Yet another Road Trip in our W164 AMG

[Bobby Dazzler]

This weekend I've booked our second European (family) Road Trip in the ML63, not really a grand tour this time, far fewer miles than our last jaunt, but four completely different holidays squeezed into a week and a bit:

1. Manchester: 2 days and 1 night for Mom & Dad (only) time
2. Paris: 2 days and 2 nights for food & fashion
2. Euro Disney: 4 days and 3 nights for fun & frolics
3. Le Touqet: 2 days and 2 nights for beach & spa

Suggestions for good places to visit and great places to eat along the way or close to any of the stop overs - including Manchester! - would be much appreciated

I would really love a couple of recommendations for breakfast in Paris. With a week and half hotel breakfasts, I'm determined to find an amazing boulangerie or patisserie whilst we're there.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Any suggestions for great places to eat in Manchester (lunch & dinner)?

Any suggestions for the best places to eat in Paris with children? Especially interested in pattiserries, and boulangeries!

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Dinner in Manchester now booked: I found out James Martin has a restaurant there, and Mrs D thinks he and his deserts are both rather tasty, so that's where we're off too.

Suggestions for great boulangerie or patisserie in Paris much appreciated.

 

[gazz]

When in Paris we like Angelina's on the Rue de Rivoli for lunch, Carette on the Place de Trocadero for coffee and macaroons, Fontaine du Mars on Rue saint-dominique for supper. Breakfast I can't help you with, as our usual hotel has croissants to die for.

Enjoy your trip!

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Thanks gazz, some great suggestions. I've just looked them up on Trip Advisor

Angelina's: Angelina Reviews - Paris, Ile-de-France Attractions - TripAdvisor

Carette: Carette Restaurant Reviews, Paris, France - TripAdvisor

La Fontaine de Mars: La Fontaine de Mars Restaurant Reviews, Paris, France - TripAdvisor

 

[gazz]

We usually stay at the Hotel Splendid in the 7er. Pretty basic, but you can see the Tour Eiffel from your bedroom window. The first and last places are within a short walk. Angelina's is a bit more of a trot, through the Orangerie. We try to go every other year, and routinely wear out a pair of shoes per visit!

I proposed to my wife underneath the very centre of the Eiffel tower. You can think of me while you stand there looking up!

 

[gazz]

Just had a look at some of the reviews...

I think the trick in Paris is to try to speak in French, even if you are not great at it. I find that waiting staff appreciate it much more if you make an effort.
I expect you are fluent Bobby!

 

[C43AMG]

Have a great trip.

 

[Deleted member 6183]

Are you driving in to Paris?

I've always bottled out but would be keen to hear how you get on, the terripheque (Périphérique) was bit of a handful and put me off going right in to the centre.

 

[Meldrew2]

Au Petit Riche in Montmartre. Traditional, full of character, yet good value and not pretentious. Try the cheeses - 15 different ones, the waiter will arrange a sliver of each in a spiral, starting from mild to strong. Fab!

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Just had a look at some of the reviews...

I think the trick in Paris is to try to speak in French, even if you are not great at it. I find that waiting staff appreciate it much more if you make an effort.

I expect you are fluent Bobby!

Mais oui Rodney, Mais oui

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Are you driving in to Paris?

I've always bottled out but would be keen to hear how you get on, the terripheque (Périphérique) was bit of a handful and put me off going right in to the centre.

That's the certainly the plan!!

I'll report back on how it went

 

[flango]

James Martin's restaurant in Manchester is absolutely fantastic and you will have a great time.

Le Touqet one of my favourite places and I'm not really a fan of France unless its Le Mans but Le Touqet is just one of those special places, it's also a favourite of Tony Blair, Pete Waterman and Roger Daltry and we've seen 2 out of the 3 on our various times there.

Paris I spend a lot of time there as one of my customers has their global HQ near the University. Unfortunately I hate the place with a passion but always drive there and never have any reeal issues you just have to know where to park, I always use the underground one near the Uni.

Happy holidays thats a great trip you have lined up and a great vehicle to do it in

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

I proposed to my wife underneath the very centre of the Eiffel tower. You can think of me while you stand there looking up!

I was in Paris (for work, rather than fun) a coke of weeks ago, and I stood under the tower at midnight.

After being surprised by the light show, I did indeed think of you!