A favorite shop of Jackie's is La Tuile a Loup in the 5th Arr. It's filled with hand crafted specialty items for the home. Jackie "discovered" it many years ago and now it is very popular with people like Ina Garten.
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| Jackie pondering which items she might like for her home |
After making my purchase, I enjoyed the flower shop next door. It was early April so they were just putting out herbs and some small veggies.
Then the three of us met at the Petite Palais to see the Dutch Painters in Paris special exhibition " Les Hollandais a Paris 1789 - 1914"
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| Painting by Anton Mauvre |
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| Painting by George Hendrik Breitner |
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| Self Portrait by Vincent Van Gogh |
We had lunch in the charming enclosed garden and then headed back to our hotel as it began to rain.
For dinner that night we had reservations at Restaurant Josephine Chez Dumonet. It had been recommended to both Jackie and myself so it was definitely on our "to do" list!
It's an old school Parisian restaurant with large portions and excellent food. We got there right when they opened at 7:30 so there were not very many people there yet but they were filled by the time we left.
Jackie and Sydney both ordered the Pigeon with potatoes.
I ordered the Beef Bourguignon and they brought it to our table in this little cast iron pot with a side of pasta. It was rich and delicious! Trust me.....
For dessert we all ordered something different.....
Apple tart.....for Jackie.
Neapolitan for Sydney....and....it was massive!
And a fresh Berry Tartlette for moi with Pistachio cream inside and nuts on top!
Yes we were full but boy we were happy!!!
"A walk about Paris will provide lessons in
history, beauty, and in the point of Life."
--Thomas Jefferson
Still 3 weeks to go... Loving all of it and taking notes. We leave Sept. 3rd
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