Learning to Fly - Part Trois

Song - Petite Fleur by Petula Clark


 

 

What would Paris be without her Fleurs?

Everywhere you turn, flowers are spilling out of shops.

Beautiful plantings are in the local parks for all to enjoy.

 

 

 

 

Here is a woman selling Lilac's at the neighborhood marche.

They are in paintings....

Some of my favorites are large masses of the same flower in a window display.

Can you just imagine taking these creamy white tulips home?

Oh look....my new boyfriend is bringing me a bouquet right now!

Shhh......don't tell Mr. B!!!



"La vie est une fleur dont l’amour est le miel."

Life is a flower of which love is the honey.
--Victor Hugo

Learning to Fly - Part deux

Song - Leaving on a Jet Plane by John Denver

Since some friends and I will be heading to Paris in a few weeks, I have been getting my Paris binder organized.  In it are places to shop, parks & museums to see, places to eat, etc.  May I take you to some of my favorite dining places in Paris?  Most are casual as Mr. B and I have done the expensive stuffy ones and we prefer a more relaxed atmosphere.  Some of these restaurants were recommended by a friends daughter who lived in Paris for several years while attending cooking school at Le Cordon Bleu.  Many are bistro's that my girlfriends and I just happened upon or discovered by word of mouth.

NIBBLES

**Usually the hotel desk will make reservations for you

L’Epigramme –6th ARR. a small family run restaurant, very small, very good.

9 Rue de l'Éperon

 

Poilane – buy bread, a bread knife and then have lunch next door with open sandwiches at Cusine de Bar - 8 Rue Cherche Midi 75006 Paris, France

Cuisine de Bar – Comptoir Poilane – serves tartains (small open face sandwiches)

8 rue du Cherche Midi

Cinq-Mars – near the Musee d’Orsay – great for lunch & near Musee d’Orsay

cinq-mars-restaurant.com   

51 Rue de Verneuil

+33 1 45 44 69 13

Restaurant Joséphine Chez Dumonet - 6th ARR. - (David Lebovitz recommended)

117 Rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 Paris, France

+33 1 45 48 52 40

  

Les avant-comptoirs  - 6th ARR. - Two restaurants next to each other. -  Every day from 12 pm to 23 pm

3 carrefour de l'Odéon - 75006 Paris.  Reservationless

  

Pierre Herme – 6th ARR. - one word…
Croissant (Kwa-san)….yum. !!  Go early because they sell out soon.  It is near Saint-Sulpice

72 Rue Bonaparte

Le Récamier – 7th ARR. - Souffles for every course and other French food – Presidents and famous people eat here. Cosy, casual & late night dining. Watch the waiter to see where the wine cellar is located! And if you order the Grand Marnier Souffle for dessert they leave the whole bottle on your table to pour til you heart is content.....

4 Rue Récamier, 75007 Paris, France

Hours: Closes: 11PM ⋅ Opens 12PM Mon          

Phone: +33 1 45 48 86 58

They must hire small waiters to fit into that wine cellar!

Pizza Chic – 6th ARR. -  if you want a break from French food, this is the place to enjoy a delicious authentic pizza. Reservations needed. Right next door to Hotel de l’Abbaye. But keep your eyes on your husband!!!

13 Rue de Mézières

Café de la Paix – 9th ARR. The Cafe de la Paix is located just across from the Opera Garnier in a very impressive old building which is beautifully decorated in the classic French style. Fun to sit outside & order a more casual meal like French Onion soup.  5 Place de l'Opera, 75009

Fauchon – 8th ARR. -  High end food shop near the Madeline – Just to wander around and observe…..maybe buy an Elephant Ear cookie

Les Papilles - 5th ARR.

30 rue Gay Lussac, 75005
Hours: Closed Sunday & Monday; Open Tuesday-Saturday 9.30am-midnight
Reservations: Book a week or two in advance
Telephone: 01 43 25 20 79
Average price for lunch: 20-39€
Average price for dinner: 20–39€
Style of cuisine: Classic French

Café Varenne - 7th ARR

36, rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, France

Reservations: +33 1 45 48 62 72

At the heart of the 7th Cafe Varenne, lively and very cozy brasserie offers traditional cuisine prepared with taste and refinement.(Ina Garten loves their country omelette)

Le Bistrot de Paris - 6th ARR.- along the Seine - Traditional. Great veal chops.(Also recommended by Ina Garten)  33 rue de Lille, 75007

Boulangerie OdÉon - Eric Kayser - 6th ARR.

10 rue de l'ancienne comédie
Paris, 75006    Tél 01 43 25 71 60

Ouvert de 7h à 20h, fermé le dimanche

Le Procope –  6th ARR. - Old World French Restaurant - This is the place that Napoleon left his hat as security while he went out in search of money to pay his bill. It’s a legendary restaurant in the 6th ARR. of Paris since 1686. Procope offers traditional cuisine through different specialties such as Coq au vin and the calf's head. 13 Rue de l'Ancienne Comédie, 75006 Paris, France

procope.com  +33 1 40 46 79 00

The next two are great bistro's to relax and people watch -

Café de Flore - 6th ARR.

172 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France

cafedeflore.fr

+33 1 45 48 55 26

Les deux Magot - 6th ARR.

6 Place Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris, France

lesdeuxmagots.fr

+33 1 45 48 55 25

Best sandwich I have ever eaten....looks kinda plain huh?  Well the butter comes from Normandy, the jambon (ham) comes from Italy and the bread is from around the corner - Poilane! Not plain at all. Yummmm....

And sometimes it's very nice to have a simple picnic in the park.....

"The only time to eat diet food 

is while you're waiting for the steak to cook."

 - Julia Child