Started the day with Erika, my niece, and my future niece-in-law. A wonderful start—delicious pastries and the sweetest young women to enjoy them with. Alex, our French connection, goes between English and French flawlessly. And she treated us to some of her favorite pastries.

The beginning of our walk in search of the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Musee d’Orsay, Musee du Louvre, Jardin des Tuileries and its carrousel and Punch and Judy puppet show. A walking tour day.

(Alex, I know you are going to make the most sophisticated, elegant bride! Looking forward to April 2024.)

We made it!!

Dinner this evening. L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon—St. Germain. Alex’s suggestion. Perfect. Two bars meet around the central kitchen where the dishes are prepared under our watchful gaze. Caviar on smoked salmon (the best), king crab ravioli, sucking lamb chops, scallops and Joel Robuchon mashed potatoes. Pouilly-Fuisse and one glass for me, Le Virou Vieilles Vignes (hopefully I spelled all that correctly). Nearly one of the best meals I have ever had.

Preview of upcoming events, stay tuned: Versailles, croissant baking class, Musee d’Orsay and Centre Pompidou. And trying to fit in an opera. Please let us know if you have any suggestions!!

PS the Arc de Triomphe and Jardin des Tuileries carrousel are closed for renovations.

PPS we never found the Punch and Judy show.