It's our last full day in Paris we thought exploring our colourful neighbourhood of St Germain with boutiques and cafés would be a great way to say au revoir. There is a beautiful old church named St. Sulpice with a 7000 pipe organ 300 year old that is quite famous and is still played today. The huge old organ produces the most wonderful tunes for a peaceful meditation or prayer moment. There was a service in progress when we arrived. We just sat quietly in our own thoughts reflected on our experience in Paris and how blessed we are to enjoy this romantic city together.
There is another famous landmark in this area called the Bon Marche. A traditional department store like the old Woodwards that has a wonderful food department. We decided to take it easy and indulge ourselves in more food and more window shopping. I've cleverly deviced how to do this without letting Gary know.
Our budget is nearly out but our spirits are still high. French people take the art of epicure as serious business. It is about presentation, colour, form, how one ingredient relates or interacts to one another. Me - I like it all. There are three floors devoted to ingredient shopping and not a whole lot of prepackaged or processed food here. If u can't or don't have time to cook u buy deliously already made food and the people will help you organize the whole meal with you. The basement level has a huge wine cellar with tasting room so u can experience what wine paring works with the meal you are serving. Oh my, I've gone to heaven and back to enjoy more. Who says grocery shopping is borrowing?
After all the sensory over load, Gary and I headed out for our last "menu" dinner. It's a term used for a three item set meal which includes an entree (appetizer) , plat (main course) , dessert for set price range from $10 - $50 pp.
The lunch deal is called formule; entree + plat or plat + dessert. A plat du jour is special of the day which sometimes includes a drink. Usually very good valve and more than even what I can eat for lunch.
I couldn't resist one last window lookie after lunchie.
While my Prince put our lock on lovers bridge to secure our happiness ;). what a sweetheart .
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