wind. It seems to be clouding up, so maybe more rain coming.
I went over to Les Cocottes for lunch..here are the pictures:
http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=92104bcb.pbw
I went over to Les Cocottes for lunch..here are the pictures:
http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=92104bcb.pbw
Nov 14th, 2009, 06:00 PM
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Hi Joan,
I've been remiss in not posting yet, but just wanted to say I am really enjoying this thread. Thank you for taking the time to share your days and your meals with us, it's so generous of you to take the time out of your trip to feed our Paris obsessions! So many of us are living vicariously through you with this thread, you should probably be charging us a commission, LOL.
Looking forward to the many instatllments to come.
Jo (who just booked her apartment and flight for next September!! Daniel Rose better be up and running in his new place in the 1st by then, lol!)
I've been remiss in not posting yet, but just wanted to say I am really enjoying this thread. Thank you for taking the time to share your days and your meals with us, it's so generous of you to take the time out of your trip to feed our Paris obsessions! So many of us are living vicariously through you with this thread, you should probably be charging us a commission, LOL.
Looking forward to the many instatllments to come.
Jo (who just booked her apartment and flight for next September!! Daniel Rose better be up and running in his new place in the 1st by then, lol!)
Nov 14th, 2009, 08:00 PM
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Gracejoan3,
Enjoying your trip report. We will be traveling for the first time to Paris arriving on a Friday in June and I posted another thread asking about itineraries for the first day of arrival. We will be staying near the Louvre area. Do you recommend a walking tour of the Marais, or is it advisable to go to the Louvre or Orsay on that first day? Most people suggest not going to a major museum due to jet lag. We arrive in the morning and not sure how long it will take to clear customs, get luggage and arrive at hotel nor how tired we will feel. I welcome more suggestions and recommendations. Thanks.
Enjoying your trip report. We will be traveling for the first time to Paris arriving on a Friday in June and I posted another thread asking about itineraries for the first day of arrival. We will be staying near the Louvre area. Do you recommend a walking tour of the Marais, or is it advisable to go to the Louvre or Orsay on that first day? Most people suggest not going to a major museum due to jet lag. We arrive in the morning and not sure how long it will take to clear customs, get luggage and arrive at hotel nor how tired we will feel. I welcome more suggestions and recommendations. Thanks.
Nov 14th, 2009, 10:21 PM
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What fun we had last night!
Florent and Michel rang my buzzer about 8:15. I showed them around the apartment. We visited over a glass of wine for some time and then were off.
They had done nothing about reservations. We looked in to Le Florimond and it looked like there might be a spot for us..since I had not been to the Auberge Bressane, we decided to check it out. They were full. We walked back to Le Florimond and it looked like someone had taken the spot. We went inside and Laurent said he just couldn't accommodate us. I said Pasco was just around the corner. It seemed that someone had cancelled and we were lucky and got 'their' nice round table near the window. This place has generous spacing with their tables...not these jammed right up to the next table! Florent pointed out, that you pay for that. He also noted that they were all locals and he noted "7th" locals!
Florent and Michel have been acquiring finer tastes in wine and are now enjoying some of the 'better' bordeaux wines..also more expensive! They ordered a lovely bottle of wine and we then began looking at the menu. They did not prefer the set menu...not enough choices for them...we selected from the a la carte menu..Florent and I had the same thoughts and Michel had some great looking items. What appears to be a soup, was foie gras, chinese mushrooms and various items..excellent...our main does not look that great in the picture, but was really special...we also had the same dessert..Michel had some ice cream and a big chocolate something! We were the last to leave. We walked down to where Florent's car was parked, near his Flirt The and the dropped me off at my apt. I arrived home a few strokes before midnight! They are two very charming people. We had a great evening. They will be joining me at Violon before I leave. They have not dined there.
Here are the photos:
http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=0685cd52.pbw
Florent and Michel rang my buzzer about 8:15. I showed them around the apartment. We visited over a glass of wine for some time and then were off.
They had done nothing about reservations. We looked in to Le Florimond and it looked like there might be a spot for us..since I had not been to the Auberge Bressane, we decided to check it out. They were full. We walked back to Le Florimond and it looked like someone had taken the spot. We went inside and Laurent said he just couldn't accommodate us. I said Pasco was just around the corner. It seemed that someone had cancelled and we were lucky and got 'their' nice round table near the window. This place has generous spacing with their tables...not these jammed right up to the next table! Florent pointed out, that you pay for that. He also noted that they were all locals and he noted "7th" locals!
Florent and Michel have been acquiring finer tastes in wine and are now enjoying some of the 'better' bordeaux wines..also more expensive! They ordered a lovely bottle of wine and we then began looking at the menu. They did not prefer the set menu...not enough choices for them...we selected from the a la carte menu..Florent and I had the same thoughts and Michel had some great looking items. What appears to be a soup, was foie gras, chinese mushrooms and various items..excellent...our main does not look that great in the picture, but was really special...we also had the same dessert..Michel had some ice cream and a big chocolate something! We were the last to leave. We walked down to where Florent's car was parked, near his Flirt The and the dropped me off at my apt. I arrived home a few strokes before midnight! They are two very charming people. We had a great evening. They will be joining me at Violon before I leave. They have not dined there.
Here are the photos:
http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=0685cd52.pbw
Nov 14th, 2009, 10:37 PM
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ParisJo,
Now you can begin the rest of your trip planning. Have fun with it.
europeannovice,
Everyone seems to handle arrival day differently. It is just whatever seems to work best for each.
Fo me, I make it an easy day. I arrive in the morning after an overnight flight, delighted to see my driver with my name on the sign. Arrive at my apt. and get settled with greeter, and depending the time..either do some unpacking or if short on time I just head over to Les Cocottes for lunch. I have a simple afternoon unpacking, doing some local shopping in the neaarby spots. I have an early dinner, glass of wine and turn in early. Next morning I am on Paris time!
I, personally, would not plan the Louvre for arrival day. Wander about your area, do some local shopping, find a good spot for dinner and go from there. Enjoy your planning!
I am meeting Sue in lobby of the Crillon at 11:25. I already know that it will be a great day. I hope that Sue enjoys it too!
It looks a bit wet outside. Not raining now. No wind. Partial clouds..too early to know what it is going to do....
a bientot....
Joan
Now you can begin the rest of your trip planning. Have fun with it.
europeannovice,
Everyone seems to handle arrival day differently. It is just whatever seems to work best for each.
Fo me, I make it an easy day. I arrive in the morning after an overnight flight, delighted to see my driver with my name on the sign. Arrive at my apt. and get settled with greeter, and depending the time..either do some unpacking or if short on time I just head over to Les Cocottes for lunch. I have a simple afternoon unpacking, doing some local shopping in the neaarby spots. I have an early dinner, glass of wine and turn in early. Next morning I am on Paris time!
I, personally, would not plan the Louvre for arrival day. Wander about your area, do some local shopping, find a good spot for dinner and go from there. Enjoy your planning!
I am meeting Sue in lobby of the Crillon at 11:25. I already know that it will be a great day. I hope that Sue enjoys it too!
It looks a bit wet outside. Not raining now. No wind. Partial clouds..too early to know what it is going to do....
a bientot....
Joan
Nov 15th, 2009, 06:17 AM
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europenovice:
I second joan's advice. Do not plan to do any museums that first day. You want to be outside (helps jet lag). Walking is a great way to get your land legs back.
Spend that day getting your bearings. Walk over to the river, get to know "your" neighborhood, get in your head where landmarks are in relation to your place. Grab a sidewalk crepe at the first opportunity!
Plan an early dinner. Nothing too heavy or fancy. Keep everything kind of low key and spontaneous. No fixed schedule or rushing to meet a "deadline". That's what works for me to get me relaxed, tired, and ready for a good night's sleep.
I second joan's advice. Do not plan to do any museums that first day. You want to be outside (helps jet lag). Walking is a great way to get your land legs back.
Spend that day getting your bearings. Walk over to the river, get to know "your" neighborhood, get in your head where landmarks are in relation to your place. Grab a sidewalk crepe at the first opportunity!
Plan an early dinner. Nothing too heavy or fancy. Keep everything kind of low key and spontaneous. No fixed schedule or rushing to meet a "deadline". That's what works for me to get me relaxed, tired, and ready for a good night's sleep.
Nov 15th, 2009, 06:32 AM
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europenovice,
I agree as well. Explore the area, spend alot of time outdoors. Usually on my first day, I pick up a bunch of food/desserts and have a picnic under the Eiffel Tower. It allows me to settle in and plan my day...
Joan, sounds like you had a wonderful evening! Can't wait to hear about your brunch today, that is always a highlight. I wonder if that gentleman will still be there...
-Roberta
I agree as well. Explore the area, spend alot of time outdoors. Usually on my first day, I pick up a bunch of food/desserts and have a picnic under the Eiffel Tower. It allows me to settle in and plan my day...
Joan, sounds like you had a wonderful evening! Can't wait to hear about your brunch today, that is always a highlight. I wonder if that gentleman will still be there...
-Roberta
Nov 15th, 2009, 08:24 AM
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A nice day. I walked across the street to take the 42 bus and found out that some buses were not running for part of the day. I walked down to Ecole Militaire and took the Metro to Concorde and the Crillon. I looked in the boutique and then sat down to wait for Sue. She arrived a few minutes later. We sat and chatted about what we had done the night before. We then walked down to the l'Obe and were nicely greeted by Frederic and seated at my 'regular' table.
We began with a glass of Champagne and then I ordered the special for the day and Sue ordered a la carte. We had a long and most enjoyable lunch. I think Sue did enjoy her first experience at l'Obe. We then leisurely walked down Rivoli and up Castiglione to the Ritz Hotel and the Bar Vendome. We had a nice table and and ordered drinks and had a nice long visit, solving all the problems of the world! Think it will take longer than that!
We then walked back to Rivoli and she went in one direction and I in the other. I took the 42 bus 'home' and got here just before dark.
A nice day and a nice visit with a new travel friend!
Here are some pictures of our afternoon:
http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=64363351.pbw
a bientot...
Joan
We began with a glass of Champagne and then I ordered the special for the day and Sue ordered a la carte. We had a long and most enjoyable lunch. I think Sue did enjoy her first experience at l'Obe. We then leisurely walked down Rivoli and up Castiglione to the Ritz Hotel and the Bar Vendome. We had a nice table and and ordered drinks and had a nice long visit, solving all the problems of the world! Think it will take longer than that!
We then walked back to Rivoli and she went in one direction and I in the other. I took the 42 bus 'home' and got here just before dark.
A nice day and a nice visit with a new travel friend!
Here are some pictures of our afternoon:
http://s271.photobucket.com/albums/j...t=64363351.pbw
a bientot...
Joan
Nov 15th, 2009, 09:10 AM
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Hi Joan,
Thank you once again for those absolutely wonderful photos of your special lunch! And thank you for sending such a lovely photo of you two gals! I called my DH to come and take a peek at the lady who has such tremendous fun in Paris not once, but twice a year!
I appreciate you giving me the cost of your meal the other night at Violon.
Thank you once again for those absolutely wonderful photos of your special lunch! And thank you for sending such a lovely photo of you two gals! I called my DH to come and take a peek at the lady who has such tremendous fun in Paris not once, but twice a year!
I appreciate you giving me the cost of your meal the other night at Violon.
Nov 15th, 2009, 12:22 PM
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JOAN
YOUR PICTURES TURNED OUT GREAT. THAT FOOD LOOKS AS GOOD AS IT TASTES!!
I STOPPED ON THE WAY HOME TO GET SOME WATER AND ACOKE LIGHT. I WALKED ACROSS THE STREET FORM MY HOTEL AND PICKED UP A BOTTLE OF 2005 BORDEAUX FROM THE PAULIC[SP?] REGION. HE SAID THAT WAS THE TOP REGION. I TOLD HIM MY FRIEND HAD TOLD ME THAT TODAY. I WILL TAKE IT HOME FOR HUSBAND. I ,THEN, WALKED OVER TO AMORINA FOR A CAFE ICE CREAM. IT WAS THE PETIT CUP. WHAT A HIGH CALORIE DAY. FUN ONCE IN AWHILE. ALSO, I STOPPED AND GOT A METRO MAP AND A BUS MAP. ALSO BOUGHT THE SAME PARIS 3 PLAN BOOK. THANK U FOR THE GREAT COMPANY TODAY. IT WAS GREAT TO BREAK BREAD WIH YOU.
TOMORROW IS MY LAST DAY SO AM PLANNING HOW TO USE MY TIME WISELY.
THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT ADVICE. IT WAS A GREAT DAY OF VISITING AND SOLVING THE WORLD PROBLEMS.
SUE
YOUR PICTURES TURNED OUT GREAT. THAT FOOD LOOKS AS GOOD AS IT TASTES!!
I STOPPED ON THE WAY HOME TO GET SOME WATER AND ACOKE LIGHT. I WALKED ACROSS THE STREET FORM MY HOTEL AND PICKED UP A BOTTLE OF 2005 BORDEAUX FROM THE PAULIC[SP?] REGION. HE SAID THAT WAS THE TOP REGION. I TOLD HIM MY FRIEND HAD TOLD ME THAT TODAY. I WILL TAKE IT HOME FOR HUSBAND. I ,THEN, WALKED OVER TO AMORINA FOR A CAFE ICE CREAM. IT WAS THE PETIT CUP. WHAT A HIGH CALORIE DAY. FUN ONCE IN AWHILE. ALSO, I STOPPED AND GOT A METRO MAP AND A BUS MAP. ALSO BOUGHT THE SAME PARIS 3 PLAN BOOK. THANK U FOR THE GREAT COMPANY TODAY. IT WAS GREAT TO BREAK BREAD WIH YOU.
TOMORROW IS MY LAST DAY SO AM PLANNING HOW TO USE MY TIME WISELY.
THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT ADVICE. IT WAS A GREAT DAY OF VISITING AND SOLVING THE WORLD PROBLEMS.
SUE
