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StCirq Oct 30th, 2003 06:19 AM

Just thought of something else. The tiny little restaurant La Cigale at 11 bis rue Chomel (Métro : Sèvres-Babylone)is a treat (one that Beatchick turned me on to, thank you - we had a great lunch there last spring). It serves only soufflés - sweet and savory.

susancoleman Oct 30th, 2003 07:57 AM

Found this: www.reservethebest.com.

offering online reservation for both hotels and restaurants. They break it down nicely like "restaurants open Sunday night"...and by cuisine..and by district...then in 1 case was a menu with prices otherwise the pictured chef would just recommend his menu that night (My kinda thinkin!)

mp413 Nov 5th, 2003 11:32 AM

StCirq, I found a bunch of used copies of what appears to be 'Pariswalks' but they are of varying page length and publication date. Would the one you're referring to be subtitled 'A Close of of the Left Bank' by any chance? It sounds like a great book, I would just like to get the same one. Thanks!

Degas Nov 5th, 2003 11:44 AM

Here's some aditional places to consider in this area:

Cour de Rohon (Rohon Courtyard)

Often called a magical hideaway. Location of musical film Gigi. This series of tiny courtyards offers a trip back to Renaissance France.

Entered from arcade of the Cour du Commerce St-Andre.

Cour du Commerce St-Andre.

Romantic 18C cobblestoned street-arcade - often called one of the loveliest sights in Paris.

Le Procope is opposite Cour de Rohon

hansikday Nov 7th, 2003 04:15 AM

Shopping addition taken from a post by susanP:

Right down the street at 6 rue Jacob, check out l'Huilerie Artisanal J. Leblanc et Fils for mustards and flavored olive oils. I also got a tampenade while there in Sept but haven't tried it yet. This is a tiny store with great things! Also really nice olive oil soap if you're interested. Note that they don't take credit cards

pj Dec 10th, 2003 06:07 AM

ttt

NorthShore Dec 21st, 2005 08:07 AM

This sounds like a great full day adventure. Does anybody have any additions or updates on the places mentioned. I need to get a map and plot out the route.

loisco Dec 21st, 2005 12:03 PM

May I add to the info on St. Sulpice? If you go to the mass on Sunday, you will see a line forming near a door at the rear of the church after the mass. If you wait patiently, you will be escorted up many stairs to the organ loft to see the organist play. It's quite an impressive sight. I even got to touch the organ keys. (I play).

We also attended an organ concert in the afternnon and were amazed at the crowd. We walked in at 4 in the afternoon expecting a few people. There were a few thousand it seemed and nary a chair in sight.

We love St. Sulpice.

We love Paris.

ira Dec 21st, 2005 12:59 PM

Hi Lois,

Howyadoon?

I accidentaly visited St. Sulpice on a Saturday, when they were celebrating first communion (I think).

The contrast between the deep basso of the organ and the soprano of the children singing was just lovely.

>
We love St. Sulpice.

We love Paris.<

Amen, Sister.

((I))

NorthShore Dec 21st, 2005 05:21 PM

Nice tip - I like the idea of going into the organ loft to see the organist play.

jep Jul 12th, 2007 03:25 AM

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