Paris Suites!

[ellen10]

Lots of lovely places, I have been to Paris 6 times and never tire of wandering the streets and I love a good street market, one of my favourite things to do in France.
Loving all the photos and food cough!

 

[Kane]

What a tasteful review so far!

Enjoying the perspective.

 

[OATEK]

It’s a beautiful Church....

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We are booked to stay just off the square in September, and agree it is a lovely church. Sometimes there is a market in the square on Saturdays. Our 7th visit too this year - can never get enough of Paris.

 

[amaroo]

Jardin du Luxembourg ..... gates were now open

 

[amaroo]

Another Parisian beauty....

 

[amaroo]

We are booked to stay just off the square in September, and agree it is a lovely church. Sometimes there is a market in the square on Saturdays. Our 7th visit too this year - can never get enough of Paris.

Nice location. You might be interested in a local restaurant we stumbled across - one of the best meals of the trip.

 

[amaroo]

Whilst waiting for Luxembourg Gardens to open we stumbled upon this fantastic little bistro - Le Bon Saint Pourçain

https://www.bonsaintpourcain.com

It's tiny! We were lucky in that we were flexible with our time and could come back after 2pm for lunch.... if you eat here I'd be making a reservation. The place was overflowing with locals.

On a correct weight basis - this was the best meal of the trip. The menu is a blackboard changed daily for lunch and dinner - incredible value. Since there was two of us, and two options for each course - prefect.

 

[amaroo]

The team were very friendly and welcoming. After a few laughs they gifted us some cheese and glass of a lovely St Emilien




Without doubt the best find of the trip. Travelling at its best!

 

[OATEK]

Nice location. You might be interested in a local restaurant we stumbled across - one of the best meals of the trip.

Thanks @amaroo, will definitely check it out.

 

[love_the_life]

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The team were very friendly and welcoming. After a few laughs they gifted us some cheese and glass of a lovely St Emilien

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Without doubt the best find of the trip. Travelling at its best!

Their offerings certainly look delicious. And quite a good price for the quality but the look of it.

 

[tgh]

quite a good price for the quality

Indeed.. looks a really good find , will keep it in mind for lunch one day

Thanks @amaroo...

 

[amaroo]

Just a short walk from the restaurant is the Panthéon. Was once a Church, now it's the resting place for prominent citizens. You get some good views of Paris from here...







Short walk from here takes you to a familiar landmark.

 

[amaroo]

Notre Dame from the other side. Apart from a Seine cruise this is as close as one can get.

It looked much better than I expected. Will be interesting to see what they come up with .... some of the designs I’ve seen look very glassy and modern.

 

[amaroo]

Ellsworth - another AFF recommendation

We were lucky enough to jag another complimentary lift with the house Maybach

 

[amaroo]

If you don't like gardens or flower photos - you better look away....

With a hotel car / driver sorted we set off for Giverny - Claude Monet's house for 43 years.

Giverny is just over an hour's drive out of Paris and I recommend squeezing this into a Paris / French itinerary. I'm no green thumb and I'm not known for taking flower photos, but WOW ..... this place is beautiful.

 

[amaroo]

 

[love_the_life]

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I've been to Giverney many times and it's always a delight whatever season. The gardens are gorgeous.

 

[amaroo]

 

[tgh]

What day of the week did you visit and how were the crowds?

 

[amaroo]

The entrance fee is €8 pp and gets you access to the gardens, pond, and house.