Since we had experienced the five-hour train from Milan to Nice and seen the lack of luggage space, we decided to splurge just a bit for the better seats for the nearly six-hour ride from Nice to Paris. We were not disappointed. The car was almost empty, had tons of storage, outlets, comfy moving chairs, and a view. The train follows the coast for the first couple of hours and the French Riveria is absolutely stunning. The beaches are oddly small and rocky but the water is clear, blue and picturesque. Once the train proceeded north, we were treated to the most beautiful French countryside. It was definitely the most relaxing transport we have experienced.
We arrived quite late and hungry (anyone see a trend?) and took the concierge’s recommendation for dinner. Since we really couldn’t understand what the restaurant was called, we headed in the direction he told us and hoped for the best.
On the corner, we saw a restaurant called Hippopotamus and realized with a silent “h” and mus = mouse, that it could be the place. This French bar and grill was absolutely adorable and delicious.
We spent the rest of the evening wandering Paris at sunset. We found a little fruit stand, countless amazing window displays, fashionable locals, cafés, hobos, tourists and the Arch of Triumph. So by now we’re exhausted but, hey, at least we made it to Paris. All in all, I’d say we were pretty triumphant today, too.
“I see trees of green, red roses too/ I see them bloom/ Before me and you/ And I think to myself/ What a wonderful world” –Louis Armstrong
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