We went to Versailles today. It looked like an easy trip. Key words “looked like”. We started well, taking the metro and transferring to the RER train for the 30 minute trip. We met a nice couple from Quebec. Their English was not great. Our French was worse. All was well until an announcement came…
Tag: Paris
Le Bon Georges, June 10, 2019
Le Bon Georges is a charming little place! We had the pleasure of sitting next to a friendly couple who were regulars of the restaurant. The husband was Parisian and his wife was from Delaware. She moved to Paris in the ’90’s. They have eaten almost the entire menu and made several recommendations. In fact,…
Au Petit Tonneau
Our meal started with crisp radishes with salt and salami with cornichons. Next came a gazpacho amuse bouche that we were encouraged to pick up and sip, or eat with a tiny spoon. For his entrée (which we have quickly learned is a starter or appetizer), Trey hesitantly tried the escargot. He LOVED them. I…
Paris Day 2: June 10, 2019
Trey here, about time I join this page and give my perspective. Paris is awesome. We have been here two days and I’m captivated by the architecture, the people, the history, and of course the food. We started today by taking the metro up to the Arc de Triomphe. This massive piece was commissioned by…
Paris Day 1: June 9, 2019
We had a wonderful first day in Paris. Jet lag is real but we are in love already. Our hotel is gorgeous, the Prince De Galles. Our room has a balcony! My friend Amy, from London, met us for a whirlwind tour of the historic center. More details to come but here are 20 photos…