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Greetings from the city of macaroons, croissants, beautiful art, strong coffee, and many other things – PARIS!
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Long story short, Erika and I both have to be in Geneva, Switzerland for business. When I heard that she had never been to Europe I quickly convinced her to fly over early so we could enjoy a quick stop in Paris! Our plans today include seeing as much of the city as possible together and sleeping tomorrow, when we reach Geneva.

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Luckily, we were able to fly business class over to Paris which meant that sleeping was easy thanks to seats that fully reclined and plenty of champagne, wine, cheese, and delicious food. Our Air France flight left JFK Airport at 4:45pm just as the rain began in New York. We spent the first hour chatting and sipping wine before enjoying a four course meal. I have never enjoyed food in flight like this before.

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L’amuse-bouche: Salmon and Granny Smith Apple

Appetizer: Poached shrimp and champagne foie gras terrine

Main Course: Pan seared beef with flat beans and risotto

They served a wine paired with each course, my favorite of which was the champagne!

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Our adventure went a bit awry this morning when we arrived at Charles de Gaulle only to find out that the train system wasn’t working. We ended up having to take a bus to another nearby train station and then commute an hour into the city. While it wasn’t the easiest trek, and involved three transfers, we met some wonderfully sweet women who gave us plenty of help and recommendations. It also allowed us to only spend 9 euros versus 60 euros for a cab!

Our hotel allowed us to check in early which means that the camera card has been emptied, our phones are charging, and we’re changed and ready for a day in the city!

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7 Comments

  1. Dana January 12, 2013 / 12:33 pm

    Have a wonderful time exploring Paris!!

  2. Laura January 12, 2013 / 1:28 pm

    Sooooooooo jealous – have fun!

  3. Danielle January 12, 2013 / 2:54 pm

    I remember when my sister and I got to Paris a few month ago! We took the train to our hotel but didn’t realize ALL the stairs we would have to climb. That was quite the adventure with our giant rolling suitcases!

    Enjoy your time there!

  4. Silvia @skinny jeans food January 12, 2013 / 3:00 pm

    Ahh, Paris! The best! Wish I would be there right now, too! Say hi to Mona Lisa, if you see here. She now has a younger sibling, called Catherine Duchess of Cambridge. 🙂

  5. Clare @ Fitting It All In January 12, 2013 / 3:49 pm

    WOW that is amazing! I’ve never flown first/business class, but I DID go to paris in August and it was incredible! Laduree for macarons!

    • ashleyd January 13, 2013 / 9:19 pm

      It was so fun Clare! We didn’t make it to Laduree for macarons but that’s because neither of us love them. Oh well!

  6. beka @ rebecca roams January 12, 2013 / 10:09 pm

    How awesome does all that food look/sound!? If I have to fly overseas again, I’m definitely hoping for a business/first class option!
    Can’t wait to read your Paris recaps, I’ve never been, but I’m sooo interested in the city!

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