Help! Petit dejeuner on 7eme?

Hi there,

here is my quandary - staying next week at the Duquesne Eiffel with 10 yrs old son. I understand the breakfasts are not out of this world - any recommendation for a place nearby which has healthyish choices for me (granola, yoghourt etc) and anything sweet and sticky for my companion?

Many Thanks! A.

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I recommend taking him on an early morning stroll around the neighbouring streets as Paris wakes up it%26#39;s a fantastic experience in it%26#39;s own right- you%26#39;ll soon pick up where everyone%26#39;s heading for- go there and you%26#39;ll have a wonderful petit dejeuner with fragrant freshly brewed coffee and melt in the mouth croissants and pastries.... you can get healthy choices if you must but, go on.... enjoy the moment.

Wish I was there now [8.50am in cold Newcastle!]

Have a great time! Let us all know how you get on.

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in my younger days I used to buy a box of granola or.. plus yogurt and milk and stash it in the hotel fridge for may morning breakfast. Now I go to some of these bread shop chains and have whatever they have for breakfast. It will not kill me to eat that for a few weeks and once back at home I%26#39;ll go back to plain oats and plain yogurt. A true French breakfast at home and in many hotels and cafes is a big bowl of cafe and milk (1/2-1/2) with toasts or croissants or %26quot;petir pain au chocolat%26quot; and jam.

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Great ideas, thanks! In the meantime I found Le boulangerie des Invalides Jocteur on Avenue Villars not far away. I can definitely make do with a good cafe au lait and grab an apple on the go.

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Walk down Duquesne toward Ecole Militairs Metro to # 3, ave. Duquesne to Flirt%26#39;The (Flirt Tea). Say Hi to Florent, the owner, and have a great breakfast. He is open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Therefore, you can actually have some late lunches. He has a great menu on the board, good foo d and great prices....

Enjoy,

Joan

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Thanks, Joan! Jotted down.

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Update - ended up having breakfast at the hotel since it was too cold to go out on an empty stomach, although there were nice looking places nearby. The breakfast at the Duquesne is not overflowing but it had more or less what we both wanted - apart from fresh fruits. Had a great stay. Thanks again for all the assistance.

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