Culture, Cuisine and Chasing the Lights

[amaroo]

Yes. but there's a lift.

Work Hard - Play Hard

The stairs were pretty easy ... it all works towards our Machu Picchu trip in May.

 

[JohnM]

Up the arc was one of the first things I did..

Pffft - you mean you didn't drive around it . There's your next little easy-peasy right-side driving challenge Uppy :mrgreen:.

 

[Pushka]

Can you believe we've clocked up >30 days in Paris and haven't gone up. Have tried a few times but the queues were always massive ... sadly, this wasn't an issue this visit.

Pffft. Lame excuse.

 

[amaroo]

Pffft. Lame excuse.

Paris ... so many things to do and see :mrgreen:

 

[Pushka]

Paris ... so many things to do and see :mrgreen:

I know. We still have big item things to tick off in Paris too. Versailles. Givenchy.

 

[drross]

I know. We still have big item things to tick off in Paris too. Versailles. Givenchy.

try cycling around Versailles - have done it twice now - great experience. Picnic by the grand canal after buying supplies in the market.

 

[OATEK]

I know. We still have big item things to tick off in Paris too. Versailles. Givenchy.

Fontainebleu is in easy reach from Gare de Lyon (where the famous Le train Bleu restaurant awaits for a visit on the way back). We were able to use our Paris Visite train/bus ticket (Zone 1-5) to get there and thought it was fantastic.

 

[GarrettM]

Paris ... so many things to do and see :mrgreen:

And it's just so beautiful, as your photos again attest. Very keen to get back.

 

[UpInTheAir:)]

I know. We still have big item things to tick off in Paris too. Versailles. Givenchy.

Yes.. I've been to Paris a few times but haven't been to Versilles either...

 

[amaroo]

Yes.. I've been to Paris a few times but haven't been to Versilles either...

Saw it a couple of decades ago - didn't rate high on our scale.

 

[amaroo]

Fontainebleu is in easy reach from Gare de Lyon (where the famous Le train Bleu restaurant awaits for a visit on the way back). We were able to use our Paris Visite train/bus ticket (Zone 1-5) to get there and thought it was fantastic.

Agree - definitely worth a visit.

 

[amaroo]

After all that sightseeing it was time to eat... we dined at Chez Janou - another fantastic Le Marais, Bistro

https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Rest...6-Reviews-Chez_Janou-Paris_Ile_de_France.html

 

[amaroo]

An outstanding meal and wonderful atmosphere! I wish I could eat here every week.

 

[drross]

great choice of wine.

 

[amaroo]

great choice of wine.

It was magnifique!

 

[UpInTheAir:)]

It was magnifique!

I feel like I am at the Sofitel

 

[amaroo]

Place des Voges - our hotel is located within the building that surrounds this lovely square. It's the reason we decided to stay here.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Place_des_Vosges

http://www.parismarais.com/en/visit...he-marais-neighborhoods/place-des-vosges.html

This is a magic part of Paris - the oldest planned square in the city, and the prettiest IMO.

Place des Voges is basically the front yard of our hotel - just beautiful!

 

[amaroo]

Paris perfection!

 

[amaroo]

I feel like I am at the Sofitel

LOL if they served Du Pape for breakfast - I'd never leave

 

[amaroo]

On our way to our favourite Paris shop we walked past Les Halles. Major construction site nearing completion... should look fantastic.



Paris hopes €1bn revamp of Les Halles can become city's 'beating heart' | World news | The Guardian

E. Dehillerin - love this place.

E-SHOP E.DEHILLERIN







Can spend hours in here...

Paperwork sorted - we now have more copper winging its way home