Le Train Bleu

I dropped a friend off at the Gare de Lyon on Wednesday, and while we were waiting for his train we went up to the beautiful restaurant, Le Train Bleu, to have a drink.  The restaurant has not changed since the train station was built for the Exhibition of 1900.  The great hall is covered in Belle Epoque paintings; the banquettes are in rich dark wood and leather; gold leaf is used liberally.  It's like stepping back into a more genteel time.

Sipping my limonade,
Maria

P.S. Thanks for the rec, Mom!