Sleeping in Paris: Hotel Moliere

Following a tip from Conexao Paris blog (thank you!), we stayed at Hotel Moliere. It is in the first arrondissement, close to the Louvre: the location is really good, with very nice rooms.

Superior double room - including canopy bed :-)

Bath and shower.

Mariane enjoying the Parisian flair at the french balcony :-)

 

The breakfast room.

 

Love this courtyard little garden.

Passing through the reception, and ready to start exploring Paris.

 

Jul 22nd, 2022.

On Our Way to Paris!

Waiting for the fast speed train Thalys to arrive in Aachen for our next destination: Paris! Leaving at 7h22, we are arriving in Paris at 10h05 - only 2h40 from Aachen.

 

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 Breakfast time...

 ...in the train :-)

 

Arriving to Paris Gare du Nord, we went to buy metro tickets: huge queues and lots of machines not working (a nightmare!). When we finally got to the metro, and the doors closed, the light went out and the metro stopped. Not the most friendly welcome... It eventually started working again. From that experience, we changed to Uber instead and it worked like a charm!

 

 Jul 20th, 2022.

Floyd Session in Judging Look

With three loud Brazilian ladies in the house, there is only one thing I can do.

TRY to nap! :-D

 

 Jul 18th, 2022.

Restaurant Session (in Aachen): Lammerskötter

Before our next trip, coffee time at Lammerskötter in Aachen. One of my favourite cakes: a lemon basis with a soft meringue on top.

And because is Summer: Eiskaffee - love it!

 

Jul 18th, 2022.

Walking Time

Back to Aachen, going for a late afternoon walk and...

...enjoying the sunset.

 

Hello, Mr.Horse!

 

In the Summer, they wear protection in the eyes so that the flies will not bother them.

 

Jul 17th, 2022.

Restaurant Session (in Pfronten): Pavo

In our last night in South Germany, we had dinner at restaurant Pavo✨from chef Simon Schlachter, in Pfronten. The location is amazing and the food fantastic. We loved it!!

 

The restaurant is at the Falkenstein. The road is controlled by a traffic light: in a hour, there is only a 15 minutes slot for cars to go up, so we plan accordingly. What a view from the top!

The restaurant is part of the hotel Blaue Burg. Such a cute...

 

...boutique hotel!

 

View to the ruins of the Falkenstein Castle - the highest castle in Germany. Ludwig II had plans to build a fairy tale castle but with his death, it never took place. The location is just amazing! 

Having the aperitif on the restaurant's terrace and enjoying...

 

...this breathtaking view! From the mountains and, of course, from the sisters :-D

 

Selfie time! Cheeeeese!

The tables are in a round cocoon format: you have privacy but they are on a level that you can also enjoy the view.

All the dishes are made to share. They come in the middle of the table, and you share the portions. Starting with the appetizers: chip of rice, aioli and duxelles

Edamame, lemon, thai flavors. 

Shot of tom kha gai.

Trout, elderberry and celery.

 

With the first selection of dishes, a glass of 2020 Rotgipfler from Weingut Christian Fischer.

 

The second dishes selection.

Royal egg, chorizo, quail eggs.

 

King fish, tapioca, horse radish, lemon.

 

Bean salad, quinoa, parsley.

As third dishes: bao bun, pulled pork, bbq (excellente!) and...

 ...langoustine, fennel and wild asparagus. So full of flavour, loved it!

Paring with the third selection of starters, a glass of 2019 Pernand-Vergelesses from Jean Chartron. 

 

After the bao bun, mini towels to clean the fingers.

 

Bread...

 

...butter, different salts...

 

...olive oil Pozzetto from Ugolini and...

...fresh watercress.

 

Time for the main dishes! Pastrami, focaccia and tartar sauce.

 

That came pairing with a glass of beer :-)

 

Lentil, miso and cashew.

 

Short rib, fried onion and beech mushroon.

 

The Beef - bavatte, brocolis, mango, coriander. Sooooo good!

With the main dishes, a glass of 2019 Peyre Blanche Rouge Cairanne from Chateau de Beaucastel.

 

On my way to toilet, got a glimpse of the sunset. Such a beautiful view!

 

The sharing concept is also valid for the dessert :-) 

Peach, joghurt and parsil.

 

Medlar, thai basil.

 

Caneles.

 

And the Schwarzwaelder Kirsch 3.0.

Pairing with the dessert, a glass of 2018 Riesling Spaetlese from Weingut Müllen.

 

Had to go out again to enjoy this...

 

...amazing sunset!

 

Finishing an excellent dinner, a espresso macchiato with...

 

...macarrons with raspberry and pistache.

Amazing food, great wine and...

...incredible view: always a joy to be back!

 

Waiting for the traffic light to go down the road. 

 

Arriving to our hotel, the Neuschwanstein castle in its glory. Good night!

 

July 16th, 2022.