Monet’s Garden & Birthday Meal (Sept 2024)

On my birthday, I took a half-day Viator tour to the town of Giverny to see Monet’s Garden. You can easily go there on your own, but I really appreciated having a guide to tell me stories and make art come to life.

The day started off a little rainy, but it made for a more romantic feel!

2024-09 Paris
2024-09 Paris
2024-09 Paris
2024-09 Paris
2024-09 Paris
2024-09 Paris
2024-09 Paris
2024-09 Paris

I could only imagine living in such a beautiful house with all the flowers surrounding it.

After the half day tour, I got back to Paris and walked around, stumbled into Petit Palais, which was free admission and no lines!

I just looooved the outdoor garden area, where you can sit and enjoy life for the moment.

I love fall in Paris!

For my birthday dinner, I chose L’Oiseau Blanc, which was on the rooftop of the Peninsula Hotel & had a perfect view of the Eiffel Tower. I saw it sparkle during my 2 hour dinner.

The restaurant was aviation-themed, which I adore.

Deutz rosé champagne 2014
amouse bouche
Brioche with smoked fish & ginger – BEST BRIOCHE EVER!!!!
bread & BUTTER – this is what I came to Paris for!
Beetroot
Corn
More brioche! So good!
White sea bass, shrimp, kohlrabi, sorrel, rhubarb
Same dish in salad form
Blue lobster, blackcurrant, beetroot, carrot butter, green aniseed
Roasted pigeon with black olive, anchovy, truffle sauce, surprisingly soft and this dish blew me away.
Palate cleanser (salad sorbet)
I have to say, the dessert was not as good as I was expecting, but that was the only thing less than perfect that night.
The staff there was perfect, shoutout to Eve and Anthony! They gave me a little gift for my birthday and took care of me the whole night. It was a little bit intimidating to dine at a fine dining restaurant solo on my birthday – I had never done that before! But I realized I had the power to choose what to do for myself – not just on my birthday, but on any day. My life is up to me.

I saw the Eiffel Tower light up from my seat at the restaurant, and when I came out, it was still sparkling. And I felt so grateful and joyful for my life.

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