To each her own indeed. I don't care about handbags at all; I'd rather spend my money on a great meal, a great experience. Remember there are people who criticize those of us who like to travel. We could be spending money on houses, newer cars, etc., things that "last."

The 85E menu at La Grande Cascade is for lunch only, I believe.

Leely2-So true. Yes, there ARE those who criticize those of us who travel and think we're wasting our money. I tell them that folks should spend their hard earned money on whatever makes them happy and/or fulfilled.

Some folks thought I was "wacko" when I took off to Europe, at 17, on my first 2-month trip. I'm early 50s now and have been going strong, 1-2 times a year, solo, overseas vacations ever since and have hit all of the continents. It didn't seem "wacko" to me or other friends who traveled the same way and we didn't mind spending the money on travel. Plus, I was raised in a family that always said that there's more going on in the world than what's going on in one's backyard, so go out and explore. And I'm female.

Last year I saw one of those folks who thought I was "wacko" back in the day, and now he really wishes he had had my "wacko" travel lifestyle and my way of looking at things as his life has been quite ho-hum since high school graduation as he basically never lived out of the box. Happy Travels!

I am in Paris for a month. I always go to the formerly l'Obelisque in the Hotel Crillon. It is now just l'Obe. I was there today. It was excellent. Everything about it is excellent..especially on Sundays and Mondays..those are the days when they can expect their long time guests..they call them their nice people!

I have enjoyed many meals there. I always email the hotel complimenting them, too. I also recive complimentary champagne, as we did today a pink and a white..Taittinger, of course. Menu prices are 28 and 23 euros!

I bet that if you emailed them for a reservation and mentioned celebrating an anniversry, that you would probably be receiving some free champagne.

I'm sure you would enjoy the restaurant and the Crillon experience.

Enjoy...

Joan

tusconcoors, we booked Jules Verne for our anniversary celebration, ONLY 27 years, but we're going for the gold too.

I booked our reservation on-line a couple of weeks ago for May 30, but after reading djkbooks comments above thought I'd see about moving the time to earlier slot. Unfortunately, now only lunch reservations are available that day.

I know you said you would be booking JV so if you haven't already done so may want to do it NOW.

T4TX - each table is booked for only one party per evening, so you should have no problem changing the time with a phone call - or just arrive at opening time.

Thank you djkbooks I wondered about that since we ate at Lucas Carton years ago and I remembered my husband calling to say we'd be late and being told so what----in a nice way....

I think I will call and we'll go earlier than originally planned. Again, thanks. Fodor folks are so helpful!

Sorry I didn't thank you all sooner - JV was booked in April but we have been traveling and I haven't had a chance to thank you all for sharing. And thank you DJKBooks for the suggestion about sunset and strolling on the deck and the cocktail lounge. We are planning to do just that. We leave tomorrow for NYC, then onto London, to finish our celebration in Paris.

If your schedule permits it, you might want to squeeze in a lunch at CielDeParis.com on the 56th floor of the <I>Tour Montparnasse</i>. Best view of the Eiffel Tower in Paris - from about the height of halfway between Jules Verne and the top.

The 35&euro; <I>Menu des Gourmands</i> is a real bargain.

Looking forward to hearing about your wonderful anniversary celebration!