There are many types of restaurants in Paris and places that you could choose to eat less, and many restaurants have a lot of history and nostalgia, so we thought it would be an idea to focus on a particular , called the Tower of Silver ‘.

It is actually the oldest restaurant in Paris and is known worldwide for its traditional French cuisine and opened as an inn back in 1582, with the idea of catering for the aristocracy.

In the early 1600s, it became so popular that even duels were fought to get a table and enjoy the delights on offer! Numerous dignitaries and royalty came to eat at La Tour d’Argent including King Louis XIV and the Duc de Morny, who resided at the hotel that now houses the haute cuisine restaurant called the Taillevent.

But it was in the 19th century that the Tour d’Argent became even more famous when the owner, Frederic Delair created the ritual of “Duck Blood”, which is a complex dish known as pressed duck or bloody duck that uses a special solid silver press and it was shortly after the development of this now famous recipe, he said that all ducks must be numbered. For example, number 328 was served to King Edward VII in 1890.

Andre Terrail bought the Tour d’Argent in 1910, but the tradition of the numbered duck continued and duck number 40,312 was served to King Alfonso XIII in 1914. Number 112,151 was served to Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1929 and the number of duck was served to President Mikhail Gorbachev 938,451 in 2001.

La Tour d’Argent celebrated its one millionth duck in 2003 and still today, this tradition continues even when you’re presented with a card showing what number duck you had for your meal, but only the One reason why this restaurant has become such a landmark and famous throughout the world.

Now when you enter the Tour d’Argent you will immediately see displays in their small museum of artifacts like a menu from the maiden voyage of the Normandie through a table as it was in the 1800s. This is where you will generally be served an aperitif, but the restaurant is actually located on the sixth floor, which was added in 1936, and is accessible by elevator.

And because of its location with views of the Cathedral and the boats cruising the River Seine or looking at the shimmering lights of the city and the Eiffel Tower in the distance of an evening, becomes another reason why this Paris restaurant is so popular.

Obviously, because this haute cuisine restaurant host of celebrities, presidents, royalty, etc. Reservations are required and you will need a financial balance in which to fully appreciate the fabulous dining experience with their selection of fine wines This brings us to another reason for its popularity.

Their incredible wine cellars hold around 400,000 bottles of vintage wines dating from 1800, rare brandies and even more rare champagnes that date from the 1700s and the wine list itself is like reading a novel presented with his own Stand! The sommeliers are very knowledgeable and can recommend wines to pair with your excellent cuisine
But prices can be very high, with wines that cost thousands of dollars! However, if you’re lucky enough, you might even be able to visit the cellars before leaving, where a staff member to accompany you in the restaurant and ceremoniously rings a copper bell to announce your arrival before entry into the cellars.

For many, to dine in this restaurant is a once in a lifetime experience, you ensure that you are in your best evening dress and the staff are dressed in evening dress. In fact, it’s like a traditional restaurant that even today the menu is presented to the lady without the cost and the gentleman at the list price!

But book a table for lunch is more reasonable than going all over the evening meal, so if you’re on a budget but still want to cum, then this is the option for a wonderful dining experience and a view beautiful you will not forget.