Picnic in Paris: Paris Parks are Ripe for Picnics
Today, you are in Paris, and you need a place to picnic. There are so many possible locations, that I could never list them all. I'm inclined to suggest going to the square in front of Notre-Dame, the very center of the city, and finding some steps or a wall to sit on and use as a table. A lot of people don't know that behind the Notre-Dame there is a very nice park with shade trees and park benches.
There's also the square du Vert Galant at the other end of the Ile de la Cit too, and just before it, the quiet and shady place Dauphine. This adds up to four places on this one island in the Seine. There are also the places that come immediately to everyone's mind. You can sit along the sunny banks of the River Seine and enjoy the fresh air, while you do a little people watching. The beautiful grassy lawn in front of the Eiffel Tower is always a popular spot; Luxembourg Gardens, the possibilities for a picnic in Paris are endless.
Storer is a famous and award winning Boulangerie-Patisserie that bakes excellent baguettes among other things. I think rue Montorgueil is one of the best market streets in the city and you'll find dozens of food shops and supermarkets all on a single street. You can choose a baguette, some fromage (cheese) add some fruit, and you're nearly ready.
You could purchase a sandwich made with a crusty baguette, some ham and fresh cheese, or a delightful croque monsieur, which is sort of an inside out grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Add a bottle of wine, head to the park, and have the romantic picnic in Paris that you've always dreamed of. Are you wondering if it's legal to drink wine in the park in Paris? There are actually very real open bottle laws that the mayor of Paris has passed to reduce public drinking but they are very selectively enforced. The average picnicker probably won't encounter them unless they are clearly drunk or publicly offensive but they are law nonetheless. The law is clear; it's illegal to have an open bottle of any alcoholic beverage in a public park. The reality is to be discreet and you'll be treated discreetly by the police.
The police may approach people having picnics and ask them "please hide the wine bottle", followed by a polite "bon appetit" as they move on. Just be aware that technically it is against the law.
When you've finished your picnic, you might want to finish with something sweet. You should try a delicious crepe while you're in Paris - the vendors prepare them in front of you, and will fill them with your choice of filling; be sure to try a fresh crepe dripping with nutella. The warm, sweet nutella drips down your fingers, and is so delicious to savor. Soon you'll be sitting on a blanket spread on the grass with the one you love, gazing into each other's eyes and toasting each other with a glass of wine, maybe watching the sunset over the Seine.
Enjoy your picnic in Paris. Bon appetit! ***
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by Terri Tutten
Terri and her husband James are passionate about travel, particularly budget minded, romantic travel. Visit their website at http://www.travelingtuttens.com and share their adventures. They offer countless tips for ways to save money while traveling the world.
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Today, you are in Paris, and you need a place to picnic. There are so many possible locations, that I could never list them all. I'm inclined to suggest going to the square in front of Notre-Dame, the very center of the city, and finding some steps or a wall to sit on and use as a table. A lot of people don't know that behind the Notre-Dame there is a very nice park with shade trees and park benches.
There's also the square du Vert Galant at the other end of the Ile de la Cit too, and just before it, the quiet and shady place Dauphine. This adds up to four places on this one island in the Seine. There are also the places that come immediately to everyone's mind. You can sit along the sunny banks of the River Seine and enjoy the fresh air, while you do a little people watching. The beautiful grassy lawn in front of the Eiffel Tower is always a popular spot; Luxembourg Gardens, the possibilities for a picnic in Paris are endless.
Storer is a famous and award winning Boulangerie-Patisserie that bakes excellent baguettes among other things. I think rue Montorgueil is one of the best market streets in the city and you'll find dozens of food shops and supermarkets all on a single street. You can choose a baguette, some fromage (cheese) add some fruit, and you're nearly ready.
You could purchase a sandwich made with a crusty baguette, some ham and fresh cheese, or a delightful croque monsieur, which is sort of an inside out grilled ham and cheese sandwich. Add a bottle of wine, head to the park, and have the romantic picnic in Paris that you've always dreamed of. Are you wondering if it's legal to drink wine in the park in Paris? There are actually very real open bottle laws that the mayor of Paris has passed to reduce public drinking but they are very selectively enforced. The average picnicker probably won't encounter them unless they are clearly drunk or publicly offensive but they are law nonetheless. The law is clear; it's illegal to have an open bottle of any alcoholic beverage in a public park. The reality is to be discreet and you'll be treated discreetly by the police.
The police may approach people having picnics and ask them "please hide the wine bottle", followed by a polite "bon appetit" as they move on. Just be aware that technically it is against the law.
When you've finished your picnic, you might want to finish with something sweet. You should try a delicious crepe while you're in Paris - the vendors prepare them in front of you, and will fill them with your choice of filling; be sure to try a fresh crepe dripping with nutella. The warm, sweet nutella drips down your fingers, and is so delicious to savor. Soon you'll be sitting on a blanket spread on the grass with the one you love, gazing into each other's eyes and toasting each other with a glass of wine, maybe watching the sunset over the Seine.
Enjoy your picnic in Paris. Bon appetit! ***
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by Terri Tutten
Terri and her husband James are passionate about travel, particularly budget minded, romantic travel. Visit their website at http://www.travelingtuttens.com and share their adventures. They offer countless tips for ways to save money while traveling the world.
source: http://www.getmyarticles.com/
http://www.travelingtuttens.com/
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