Quiz Time
My commitment to quizzing you on your knowledge of Paris has been lacking so I thought we need to test ourselves once again. I think this one might be a bit too easy, but let’s see.
True or False?
The Golden Triangle is the oldest casino in Paris?
The Triangle d’Or is a neighborhood in the 8e arrondissement famous for its fashion boutiques. It gets its name from the three landmarks that define it, Avenue des Champs Elysées, Avenue Montaigne and Avenue Georges V. The densest concentration of high-end fashion boutiques, as well as headquarters for Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior are in this area, along with 5-star hotels and restaurants to match. Its history is far richer (no pun intended) than just being a really expensive shopping district which you can read about on its website
By default, the last time I was in Paris I ended up staying on Avenue Montaigne. Unfortunately, it was not a room at Plaza Athénée that I returned to at the end of a busy day but Hotel Montaigne, a small, comfortable, bit more affordable hotel than its famous neighbor. Outside my window was Theatre des Champs Elysée, a venue devoted to bringing the finest to Paris: classical, jazz and world music as well as dance and theatre for younger audiences. I have been fortunate to see several performers there and they were incredible.
Just on Avenue Montaigne alone there is Gucci, Valentino, Nina Ricci, Dolce et Gabbanna and too many more to list. You are just going to have to go see for yourself and either leave your wallet at home or know that you have been forewarned. And that is just ONE street. As you wind your way through and walk towards avenue Georges V, your mind will continue to be boggled. But I have a great way to de-stress from it all.
At one end of Avenue Montaigne, right at the entrance to Metro Alma-Marceau, is a restaurant called Chez Français. I am not sure that I would eat there although that really isn’t fair since the food might be wonderful: I have not taken part. What I would suggest, however, is to grab a table outside as dusk begins to settle over the city. Make sure you are there before the clock strikes the hour–at this time of year arriving before 7:00pm you should be ok. Order yourself a glass of wine, kir or whatever beverage would add a little something extra to a life moment. Hopefully you are with someone you love or like more than just a little.
Then set your sights out into the distance, across the Seine and watch the Eiffel Tower do it’s magical sparkle dance as it lights up the sky. Honestly, no matter how many times I have seen the show, it never disappoints. This will be much easier on your pocketbook and way more memorable!
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Silvana
Feb 18, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Dear Kim, Thank you for your lovely and inspiring posts. I’m a new reader of your blog and find that
I’m getting all sorts of new ideas from you for my next trip to Paris (July ‘08). I wanted to share with you that I have had the chance to eat at Chez Francis a couple of times, and both the view and the food is great.
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