Le Jules Verne: Where Paris Serves Romance on a Silver Platter

Arriving at Le Jules Verne isn’t just a reservation—it’s an ascent into something mythical. Entering through the priority line on Allée des Refuzniks, we were escorted to a private elevator that glided silently through the iron bones of the Eiffel Tower, a marvel of modern engineering unveiled for the 1889 Exposition Universelle. Designed by Gustave Eiffel, this once-radical structure still stuns with its scale and grace.

As we rose to the second floor, Paris unfurled below us. When the elevator doors opened, we stepped into a space that felt suspended in time. With cuisine by Alain Ducasse and a view that steals your breath, Le Jules Verne isn’t just a restaurant—it’s Paris at its most poetic.

Being led to a table by the window felt like stepping into a dream, with Paris stretched out in every direction. At lunch, it was a blazing hot day, and below us, Parisians cooled off by wading in the fountains of the Trocadéro.

By dinner, the same view had turned cinematic—the city bathed in twilight. Then, as the last traces of light faded, the Eiffel Tower began to sparkle.

Of course, let’s talk about the menu. If you’ve never been to an Alain Ducasse restaurant, just know this: it does not disappoint. It’s elegant, seasonal, and unapologetically French. Whether you go for lunch or dinner, you’ll pick from a prix-fixe menu of three to five courses, with optional wine pairings that take each dish to the next level. I still laugh remembering the moment I ate foie gras and my husband looked at me and said, “I’ve never seen you eat that before.” I shrugged and replied, “It’s a Michelin-starred restaurant—I’m eating everything they bring, as long as it comes with another glass of champagne.” And honestly? That still holds true. Years later, we still smile when we talk about that moment.

While I was busy swooning over the foie gras and champagne, he was counting down to dessert—and Le Jules Verne did not disappoint. From delicate pastries to impossibly airy mousses, each plate looked like a miniature sculpture and tasted like pure French magic. There was one that paired citrus and vanilla with a caramel glaze so glossy we could practically see our reflections in it. But the cherry on top? As we left, they handed us a beautifully wrapped Alain Ducasse chocolate bar.

This is a place made for lovers, foodie friends, families celebrating something special, and even the solo traveler chasing beauty. Le Jules Verne isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a memory in motion. Whether it’s your first visit to Paris or your fiftieth, dining here makes the city feel new again. It’s for anyone—who believes that the best moments in life are made through travel, one course, one view, one glass of champagne at a time.

If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, you’re in excellent hands—Alain Ducasse’s team will accommodate you with care and creativity, and you won’t feel like you’re missing out. Just be sure to email the restaurant ahead of time with your restrictions so they can tailor the experience without compromising flavor or elegance.

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