Another Quiet Lunch on a Gorgeous Day
Bonjour,
One of our favorite museums that you’ve probably never heard of is Jacque-Mart André on Boulevard Haussmann in the 8th. Inside the museum is a gorgeous tearoom famous for its pastry display. 
We dedicate this post to our dear friends from London, Malcolm and Antonia, whom we didn’t get to connect with this trip. Our friendship began oh so many years ago on this very patio. Moi being moi, I overheard their English and said, “Excuse me, are you American?” The rest is history and we have been friends ever since. That has to have been at least 10 years ago. They eat here on their anniversary!
The tearoom has now become a Salon de Thé which may mean some changes. The only thing we noticed was that they have incorporated the courtyard as part of the dining room with chairs resembling la Plage. And the name of the tearoom is now Le Nélie with much longer hours and live music in the evenings. I hope they haven’t commercialized a very special spot.
As is part of our tradition, we walked along Boulevard Haussmann up to Au Printemps and Les Galeries Lafayette, thinking that perhaps the masses were fewer in Paris. Au contraire! Still mobs of folks out shopping.
Dinner last evening was at a new spot for us Chez Madamoiselle on rue Charlemagne with local friends. Delightful food, great company, small, quaint and the best Mousse au Chocolate that I’ve ever had. Sorry forgot the photos!
All next week, I will be working on a final blog to sum up our trip talking about the good, the bad and some of the changes we have experienced. We leave sadly, not knowing what the future holds. But then, that’s always true!
A bientôt
L & B
July 12, 2025 @ 11:14 am
Not only the hat of the day, but her dress with the eyes and mouths! What a find! When a wonderful vacation gets near the end, it’s always bittersweet, but we know you’ll collect the memories, sum up this year’s story, and make lemonade from whatever lemons there were. Thanks for sharing.
July 12, 2025 @ 12:20 pm
Thanks, Linda. Makes my day!
July 12, 2025 @ 1:09 pm
Monica & Marlyn the words out of my mouth– not only the hat of the day, but the dress of the day. I could see Phoebe from ‘Friends’ wearing that. This was a very bright and colorful day. Good going, hope you enjoyed as much as we did. Watching the Tour this morning and there are not many balconies out in the country, but the French girls all looked pretty in their summer dresses. Thank you, have a nice day.
July 12, 2025 @ 1:18 pm
You’ve got to come back next year and just pace yourselves! Can’t believe 2 months have gone by so quickly!!! Enjoy your last week. Lots of love, Antonia and Malcolm xx
July 12, 2025 @ 2:07 pm
Linda, the Tearoom was magnificent. I have loved all your photos. The personality the lady in the dress must have. Reading your blog starts my day with a smile. You and Bernie have a wonderful week.
July 12, 2025 @ 5:13 pm
Linda,
Your blog has taken on a softer, slower, and very enjoyable pace. Strolling, enjoying your surroundings and all the artistic treasures as your trip winds down. Pictures are lovely.
Cindi
July 20, 2025 @ 9:55 pm
Beautiful dress and hat. Lovely sights!