The Best Gift! Paris for the Holidays

Check out my article on Bonjour Paris on visiting Paris during the holidays.  And, best wishes for wonderful, festive holidays where ever you are!
http://www.bonjourparis.com/story/best-gift-paris-holidays/

Paris For New Years? Book at Le Saotico!

If you happen to be in Paris for New Years eve, consider booking a table for Le Saotico's degustation menu.  This is a steal for 80 Euros.  The talented chef/owner Hughes and his lovely wife Anne who runs the front of the house, pay close attention to freshness, deliciousness, and assuring a great experience for their guests.  Definitely book.  Here is the menu:
Pour le Nouvel An, Le Sâotico vous propose un menu Dégustation.

Coupe de Champagne "Haton" avec mise en bouche

Foie gras de Canard mi-cuit en terrine, gelée au Beaumes de Venise

Mille feuille croustillant de Homard et Coques, sauce armoricaine et oignons caramélisés
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Sorbet au pamplemousse et Martini Dry
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Civet de Biche en venaison, Marrons, Oignons grelots et Lard fumé
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Fricassée de Saint-Jacques au confit de carottes, parfum d'Orange et Vanille
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Tournedos de filet de Boeuf, morilles au Foie gras, Gratin au Parmesan
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Tarte fine d'endives au Chèvre chaud, Miel et Noix
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Cinq desserts en panaché
"Crème Brulée", Moelleux au chocolat, Mousse au caramel beurre salé, Gratin de fruits au sabayon de Champagne, Mini vacherin aux Framboises

Café Illy et Petits fours

Prix : 80€ par personnes
Réservation : 01.42.96.03.20

Excellent new map of the Marais

The Marais, in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements, is one of my favorite (and lot's of peoples favorite quarters in Paris).  Gorgeous historic architecture, great shops, the Place des Vosges, good cafes and bistros, Mariage Freres historic salon du thé and so much more, this is a Paris quarter that you could happily spend your entire vacation in.

Check out www.ParisMarais.com   This is a very good blog focused on the Marais with tons of excellent information.  Paris Marais has recently produced a new map of the Marais including its notable sites and it is a fantastic resource.  Free to download.  You may want to subscribe to their e-newsletter.

Happy holidays!