Monday, September 21, 2009

PARISIEN DELIGHTS – Picnics & Ballet Slippers!

DINING IN THE SKY 58 Tour Eiffel: The new day and night restaurant at the Eiffel Tower

Replacing the former Altitude 95, this chic new concept restaurant allows diners two very different experiences on the first level of the Eiffel Tower. A “picnic style” lunch is a conveniently quick way to enjoy one of the finest views in the world. Guests pick up a picnic basket, order drinks, then choose main dishes from an open, cafeteria-style kitchen and place them into the basket. At the table, the idea is to “picnic” on offerings such as seared salmon, asparagus salad, and gourmet hamburgers – with Paris at your feet! Reservations for lunch are not necessary and dining here means no wait at the bottom for an elevator.

In the evening, the same restaurant transforms into a lovely brasserie where haute cuisine (think steak tartare, foie gras and oysters) and the twinkling lights of Paris make for an ultimately memorable experience. Reservations are required and can be made online at toptable.com.

OPERA GARNIER: Shopping Hits a High Note

The opulent Opera Garnier – famed as the home of Phantom of the Opera and the theater where Degas was first inspired by ballet dancers – has been renovated to show off its exquisite architectural highlights. Now, opera and dance lovers can indulge their fantasies while shopping in the new gallery dedicated to lyrical and choreographic arts. Included in the unique shop, which caters to children and adults alike, is a selection of delightful Opera Garnier-related items such as honey from hives tended on the roof of the opera house, ballet tutus, Repetto ballet shoes, jewelry and creative accessories.

NOTE: Chocolatine offers a variety of personal shopping services in Paris.

A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

Dear Florent,

Mary Barbara and Andrea arrived home on Sunday and I have a note already from Mary Barbara. The trip was a huge success, from the hotel to the shopping. She enjoyed the outings to Versailles and the Loire Valley. The personal shopper that you found was a good choice and the first store she took them to was a success. She praised the guide and her excellent English and knowledge. Thank you and your staff for taking care of my special clients.

Gale Doherty, CTC
CASTO TRAVEL (San Francisco)


CHOCOLATINE provides a wide range of tailor-made touring arrangements for couples, families and friends exploring France together, or on their own. Whether on holiday, celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a honeymoon, or simply relaxing in a favorite city or town, we take care of all the details.

Contact us for special arrangements, tours and personalized services for your clients. www.chocolatine.biz • 1-866-200-8122
Florent Maillet, owner • florent@chocolatine.biz

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