Jonathan Couper
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St Andrews Inn
Chose this place instinctively in passing when our initial restaurant choice turned out to be closed. A serendipitous find, with great food served quickly, nice seating outside on a lovely evening in late July. A good drinks menu including cider and a couple of craft beers. Friendly, competent service. Five stars on all points.
Marionnettes du Champ de Mars Paris
Eiffel Tower closed due to a strike? Don't panic. Come to this incredible puppet show in the Champ de Mars.
This tiny little theatre was the favorite and most memorable experience of our Paris visit -- for both children and adults. With shows on Wednesdays, Weekends and Holidays at 3:15 and 4:15pm, this gem of a puppet show carries on a tradition that goes back decades.
You would hardly even know it was still operating. The sign is faded and worn, and the building is painted drab green. It looks like a gardener's storage hut! Inside is also faded and worn... except for the bright perfection of the stage. The show is in French, but even if you're not fluent, much of the humour is entirely multi-lingual.
So make sure this goes on your visit planner. It's a lot cheaper than a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower, and just as memorable in a completely different way.
This tiny little theatre was the favorite and most memorable experience of our Paris visit -- for both children and adults. With shows on Wednesdays, Weekends and Holidays at 3:15 and 4:15pm, this gem of a puppet show carries on a tradition that goes back decades.
You would hardly even know it was still operating. The sign is faded and worn, and the building is painted drab green. It looks like a gardener's storage hut! Inside is also faded and worn... except for the bright perfection of the stage. The show is in French, but even if you're not fluent, much of the humour is entirely multi-lingual.
So make sure this goes on your visit planner. It's a lot cheaper than a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower, and just as memorable in a completely different way.