Linda had the daily main, bouillabaisse, a thick, hearty seafood broth with large pieces of delicious fish. We had the pleasure of chatting with Jeff, who insisted that we sample two delicious liqueurs - melon and thyme. Jeff was also kind enough to recommend restaurants in the area, one of which was Cave Saint Gilles - our next clue. We made dinner reservations for a few nights later and as it turned out, it was the culmination of a most stimulating day. We started in Le Village St. Paul, located in the 4th arrondissement between rue St. Paul and rue Charlemagne, a quaint village of old structures with alleyways and courtyards.
Antique dealers sell their wares in tiny shops and outdoors, weather permitting.
Browsing through, we found many interesting but expensive items. The Hotel de Sens, at 1 rue de Figuier, which now houses the Bibliotheque Forney is a magnificent stone structure with stunning turrets and leaded windows. It sits on the right bank of the Seine surrounded by lovely residences with beautiful courtyards. Due east is the Port de Plaisance de Paris Arsenal bordered by Boul. Bourdon and Boul.