Mussels Marinières (French traditional way)

Served two :

1.5 kg of mussels
2 garlic cloves
parsley - as much as you like
a few thyme
2 bay leaves
1 shallot
1 small ognion
1 white wine glass (Muscadet style or Chardonnay)

My mum use to cook them this way :

First add some olive oil in the pot, then add mussels, cover and let cook for 5 minutes
then add garlic, parsley, shallot, ognions and herbs
add white wine at the end
let cook again for 5/8 minutes

serve with french fries & mayonnaise