Paris

One of our most favorite places in Disney is Epcot's World Showcase. The cast members, food and drinks in World Showcase are native to each country.  Our favorite country is most definitely Paris, France! Walking through there is like being transported to Paris. We have eaten at Monsieur Paul and it's truly one of the best in all of Disney (a real French fine dining experience). Located just behind this fabulous restaurant is Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie (fancy word for bakery) and you do not want to miss it! When we have stayed at the Beach Club or Boardwalk we would walk over in the morning for coffee and breakfast treats. Our daughter's favorite is the chocolate croissant and our son loves the chocolate eclairs. In the evening, we stop back for a glass of wine or champagne and a cheese plate with baguette. This is actually our favorite meal. We sit at a table on the "street" in France and have a bite.  Nothing can beat it!
                                                           
                                                                   
                                         
                                         
 If you have never seen the movie in France it is a must see! It is a tour of France that takes you through the cities and the beautiful countryside of this magnificent country. Walking through the Arcade and visiting the Perfumeria are some of my personal favorites. Here you will find fragrances they only have in France. They are incredibly unique and beautiful.
                                         
                                         
                                                     

 The wine shop is another favorite with bottles of wine from all over France. You can pick up a
decent bottle of wine for under $20. What a bargain for Disney!
    The kids' favorite thing to do is pick up a cell phone at an Agent P World Showcase Adventure Kiosk and go throughout France finding clues to help Agent P (Perry). It's interactive and the kids love it! This can be picked up near the U.K. pavilion. Look for Perry  (from Phineas and Ferb) and the kiosks all over the World Showcase to have an adventure in each country.
 
                                                       
       

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