One Day in Paris

My recs would be out of date, haven't been in 7 years. But will be there next week, and based on opinions of some I respect I'm aiming for Allard in the 6th. Oldfashioned classic bistro in the 6th. Bresse chicken, escargots, etc. Will report when I get back on 16th, if not too late.

Wow, Emily. One day in Paris? Which 3 pages of Ulysses should I read? Seriously, what I'd do with that day would depend on what I value. Since she's never been there, I'd suggest just wandering the streets of the 1st, 2nd and 8th Arrondisements. See the Champs Elysees, the Place de la Concorde, Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, the Louvre, the Tuilleries, the Eiffel Tower, maybe the Museé d'Orsay. Eat lunch at a sidewalk café, get coffee at another. Shop for wine at Cave Auge on Blvd. Hausmann or stop in at a Lavinia. Ride the Metro. Get a good dinner at a place with a great wine list, such as Chez Ramulaud, Le Troquet or Repaire de Cartouche. Mike Tommasi can no doubt offer much more up-to-date reccos. Email me for his address if he doesn't respond in this thread.

Mark Lipton

As far as what to see, I agree the Louvre is a waste if you're talking part of a day. Ditto the Musee d'Orsay (less extensive, but lines). I enjoyed the Pompidou, but if you don't like modern art... Picasso Museum is interesting, but no real top works.

Besides art, you can go up by Sacre Coeur in Montmarte and look at city. Some nice outdoor music in the big parks. My favorite thing is just walking around.

Agreed to both of your sentiments. One day is...well, that's why I titled the post in that way.

It's been 14 years since I lived in Paris, so all of my restaurant suggestions are woefully out of date (and out of price range, frankly- I was quite the starving student of poetry at the time) Heck, I had my favorite falafal stands and the like, and then the obligatory dinner at Pied de Cochon. Sacre Couer at sunset is great, and I think a day spent walking is the best way to go. So the suggestions for where to go for lunch, wine, and then an epic dinner are wonderful. Keep 'em coming!

Just walk along the river. Start at the Ile Saint Louis, cross over to the Ile de la Cité, enjoy the view from the Pont des Arts footbridge, peep into the Carré du Louvre square, go along Rivoli to the fabulous Palais Royal gardens, then continue in the Tuileries gardens.

As above

L'Astrance (reserve yesterday). The most creative chef in Paris.

L'Ami Jean (reserve now). Great Southwestern french food and grea twine list. Not expensive, but hard to get in.

If you are there this week go see Anselm Kiefer's Falling Stars at the Grand Palais.

Dale, looks like we are going to be 11 people for dinner in Imperia... Nils, Luk, and families. See you there.

I'm afraid you may be disappointed by Allard. Touristy with an attitude, food is nothing special...

Not fresh info though. I used to live across the street and went several times. Haven't been in years, but some friends revisited recently and reported it hadn't changed.

For one great meal in Paris I'd recommend Guy Savoy. Or maybe Carré des Feuillants as a second choice.

-E

Actually, I had heard Allard was so-so, but had foodie friends who were there last month and said the food was great, if old fashioned. And there was a consensus on some food boards that the Bresse chicken was twice as good at half/third the price as L'Ami Louis. One can but try!

hey, a real party! Looking forward to it!

My friend Lynn just raved over this, it closes the day we arrive, going to try and run over to see

With only one day in Paris, I would recommend taking a Seine river cruise on a "Bateau Mouche". They're short and show you the city highlights. I usually take it near Pont Neuf on the south side of the Seine, near Notre-Dame, but you can board these boats in several places, including near the Eiffel Tower. After the river cruise, get a one-day pass for the subway or buy a

Anyway, in addition to the cruise, I would try to visit Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Arc de Triomphe. It's not hard to fit all those in a single day if you use the subway to get around. Climb the top of the Arc de Triomphe for a nice view of the city, then take the subway to Notre-Dame to see this architectural wonder. Then take the subway to the Eiffel Tower -- you have to see it up close to appreciate it.

I've eaten at many restaurants in Paris but can't give you a recommendations. The French pride themselves on food, so it's easy to find good places to eat. The touristy places tend to be along Les Champs Elysees. Here the food is not necessarily the best (and prices are higher), but the ambiance is very pleasant on a warm summer evening. This is where the "beautiful people" hang out in Paris, so I've often enjoyed eating at an outdoor cafe here just for the view. If you don't mind splurging on dinner, another option is reserve a table at the Jules Verne Restaurant on top of the Eiffel Tower. I don't know when you're planning to travel, but be aware that reservations are made months in advance. But from here, the view of the city is unsurpassed. A good place to impress a fiance.

Good luck. Mike

First thing. Take the Bateaux-Mouches ride.

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this is always on my list. If a nice quieter less fancy but excellent lunch is needed try L'oulette in the 13th they specialize in southwestern (French SW that is) and have never dissappointed.

ropdin Museum is a good one if only one is doable. basically I am in with the others My must see is the Opera Garnier, but a walk from the tour eiffel on the right bank up to the tuilleries and over to the place vendome and on to the Opera is a good choice to see many attractions