«At that hour of the afternoon in the sun slanting winter , Paris appeared scattered by a light dusting as if an invisible sower , hidden in the glory of the star, he threw handfuls of grain his armfuls, whose golden stream fell on every side»

Emile Zola , Paris 1898

 

Paris is a unique city , the atmosphere is magical impalpable , Paris is seductive, romantic, elegant , intellectual, but also enigmatic , revolutionary and aristocratic , imperial , mysterious and as Victor Hugo said ” Paris is the birthplace of his spirit,” . Of course, the symbol of Paris is the Eiffel Tower which rise Champs de Mars. It was created in 1889 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution during the Universal Exhibition of project of Gustave Eiffel.

The Louvre Museum ,  from the famous glass pyramid visitors make their way to the different sections of the museum , there a multitude of masterpieces, but the ones that affect us the most are Italian Giotto, Beato Angelico, Leonardo, Michelangelo , Raphael, Titian. .. these collections evoke a great pride but also a bit of trouble, because obviously we would like to have them with us.

Montmarte is the district which over the years has not changed its appearance. It is place  strategically located on a hill overlooking Paris , walking through its streets is natural to think of the 800 greatest artists who made who made this place their home.

Bateau Mouches to discover all the magic of the Seine. Do not miss a trip on the boat that makes us discover the most prestigious monuments that have marked the history .

Notre Dame Cathedral . It has an imposing Gothic overlooking the Seine, is a work so impressive that even those who has not been interested in history or art is definitely fascinated and intrigued. It seems that over the years it has increased its beauty.

Les Invalides . A magnificent architectural complex made ​​up of museums, monuments, churches, hospital and retirement home for war veterans, the burial place of some of the great war heroes such as Napoleon Bonaparte.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Les Champs Elysees . Well before you go to dinner , at least us ladies take a walk on the most famous street in Paris that extends the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde . Typical cafés , upscale shops , as well as being one of the most famous avenues in the world is also one of the most expensive. The displays are bright and immaculate , brand names and designer labels of all kinds and for all tastes …. to a fashion victim  like me … it’s paradise !

 

 

 

 

 

And after so much walking we sit at the table.

 

Appetizers

We are served a cocktail de Homard : stylish cocktail lobster …

lobster taste makes it especially tasty with the scent of mushrooms and truffles.

Rissoles with goose liver ( foie grais )

Crumbly fried pastry stuffed with foie graisand truffle  (a real goodness ! )

Cheese Soufflè 

A pleasure for the taste

Main Course

We know that in France the soups are particularly popular , for example soupe a l’ oignon is the most famous

and has become a refined dish served in the best restaurants despite being a popular dish .

Bouilla Baisse 

It ‘ a fish soup pride of French cuisine. The name seems to derive from boullir ( boil )

and abaisser ( lower ) because the dish is cooked over very strong ,

but retired soon after took a boil.

Secondi

Daurade à la crem de l’oursin

Sea Bream with cream of sea urchin

Dessert

Tarte Tatin

Marvellous reversed apple pie that they say that is said to be born

by an error of one of  Tatin sisters

We want to make us miss the crepes and macarons ?

Delicious sweets symbol of French pastries. absolutely refined , a feast for the eyes (there are 100 colors )

and the palate … you can taste the chocolate raspberry , red fruit , coffee .

Tarte Robuchon

It takes its name from the chef who invented Joel Robuchon .

It ‘ a tart with a heart of chocolate ganache .

Delirium of the senses !

Well, the dinner is over and I’m here on my couch with my cup of espresso, I still see the lights , the colors , the sounds of Paris …

the thrill . Paris is harmony, Paris is a big theater where everyone can be the first actor .

See you!

And the journey continues!!!