Maxim's, Paris — Travelrags

Condé Nast TravelerJul 19

Marrying a sommelier means you will sip—and study, and discuss—a whole lot of wine, whether you know what you're talking about or not.

Famed Paris restaurant with a 1954 menu display

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Musée d’OrsayMuseumThe Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine.
Maxim'sRestaurantFamed Paris restaurant with a 1954 menu display
Early JuneRestaurantRestaurant where Dan tasted Viognier
Canal St. MartinNeighborhoodHistoric meets current-cool canal Must-see 19th-century ingenuity Getting around Leisurely stroll Best for Exploring…
LaïzéCaféTaiwanese coffee shop with Tainan blend tasting like wine
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Champagne BollingerRestaurantChampagne, FranceHouse tasting La Côte aux Enfants on its grape-growing hill
Champagne DelamotteRestaurantChampagne, FranceFounded in 1760, sister house Salon
SalonRestaurantChampagne, FranceSister house to Delamotte, known for rare wine releases

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