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Le Jules Verne, Eiffel Tower, 7ème, Paris, France ***

Posted in Europe, France, Paris, Restaurant on Maj 24th, 2011

Q: What is it? A: A Michelin-starred tourist-trap located on the 2nd platform of the Eiffel Tower. The entrance: Inside the southern pillar (le Tour Eiffel Pilar Sud) of you-know-what. The kitchen, as seen from inside the elevator that runs up and down that 2nd pillar. Le not-so-impressive amuse bouche. Salmon marinated with vodka and [...]

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Mama Shelter, 20ème (Ménilmontant), Paris, France ****

Posted in Europe, France, Hotel, Paris on Maj 22nd, 2011

Q: What is it? A: A smart and pretty affordable hotel in Paris, (but not in the middle of it). Don’t expect a small and boutique-y hotel. This place has 172 rooms! Shelterish interior design: Super-hero face masks double as lampshades. Compact but functional bathroom where everything worked. No complaints, although the flower was faded [...]

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