Paris Trip - Solo (Second day)

I woke up very early (at 5 am) that day. I haven't had a firm plan yet where to go for the day. Knowing the danger of pickpocket, I wish that I could just hibernate in the room. But, I am in Paris! Be brave and be careful, that's all I heard from my heart. So, after having a short chat with my brother, I thought I will go and visit Louvre (pronounced as "Loove") Museum. I had my breakfast in the room. I brought oatmeal from Singapore, haha... That could last me for three days.
I went out at around 8:30 am with my backpack in front. Yes, I should be careful with my backpack. I left my passport in the security box. From Saint Lazare, I took Metro line 14 to Pyramides (2 stops away). Then I asked the information center how to go to the museum. It took me about 10 minutes walking from Pyramides station to the museum. Below are some pictures that I took there. It's a nice building. I actually paid 15 euro to go inside. But, honestly I am not so much into Museum, so, I didn't enjoy it very much. My main purpose is to see "Monalisa".

After walking around the museum, I felt a bit hungry. It was at 10:30 am. I passed by one cafe in the museum, so, I went in and had my brunch there. I ordered a set of meal that comes with a "pain au chocolate", one roll of bread, butter, raspberry jam, hot drink (I had hot chocolate), and a glass of fresh orange juice. That was the first French meal that I had. The pain au chocolate was pretty nice, and so was the bread. Hot chocolate is pretty nice too, but nothing very special. The price is 8.1 euro, and I gave 9.5 Euro with tips. I got the info from google, saying that we need to give 15% tips when we have meal in a restaurant in Paris. 

I think the brunch was the most satisfying thing that I had in the museum. 

Oh yeah, by the way if you happen to visit the museum, please be mindful of your stuff, because It's very crowded, again pickpocket is quite common. 

I saw "Monalisa" drawing in the museum, but, I can hardly take any picture of it. Anyway, I heard that the drawing is not the original. Not sure about this though.:D

     

There is a shopping mall (Printemps) inside the museum. I walked around the mall, but did not get anything. The upside down pyramid in the building is very interesting.

From the museum, I continue my adventure to Champ Elysees. I took metro (line 1) from Palais Royal Musee du Louvre to Franklin D. Roosevelt (4 stops away). The Palais Royal Musee du Louvre metro is connected to the mall, so, I actually walked inside the mall to the station. It's really convenient. As soon as I walked up to the street, first store that I saw was Disney store. One whole street has all luxury shops, such as, LV, Longchamp, Zara, etc, You can shop until you drop in this area. Again, I didn't buy anything there.
 

As I walked until the end of the street, I saw "Arc de Triomphe". I didn't go inside, but, only take few shots from the opposite of the street. It was around 2 pm, and of course I feel hungry. I searched on my google map, and saw one restaurant that I have been looking for. That's restaurant by a michelin star, Joel Robuchon. There is one branch at Publicis Drugstore. The address is

133 avenue des Champs-Elysees, 75008

Paris France 

I waited for less than 10 minutes for a seat. The seating area is pretty small, so, they have something like bar seating, and only few small tables. So, most people sit together at the bar stool. Since I was on my own, I got a seat pretty fast. I ordered one set meal, it comes with a starter, one course, and a dessert. Of course free rye bread is also served. Surprisingly, at the end of my meal, I was served madeleine cake with chocolate. They gave me two for each, but, I was too full, so I only had one each.

So, my brother told me that I should try their mashed potato. Since their menu is in french, I have to ask the waiter to explain to me, and I did order one course (cod fish) that comes with mashed potato. Yes, the mashed potato is delicious. Very smooth, and taste good.... The starter was egg with mushroom and eggplant. I chose lemon sorbet and meringue dessert. It was nice, but quite sour. I should have chosen another one I think, haha...

Anyway, that was the best meal that I had in Paris! Oh yeah, when the waiter asked me whether I want water, she asked, "sparkling" or "still". I chose stillwater. I think i should probably tell her, "regular water". After i made the option, i realized that I might need to pay a lot of money for that water. Hahaha. But, i was so thirsty at that time. When she poured some in my glass, i think that was the best water I have ever drunk. Hahahahaha. And yes, when the bill comes, the super nice water costs me 8 euro. Oh dear.... Anyway, I paid total of 60 Euro, included tips. 

After the satisfying meal, another selfie in front of the restaurant. Now I think about it, i don't feel that is expensive for that kind of meal. I am sure that I will need to pay a lot more than that if I go the same restaurant in Singapore. Yes, they do have a branch in RWS. 

Anyway, after that lunch plus dinner, I went back to my hotel. I should take rest early to get ready for the conference the next day.