Hi all, 1: I've looked around online and have found a few restaurants in Paris that offer a vegetarian option for an entree. Problem: We'll be in Paris on my partner's birthday and I want to take her to a really nice, romantic, well respected restaurant (I wanted to take her to La Fermette Marbeuf, which has been recommended, but alas no vegetarian entree) and a Seine river cruise afterwards. Not having been to any of these restaurants that do offer a veggie option I don't know where to make reservations. If anyone has been in the same boat, do you have a good suggestion for a restaurant? 2: We fly to Nice from Orly airport and I was wondering if there was a reasonable shuttle service to Orly from Paris. We're trying to avoid taking the metro with our luggage and taxis would be pretty expensive for that trip. Looking for a good suggestion. Thanks for any help!
Chris
Posted by
Aurora, Il, USA
198 posts
Take a look at this description of a "mostly vegetable" meal at Arpege. http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=36265 It is super expensive, but seems to be worth it. Here's another article about the restaurant. It does serve meat, but I would expect you would be able to get a vegetarian meal. http://foodsnobblog.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/l%E2%80%98arpege-paris/ Hope this helps
Posted by
Aurora, Il, USA
198 posts
Here's the page from Orly airport about public transportion to/from Paris. http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr/ADP/en-GB/Passagers/Access-maps-car-parks/Paris-orly/Access/public-transport/ Cars AirFrance or the OrlyBus might work for you. Hope this helps.
Posted by
Portland, Oregon, USA
320 posts
Chris: Take a look at the website of David Lebovitz (just google him). He lives in Paris and writes extensively about his experiences. His website contains loads of great restaurant reviews and recommendations - including vegetarian options. Have fun.
Posted by
New York, NY, 10025
392 posts
Paris has goo Moroccan food, which can be vegetarian. I would think Moroccan restaurants would have vegetarian options, anyway. Also look for places with Southern French cuisine; they may hav e good ratatouille, for nstance.
Posted by
OP
Eugene, OR, USA
26 posts
Great suggestions! Thanks everyone!
Posted by
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
8293 posts
La Fermette Marbeuf is so beautiful and the food so good it is a shame not to have the birthday dinner there. Why don't you either phone or e-mail the restaurant and discuss the vegetarian meal question? It can't hurt to try.
Posted by
Chicago
792 posts
We went to Paris with my sister who is vegetarian. Most restaurants had some vegetarian options. And if they didn't, they were very accommodating in coming up with something.
Posted by
OP
Eugene, OR, USA
26 posts
Norma: I know, it looks perfect for the celebration and comes highly recommended. I will try to call and see if there might be an option for her. I did put that request in the reservation online but you don't get a reply and never know if they can accommodate you. I'll call.
Thanks!
Posted by
Eugene, Oregon...Formerly Ventura, CA
2262 posts
Hey Chris, I remembered seeing this from Paris Walks, a pretty good list of veg options, plus some great walks.
http://www.paris-walks.com/vegetarian.html
Posted by
Blair, Nebraska
34 posts
Unfortunately we aren't vegetarians so we can't speak to that however when we were in Paris in May we booked a car with the Paris-shuttle.com, for two picked up at the gate we booked for €55. Unfortunately our flight was delayed, 6 hours but that is another story, so we contacted them and the the change cost another €25 cash on arrival. The driver was courteous and knowledgeable. Believe me after the day we had it was wonderful to have someone waiting! They do have another type of transfer available that is not a private car but I am not sure of the cost, you can check the website. Enjoy your time!