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Thank you for note about Violon d'Ingres - I had  had to set this aside for the  obvious reason; another treat for another day in  Paris. To bring an end to this  long question would like to add that we booked  just before departure (3 May to Mont Saint Michel , 5-11 St Martin de Re, 11-12 Paris)  LA FERME DE ST SIMON  (6 rue Saint-Simon, 7eme).  Was reminded of this by small piece in Le Monde of 24 April  which reaffirmed  G et M view  of M. Vandenhende's  as a fine exponent of the classic virtues  of his mentors Verge and Lenotre: we enjoyed exemplary  lamb  with exquisite stuffed vegetables and superb desserts  (the chef is 'd'abord patissier'- Le Monde).  The restaurant rooms are  decorated  with that slightly overstuffed  French  luxe  which befits  a chic but serious quartier  such as this and which I  do like; it  felt cossetting ,

an impression borne out by the   service  led by Gerard Vachier the m d'h  - admirably professional but with a smile . Sensible prices  and a good cellar.

[Paris restaurants]

My husband a nd I will be spending  11/12 May in Paris, in  the 7th arr.  We wish to have dinner with  two  guests, in this or the next  (6th) preferably. Both guests are  residents and we habitues of the city; l'Astrance will have to wait until  later visit  (impossible to get table for 11May  I would assume) but would like to try new (to us at least ) place. Have been frustrated  in  trawling through Gault Millau  by Saturday closing of likely sounding establishments.Any inspiration, please?    

Does anyone know of LE BELLECOUR (rue Surcouf)? It seems promising (Michelin star, G et M 14/20) and its territory (the Lyonnais) is, with the south-west and  Provence , a favourite. Also,  does LES BOOKINISTES (quai des Grands Augustins)  strike a  gastronomic chord with anyone?

 

If  it helps, restaurants we know and have enjoyed to a greater or lesser degree in the area are: La Bastide Odeon, Helene Darroze , L'Affriole, Chez Maitre Paul.

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