I have eaten at La Fermette for lunch. It was a great deal ... a lovely little bistro. The fixed course dinner menu was the best deal at night and would definitely keep you under $40 Euros. The duck confit was excellent.

Ask your hotel manager for a good local place that he/she would take his family to that is reasonable in the neighborhood (1st or 3rd arr) and you will probably find a gem. That is the key to finding good restaurants in Paris. I always do this in Paris. My favorite restaurant is Le Christine on the Left Bank. It is not cheap, but not horribly expensive. A real great afternoon is to go to the food area in Galleries Lafayette. Bring an empty suitcase. I brought back lots of souvenirs and goodies. William Sonomo sells the same brand of sea salt for $10.50 that I bought for $3Euros. There are wonderful mustards, candies, and and seasonings from all over the world. I have never seen anything like it anywhere...even Harrods. I looked all over NYC and there was no place in the city that had any place that equalled this. If you like to cook, this place is a wonderland. They have a nice lunch restaurant there.Go to the main store near the Opera House.

If you like hot chocolate, Paris is the place to get it. It is made with melted chocolate. It is fantastic.

Have a wonderful time and give Gretchen our very best. If you want to know any other tips, let me know, I was just there.