tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20235549.post253810251947882543..comments2024-01-11T10:42:04.361-06:00Comments on French virtual cafe: MY FRENCH GOURMET VACATION Part 1Alainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01126757109489920640noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20235549.post-380067706200618152007-11-17T17:21:00.000-06:002007-11-17T17:21:00.000-06:00Alain, I know I am late to answer this, but it's b...Alain, I know I am late to answer this, but it's been a heck of a fall.<BR/><BR/>The apartment we rented was on Rue Monttessuy between avenues Rapp and de la Bourdonnais.<BR/><BR/>We will return for a few days next year, but it will be in a hotel near the Bastille. I can locate a few bakeries in that quartier and there are several restaurants I want to try, including Le Train Blue at Gare du Nord.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904171824244129391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20235549.post-77783024397806209662007-08-22T08:02:00.000-05:002007-08-22T08:02:00.000-05:00Dear Mimi,and Chris,Thank you, once again, for you...Dear Mimi,and Chris,<BR/><BR/>Thank you, once again, for your too kind, but much appreciated comments.<BR/><BR/>Mimi:<BR/>I have been trying to figure out while reading your recent Paris reports where you had rented that appartment. Obviously in the 7th arrondissement since you mention the Franprix of La Motte Piquet and the marché de la rue Cler.<BR/>I have been thinking about this increase in the cost of living in France, and in Paris in particular. But as a matter of fact, an astute shopping couple could easily survive, as far as food is concerned on 20 euros a day, assuming that it has already in the kitchen the 6 essentials that you do not buy everyday: olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, and coffee. Cues:<BR/>1 euros for 1 baguettes<BR/>1,40 euros of 125 gramms of butter<BR/>2 euros for a decent camembert<BR/>6,50 euros for a good grade roasting chicken (eaten warm for dinner and cold the next day for lunch)<BR/>3 euros for a bottle of vin de pays<BR/>0,70 euros for a bottle of Volvic mineral l water<BR/>2 euros worth of tomatoes<BR/>2,00 euros for a few fresh peaches<BR/>0,80 euros for a lettuce<BR/><BR/>Good autumn eating in Wisconsin<BR/><BR/>Chris:<BR/>I will keep this idea of sharing a good bottle one of these days in my mind, perhaps in Paris, but why not in Boston or Chicago<BR/>AlainAlainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01126757109489920640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20235549.post-82529199270994327322007-08-20T18:15:00.000-05:002007-08-20T18:15:00.000-05:00Alain:This was a delight! Boy, it would be great t...Alain:<BR/><BR/>This was a delight! Boy, it would be great to walk through any supermarket with you, especially one in France.<BR/><BR/>As I said, someday, in France or in Boston, I anticipate a toast, a drink, a bottle, a meal with you! May it happen sooner than later.<BR/><BR/>Cordialement,<BR/><BR/>Chris LateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20235549.post-43144466263600369002007-08-18T08:09:00.000-05:002007-08-18T08:09:00.000-05:00Alain, I loved your thorough post and agree with y...Alain, I loved your thorough post and agree with you on many levels.<BR/><BR/>American airplane food is terrible. The meals catered in Paris are better. I eat well before takeoff from the U.S. and try to be hungry on the way back!<BR/><BR/>Hypermarches are overwhelming. But I loved them nonetheless. Vegetables found at outdoor markets are 10 times better than what I find in the U.S. - anywhere. But I am in a small town with limited options.<BR/><BR/>I spend a bundle on cheese in France. As my brother says, "C'est fromage!"<BR/><BR/>I found prices increased from 2005, too, but I thought it was because I was doing my shopping Paris, not in Cahors. Wine on the other hand, is a value, especially when it is from the South of France.<BR/><BR/>I look forward to your next post!<BR/><BR/>MimiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904171824244129391noreply@blogger.com