Au Port du Salut is a classic neighborhood bistro and former cabaret with a rich history in the Latin Quarter.

Unfortunately there won't be any performances during our visit, but this hole-in-the-wall remains a local treasure for students and families in the area. Located a block south of the Pantheon on Rue Saint-Jacques, it will be an easy walk from most of our hotels.

They offer a three-course menu with wine pairings or you can order from the traditional a la carte menu. Vegetarian dishes are available for the rabbits in our group... also pretty sure rabbit is available. 

The Luxembourg Palace and Gardens is a 17th century royal residence and park; today it is home to the French Senate. The park is a few blocks from the Pantheon and should be walkable from most of our hotels.

We are planning to hold the ceremony in front of the Medici Fountain which might give us some shade and hopefully a bit of privacy. This will be an informal and very public ceremony - not a traditional wedding with you as the audience. All of you belong in the wedding party; as such you will be standing around us as we give our vows in front of a bunch of random strangers. It's a little cheesy, and a little touristy, and we love it! 

Be comfortable, be yourself - we don't really care what you're wearing as long as its respectful.

Keep in mind it will likely be warm and humid, but it shouldn't be too unlike August in California. 

Please view the map link for directions from the Ceremony to the Reception - they are about 1.5 miles apart. A taxi will be easiest - there are taxi stands around Luxembourg Gardens and the Pantheon so it won't be difficult to catch a ride. It's about a 30 minute walk between locations if you're up for it. 

You'll have time if you need to drop by your hotel before heading to Bassin de l'Arsenal.

Lisa and Tyson have a special tour planned between the Ceremony and Reception, and we will meet back up with you at Le Grand Bleu Brasserie.

If you don't go straight to Le Grand Bleu after the ceremony, please make sure to arrive by 7pm. 

There will be food provided at the reception, but we suggest having a bite at Le Grand Bleu or one of the many cafes around Place de la Bastille before we embark on our next adventure...

We were born before the wind
Also younger than the sun
Ere the bonnie boat was won
As we sailed into the mystic

Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly
Into the mystic

And when that fog horn blows
I will be coming home, mmm mmm
And when the fog horn blows
I want to hear it
I don't have to fear it

I wanna rock your gypsy soul
Just like way back in the days of old
Then magnificently we will float
Into the mystic

When that fog horn blows
You know I will be coming home
And when that fog horn whistle blows
I gotta hear it
I don't have to fear it

And I wanna rock your gypsy soul
Just like way back in the days of old
And together we will float
Into the mystic
Come on girl

Will they stop now

The Paris City Vision 5 Hour Guided Tour includes transportation to and from Versailles, skip the line priority access, and a professional guide. Because it's a Saturday we selected the second option - afternoon tour with the Musical Fountain Show (~$100). There are tons of options for tickets & tours of Versailles and many are cheaper, but we like that this ticket is all-inclusive and easy.

We know some of you will have already departed Paris by this point, but if you're still around feel free to join us! The link below will take you to the tour options.