Le 68 Guy Martin- Boutique Guerlain Champs-Elysees, Paris

The beautiful facade of Guerlain boutique in 68 Champs-Elysees never cease to impress me. 
It is undoubtedly one of the most elegant perfume boutiques in the world. Inside is also where the very chic and cosy restaurant Le 68 by Michelin-starred chef Guy Martin is located. 

Here you have one of the oldest and most famous perfume houses in the world and one of the best French chefs in the world come together. When two such great talents combine you'll have one of the world's most beautiful restaurants. This is something incredible. 

We walked past the parfumerie that showcases gorgeously shaped bottles of different colourfed perfumes. 
Then a mixture of sweet floral blossoms drifted its way past my nose before I was swept inside to a cosy corner table. The interior is relaxed yet impressive and elegant with its striking Baccarat chandeliers, light coloured walls and decor. The plastic-topped tables are covered with flowers like ylang-ylang, peonies, jonquil and lilies used in 
Guerlain's famous perfumes. How charming! 
Le 68 is a hidden gem in the heart of Paris. The dishes were visually appealing as they were delicious. The service was friendly and polite. Truly a delightful experience it was. Couldn't have been better!

Sparkling or Flat

Corn Chips with Sour Curry Cream 

Brioche, Le Pain (French Breads)

My 13 year old loved this to bits. I think he's grown quite addicted to snails now.

Crunchy Snails, Herbs and Mushrooms

Duck Foie Gras, Pineapple in Sweet-sour and Celery and Pepper of Timut

Dish of the Day- Beer Garlic Cod
Must be one of the best fish dishes I had in this trip. Perfectly cooked. Tasted wonderful.

Turbot White Steamed with Mussels, Mariniere Sauce with Drops of Ginger Oil

 

French Onion Soup

Veal Loin Roasted Covered with Fresh Herbs, Juice Flavoured with Licorice

Voie Lactee- chocolate whipped cream and caramelised peanuts

Meticulously decorated

Pear candied with saffron and pear sherbet, crunchy chocolate biscuit

petits fours

 

Restaurant Le 68 Guy Martin

webpage 

68 Avenue des Champs Elysées, Paris

33 (1) 45 62 54 10

My Birthday at the Heart of Eiffel Tower. Le Jules Verne (by Alain Ducasse), Paris

Mystery and charm is really what has kept me so in love with this city for so many years. 
Ah Paris, I have missed you. So happy to be back.

This year, I'm back with my family in Europe and I had the most exciting 
and memorable birthday at the heart of Eiffel Tower in Paris. 

We had an incredibly awesome meal with stunning panoramic views of the City of Lights at
  celebrity chef Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred restaurant, Le Jules Verne which is located on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Bookings are highly recommended months in advance. 

  The private entrance.
After a quick security screening the lift will take you straight to the restaurant.

 

The lobby area.

The lift ride up to the restaurant.

Views from the lift.

We were the first ones up there and we were given the best window seats overlooking La Défense.

 This is probably one of the few restaurants in Paris with such a spectacular view.

What a beautiful and rare experience.

An upside down plate.

Our table overlooking La Défense and
the colours running below (The Color Run 2016). 

The world's most colourful run!

Marinated Sea Bream, Bergamot/Lemon Condiment

Duck foie gras poached in delicate broth

Warm green asparagus from Provence, truffled mousseline

Roasted deboned saddle of lamb, panisse and purple mustard

Seared turbot, tiny artichokes and garlic sprouts

Gorgeous dessert.
Crispy "Tower Nut", chocolate from our Manufacture in Paris

 

be seduced... 

Happy birthday to me. =)

Rhubarb, strawberry jus and almond ice cream

Marshmallow with herbs

Truffles

Petit fours
Amazing meal accompanied by the best views.

A marriage proposal. 

Madeleine souvenir for each guests to take home.

After the meal, do not leave just yet. 

Not many people know and they won't tell you unless you ask that there is 
an exclusive access to the observation deck reserved only for the use of their guests.
 It's free and there is no need to queue!
Opposite the lift is a flight of stairs, go down and exit through this door (above).
Let the staff know so they can let you back in again.

 

Et voila!  What a view! 

These views could not be beat. 

Ces't magnifique!

The wrought iron lattice tower.

You can buy these Eiffel Tower lollypops at the souvenir shops in the Tower.

The restaurant is 123 meters up.

Gustave Eiffel's beautiful masterpiece. 

I would certainly love to go back again.

Je t'aime Paris!

Le Jules Verne Restaurant
Website
Restaurant Tour Eiffel
Avenue Gustave Eiffel
75007 Paris
France
Directions: 2nd floor-South pillar
Access by private lift