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Since 2003, when André Terrail took over the legendary Tour d’Argent (created in 1582) from his late father Claude Terrail, he’s made a number of additions: the brasserie, La Rôtisserie d’Argent; the bakery, Le Boulanger de la Tour; the grocery, La Petite Epicérie de la Tour; and a luxurious Tokyo outpost .

Though the restaurant is closed for big renovations until March 2nd, 2023, a number of experiences are taking place outside the centuries-old walls during “ La Tour En Balade ” with Executive Chef Yannick Franques: On the River Seine for a dinner cruise, in the cellars of Champagne House Maison Ruinart, at La Maison Camus at Château Lafite Rothschild, Cap Estel, and in Japan with the four-hand gastronomic event at La Tour d’Argent, Tokyo.

A graduate of Babson College, USA and INSEAD, France, André Terrail has traveled the world. But Paris, he says, is where he belongs. For BP he explains why… while also sharing some superb Paris addresses.

André Terrail’s late father Claude Terrail

Where were you born?

The American Hospital, Neuilly on July 20th, 1980. My father Claude Terrail was French, my mother Tarja from Finland.

Who would you like to share an “I Love Paris” cocktail with?

Ernest Hemingway . Although I’m sure there would be more than one cocktail!

A local personality past or present you admire?

General Charles de Gaulle, president of France from 1959-1969 . What he did for France, and the world, was extraordinary. “One day, aboard the steamer Caledonien  sailing from the French Antilles to Tahiti, the general offered his companions a rare glimpse into his past: “When we were children,” he reminisced, “we often played war. We had a fine collection of lead soldiers. My brothers would take different countries: Xavier had Italy: Pierre, Germany. Or they would swap around. Well, I, gentlemen, always had France!”

General Charles de Gaulle

Your favorite Paris quartier?

The Latin Quarter , of course, where I live! It has it all: jazz clubs, unique boutiques, excellent bars and restaurants. And, I find it incorporates the perfect vibe between students (La Sorbonne), tourists (The Panthéon), locals (Jardin des Plantes) – an exciting multicultural mix.

Favorite building?

Notre-Dame de Paris

Favorite month?

September. The weather’s good. Everyone’s happy and tanned post holidays, new restaurants are opening, new exhibitions. It’s La Rentrée- a new beginning, and not long until Christmas!

You can’t live without?

My precious, black Mont Blanc Pen .

Notre-Dame © ArtHouse Studio at Pexels

Favorite Paris lunch spot? 

Alliance , on rue de Poissy, the collaboration of two talented, memorable men: Toshitaka Omiya and Shawn Joyeux who bonded at Agapé, Laurent Lapaire’s remarkable restaurant in the 17th arrondissement. Sharing a passion for all things culinary, the two men decided to join forces and create their own address.

Best address for coffee/glass of wine in Paris?

I kick back at  Bonvivant,  Pierre Mouquet’s vibrant bistro du quartier /neighborhood wine bar. It’s always open, always welcoming, serving interesting and mostly biodynamic and natural wines. The food is an excellent value. Bonvivant is open every day and late into the night for well prepared cuisine from breakfast and lunch to cocktails and post-midnight munchies.

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Where do you shop for clothes?

Le Bon Marché.

And groceries?

I absolutely adore Alessandre Pierini’s Italian deli “ RAP Epicerie ” (4, rue Flechier) and the incredible wine cave (with tastings) at 61, rue du Faubourg Montmartre in the 9th arrondissement. It’s the essence of oeno-gastronomy, Italian style.

The most fun thing to do in Paris?

I love running along the Quais du Seine, on the left or right bank. I’ve discovered the nearer one gets to Bercy the less people there are! With its vineyard and old railway line, the perfect place to unwind is Parc de Bercy, located along the Rive Droite in the 12th arrondissement. This development began in 1994 on the site of a former wine depot.

Alessandre Pierini’s Italian deli RAP Epicerie © Lisa Klein Michel

A secret “touristy” spot you admire?

Le Square Vert Galant erected in tribute to Henri IV and his numerous mistresses, the Square obtained the “Espace Vert Ecologique” (ecological green space) label in 2007. And with good reason. There’s impressive fauna and flora, considering its location in the center of the capital. You can take little boat trips or just sit and take in the wonderful views of the Seine, the Musée du Louvre and the Hôtel de la Monnaie.

The best Paris “life lesson” you’ve learned?

Be kind. I learned that from my father.

Three words to live by?

Fun – Work – Friends

If you became mayor, something you’d change in Paris?

I would create a Ministry of Tourism to promote our gastronomy, wine culture, museums, artisans, fashion etc. That’s what we really need.

Something you wish Parisians would stop moaning about?

That waiters are rude and moody – nobody’s perfect, but they do get a hard time and it’s not always justified.

One object every Parisian should own?

A Navigo pass. I don’t use it often but always keep one on me. I was at Roland Garros and it was impossible to get any sort of taxi – out came the Navigo!

Favorite Book?

Sur Les Chemin Noir/On The Black Trails by Sylvain Tesson the writer and extreme adventurer. Tesson’s inspirational walking itinerary, following a horrific accident, traces his diagonal journey, from southeast France to the northwest, from Mercantour to the Cotentin. He chose forgotten paths, “Les Chemins Noirs,” in reference to the title of René Frégni’s novel. I think it’s been made into a film, starring Jean Dujardin.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sylvain Tesson (@sylvain.tesson)

Favorite Film?

Well I think I’ve watched The Hunt for Red October about 15 times!

Annual Event you look forward to with impatience?

The Claude Terrail Polo Cup at The Polo de Bagatelle Paris. My father, the true meaning of a bon vivant, not only headed the Tour d’Argent, but was also a formidable polo player, captain of the famous Maillets d’Argents team. His motto was “inviting someone means to take responsibility for his happiness for all the time that he is under your roof”, although he loved to be out in the open air, playing polo. In 2004, two years before his death, he set up la Coupe Claude Terrail (Claude Terrail Cup) at the Polo de Bagatelle that my mother and I host in his memory.

Favorite place to take visitors?

Paris is blessed with the finest museums in the world. For me, it’s the Musée d’Orsay , and entry is free on the first Sunday of each month!

Lead photo credit : Portrait of Andre Terrail © Pierre Emmanuel

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Established in 1582, this elegant restaurant on the banks of the Seine gained a new floor in the early 20C, and with it one of the best views of Paris's emblematic river and Notre Dame! Tour d'Argent has continued to move with the times: on the ground floor is the Bar des Maillets d'Argent – which harks back to 1930s Britain – with its snack menu and daily specials. The restaurant menu, revamped by chef and Meilleur Ouvrier de France Yannick Franques, draws on the neo-Classical heritage of several decades of French haute cuisine (with a particular emphasis on sauces); the perfectly honed service is as spectacular as ever. As for the extraordinary wine cellar, it is home to over 300 000 bottles. Above the restaurant, a new roof terrace is the ideal spot for a cocktail on a weekday evening or weekend afternoon.

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Tour d’Argent: The iconic Paris restaurant in 7 intriguing figures

We’ve just had lunch at the iconic Paris restaurant, the Tour d’Argent. In short: It was the best dining experience I’ve ever had. And the new renovation job is excellent.

It was a four-course Michelin meal with a view over the Seine, the Notre Dame, and the rooftops of Paris. And it was two-and-a-half hours in Parisian heaven.

We’ve collected seven intriguing facts and figures about the restaurant, which are compiled below with some practical details for your own potential visit.

The Earful Tower podcast episode

In this episode, Lina and I will take you inside the famed restaurant and you’ll hear our thoughts as we dine.

We also discuss our thoughts on the renovation job from 2022/2023. Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts, and scroll down for the facts about the restaurant.

1) 1582: The year the Tour d’Argent was built

The first incarnation of la Tour d’Argent opened in 1582 as an inn on the ground floor. The Tour d’Argent, meaning “the Silver Tower”, takes its name from from the glistening champenoise stone with which it was originally built.

In the 16th century, the restaurant catered toward royalty, aristocrats and nobility, providing a safe place for the elite to dine. Many Kings of France dined at the Tour d’Argent and legend has it was here that King Henry III first discovered a fork, which was at the time the latest sensation from Italy.

2) 1936: The year the Tour d’Argent moved upstairs

In 1922, owner André Terrail purchased and merged buildings 15 and 17 on Quai de la Tournelle, which allowed him to add a new top floor. And so it was in 1936 that the restaurant shifted from the ground floor to the top, allowing a more contemporary design including those enormous bay windows for panoramic Paris views.

3) 16: Total months for the new renovation

From April 2022 to August 2023 the Tour d’Argent had an extensive renovation. The project, led by interior designer Franklin Azzi, brought the restaurant into the 21st century.

The designers added a metallic, “kinetic ceiling”, a carpet inspired by the Seine, and expanded the kitchen into the dining room.

Artist Antoine Carbonne added a modern fresco he called “Perle”, which depicts a medieval-inspired map of Paris that blurs the lines between fantasy and history.

Down on the ground floor, where the original Tour d’Argent was located, is the Bar des Maillets d’Argent. Cafe by day and cocktail bar by night, the bar’s 1930s design pays homage to the last years the Tour d’Argent was located here. Perched on the very top floor is the Tour d’Argent’s bar Le Toit de la Tour , which is a reservation-only rooftop bar .

4) 1,179,385: The number of the duck we had

In 1890 Frédéric Delair codified the recipe for canard au sang (pressed duck), which specified preparation, sauce and service. To maintain the recipe’s longevity he decided to start numbering the ducks served. To this day, the restaurant gives clients an embossed card recording which number duck they received. We shared duck number 1,179,385.

5) 300,000: The number of wine bottles in the cellar

The Tour d’Argent is famous for having one of the largest wine collections in the world. The cellar, guarded around the clock, contains more than 300,000 bottles – with some of the bottles dating back to the 18th century. Of those wines, about 15,000 are offered to diners in the 5kg, 400-page “anthology wine bible”.

Safe to say, we’re not wine connoisseurs. When we spoke about the wine list on the podcast, we admitted to being “first pagers”, and were more than happy to go with the recommendations of the sommelier.

6) €150: Cost for one lunch at the Tour d’Argent

There is certainly a sliding scales of prices at the Tour d’Argent. For €150 (160USD and 250AUD) per person, you can have the four-course lunch (drinks not included). On the other end of the scale is the nine course tasting menu for dinner priced at €1,582 (1,680USD and 2650AUD).

Our four course lunch included scallops, sea bass, roasted duckling, and clementine meringue ( see the November menu here ). Quite simply: It was the best dining experience of my life. Pure excellence from chef Yannick Franques. You can hear more about the food in the podcast episode.

7) 1: The number of Michelin stars for the Tour d’Argent

The Tour d’Argent was once the proud owner of 3 Michelin stars, but lost one in 1996, and another in 2006. In recent years they have been on a mission to reclaim their stars.

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• Tour d’Argent address : 15 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris
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• Book a table here . 

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Inside an Unexpected Collaboration Between Two of the World's Best Restaurants

The French Laundry teamed up with Paris's La Tour d’Argent for a week of historic dining experiences.

During one unforgettable week from November 14 through 20, Thomas Keller’s three-starred Michelin mecca welcomed fellow Michelin-starred Tour d’Argent’s executive chef, Yannick Franques, and its third-generation owner, André Terrail, for a comestible tour de force. “ The French Laundry is part of Les Grandes Tables du Monde —an organization which consists of [178 of] the best restaurants in the world,” explains Terrail. “And I thought if there was one restaurant in the U.S. where we should have an event while we’re closed for nine months, it should be French Laundry—so I sent Chef Keller a long letter, got a reply, and it was on!”

Temporarily shuttered for a renovation and interior update, the iconic Parisian dining destination—owned and operated by the same family for 111 years—Tour d’Argent set out on tour, so to speak, in May to take over the kitchens of renowned restaurants, wine estates, and private residences, to create sold-out gastronomic experiences. From multi-course meals served at Château Lafite Rothschild's magnificent Napoleon III salon and the five-star Le Cap Estel on the Côte d’Azur to the New Otani hotel in Osaka, Japan, the team has been unpacking new and reimagined versions of its most coveted dishes.

But unlike these other sumptuous pop-ups, this one is the only actual collaborative event where the two teams have worked together to jointly design and prepare a full menu. “It’s really simple; he asked, and we said, 'yes'” says Keller, who has been the chef-owner of Napa Valley’s most revered restaurant since 1994. “Initially, we were a bit surprised, but they explained their reasoning, and everyone [here] got on board pretty quickly.”

“I’ve been here for about 18 years in one capacity or another, and this was a once in a lifetime opportunity” explains TFL’s chef de cuisine David Breeden. Collectively, Keller, Breeden, and general manager Michael Minnillo sat down with Franques, Terrail, and Tour d’Argent’s room director Stéphane Trapier to develop the perfectly choreographed dining experience. “We chose a couple dishes, and they selected a few iconic dishes from their restaurant’s menu, then we reinterpreted them using the French Laundry’s philosophy, while also giving them the floor to present their classic dishes as well as those from Chef Yannick’s own repertoire that he’s brought to La Tour d’Argent.”

The eight-course menu included Blini à la Parisienne (a fluffy blini with Royal Ossetra caviar, fine herbs, and whipped crème fraîche), Oeuf Mystère (a delectably light ball-shaped pastry surrounded by freshly shaved white Alba truffles that, when cut into and separated, revealed an eggy surprise), Loup de Mer “À la Dugléré” (a baked sea bass with tomato confit, sweet onions, Arrowleaf spinach, and French vermouth), Elysian Fields Farm Lamb “Des Tournelles” (served with La Ratte potato purée, braised artichokes, thyme leaves, and caramelized onion “au jus”), and—perhaps the best dish of the night— Caneton Voyageur (a roasted duck from Liberty Farms in a red wine sauce, with ginger and mashed garden squash with licorice).

In keeping with a long La Tour d’Argent tradition dating back to 1890—when the restaurant’s previous owner, Frédéric Delair introduced the recipe for his now eponymous “pressed duck” —each duck is given a special number. Today, that number is well over a million and now includes a special numbering system specific to this collaboration that begins with No. 070694—an homage to July 6, 1994, the day Keller opened his doors. “Of course, we had to have the duck on the menu because it’s one of the most important dishes in our heritage,” says Terrail. “So, then we thought about how far we should go and decided we absolutely had to do a numbering as we have at Tour d’Argent.” To commemorate the experience, every guest received a special card that corresponded to their duck’s number which, give or take, included about 150 Liberty Farms ducks over the course of seven nights.

“This collaboration really exemplifies what we all [strive to] do, which is continue to evolve our craft and find ways to impact our guests through the quality of our work,” says Keller. “And it’s the little things that really get us excited—like thinking back to 1976, working in my first restaurant in Newport, Rhode Island, where I was the poissonnier making Cod Dugléré every night. I didn’t know the history of it then, but it became so relevant now, because that recipe was developed [in the 18 th century] at Café Anglais, which was André’s great-great grandfather’s restaurant in Paris where Chef Dugléré created it—so we put [a version of] it on the menu as an homage.”

“It’s all about sharing,” says Breeden. “Bringing the two teams together has been really cool—it’s been amazing to watch and very humbling.” And it’s a sentiment shared by Chef Franques, who underscored the importance of the experience. “[Sharing] is important, and while we don’t [necessarily] speak the same language, we understand each other in the kitchen.”

With its origins going back 440 years to 1582, the anticipation for La Tour d’Argent’s reopening in March 2023 is palpable in France’s capital city. “It’s going to be stressful,” Terrail says with a laugh. “We’ll have new and different offerings, the chef has a new kitchen—everything is new actually, from the chairs, glasses, plates, and candles to the uniforms. It’s the most well-known restaurant in France and it’s going to make a lot of noise in Paris.” As for the likelihood of a reciprocal culinary exchange that would take The French Laundry’s team to 15 Quai de la Tournelle, it seems like the Michelin stars could be aligning. “Anything’s possible,” says Keller. “From a wonderful relationship anything can happen.”

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Ideally located on the left bank, between the Seine and the Saint-Geneviève mountain, our Rôtisserie – huddled next to its older sister La Tour d’Argent – is just a few steps away from Notre-Dame.

With its checkered tablecloths, its red leather sofas and its famous rotating rotisserie, our house has become overtime an iconic hangout of the 5th quarter where reins a wam and typicallly latin quarter atmosphere.

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BON APPETIT & LARGE SOIF

Here, our menu respect the seasonality of products and season. the kitchen, open on the dining room, cooks at the rythm of the rotating rotisserie, giving products ample time to express its aromas. the chef cooks our signature dishes as well as heartwarming typical little recipes..

May it be our blown pike dumplings, our famous roasted duck from our producer Burgaud our the unmissable roasted chicken, our Starters (Egg mayonnaise, white asparagus, duck foie gras…),our savory recipes (beef filet with bearnaise sauce, veal kidneys with mustard sauce, pork belly glazed with mild spices …) or else our sweet temptations (Chocolat tard fondant Grand Cru Tour d’Argent, the delicious pastries from our bakery…), at our table everything is grand, homy and generous!

Wines are not forgotten and it is with great passion that our Tour d’Argent Head-Sommelier Victor Gonzalez has selected some very very fine bottles, often aged to perfection. Betweeen old vintages, discoveries and younglings… your choice will obviously be the right one!

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Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow: The Best of Moscow!

I just got back from one week in Moscow. And, as you might have already guessed, it was a mind-boggling experience. It was not my first trip to the Russian capital. But I hardly ever got enough time to explore this sprawling city. Visiting places for business rarely leaves enough time for sightseeing. I think that if you’ve got one week in Russia, you can also consider splitting your time between its largest cities (i.e. Saint Petersburg ) to get the most out of your trip. Seven days will let you see the majority of the main sights and go beyond just scratching the surface. In this post, I’m going to share with you my idea of the perfect travel itinerary for one week in Moscow.

Moscow is perhaps both the business and cultural hub of Russia. There is a lot more to see here than just the Kremlin and Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Centuries-old churches with onion-shaped domes dotted around the city are in stark contrast with newly completed impressive skyscrapers of Moscow City dominating the skyline. I spent a lot of time thinking about my Moscow itinerary before I left. And this city lived up to all of my expectations.

Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow

Day 1 – red square and the kremlin.

Metro Station: Okhotny Ryad on Red Line.

No trip to Moscow would be complete without seeing its main attraction. The Red Square is just a stone’s throw away from several metro stations. It is home to some of the most impressive architectural masterpieces in the city. The first thing you’ll probably notice after entering it and passing vendors selling weird fur hats is the fairytale-like looking Saint Basil’s Cathedral. It was built to commemorate one of the major victories of Ivan the Terrible. I once spent 20 minutes gazing at it, trying to find the perfect angle to snap it. It was easier said than done because of the hordes of locals and tourists.

As you continue strolling around Red Square, there’s no way you can miss Gum. It was widely known as the main department store during the Soviet Era. Now this large (yet historic) shopping mall is filled with expensive boutiques, pricey eateries, etc. During my trip to Moscow, I was on a tight budget. So I only took a retro-style stroll in Gum to get a rare glimpse of a place where Soviet leaders used to grocery shop and buy their stuff. In case you want some modern shopping experience, head to the Okhotny Ryad Shopping Center with stores like New Yorker, Zara, and Adidas.

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To continue this Moscow itinerary, next you may want to go inside the Kremlin walls. This is the center of Russian political power and the president’s official residence. If you’re planning to pay Kremlin a visit do your best to visit Ivan the Great Bell Tower as well. Go there as early as possible to avoid crowds and get an incredible bird’s-eye view. There are a couple of museums that are available during designated visiting hours. Make sure to book your ticket online and avoid lines.

Day 2 – Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Tretyakov Gallery, and the Arbat Street

Metro Station: Kropotkinskaya on Red Line

As soon as you start creating a Moscow itinerary for your second day, you’ll discover that there are plenty of metro stations that are much closer to certain sites. Depending on your route, take a closer look at the metro map to pick the closest.

The white marble walls of Christ the Saviour Cathedral are awe-inspiring. As you approach this tallest Orthodox Christian church, you may notice the bronze sculptures, magnificent arches, and cupolas that were created to commemorate Russia’s victory against Napoleon.

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Unfortunately, the current Cathedral is a replica, since original was blown to bits in 1931 by the Soviet government. The new cathedral basically follows the original design, but they have added some new elements such as marble high reliefs.

Home to some precious collection of artworks, in Tretyakov Gallery you can find more than 150,000 of works spanning centuries of artistic endeavor. Originally a privately owned gallery, it now has become one of the largest museums in Russia. The Gallery is often considered essential to visit. But I have encountered a lot of locals who have never been there.

Famous for its souvenirs, musicians, and theaters, Arbat street is among the few in Moscow that were turned into pedestrian zones. Arbat street is usually very busy with tourists and locals alike. My local friend once called it the oldest street in Moscow dating back to 1493. It is a kilometer long walking street filled with fancy gift shops, small cozy restaurants, lots of cute cafes, and street artists. It is closed to any vehicular traffic, so you can easily stroll it with kids.

Day 3 – Moscow River Boat Ride, Poklonnaya Hill Victory Park, the Moscow City

Metro Station: Kievskaya and Park Pobedy on Dark Blue Line / Vystavochnaya on Light Blue Line

Voyaging along the Moscow River is definitely one of the best ways to catch a glimpse of the city and see the attractions from a bit different perspective. Depending on your Moscow itinerary, travel budget and the time of the year, there are various types of boats available. In the summer there is no shortage of boats, and you’ll be spoiled for choice.

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If you find yourself in Moscow during the winter months, I’d recommend going with Radisson boat cruise. These are often more expensive (yet comfy). They offer refreshments like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and, of course, alcoholic drinks. Prices may vary but mostly depend on your food and drink selection. Find their main pier near the opulent Ukraine hotel . The hotel is one of the “Seven Sisters”, so if you’re into the charm of Stalinist architecture don’t miss a chance to stay there.

The area near Poklonnaya Hill has the closest relation to the country’s recent past. The memorial complex was completed in the mid-1990s to commemorate the Victory and WW2 casualties. Also known as the Great Patriotic War Museum, activities here include indoor attractions while the grounds around host an open-air museum with old tanks and other vehicles used on the battlefield.

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The hallmark of the memorial complex and the first thing you see as you exit metro is the statue of Nike mounted to its column. This is a very impressive Obelisk with a statue of Saint George slaying the dragon at its base.

Maybe not as impressive as Shanghai’s Oriental Pearl Tower , the skyscrapers of the Moscow City (otherwise known as Moscow International Business Center) are so drastically different from dull Soviet architecture. With 239 meters and 60 floors, the Empire Tower is the seventh highest building in the business district.

The observation deck occupies 56 floor from where you have some panoramic views of the city. I loved the view in the direction of Moscow State University and Luzhniki stadium as well to the other side with residential quarters. The entrance fee is pricey, but if you’re want to get a bird’s eye view, the skyscraper is one of the best places for doing just that.

Day 4 – VDNKh, Worker and Collective Farm Woman Monument, The Ostankino TV Tower

Metro Station: VDNKh on Orange Line

VDNKh is one of my favorite attractions in Moscow. The weird abbreviation actually stands for Russian vystavka dostizheniy narodnogo khozyaystva (Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy). With more than 200 buildings and 30 pavilions on the grounds, VDNKh serves as an open-air museum. You can easily spend a full day here since the park occupies a very large area.

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First, there are pavilions that used to showcase different cultures the USSR was made of. Additionally, there is a number of shopping pavilions, as well as Moskvarium (an Oceanarium) that features a variety of marine species. VDNKh is a popular venue for events and fairs. There is always something going on, so I’d recommend checking their website if you want to see some particular exhibition.

A stone’s throw away from VDNKh there is a very distinctive 25-meters high monument. Originally built in 1937 for the world fair in Paris, the hulking figures of men and women holding a hammer and a sickle represent the Soviet idea of united workers and farmers. It doesn’t take much time to see the monument, but visiting it gives some idea of the Soviet Union’s grandiose aspirations.

I have a thing for tall buildings. So to continue my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow I decided to climb the fourth highest TV tower in the world. This iconic 540m tower is a fixture of the skyline. You can see it virtually from everywhere in Moscow, and this is where you can get the best panoramic views (yep, even better than Empire skyscraper).

Parts of the floor are made of tempered glass, so it can be quite scary to exit the elevator. But trust me, as you start observing buildings and cars below, you won’t want to leave. There is only a limited number of tickets per day, so you may want to book online. Insider tip: the first tour is cheaper, you can save up to $10 if go there early.

Day 5 – A Tour To Moscow Manor Houses

Metro Station: Kolomenskoye, Tsaritsyno on Dark Green Line / Kuskovo on Purple Line

I love visiting the manor houses and palaces in Moscow. These opulent buildings were generally built to house Russian aristocratic families and monarchs. Houses tend to be rather grand affairs with impressive architecture. And, depending on the whims of the owners, some form of a landscaped garden.

During the early part of the 20th century though, many of Russia’s aristocratic families (including the family of the last emperor) ended up being killed or moving abroad . Their manor houses were nationalized. Some time later (after the fall of the USSR) these were open to the public. It means that today a great many of Moscow’s finest manor houses and palaces are open for touring.

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There are 20 manor houses scattered throughout the city and more than 25 in the area around. But not all of them easily accessible and exploring them often takes a lot of time. I’d recommend focusing on three most popular estates in Moscow that are some 30-minute metro ride away from Kremlin.

Sandwiched between the Moscow River and the Andropov Avenue, Kolomenskoye is a UNESCO site that became a public park in the 1920’s. Once a former royal estate, now it is one of the most tranquil parks in the city with gorgeous views. The Ascension Church, The White Column, and the grounds are a truly grand place to visit.

You could easily spend a full day here, exploring a traditional Russian village (that is, in fact, a market), picnicking by the river, enjoying the Eastern Orthodox church architecture, hiking the grounds as well as and wandering the park and gardens with wildflower meadows, apple orchards, and birch and maple groves. The estate museum showcases Russian nature at its finest year-round.

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If my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow was a family tree, Tsaritsyno Park would probably be the crazy uncle that no-one talks about. It’s a large park in the south of the city of mind-boggling proportions, unbelievable in so many ways, and yet most travelers have never heard of it.

The palace was supposed to be a summer home for Empress Catherine the Great. But since the construction didn’t meet with her approval the palace was abandoned. Since the early 1990’s the palace, the pond, and the grounds have been undergoing renovations. The entire complex is now looking brighter and more elaborately decorated than at possibly any other time during its history. Like most parks in Moscow, you can visit Tsaritsyno free of charge, but there is a small fee if you want to visit the palace.

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Last, but by no means least on my Moscow itinerary is Kuskovo Park . This is definitely an off-the-beaten-path place. While it is not easily accessible, you will be rewarded with a lack of crowds. This 18th-century summer country house of the Sheremetev family was one of the first summer country estates of the Russian nobility. And when you visit you’ll quickly realize why locals love this park.

Like many other estates, Kuskovo has just been renovated. So there are lovely French formal garden, a grotto, and the Dutch house to explore. Make sure to plan your itinerary well because the estate is some way from a metro station.

Day 6 – Explore the Golden Ring

Creating the Moscow itinerary may keep you busy for days with the seemingly endless amount of things to do. Visiting the so-called Golden Ring is like stepping back in time. Golden Ring is a “theme route” devised by promotion-minded journalist and writer Yuri Bychkov.

Having started in Moscow the route will take you through a number of historical cities. It now includes Suzdal, Vladimir, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Sergiev Posad. All these awe-inspiring towns have their own smaller kremlins and feature dramatic churches with onion-shaped domes, tranquil residential areas, and other architectural landmarks.

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I only visited two out of eight cities included on the route. It is a no-brainer that Sergiev Posad is the nearest and the easiest city to see on a day trip from Moscow. That being said, you can explore its main attractions in just one day. Located some 70 km north-east of the Russian capital, this tiny and overlooked town is home to Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, UNESCO Site.

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Sergiev Posad is often described as being at the heart of Russian spiritual life. So it is uncommon to see the crowds of Russian pilgrims showing a deep reverence for their religion. If you’re traveling independently and using public transport, you can reach Sergiev Posad by bus (departs from VDNKh) or by suburban commuter train from Yaroslavskaya Railway Station (Bahnhof). It takes about one and a half hours to reach the town.

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is a great place to get a glimpse of filling and warming Russian lunch, specifically at the “ Gostevaya Izba ” restaurant. Try the duck breast, hearty potato and vegetables, and the awesome Napoleon cake.

Day 7 – Gorky Park, Izmailovo Kremlin, Patriarch’s Ponds

Metro Station: Park Kultury or Oktyabrskaya on Circle Line / Partizanskaya on Dark Blue Line / Pushkinskaya on Dark Green Line

Gorky Park is in the heart of Moscow. It offers many different types of outdoor activities, such as dancing, cycling, skateboarding, walking, jogging, and anything else you can do in a park. Named after Maxim Gorky, this sprawling and lovely park is where locals go on a picnic, relax and enjoy free yoga classes. It’s a popular place to bike around, and there is a Muzeon Art Park not far from here. A dynamic location with a younger vibe. There is also a pier, so you can take a cruise along the river too.

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The Kremlin in Izmailovo is by no means like the one you can find near the Red Square. Originally built for decorative purposes, it now features the Vernissage flea market and a number of frequent fairs, exhibitions, and conferences. Every weekend, there’s a giant flea market in Izmailovo, where dozens of stalls sell Soviet propaganda crap, Russian nesting dolls, vinyl records, jewelry and just about any object you can imagine. Go early in the morning if you want to beat the crowds.

All the Bulgakov’s fans should pay a visit to Patriarch’s Ponds (yup, that is plural). With a lovely small city park and the only one (!) pond in the middle, the location is where the opening scene of Bulgakov’s novel Master and Margarita was set. The novel is centered around a visit by Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union is considered by many critics to be one of the best novels of the 20th century. I spent great two hours strolling the nearby streets and having lunch in the hipster cafe.

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To conclude, Moscow is a safe city to visit. I have never had a problem with getting around and most locals are really friendly once they know you’re a foreigner. Moscow has undergone some serious reconstruction over the last few years. So you can expect some places to be completely different. I hope my one week Moscow itinerary was helpful! If you have less time, say 4 days or 5 days, I would cut out day 6 and day 7. You could save the Golden Ring for a separate trip entirely as there’s lots to see!

What are your thoughts on this one week Moscow itinerary? Are you excited about your first time in the city? Let me know in the comments below!

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24 comments.

Ann Snook-Moreau

Moscow looks so beautiful and historic! Thanks for including public transit information for those of us who don’t like to rent cars.

MindTheTravel

Yup, that is me 🙂 Rarely rent + stick to the metro = Full wallet!

Mariella Blago

Looks like you had loads of fun! Well done. Also great value post for travel lovers.

Thanks, Mariella!

I have always wanted to go to Russia, especially Moscow. These sights look absolutely beautiful to see and there is so much history there!

Agree! Moscow is a thousand-year-old city and there is definitely something for everyone.

Tara Pittman

Those are amazing buildings. Looks like a place that would be amazing to visit.

Adriana Lopez

Never been to Moscow or Russia but my family has. Many great spots and a lot of culture. Your itinerary sounds fantastic and covers a lot despite it is only a short period of time.

What was their favourite thing about Russia?

Gladys Parker

I know very little about Moscow or Russia for the\at matter. I do know I would have to see the Red Square and all of its exquisite architectural masterpieces. Also the CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR. Thanks for shedding some light on visiting Moscow.

Thanks for swinging by! The Red Square is a great starting point, but there way too many places and things to discover aside from it!

Ruthy @ Percolate Kitchen

You are making me so jealous!! I’ve always wanted to see Russia.

Moscow is in my bucket list, I don’t know when I can visit there, your post is really useful. As a culture rich place we need to spend at least week.

DANA GUTKOWSKI

Looks like you had a great trip! Thanks for all the great info! I’ve never been in to Russia, but this post makes me wanna go now!

Wow this is amazing! Moscow is on my bucket list – such an amazing place to visit I can imagine! I can’t wait to go there one day!

The building on the second picture looks familiar. I keep seeing that on TV.

Reesa Lewandowski

What beautiful moments! I always wish I had the personality to travel more like this!

Perfect itinerary for spending a week in Moscow! So many places to visit and it looks like you had a wonderful time. I would love to climb that tower. The views I am sure must have been amazing!

I was lucky enough to see the skyline of Moscow from this TV Tower and it is definitely mind-blowing.

Chelsea Pearl

Moscow is definitely up there on my travel bucket list. So much history and iconic architecture!

Thumbs up! 🙂

Blair Villanueva

OMG I dream to visit Moscow someday! Hope the visa processing would be okay (and become more affordable) so I could pursue my dream trip!

Yup, visa processing is the major downside! Agree! Time and the money consuming process…

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Pasco Shikishima Corp, which produces the bread, said 104,000 packages have been recalled as it apologised and promised compensation.

A company representative told Sky News's US partner network, NBC News, that a "small black rat" was found in the bread. No customers were reported to have fallen ill as a result of ingesting the contaminated bread.

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Britain is not just out of recession. 

It is out of recession with a bang.

The economic growth reported this morning by the Office for National Statistics is not just faster than most economists expected, it's also the fastest growth we've seen since the tailend of the pandemic, when the UK was bouncing back from lockdown.

But, more than that, there are three other facts that the prime minister and chancellor will be gleeful about (and you can expect them to be talking about this number for a long time).

First, it's not just that the economy is now growing again after two quarters of contraction - that was the recession. 

An economic growth rate of 0.6% is near enough to what economists used to call "trend growth", back before the crisis - in other words, it's the kind of number that signifies the economy growing at more or less "normal" rates. 

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Second, that 0.6% means the UK is, alongside Canada, the fastest-growing economy in the G7 (we've yet to hear from Japan, but economists expect its economy to contract in the first quarter).

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GDP per head is still considerably lower, in real terms, than it was in 2022, before Liz Truss's disastrous mini-budget, or for that matter lower than in early 2019.

Raising another question: when people think about the state of the economy ahead of the election (and obviously these new figures are likely to increase the speculation about the date of the election), do they put more weight on the years of economic disappointment or the bounce back after them?

Do they focus on the fact that we're now growing at decent whack or on the fact that their income per head is, in real terms, no higher today than it was five years ago?

These are the questions we will all be mulling in the coming months - as the next election approaches. One thing is for sure: this won't be the last time you hear about these GDP numbers.

The chancellor is speaking to Sky News after the welcome news that the UK has exited a recession. 

"It's encouraging that the UK economy is growing faster over the last quarter, not just than France, Germany or Italy, but actually faster than the United States," Jeremy Hunt says.

"But I think what's more encouraging is the longer-term data that we are now seeing about the economy."

He praises the government's handling of the economy. 

"I think that for families who've been having a really tough time, this is an indication that difficult decisions that we've taken over recent years are beginning to pay off and we need to stick with them."

He nods to the Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey's comments yesterday that inflation is expected to fall to 2% in the coming months: "So we're seeing that inflation is falling faster and I think people recognise it's been a very, very challenging period."

He's then asked whether the UK can compete with the US's economy in the coming years. 

Mr Hunt says he wants the UK to become "the new Silicon Valley" as a route into the tech sector. 

"Tech is the sector that is growing the fastest and will continue to grow the fastest," he says. 

Finally, he's asked when national insurance will be abolished - a recent Tory pledge. 

"We haven't set a date... we'll only do it when it's affordable and when we can do so without impacting on public services."

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Record du monde Guinness de Highline ( funambulisme  sur sangle)

Le record a été établi en 2019 par une équipe de sept athlètes de Russie, d'Allemagne, de France et du Canada. Ils l’ont fait le 8 septembre, à l’occasion de la « Journée de Moscou ». Le corde était tendue à une hauteur de 350 m entre les gratte-ciel OKO (« Œil ») et Neva Towers (tours Néva). La distance les séparant est de 245 m. Le premier des athlètes à traverser était Friede Kuhne (Allemagne). Les sept sportifs téméraires ne se sont pas contentés de marcher, mais ont également exécuté des figures audacieuses. Leur record est de 103 mètres plus haut que le précédent, établi à Mexico en décembre 2016.

Sept des dix plus hauts gratte-ciel d'Europe

Sept des dix plus hauts gratte-ciel d’Europe sont situés à Moscow-City. Auparavant, le gratte-ciel Vostok (Est) du complexe tour de la Fédération était considéré comme le plus haut d'Europe. Cependant, en 2018, la construction du Lakhta Center de 462 mètres de haut à Saint-Pétersbourg a été achevée, reléguant Vostok (374 m) à la 2e place. La 3e place est occupée par la tour sud d’OKO (354 m). La 4e - par la plus haute des Neva Towers (345 m). La 5e - par la Mercury City Tower (339 m). La 6e - par le gratte-ciel The Shard à Londres, Royaume-Uni (310 m). La 7e - par la tour Eurasia (309 m). La 8e - par la tour du complexe Gorod Stolits (Ville des capitales) baptisée Moscou (302 m). La 9e - par la Commerzbank Tower à Francfort, Allemagne (298 m). Et enfin, la 10e - par la plus basse des Neva Towers (296,9 m).

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La tour Rossiya non réalisée

Si tous les plans de construction de Moscow-City avaient été réalisés, le Lakhta Center de Saint-Pétersbourg n’aurait eu aucune chance de s’imposer comme le plus haut gratte-ciel d’Europe. Boris Tkhor, l’architecte qui a conçu Moscow-City, avait prévu que la tour Rossiya serait encore plus haute. Sur le papier, il s'agissait d'un gratte-ciel cylindrique doré de 600 mètres de haut surmonté d’une flèche inspirée les clochers russes traditionnels.

Projet de la tour Rossiya de Sir Norman Foster

Ensuite, le projet a été retravaillé par le célèbre architecte britannique Sir Norman Foster. Il a conçu Rossiya comme une pyramide se terminant par une flèche. Le gratte-ciel lui-même aurait culminé à 612 mètres de haut, et sa hauteur totale, flèche comprise, aurait atteint 744,5 mètres (à titre de comparaison, la Burj Khalifa de Dubaï, aux Émirats arabes unis, n’aurait fait que 83,5 mètres de plus). Malheureusement, les investisseurs ont été confrontés à de nombreux problèmes économiques en raison de la crise financière de 2008, de sorte que le gratte-ciel Rossiya n’a jamais vu le jour. Un centre commercial et le complexe Neva Towers ont été construits à son emplacement en 2019.

Changement d'apparence de la tour de la Fédération

Selon le premier projet, la tour de la Fédération a été conçue pour ressembler à un navire avec un mât et deux voiles. Le mât devait être représenté par une haute flèche de verre avec des passages entre les tours. Il était prévu d'y installer un ascenseur à grande vitesse. Le sommet de la flèche devait être transformé en pont d'observation. Mais le navire a perdu son mât au cours de la construction. Les experts du musée de Moscow-City, basé dans la tour Imperia (Empire), affirment que la construction de la flèche a été abandonnée d'une part pour des raisons de sécurité incendie et d'autre part, parce qu'elle constituait une menace pour les vols d'hélicoptères – la réverbération produite par le verre de la flèche aurait potentiellement pu aveugler les pilotes. Ainsi, la construction à moitié réalisée a été démontée. Cependant, une plate-forme d'observation a vu le jour dans la tour Vostok.

Ouvrir les fenêtres de la tour de la Fédération

Nous savons tous que les fenêtres des étages supérieurs des différents bâtiments de grande taille ne s’ouvrent généralement pas. Les experts disent que ce n’est pas vraiment pour la sécurité des gens. Une chute depuis une telle hauteur serait fatale dans n'importe quel bâtiment. La vraie raison est le système de ventilation. Dans un gratte-ciel, il est géré par un système mécanique, et le bâtiment a son propre climat. Mais dans la tour Zapad (Ouest) du complexe tour de la Fédération, les fenêtres peuvent s’ouvrir. Le 62e et dernier étage de la tour est occupé par un restaurant appelé Sixty. Là, les fenêtres sont équipées d'un système hydraulique spécial. On les ouvre pour une courte période de temps, le tout accompagné de musique classique, afin que les clients puissent prendre des photos à couper le souffle de Moscou.

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Vitres fissurées de la tour de la Fédération

Les clients du restaurant Sixty , perché au sommet de la tour Zapad, peuvent être surpris de voir des vitres fissurées. C'est particulièrement étrange, si l'on prend en considération le type particulier de ce verre. Il est extrêmement solide et ne peut pas être brisé une fois installé. Par exemple, pendant des expériences, des gens ont jeté toutes sortes d'objets lourds dessus, mais le verre ne se brisait pas.

Les vitres fissurées de Zapad ont été endommagées pendant le transport. Comme chacune d’elles avait une forme unique visant à donner un aspect lisse à la courbure de la tour, fabriquer un nouvel ensemble de vitres et les transporter en Russie a été jugé trop coûteux. De plus, les investisseurs ont connu des problèmes financiers (encore une fois, en raison de la crise financière de 2008), de sorte que la tour Vostok (Est) est même restée inachevée pendant plusieurs années. Finalement, les vitres fissurées ont été installées à leur place.

Le plus haut restaurant d'Europe

Birds, un autre restaurant de Moscow-City , est remarquable en raison de son emplacement. Il a été inauguré fin 2019 au 84e étage de la tour sud du complexe OKO. Culminant à 336 mètres, les clients du restaurant peuvent profiter d'une vue panoramique incroyable. Le 28 janvier, les experts du « Livre des records russes » ont nommé Birds restaurant le plus haut d’Europe, premier pas vers une reconnaissance du record du monde Guinness.

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