La Tour d'Argent, a French Institution Makes a Comeback

One of the great pleasure in my life was always dining at the formal restaurant, La Tour d'Argent overlooking the Cathedral of Notre Dame and having one of their numbered ducks.  Founded in 1582 and run in the 20th century by the Terrail family, it was the place, for once in your life to dine at. Having three stars for so many years, after the Death of Claude  Terrail, it slipped from three to two to one Michelin stars and was the place to avoid , only visited by tourists and the food was lacking.
Today, under then leadership of chef Philippe LABBE, he has brought back brilliance once again to the kitchen. The duck is still there plus a host of new dishes for the 21st century.

The service many tell me a bit to formal ( I love that!) 
The restaurant has become an excellent place to dine again and the views? WOW!!!