We went out again to the beautiful Sunday market for the usual produce, bread and cheese, but were also looking for a few French grocery goodies for our families back home as well as a few souvenir items. Today was French Mother's Day so the crowds were out. I just love the open air market!
It is an exquisitely beautiful setting.
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| belles pivoines/ Gorgeous peonies |
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| Stocks parfumés/ Fragrant stocks |
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| Happy Mother's Day |
We went in to Paris for a late evening dinner at Le Train Bleu, a legendary restaurant steeped in history located at the Gare de Lyon train station.. It was in 1900 at the time of the Universal Exhibition that the station buffet, which later became Le Train Bleu, was built. Marius Toudoire, the famous architect behind the Gare de Lyon clock tower and façade, was entrusted with carrying out these works. The management of the railway company hoped to create an unmissable gourmet experience in a luxurious, modern and legendary setting.
The station buffet was unveiled in 1901 by the French President Emile Loubet and quickly attracted people from high society and artists.
In 1963, the buffet became “Le Train Bleu” as a tribute to the “Paris-Vintimille” line dating from 1868, the legendary train that served towns in the French Riviera along the Mediterranean coast.
It is an exquisitely beautiful setting.
We then took Mom home on the RER train back to Saint Germain en-Laye. What had been an hour plus car ride was 35 minutes by train. Part of the complete Parisian experience. Only one more day in France.
Ruing the fact that this visit has to end, but looking forward to one more day of discovery and adventure spent with loved ones.
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