Springtime in Paris day six part 2

On our last night we went to St Michel to check out a restaurant that
a former student of mine recommended,they specialized in the cooking
of the Lozere region.Good simple food with nice regional wine selection.

Springtime in Paris day three part 2

That evening we had reservations for L'Epi Dupin a bistro with a good reputation,I also
wanted to meet the chef and make arrangements for future externship students.
Val had Charolais beef and I had stuffed rabbit,Chef Francois Pasteau is a hard working owner even helping to seat guests and change tables.

Springtime in Paris day three part 1

We took a tour van to see Versailles which was much closer to the city than I imagined












When we got back to the city it was on to the George Pompidou Center for some modern art

Springtime in Paris day four part 2

To come all the way to Paris and not eat in a Michelin three star restaurant just wouldn't cut it so
the big question was which one,Guy Savoy,Grand Vefour,Arpege, well we decided on Pierre Gagnaire for a couple of reasons.Chef Zadi recommended it and Val wanted to experience something very creative and non traditional.The meal wasn't cheap but it definitely was our best fine dining experience ever.














And yes we were able to meet the chef the legend,Pierre Gagnaire himself

Springtime in Paris day four part 1

I have been to Paris three times but I have never been to the top of the Eiffel Tower, well it was time to do it

After the tower we headed over to Rue St Honore by the Louvre to taste some wonderful
hot chocolate at Angelina's.

The Louvre is one of mankind's greatest treasures,its to bad we only had half a day there but the time we had was incredible

Sprintime in Paris day five

After the great meal that we had last night,it was time for a little picnic on the hill at Montmarte over looking the city on a beautiful day.
That evening we had Moroccan food at the Atlas Restaurant in St Germain which didn't do much for me however the orange flower water tea was excellent.

















The crazy fruit guy at Montparnasse metro/ Real deal french accordion player

Springtime in Paris day six

We tried to make the most of the last full day,by visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral
and Sainte Chapelle Cathedral.
There was a great outdoor market in the Saint Germain neighborhood that not only had produce but great seafood, meats,bread and cheese.
Val read about this pastry shop Pierre Herme that had a great reputation, so naturally we had to find the place but it wasn't that easy and the line was out the door.

Spring Time in Paris

The first day we did the tourist thing and took a boat along the Seine in the afternoon. That evening we ate at La Coupole the historic Brasserie in Montparnasse located close to our hotel.
We buttered up our waiter and got a tour of the kitchen.






On the second day I had the pleasure of getting a tour of the world famous Le Cordon Bleu Paris,
which had changed and grown since when I attended in 1983







That evening we searched for little restaurant called Le pamphlet in the marais district,which had moved. Luckily a local resident gave us directions that were a little hard to interpret,but we finally found it. Val had the veal with polenta and I had the duck confit.






Val ready for the veal