Wine in Bordeaux, Shopping in Paris via spectacular Air France 77W La Première
Oct 1, 2016, 1:42 am
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LOL. Like we needed more wine this trip. I can't complain since we only paid for a lowly Jr. Suite and the Prestige retails for 1,000 euros a night more.
Everything I've tried in the lounge has been wonderful. We did have the same pasta dish at Champeaux at it was identical to the lounge version. ^
Thanks so much spark787. Parisiennes are mostly amused by my Quebecois it as it is indeed akin to a southern accent.
Oct 1, 2016, 5:08 am
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Brilliant report so far SFO777. I had a 7 hour lay over in Bordeaux last summer and took a trip into the city. Your photos have brought back some nice memories of a quaint city. Looking forward to the wine tasting part!
Oct 1, 2016, 3:00 pm
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Oct 2, 2016, 11:35 am
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Apparently you woke up at 2.45 AM to watch the Debate?
Did you see the Saturday Night Live skit of the Debate? It was the funniest skit I have ever seen from them. Here it is:
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016...ason-premiere/
Did you see the Saturday Night Live skit of the Debate? It was the funniest skit I have ever seen from them. Here it is:
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016...ason-premiere/
Oct 2, 2016, 12:25 pm
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Great report as always. Always love the food portion of the report.
Not sure why but the suite decor almost makes me dizzy. lol
Not sure why but the suite decor almost makes me dizzy. lol
Oct 2, 2016, 1:22 pm
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Touring Le Médoc
OK, this is going to be a long day. Not a good night's sleep as we set our alarm for 2:45am to watch the debate, and then back to bed at 5am only to get at 8am to get ready for our wine tour day. Meanwhile, our neighbor is oblivious to his imminent shower.
Went with the Petit-déjeuner bien-être this morning, hoping to at least start to reign it in.
And then downstairs to meet our personable guide/driver Gilbert for today's tour of the Médoc.
Vererable Chateau Margaux, from a distance today since I waited until the last minute to book this day.
Our first official stop of the day was Chateux de Tertre, owned by Dutch businessman Eric Albada Jelgersma.
Then to lunch with Gilbert at Restaurant Savoie in the village of Margaux.
One of the best mille-feuilles ever.
A brief stop at the banks of the Garonne.
And finally to our Chateau Giscours, sister chateau to Chateau du Tretre.
This place is hopping today as it is the first day of harvest.
And to the chateau for some tasting.
Our Chateau Giscours guide Michel.
We bid adieu to our wonderful driver/guide Gilbert and promised to come back soon for a longer tour of Bordeaux wine regions. A couple hours later, we walked to nearby Le Bouchon Bordelais. Great atmosphere and food.
OK, this is going to be a long day. Not a good night's sleep as we set our alarm for 2:45am to watch the debate, and then back to bed at 5am only to get at 8am to get ready for our wine tour day. Meanwhile, our neighbor is oblivious to his imminent shower.
Went with the Petit-déjeuner bien-être this morning, hoping to at least start to reign it in.
And then downstairs to meet our personable guide/driver Gilbert for today's tour of the Médoc.
Vererable Chateau Margaux, from a distance today since I waited until the last minute to book this day.
Our first official stop of the day was Chateux de Tertre, owned by Dutch businessman Eric Albada Jelgersma.
Then to lunch with Gilbert at Restaurant Savoie in the village of Margaux.
One of the best mille-feuilles ever.
A brief stop at the banks of the Garonne.
And finally to our Chateau Giscours, sister chateau to Chateau du Tretre.
This place is hopping today as it is the first day of harvest.
And to the chateau for some tasting.
Our Chateau Giscours guide Michel.
We bid adieu to our wonderful driver/guide Gilbert and promised to come back soon for a longer tour of Bordeaux wine regions. A couple hours later, we walked to nearby Le Bouchon Bordelais. Great atmosphere and food.
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Oct 2, 2016, 2:56 pm
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It is "A" designed by Philippe Starck.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_(motor_yacht)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_(motor_yacht)
Thanks very much TravellerFrequently.
Thank you nequine.
Oct 3, 2016, 3:07 pm
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Nice TR SFO777. I really enjoyed Bordeaux on a trip five years ago. First stop was Lyon and Bordeaux was followed by St. Emilion. Did Burgundy last October and hoping to get back to Bordeaux next year...looking to visit Chateau Montrose and Château Pédesclaux.
Oct 4, 2016, 6:17 am
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Another excellent trip report! Comparing with other topics Mrs. SFO777's Shopping Day in Paris is not completed properly. There is no single picture or description about items bought,only the meals pictures are added which are not main subject of the topic.The total amount spent must be still hurt