How was your trip? What did you end up doing for the pre/post nights? We ended up adding on 2 nights at
Disneyland Paris. Do you have any recommendations for places to eat or visit during the free times? We can't believe our trip is only about 45 days away.
I just saw your post. I have been working on a trip report, but its too long. I keep cutting and hopefully I can post at some point.
We loved the trip! It was better than we even expected I think.
We ended up staying two pre nights and one post at Renaissance Paris Arc de Triomphe, one street over from the Napoleon, on Wagram. We had a great time in Paris and loved the hotel.
We were not super successful in finding great restaurant choices, but here are a few we tried and my thoughts.
Near Paris hotel
Brasserie Lorraine Seafood. We didnt see anything that jumped out at us, so we ordered their special fish. It was certainly good. The fish for two, what they called a salad which was a plate of green beans in olive oil and parmesan cheese, and mineral water, was $170.
Renault café Champs Elysees Ate lunch here on the bridge overlooking the cars. Great venue for our son. And, the food was surprisingly good, very fresh and well prepared. Granted we only had burgers, a salad and fish as our meals, but all were A+. We each had dessert and soft drinks and it was about $130. Sounds like it wouldnt be a good choice I know, but it was.
Laduree Champs Elysees Macaroon sampler and a hot drink each was about $40. We liked the macaroons, but nothing life-changing. We took two desserts back to the hotel and they were amazing. I would look beyond the macaroons if I went here again.
LEtoile 1903 Guides recommended this for our son who wanted onion soup. The soup was good and 10 Euros. We did not like the selections on the posted menu for the restaurant we went to the last night, so we went here again. Funny thing was one other couple from our group was there too! Meat dish was pretty bad, so can only recommend the soup.
Deauville
Two nights on your own here. First night was cold and windy and rainy, so we went for the closest place. Hopefully when you are there, there will be many more options.
Barbara Deauville Solid pizza place. We each had a pizza, which we asked and thought was for one, but really it was big enough to share unless you are really hungry. The crust was thin and crisp and the sauce was fresh. For what it was, it was good. Meal for the three of us was about $90.
Amorino this is a gelato place recommended by Emily, our guide. When I did my TripAdvisor review, I found it was a chain. I think it was just okay. Reasonably priced.
Arromanches
Brasserie Six Juin Recommended by guides. If I were to go again, I would not do a sit down lunch here. I would go to the museum and grab something to eat while I walked around. The restaurant was just okay. I had a croque-monsieur and it was tasteless. It was reasonable at about $50 for the three of us.
I am happy to answer any other questions you have. I wish you a wonderful trip! Please say hello for us to the amazing guides, Clementine and Damien, from the Smith family!
