France Impressions is a blog about my travels throughout France. Travel is about embarking on journeys, discovering new places, its people, learning from others and in particular, learning about oneself. I believe travel is an art and I like to craft trips and tours around your personality, interests, desires and dreams. I undertake to open for you 'doors that are normally closed" thereby ensuring you gain access to exclusive experiences while introducing you to extraordinary personalities.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
A "Room" With A View...................
One of the best places to enjoy a view of the Eiffel Tower is at the restaurant, Les Ombres, located inside the Musée de Quai Branly
Les Ombres rooftop location features stunningly beautiful views of the Seine and the Eiffel Tower with access to their legendary terrace being reserved exclusively for patrons of the restaurant. If you dine here it is sure to be an evening that you will never forget. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner serving an excellent selection of dishes and very inventive cuisine.
During lunch, Les Ombres offers two menus, a set menu they offer year-round and a menu de saison, which changes every week. The menu de saison is a prix-fixe menu for 38€ which includes a starter, main course, and dessert.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Hotel Key Cards - A WARNING
Because of the advances in technology, many more hotels, especially in France are going to the Key Card. BUT - because - KEY CARDS ( these days) contain a great deal of personal info including your credit card number. Caution should be taken regarding room key cards. Most important is to not return the card to the front desk and not discard them in the garbage. The smartest idea is to shred the key card.
Gallo-Roman Paris Underground
There are traces of the earliest civilizations who inhabited Paris long before it became the capitol city of France. You can discover vestiges of the Gallo-Roman city know as Lutetia in the Crypte Archéologique du Parvis Notre-Dame. Follow the steps down from the square in front of the cathedral and you’ll find a fascinating peek into how each successive generation inhabiting the Ile de la Cité built their homes, streets, quays and ramparts on the ruins of the people who came before them. It’s a great alternative to the Catacombes for those who get creeped out by bones...and long lines!