After a long flight, short nap, and winter ‘walkathon’ around the city of lights, we had our much anticipated ‘Joyeux-Noel-feels’ finale via a fancy-schmancy Christmas dinner at the Tripadvisor-famous, Le Train Bleu restaurant.
Inside, I could not stop my mouth from gaping. The frescoes, carvings, gilding, and chandeliers… I felt like an aristocrat from the French belle epoque. No wonder they said that Coco Chanel and Brigitte Bardot were regulars at this historic monument of the 1900’s.
This place is too posh and classy I felt restricted to look at the menu and rather order one Badoit for 15minutes then leave. But since my husband is taking the bill for our Christmas dinner, my fancy-schmancy-binge-eating mode was game on!
Find this gem at Gare de Lyon train station.
I can gape and stare at its interior all day.
Fancy some French wine in red, white or pink?
Foie gras. fatty but heavenly. more of that bread, puhlees!
Smoked salmon, pickled ginger and lemon chutney.
First main course: baked scallops and mushroom risotto, urgh!
This right here is magic! Vodka on lime sorbet. Drink it like a boss and feel your stomach creating more space for more binge eating.
Some grilled chicken and preserved root veggies. Average!
A balance of tangy, bittery and sweet. Campari poppy jelly on grapefruit sorbet. Must. Make. Space. For. Finale. Dessert!…
And finally, no matter how full your stomach gets -there is always room for dessert! Dessert doesn’t go to your stomach, it goes to your heart! *wink
Meet Apollo, Le Train Bleu’s resident feline.
Just. Look. At. That!
I suggest you come here to experience the legendary place and its unparalleled 1900’s decor from 27 famous French artists of that time. The food may be overpriced but hey, the experience is priceless.
Much love. ❤ Christmas in Paris.
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