We did a river cruise. Oddly it costs less than a glass of wine from their bar. It's an interesting way to see the city's riverside sites. The architecture is a wonder as well as the bridges.
We have eaten in several bistros these last two days. My advise is to read the guides and stay away from places near tourist locations. Breakfast near Notre Dame offered fried eggs with bread, croissant, oj, coffee, and yogurt. Results, bread good, beverages okay, yogurt runny, and the bottom of the eggs cremated. Another bistro near the Pont Neuf bridge offered a Soupe de Legume. Expecting a pleasant broth with chunks of vegetables, I was disappointed with a mild broth with a few flecks of misplaced vegetables the size of pinheads, 8 Euros or about $10.00. The only redemption was it was hot and had a side, very small side, of some grated cheese.
After a failed attempt to find the Hermes pastry shop, we dined at a Bistro Rousseau on the left bank. The menu was classic bistro food and being hungry we took a chance.
Christine ordered an Italian salad with parmesan, prosciutto and hard boiled eggs. I had a delicious hanger steak (onglet). Good food, gracious service and a real bistro atmosphere.
Merci
Michael
