Recently opened (July 2015), this little public swimming Pool isn't quite finished being…read moreconstructed in all it´s Details. There is also a Sauna, a Fitness Area and a Hammam-bath as well (everything costs extra), but I have (so far) only been at the swimming pool. First impressions are very good. It´s a very modern building and while taste is certainly in the eye of the beholder - I quite like the design and the architecture. The changing rooms are spacious and were clean when I was there. The showers were also very nice, but they are missing a fixture to put your shower-gel/soap. Since bathing-caps are not mandatory at this pool - being able to put your soap somewhere and not on the floor, would make showering it more comfortable and thus could help keep water-quality good. Inside the Pool area, there are three basins. One for toddlers, one "multipurpose" with adjustable depth (1 Meter 30 max) and a 25 Meter pool for swimming (I think it´s 25x12), depth 1 Meter 80 all around. The swimming-basin is stainless-steel. There are two, let´s call them "islands" at the walls, made from wood, with deck-chairs for some relaxation. There are some small palm trees on them and one of said "islands" also features a fishtank. The brochure says that this is "your first feg-shui swimming pool" - I´m not sure about that, but I also don´t care ;) The multipurpose-basin will also be the venue of Aqua Jogging, Aqua Fitness and all these sort of things. On Top of the Building, there is also an exterior sun-deck. You can reach Auqazena via the RER-station Calmart, the Bus 169 or the TUVIM Bus (green line). Or of course by Car, though there wasn´t a lot of parking space left when I was there. Negatives? Like I already hinted in the first sentence, despite being open to the public, the whole thing is simply not finished now (July 2015). I´ve been there a couple of days after the first opening and while everything was generally functional, a lot of the necessary details were still missing. I´m, sure this will all be done in the next weeks or months, but it lessened my experience no less. For example: the signage. I could make a long list now, but let´s just say that they are still in need of A LOT of signs on the walls. Where to go, where everything is, how to use the (electronic, money-less lockers) ... etc. There is not even a Sign outside telling you what this building is. There also is no clock anywhere inside. Privacy is another issue that popped up during my visit. There was a lot of picture taking going on inside around the pool which is forbidden in almost every other public swimming pool that I know. But at least the (very friendly and helpful) Staff stepped in when some teenagers started taking under-water pictures. If you are shy, the upper sundeck is also not for you. The residential-buildings are quite close and there is no Visual cover of sorts and so there are a lot of people who can watch this sundeck up close from their living-rooms. Price-wise I´m not feeling the 5 Euro 60 (Residents of Issy get a reduction) Entrance fee for the pool. Sure, there are some good plans and abonnements if plan to go there often, but 5,60 is still a lot of money to go for a swim. Either way, I will certainly return in some weeks time, hoping everything is finished by then. It´s generally a nice, small, modern pool.

this is for a review from 2019, this place is perfect. would recommend 100%. prices are great, food…read moreis astounding. and i never leave reviews.

Great food. Great atmosphere Highly recommended .... Service was on par !…read more In the Trocadero area

As Julia Child said, "In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport." Clearly,…read moreComice has their head in the game! We had the prix fixe menu and added a few things. Our meal started with an excellent chanterelle mushroom velouté with brown butter and crispy sage--deep flavor, silky texture, and a perfect way to start the evening. For first courses we tried the sea scallop carpaccio and the foie gras au torchon. The scallops, with confit citrus, fennel, and radish, were bright and very fresh. The foie gras, served with pear, hazelnut, mâche, and date vinegar, was rich and carefully balanced. Then we had the roasted cauliflower "à la grenobloise," the French lobster in beurre blanc, and the Corsican veal with gnocchi, black trumpet mushrooms, and spinach. Everything was cooked precisely; the vegetables were handled with as much care as the seafood and meat. The chocolate soufflé with vanilla ice cream at the end was textbook perfect--beautifully risen and not too sweet. Service was professional, courteous, and unhurried from the owner herself and the room itself is calm and comfortable rather than showy. Our only real criticism is that several dishes seemed to share very similar brown, buttery sauces, so over the course of the menu some of the flavors felt a bit repetitive. Still, the overall level of cooking is very high, and we left satisfied and impressed.

The food here is very nice, so I can understand why Alex Lobrano and his buddies enjoyed their…read morevisit. I bet they were comped. The Wall Street Journal would be impressed by way the menu artfully extracts euros for supplements by having very limited choices and pricey supplements. The staff and owner are mostly very cordial with one exception.

Food is good, self service cafeteria style with many choices. Two floors of seating available.read more

Price is very reasonable compared to this area. Good food. Business only open from Mon-Fri 12:00 pm…read moreto 2:30 pm. Strongly recommend!

What a fun afternoon to spend in Paris Bonus points it was a…read morerainy day so this was the perfect outing to do and see some famous attractions while eating gastronomy food on board a bus!!! Service was stellar, the food itself was good but not amazing, the wines were decent and everyone gets a great view as only top deck by windows Was surprising bumpy at times on the road which made it hard to get good videos and not spill your wine!!!! The dinner would be fun to see everything lit up at night Just make sure you are aware that this is NOT A TOUR so there is no speaking of the attractions but if you go to the website it shows what places you will pass along the way The road version of the river cruise and something romantic to do in Paris with your loved one

This was an excellent choice for dinner during our one night in Paris. It happened to be a really…read morehot day, and after walking around in the heat, we were so happy to relax in air conditioning and still take in the sights of Paris. We were able to book the same day, which was super convenient. There was Wi-Fi on board, though my phone had trouble connecting. The menu and info are all available through the app or by scanning the QR code at your table. I liked that each party had their own little section, and they had acrylic organizers to keep your drinks from sliding around. The six-course tasting menu was delicious. They start you off with bread--and they keep refilling it. Our courses were: Salmon tartare with passionfruit A hazelnut perfect egg with artichoke velouté Seared sea bass with asparagus, broad beans, peas, and citrus beurre blanc Guinea fowl stuffed with tarragon, sweet potato mousseline, vitelotte chips, and jus Saint-Nectaire cheese Strawberry pistachio finger with raspberry gel We also did the wine pairing, which ended up being a great deal for drinks One highlight of the evening was a 15-minute stop at the Eiffel Tower just as the sun was setting. It was the perfect chance to snap some photos and stretch our legs. Just a heads-up: it's not a narrated tour. They don't announce landmarks as you pass them, so if you're interested in sightseeing, follow the route map on your phone. If you're just in it for the ride and the food, that's a different story. The panoramic windows offer great views, but you'll mostly see the side you're seated on--so you might have to be friendly with your neighbors if you want photos from the other side. Overall, it was a great way to enjoy dinner and see some of Paris at the same time.

Fantastique in the 15éme! As a gluten free vegetarian,…read morevacationing in Paris has been, shall we say an adventure! I even downloaded a speaking translation app in order to be able to tell waiters that I am gluten free vegetarian! ;-) Arriving to our new "home" here in Paris, we looked on Yelp for nice place near to us and found Axuria from the review written by Randy D. Thank you for sharing otherwise we would not have found this treasure. We expected typical French service, but we were blown away. The Chef-owner, Olivier Amestoy, Director of the Restaurant, Lionel Brissard and their server, spoiled us for any other restaurant and we plan to return as many times as we can while we are here. They were very accommodating for my allergies, providing amazing options for me starting with an amazing Asparagus soup Amuse Bouche, followed by one of the best salads I have ever had, and my main, (an entree on the menu) Asparagus with poached eggs and hollandaise. Dessert was a trio of the best sorbet we have had. My friend is in love with the first amuse bouche we received - the cheese puff pastry, she ordered a plat - "Noisette L'Agneu" a roast lamb that she declared to be absolutely delicious. Dinner was accompanied by a wonderful wine of course... Sitting "with" us were two ladies who ordered two different fish dishes that were wonderful as well as the soufflé for dessert that looked out of this world. The decor was beautiful and freshly original, lighting inspired by nature, creating an ambiance and atmosphere suited to the beautiful food and service. The five stars is the best I can give for the the experience we had and it is well deserved.

Axuria, which means milk fed lamb, is a restaurant not too far from where we live…read more We arrived at the restaurant, and the waiter/maitre'd answered the door and greeted us very warmly. Almost immediately we got an amuse bouche of chorizo sausages and puff pastry cheese sticks. I was surprised the chorizo had very little kick to it, and the cheese sticks were nothing special. We got a half a bottle each of the Isabelle et Pierre Clément Châtenoy red and white. Much to our surprise and delight, we got another amuse bouche, this time it was a little creamy soup of leeks, celery and green onions, with a sprinkling of a little olive oil. Entrées: Our friend ordered the "Ravioli de truffes noires court-bouillon et sa crème parfumée" (Ravioli of black truffle broth and flavored cream). She raved that it was delicious, especially the sauce, or as they say in French, "Beaucoup de goût" lots of flavor. "Coeur de scarole braisée farcie aux huitres fines de claires marennes d'Oléron cuit en cocotte, laqué" (Escarole stuffed with oysters fine clear Marennes d'Oléron broth). This was a stuffed escarole with oysters. This dish was delicious. I wasn't as polite and asked my companion if I could taste it. Yum, yum. This dish wasn't as creamy as the ravioli, but was not a shy dish, you could taste the oysters, and the accompanying broth was delightful. It had a punch of flavors. I ordered the "Pâte artisinale aux queues de langoustines, consummé d'épices et feuille de citron kaffir" (A dough stuffed with langoustines, broth of spices and kaffir lime leaf). This was probably the most refined of all the entrées we had. Basically, it was akin to a wonton stuffed with langostines. Normally kaffir leafs are used in Southeast Asian curries, but in this dish the citrusy element was quite mild and not overwhelming. It was a good, solid dish, again very refined. Plats: Our Italian friend ordered the Parmentier de cochon Iberique braisé, sarriette (Braised Iberian savory pork pie). I'm not a big fan of "parmentier" which is akin to a sheppards pie, oftentimes it's folded into the mashed potatoes, in this case it was all meat and then a layer of potatoes on top. I thought the pulled pork was a bit stringy, our friend thought it was OK, but I would definitely not order something that is typically made in a French home. It was not a complicated nor a sophisticated dish. Cabillaud with a foam cream and variety of vegetables. The dish was flavorful, and my companion enjoyed that the dish was accompanied with various vegetables which is a rarity in most French restaurants, unless you're ordering a salad as a plat, and contrary to popular belief, French fries don't count. I had the "Braisée traver de Porc" (braised pork ribs). These spare ribs are nothing like the typical spare ribs you get in US. They were slowly braised in a rich wine sauce and the meat literally fell off the bone. I loved the dish because it was rich in flavor. Surprisingly, it was served with a side of haricot vert, carrots, squash,some potatoes and mushrooms. That was quite a nice accompaniment. Desserts: Our Italian friend ordered "Craquant de 3 sorbets maison, colis de framboises" (3 crisp sorbets, raspberry parcels), this was basically a trio of sorbets that consisted of raspberry, mango, and lemon accompanied with some sugar crispy wafers. Originally my companion ordered the "Petit feuilleté chaud de pommes, crème glacée à la vanilla." Our waiter got it confused, and brought out the "Assiette de fruits frais de saison simplement minute" (Assorted fresh seasonal fruit ). He was about to return it until he saw the plate of fruit and incredible variety, it was too appetizing to return. He liked the fruit and thought it was very fresh. It also had a dollop of mango sorbet I ordered "Assiette de fromage" (plate of cheese). I have to say, I had quite the variety of cheese. Normally, you get 2 or 3 types of cheese to sample, but this particular dish had 5-cheeses, a nice salad tossed in a mild creamy vinaigrette, accompanied with walnuts and dried apricot. After desserts, when we thought all was said and done, much to our surprise and delight, they served us a plate of madeleines as well as little chocolate fudge. At this point, I'm thinking I'm liking this restaurant a lot! Summary: Although it's namesake is Axuria (milk fed lamb), I think there was maybe one lamb dish on the menu. Regardless, this restaurant is a winner. Chef Olivier Amostoy is one of the best Chefs in Paris. Our favorite dish was the amuse bouche soup. The only dish we weren't that excited about was the parmentier, but other than that, everything was a winner. I really don't want to share this restaurant, since it's a neighborhood restaurant that I want to start frequenting, but I'm all about sharing. Auxria is a hidden gem, so go before it becomes too popular.

Supposedly a very traditional French restaurant. I would think traditional french restaurant would…read moreserve tastier food; alas, the food was barely passable in taste. This is a very small and quaint looking restaurant with a chalkboard that get moved to tables as a menu, and cookware hanging off of the ceiling. - main course = 16 euros - appetizer+main or main+cheese or dessert = 22 euros - appetizer+main+cheese or dessert =27 euros For appetizer, I had the butternut squash soup. It was very buttery and creamy and not very soup-like. A lot of the ppl at our table got the salmon pate, which was described to be like salmon flavoured ice cream. For main, I had pork mignon with mushrooms and basmatic rice. The pork is oven baked and not marinated. The mushrooms were great. The rice was orange in colour. A girl at our table ordered the veal and asked for it to be "cremated", of course, the French's idea of well done means searing the meat on both sides and blue in the middle. For dessert, I decided to skip. I was told, however, that the apple crumble was okay, but the almond in it was weird. I've had better french food. Service was surprisingly good, but that might be because we had real parisiens among us. Oh and dinner doesn't begin until 7:30pm.

I was amazed by how thoughtful the chef and his team were. We told them our parents are visiting…read morefrom Shanghai so they provide us chopsticks. They also made a rice dish specifically for us. They made us feel really special. The dishes were very well presented and tasty but they were amazing for me. Overall it was a very good experience

The overall experience was just so enjoyable and lighthearted. Maybe because we came here for…read morelunch. Maybe because L'Astrance just is. Maybe because it's in Paris. I don't know the exact reasons but I've never felt so at home while eating a nice meal. We got there right when they opened for lunch, the decor was tasteful and cozy. Everything was excellent, with every bite I took, in my head I yelped: the chef really knows how to cook a good meal! All the ingredients were brought to their best and completed each other. The overall palate was neither overwhelming nor boring. It's just right. The surprise wine pairing was fun and perfect as well. (At one point I forgot it was supposed to be "surprise" and asked what the wine was as they were pouring and they wittily replied "I don't know". I was too tipsy to process his humor so I just looked at my husband and made the face "how would he not know?" It wasn't until later that I realized what happened, Lolllll) What I liked the most was the staff, they were professional and attentive but they also liked to have fun with their job. Not only did they joke with us here and there with their Parisian humor, they also entertained me in my curiosity with the fresh (but decorations) fruits on the table. Two of them actually came over to cut open the teeny tiny caviar lime at the table to show me what's inside and let me try it after I stared at and played with it throughout the meal lol... We were the last two tables to leave (slower than Parisians at eating?! What?!) and the chef happened to come out to meet everyone and we chatted with him for a while -- there were some interesting Asian influences in his dishes that I recognized from childhood and he verified they were because of his wife. It was overall such as fun meal, I'll come back soon!

A tiny restaurant hidden in the 16th arrondissement by the arque de triomphe…read more The restaurant caters well to the Parisian lunch crowd, has fast and efficient service and excellent, authentic, food. Get the daily special, it is always interesting and delicious.

I don't remember if I've ever written a review for Schum, so I'm doing it now. I found this place…read morethrough Yelp a few months ago, and I'm thankful for those that reviewed it before me. I have been going to Schum almost once a week for the last 6 months, and usually for lunch. They always have selection of three a plats du jour. No matter what I've ordered, it was always good. Fish. Steak. Duck. All good and all nice portions. You will not walk out hungry. My favorite is that with the plat du jour, you can order a café (thé) gourmand (café or tea plus 3 mini desserts - usually come with a financier, a type of mousse, and a créme brulée). The cost for the main dish and dessert is 17€. Can't beat it. The main server/bartender is very nice and his helper/server is also cordial. I recommend that you come when they first start serving lunch, so you beat the crowd. Once the crowd is there, the service slows down quite a bit. So if you don't come early, be prepared to be there to stay at least 1,5 hours for lunch.