A museum born in 2021
Café La Perouse at Hotel de la Marine
March 28, 2022,
Delivered from the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette
Brand Julier owner Nakagawa's Instagram live,
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On this day, I was invited by a guest to talk about the interior situation in Paris and the recent state of the city of Paris.
If you missed it, please take a look at the archive!
While talking about various things, the topic of the museum “Hotel de la Marine”, which opened in 2021, was popular.
This time, I would like to introduce "Cafe La Perouse" attached to "Hotel de la Marine".
I talked about it on Instagram live,
"Hotel de la Marine"
Recommended by Elodie Berta of the Paris Tourism Office,
It's a new museum.
According to her, "In the best location facing the Place de la Concorde,
It's not too big and just right for a tour.
Because you can see the architecture and lifestyle of the 18th century French dynasty,
I definitely recommend it to those who do not have time to go to the Palace of Versailles! "And that.
"Cafe La Perouse"
It is located on the first floor (the ground floor in France) facing the Place de la Concorde of the Hotel de la Marine.
Since it is a great deal,
I invited a friend who is a French government official guide and went out.
A velvet curtain divider extends beyond the entrance door into the salon.
Solid interior based on deep blue.
Shellfish and sea motifs are scattered here and there in the details, reminiscent of the history of this former Navy Ministry.
Yes, Marine means Navy. Before it was opened to the public as a museum, it was the French Ministry of the Navy.
And before the naval ministry was established, that is, before the French Revolution, it was said that it was a furniture storage room for the French royal family. I'm surprised.
With that in mind, the deep blue interior that shines well with the chandelier may have been chosen with the ocean in mind.
See the roof over the bar counter.
It is decorated with fine shellwork.
There are quite a few French madams who have collections of shell craft objects and art.
For example, the work of the artist Thomas Boog.
Pierre Hermé Easter 2020 Collection
It was a collaboration with Thomas Boog.
Now it's time for lunch!
I threw a toast with champagne. It's Veuve Clicquot.
And for the main, I had the truffle croque monsieur,
My friend ordered the salmon pancake.
The croque-monsieur brioche is crispy and fragrant, and the cheese sandwiched inside is full of truffle flavor.
I was very satisfied.
Dessert is a lemon tart. A friend is Cafe Gourmand.
Cafe gourmand with coffee and a small sweets platter,
You can enjoy various flavors and drink coffee, so it's a good deal.
When I'm at a loss for dessert, I do this.
However, there was a lemon tart, so I chose it without hesitation!
It has just the right amount of sourness, and the sable dough has a buttery flavor. Satisfied!
Lemon tarts are neither too sour nor too sour, so it's not easy to come across a hit.
I'm glad I hit it lol
Accounting is
We also ordered a bottle of Chateldon, about 80 euros per person.
I did fine, but
But for the special time spent in Place de la Concorde.
Considering the quality, I was satisfied.
I also liked the service.
I want to use it again for special occasions!
After the meal, I saw the glass ceiling in the courtyard, which Ms. Elodie, mentioned earlier, had praised highly.
“Saint-Gobain,” said a friend of mine who is an official guide of the French government.
As I learned for the first time from her explanation, Saint-Gobain was founded in 1655 as a glass workshop of the French royal family.
Since then, as the largest glass manufacturer in France,
It seems that most of the glass made in France is manufactured!
Since hearing this story, I check the manufacturer every time I see glass, and it's certainly true.
After all, if you walk with a professional guide,
It makes the charm of Paris even more impressive.
For your next trip to Paris,
Hôtel de la Marine and Cafe La Perouse are recommended!
Then again
Abianto!
Hotel de la Marine
https://www.hotel-de-la-marine.paris/
Cafe Laperouse
https://www.hotel-de-la-marine.paris/Autour-de-la-visite/Gastronomie/Le-Cafe-Laperouse
Keiko SUMINO-LEBLANC
Paris-based writer/coordinator Japanese-French translator
Moved to Paris in 1997.
After getting married and raising children in Paris, she is active as a freelance writer and coordinator. As a journalist specializing in food and lifestyle,
Contributed to numerous magazines and media in France and Japan. He also co-authored a book as a translator.