The Journey ~ As Sweet as the Destination~

November 8th, 2013

ANGELINA’S

The journey to get there is a sweet ritual.

First I walk past the Louvre with its glass pyramid that holds a fabulous memory for me

…another story for another day.

Then under the arch of giant horses looking down at me as I pass thru

– the official name is the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel-from here you can see beyond the Tuileries gardens, past the Place de la Concorde, all the way down the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe.

Onto the crunch of the gravel of the manicured pathways of the Jardin des Tuileries-

Do I stop to rest in the inviting green chairs?

 Or turn right & go past the children’s playground, up the stairs, out of the park to rue de Rivoli.

Onto the rush of the covered sidewalks of the busy Rue de Rivoli. Almost there; but first some lèche vitrine-licking windows-Limoges boxes, Lalique, Daum & Baccarat crystal-lovely to look at.

…and finally I’ve arrived.

Do I stand in line and just get a few macarons, or is now the time to sit down & indulge in that super-rich, hot chocolat l’Africain with one of their fabulous pastries? Last time it was their eclairs, this time should it be their famous Mont Blanc piled high with meringue, whipped cream & chestnut cream vermicelli?

ANGELINA’S 226 Rue de Rivoli PARIS

open daily

Mon-Friday 7:30-7

Sat & Sun 8:30-7