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A very flaky pain au chocolat, but interestingly, none of the chocolate had oozed out as it normally does. While good, it just didn't have the visual appeal it usually does, because that little bit of oozy chocolate is a hint of the yummy goodness within, and makes you anticipate the whole beautiful experience of munching on a pain au chocolat. A nice apricot danish was the second part of the breakfast - flaky, with a creamy filling, and topped with some crunchy bits of rock sugar. SO good! There were other options available at the patisserie, but the buzzing wasps deterred me from them. A cafe au lait would have been supreme with these wicked little pastries, but the patisserie didn't offer it :(
The Longest Day

September 11th 2009
Geo: 49.2764, -0.705529The bathroom in my room has an odd odour ... I have no idea why, since it's only got a shower stall and a sink, and the toilet is down the hall. Maybe it's smelly gases backing up through the drains, or perhaps it's me??? Another bad sleep, because I didn't bother with earplugs last night since I had my own room. Some other guests checked out quite early ... read more
Europe » France

French Flag Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more
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