1900s - Antique French Menu Card - Elegant Hand-Written Dinner Party Souvenir - Formal Dining Experience Memorabilia

This charming antique menu card, dating from the 1900s, presents a formal luncheon ('Déjeuner'). The elegant handwritten script details a multi-course meal, beginning with appetizers like 'Cornets de jambon' (ham cones) and 'Lapereau aux Champignons' (Rabbit with mushrooms). The main courses include 'Délice du Jardin' (garden delight) and 'Le Roi de la Basse.-cour' (the king of the barnyard), suggesting a delightful poultry dish. A simple 'Quelques Feuille' (some leaves) likely refers to a refreshing salad course.

The meal progresses with regional specialties such as 'Gloire de Normandie' (Glory of Normandy), which could bea "trou normand". Desserts featured are 'Gâteaux du Jour' (cakes of the day) and 'Corbeille de Fruits' (fruit basket), offering a sweet conclusion. Beverages include 'Apéritifs' (aperitifs) and 'Fins Fins' (fine wines), followed by 'Café' (coffee) and 'Liqueurs' to round off the dining experience. The front cover conveys a warm welcome with 'René vous dit 'Bon appétit'' (René tells you 'Enjoy your meal').