Looking for classic french food experience in or near 6th Arr. Would like to stay under $150 or so for TWO including wine. Restaurants that offer tasting menus are always enjoyable. La Tour D'Argent? Yes or No? Too expensive at dinner? Not a big fan of heavy dining at lunch! Thanks in advance. <BR>

Gale, <BR> <BR>I like the "Procope", at Rue de L'Ancienne Comedie, in the 6eme. <BR> <BR>It's a very old and traditional restaurant. Sometimes, the food was delicious, other times, it wasn't so good, in my experience, but I very much like the ambience. <BR> <BR>Check the Procope detailed info at: <BR> <BR>http://home.att.net/~sakal/pages/procope.htm <BR> <BR>S

I'd recommend Bistrot de Paris on rue Lille near Hotel Bersoly's -- absolutely class and first rate --- and within your budget. I'll try to find more info for you.

Here's the website: http://www.le-bistrot-de-paris.fr/

Gale: You might want to try the "La Bastide Odeon" in the 6eme. It's located at 7 rue Corneille. My wife and I have stoppped there the last couple of times we were in Paris and enjoyed our meals.

Second the vote for Le Bastide Odeon - quite the Parisian experience. Excellent food and service. <BR> <BR>Would also vote for La Rotisserie d'en Face on rue Christine. <BR> <BR>You'll be out of each of these places for around $100 with wine and dinner for 2.

Some of my personal favourites in the 6th (all small French bistrots with a lot of locals): <BR> <BR>"Chez Diane" Rue Servandoni 25, 6th (close to Luxembourg Gardens, north side) <BR> <BR>"Le Caméléon", Rue de Chevreuse 6, 6th <BR>off Blvd. Montparnasse <BR> <BR>"Le Parc aux Cerfs", 6th, Rue Vavin 50 <BR> <BR>"La Cigale", Rue Chomel 11bis <BR>(behind Le Bon Marché, it's in the 7th however).

Thank you all for your suggestions. I will do my research for sure. I'm assuming that La Tour D'Argent is probably not a good idea, huh? Thanks again and I will definitely give an update. We leave in a couple of days!