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J.S.S.Normandie
First Class Passenger
Member # 6253

posted 02-07-2007 09:15 AM

Does anyone have any photos a set first class table on the France? Someone posted one of the second class dining room a while ago but I wanted to see what exactly they used in first.

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 02-07-2007 11:22 AM

Looking though all of my FRANCE brochures and books, it seems that most photos of the Chambord Dining Room are either distant views, or too crowded with models, or the tables are empty. But here are a couple of views which may help you:

Rich

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 02-07-2007 11:37 AM

I was amazed having dined in both onboard the SS Norway that the ex-first class was a much noiser room, probably due to the fancy ceiling than the second class.

NCL had also crammed more tables into the 1st class, which also made it hotter! However it certainly looked more attractive.

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J.S.S.Normandie
First Class Passenger
Member # 6253

posted 02-07-2007 12:36 PM

Thanks Rich those photos did help, it looks like the tableware is very similar to second class. I remembered seeing some blue water glasses on ebay that were said to come from the France's dining room as well as some wine glasses, neither appear on these tables.

I read that the domed ceiling created an effect of amplifying sound. Rather a mistake on the part of the designers, restaurants are loud enough as is, but it does make for a spectacular room.

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 02-07-2007 12:39 PM

quote:
Originally posted by J.S.S.Normandie:
Thanks Rich those photos did help, it looks like the tableware is very similar to second class. I remembered seeing some blue water glasses on ebay that were said to come from the France's dining room as well as some wine glasses, neither appear on these tables.
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French Line used the "Normandie pattern" for FRANCE's glassware and china--that's the CGT in a circular-style logo.

Rich

[ 02-07-2007: Message edited by: Linerrich ]

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mec1
First Class Passenger
Member # 4287

posted 02-07-2007 01:16 PM

And is it just me or has anyone else noticed the hideous flowers everywhere on France? Spinly vases full of twiggy carnations throughout the ship. Yuck!

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J.S.S.Normandie
First Class Passenger
Member # 6253

posted 02-07-2007 01:54 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Linerrich:
French Line used the "Normandie pattern" for FRANCE's glassware and china--that's the CGT in a circular-style logo.
Rich
[ 02-07-2007: Message edited by: Linerrich ]

Thanks thats interesting. So I take it the St. Louis pattern was used in the bars? Or not at all?

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 02-07-2007 02:35 PM

quote:
Originally posted by J.S.S.Normandie:

Thanks thats interesting. So I take it the St. Louis pattern was used in the bars? Or not at all?

I'm not familiar with the "St. Louis" pattern in relation to the FRANCE. The Normandie pattern was used throughout the ship, to my knowledge.

Rich

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J.S.S.Normandie
First Class Passenger
Member # 6253

posted 02-07-2007 04:41 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Linerrich:
I'm not familiar with the "St. Louis" pattern in relation to the FRANCE. The Normandie pattern was used throughout the ship, to my knowledge.
Rich

Hmm on Ebay i come across numerous items of glassware(pitchers, water glasses, wine glasses) said to be from the S.S. France in the St. Louis pattern. I'll look and see if i can find an example, it is very different from the Normandie pattern.

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tg_lindo
First Class Passenger
Member # 806

posted 02-08-2007 01:46 AM

On my last Norway cruise in 2000, my group of 4 was at a table for 8 near the edge of the dome in Windward DR. Although the room was quite noisy, it was easy to hear the people on the other side of the table because the dome was creating a "whispering chamber" effect. It was pretty cool, actually.

(sigh) I loved that room.

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