Restaurant Le Montparnasse 1900... encore

I ran across some lovely photos yesterday

of the restaurant Le Montparnasse 1900. 

And of course I was missing Paris as soon as I spotted them.

The magnificent decor is of early 1900's Paris.

It originally opened in 1858 with its first renovation in 1906

giving it its Art Nouveau beauty,

then renovated again in 1924 and most currently, 

nearly 100 years later, in 2003.

Its stunning interior is worth the price of admission,

typical Brasserie fare

serving many of the most traditional French dishes like

Steak Tartare, Foie Gras, Soup a l'oignon, Escargot and more. 

My mouth is watering just writing the words. 

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For the website with a full gallery of photos of the interior

and the menu, 

Le Montparnasse 1900. 

(Photo copyright: Kirsten Steen)

Le Montparnasse 1900~ Missing Paris Day

On our last night in Paris we decided to try

a restaurant in the Montparnasse section

that I'd seen walking by the night before.

The rich Art Nouveau and Brasserie style

of the early 1900's called to me.

Every space filled with beauty...

Like stepping back in time,

the interior made one feel like

a long dress should be the formal dress code.

Or 1920's flapper style!

As if the iron lamps and carved wood weren't enough,
this illuminated stained glass ceiling
takes one's breath away.







The building has been registered as
a Historical Monument since 1984.








I was prepared
for the best part of the experience to be the decor,
as is sometimes
the case.

But the traditional French brasserie cuisine

was delightful.

We chose the price fixed menu

which for me meant finally

getting my Steak Frites

(ongelet de beouf and fries).

And my Creme Caramel was

perfect!

On your next visit to Paris

plan a meal at Le Montparnasse 1900,

59 Boulevard de Montparnasse in the 6th.

Most French restaurants are already a treat
but this was a treat for all the senses.

It was the perfect ending

to our French fun!

(All photographs copyright and property of Kirsten Steen)