Paris, France, Day Three; Lunch @ Le Jules Verne
After a relaxing morning we prepared ourselves for our first outing to the Eiffel Tower and lunch at Le Jules Verne. It is great staying so close to the tower: we are only a 10 minute walk, max. All rugged up in my new coat, it was great walking toward the tower and, as rain was forecast, it appeared to have scared off the crowds to some extent which was nice.
The elevator up the tower was amazing, we could hardly tell as it changed angle and the view was wonderful. With us in the lift was a family with two children and two English speaking women. The women rudely asked not to be seated next to “those screaming children.” They were then shown to their seat and when they asked if they could have a seat next to a window, they were refused. We were seated last, next to a window if course! Such good luck and the best table ever! So impressed! We started our meal with a drink. I got a Belle Eiffel which was champagne with passionfruit liquor and peach purée… sooo good! Lis, u would have been in heaven! We were then served a gaspacho of watermelon with tomato, capsicum and duck - very nice. We chose a three course menu and they chose three wines to match - good choice! For entree, I chose the duck paté which came with stewed berries and figs. Simon got a cauliflower soup with foam. He wasn’t really interested in the foam, but certainly agreeed it was the best cauliflower soup he’s ever had. For mains I had a lovely fish with a fresh ratatouille.. yum! Simon had poultry with vegetables. Dessert… mmm the dessert was soo good! It took three waiters to serve Simon’s. The first one brought the cake over, another filled it with Amaretto then the third filled it with Chantilly cream (once the alcohol soaked in). I had a mint/chocolate delight with THE worlds best fresh mint sorbet… we both agreed that was the best thing ever! The view was just wonderful and we really enjoyed the whole experience. Once finished our meals, we were able to access the observation deck (saves queing and paying), then head back into the restaurant and back down their lift! Even though it was overcast, we still had a great view over Paris and really enjoyed looking st all the buildings that make up the city.
After our hectic day we needed a rest, so we relaxed at our apartment for a few hours before heading back to the Eiffel Tower to see its night lights. It was so beautiful all lit up! On the hour it glitters white sparkles… so pretty! I could have sat there all night watching it! It’s definently my favourite thing in Paris so far. Katie xo
