Sunday, January 05, 2014

A couple of days in Paris

We took the train (TGV) up to Paris and said goodbye to the family who were flying back to New Orleans. We found our hotel, Hotel Aviatic, in 6th arrondissement and suitably close to Saint Germain des Pres where we wanted to wander and look at the little shops, tea and coffee places.
And that is what we have done for the last couple of days as well as buying some delicious tea from Mariage Frêres to take home.


On Friday evening we ate a great meal at the Belle Epoch style Restaurant, Montparnasse 1900, with its amazing decor and bustling atmosphere. And on Saturday evening we were recommended to visit bakkus Restaurant, a completely different kettle of fish, with wine stored behind glass doors in temperature controlled vaults, high seated tables - or low ones, which we opted for. Our meal here was outstanding, and we would heartily recommend a visit there should the occasion arise. We'd definitely return.
We took a stroll around on Sunday morning, along Montparnasse as far as avenue de l'Observatoire where turned and walked through the gardens leading down to Jardin du Luxembourg. One of these gardens is the one dedicated to the Great Explorers, Marco Polo (1254-1324) and Robert Cavelier-de-la-Salle (1643-1687), with its fountain representing the four corners of the world.
Soon it was time to head off for the airport and home.


Hotel Aviatic
Montparnasse 1900
bakkus Restaurant
Mariage Frêres

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