France: Paris
Areas in the city:
- Bastille and Oberkampf
- From Montmartre to the Batignolles
- From Saint-Germain to the Latin Quarter
- From the Champs-Elysées to Opera Garnier
- From the Halles to the Marais
- Butte aux Cailles, Chinatown, and the French National Library
- Villette, Belleville-Ménilmontant and Saint-Martin Canal
- The Louvre
- Montparnasse
- Nation and Bercy
In a nutshell...
Paris can be discovered in many different ways. Sightseers can visit the Eiffel Tower, Sacré Cœur, the Montparnasse Tower and the Arc de Triomphe Cultural visits of Paris include the Louvre, the Pompidou Centre, the Grand Palace and the Orsay Museum. Whichever sights you choose, the capital abounds with visual delights.
Fashion capital of the world, Paris also presents style and luxury from the Champs-Elysées to the Rue de Rivoli, where you can visit the Baccarat Museum or the Museum of Fashion and Fabric.
Paris is also every man’s town and quarters such as the old Montmartre or unusual Belleville with their bistros and traditional festivals are symbolic of the village spirit that can be found within this metropolis.
Finally, Paris is a city of fine food where well-known chefs such as Fauchon and Lenôtre are well-established on the Place de la Madeline.
A city to visit, explore and relish!
Paris : Restaurants
A mi-chemin - chez virginie - rue Boulard
In a very red decor, the owner here, expert in food and wine, invites customers into a warm and intimate ambiance. Here, all the products are top quality and only improve the quality of the foie(...)
Au bon coin - rue des Cloys
This is a good little neighborhood bistro. Opened by the Bras family, from Aveyron, in the 1930s, today it is run by their grandson. Under his direction, the establishment has become more of a wine(...)
Au moulin vert - rue des Plantes
A large poster proudly greets entering customers "This establishment offers the countryside in Paris." Located on the rue des Plantes, this place definitely does wonders with green...vegetation,(...)
Au pere fouettard - rue Pierre-Lescot
Not far from Pompidou Center and the Halles, Au père fouettard offers a special cuisine that is particularly appreciated among friends. The decor is fairly rustic with lots of woodwork and it makes(...)
Au Pied de Cochon - rue Coquillère
Renowned for his "Grilled trotter with béarnaise sauce" an award-winner at an important competition, Au Pied de Cochon, open since 1946 is located just next to the imposing Eglise Saint-Eustache. (...)
Au progres - rue des Trois-Frères
In the heart of Montmartre, this restaurant welcomes customers onto its large patio and serves you without any fuss. Here, you can dine on traditional French favorites like the duck filet and chicken(...)
Aux troubadours - boulevard de Ménilmontant
The Troubadour Coffee House is a restaurant that unites medieval dishes and flavors (taken from literature of the time) with modern day panache. The service is attentive and the establishment(...)
Ave maria - rue Jacquard
Just over the threshold of this restaurant, the latin fiesta spirit and the colors of the tri-colored flag seem to transport you far away from Paris! To keep the party attitude happening, the bar(...)
Bofinger - rue de la Bastille
Bofinger came to fame in 1864 when the woodworking artisans of Faubourg Saint-Antoine (by way of Alsace) began to frequent the restaurant for the beer they served from Paris' first drafts. The small(...)
Brasserie julien - rue du faubourg Saint-Denis
Just behind its large red curtain, the Brasserie Julien is host to a great spectacle for its customers. This former run down restaurant was transformed into a Art Nouveau masterpiece in the early(...)
Buddha Bar - rue Boissy-d anglas
Enter into a magical universe where dragons and buddhas, candelabras and a zen ambience compete with each other in daring and majesty ! The decoration conveys a remarkable aesthetic effect, as if you(...)
Café de l'industrie - rue Saint-Sabin
Cafe de l'Industrie has invested in both sides of the street and there isn't a defining characteristic between them: both have walls covered in frames of various paintings. Hanging over the(...)
Café marco polo - avenue du Trône
Next to Nation place, this huge brasserie serves traditional French food as well as pizza. In this spacious setting done in dark wood, servers, while busy, are always in a good mood and will happily(...)
Calle 24 - rue de Beautreillis
Originally opened by a Cuban, this restaurant in the Marais is a sort of cafeteria offering all kinds of tapas and some original dishes like cod stuffed calamari and manchego eggplant. Before dining,(...)
Chai 33 - cour Saint-Emilion
This establishment in lively Bercy Village offers a space dedicated to the discovery of wine. Here you can test, buy and drink a different kinds of vintages selected by their sommeliers who have put(...)
Chao ba cafe - boulevard de Clichy
There is a peaceful haven away from the crowd at the foot of Montmartre: the Chao Ba Cafe, with a nice view of Pigalle. "Chao Ba," which means "Hello Miss," was opened by four friends, each(...)
Chez georges (17) - boulevard Pereire
You have to have dined here at least once if you want to claim that you're the slightest bit Parisien! This place does traditional French like roasted lamb with kidney beans and chops with scalloped(...)
Chez Justine - rue Oberkampf
Chez Justine is located just across the street from the famous Cafe Charbon. From the outside it looks a bit like an old fashioned inn, decorated with wood and dim lights creating an intimate(...)
Chez marianne - rue des Hospitalières-Saint-Gervais
The attractive feature of this restaurant is that everyone can create their own plate as they like. There are lots of options; hummus, tarama, sesame cream, and meat stuffed dumplings, it just takes(...)
Chez mme gen - rue des Petites-Ecuries
This bistro, recently taken over, has kept the name of its former owner Geneviève who ran the place for 30 years. (It used to be called Relais Martel.) Its patio is a nice place to chill out at lunch(...)
Chez Prune - rue Beaurepaire 71 Quai Valmy
Along the banks of the Saint Martin Canal, Chez Prune has been an institution since 1998 amongs other popular bars and shops, this is the place to come hang out with friends. Mis-matched tables,(...)
Cote bergamote - rue Montfaucon
Cote Bergamote is a restaurant specializing in innovative French cooking. The atmosphere is very bright and airy, done in wood and stone giving it a natural appearance that makes one feel as if they(...)
Dans le Noir - rue Quincampoix
This restaurant is one of a kind. The concept: eating and drinking in darkness. An idea that could seem ludicrous actually turns out to be a really sensory experience. Guided by staff who are(...)
Domaine de lintillac - rue Saint-Augustin
This concept restaurant with two addresses in Paris is a great place for dinner. Here, you'll have the opportunity to taste Perigourdian cuisine at its best: Duck filets, preserved duck, cassoulet(...)
En attendant l'or - rue Faidherbe
This trendy restaurant-bar near the metro station Faidherbe Chaligny, is all decked out with tall tables and stools in the corner, a large asymmetrical table in the middle, a large television and(...)
Fish la boissonnerie - rue de Seine
Before being a restaurant, this space served as a fish shop. The facade hasn't changed: all done in loely tile mosaic. Apparently, they kept the memory alive, too because the menu is filled with fish(...)
L amaryllis - boulevard Garibaldi
To pique the curiousity and the appetite of its clients, this restaurant serves cocktails of yesteryear such as Dubonnet, the Rinquinquin and the Clacquesin. After, a range of different appetizers(...)
L ecureuil - rue Linné
Red and white checked napkins and generous portions of traditional recipes are what give this place an authentic, rustic flair! The complete name of the restaurant, L'écureuil,... l'Oie et le Canard(...)
L etoile du berger - rue de la Montagne-Sainte-Geneviève
This is the place to go for cheese lovers! Raclette (a swiss cheese dish) is unlimited; and whatever else you may choose to try: fondue, tartes, etc, everything is served in giant portions. The(...)
L homme bleu - rue Jean-Pierre-Timbaud
As you may have guessed from the name, this is a restaurant that serves North African specialties like couscous and tagines (lamb, plum, almond, lemon), pastilla and many middle eastern pastries from(...)
La Bellevilloise - rue Boyer
The Olive Grove in the Bellevilloise concert hall is like an oriental garden in the heart of Paris. The café-restaurant and beautiful mezzanine (which can be reserved for private parties) is home to(...)
La chaise au plafond - rue du Trésor
Xavier Denamur, who opened the café Les Philosophes, opened this second cafe about 10 years ago. Danish Lena Paaske, in charge of decoration, created a triptyque while sculpter Grégory Ryan took care(...)
La chope du château rouge - rue de Clignancourt
This neighborhood establishment in classic cafe style (large windows, large bar) is loyal to its reputation. A constant flow of cosmopolitan regulars makes up the clientele here. If this place is(...)
La closerie des lilas - boulevard du Montparnasse
The fashionable set of society eats here: some come to see and other to be seen. A table on the patio is difficult to find once spring time rolls around. The establishment is composed of a(...)
La Coupole - boulevard Montparnasse
La Coupole is one of Paris's most legendary locations because of the long list of famous people who have frequented it over the years. In its basement rooms, the dancing has brought in Joséphine(...)
La fourmi Ailee - rue du Fouarre
This mysterious name relates to a place which is less intriguing: high ceilings, walls adorned with bookcases with rows of books accessible with a stepladder; a mezzanine at the back is the kind of(...)
La girondine - boulevard Arago
As its name may suddest, this restaurant offers a French cuisine concentrating on specialties from the south west: cassolette d'escargots in chablis, lamb knuckle with preserved garlic, beef tartare(...)
La marmite - boulevard de Clichy
The old advertisements on the wall offer a glimpse into the past of Paris, reminents of which can be seen in the surrounding area. The pastel tones of the inside are in stark contrast to the neon(...)
La mere lachaise - boulevard de Ménilmontant
La Mère Lachaise does everything big! The restaurant's patio is one of the largest in Paris (though don't hesitate to reserve a table as they disappear quickly in nice weather) and the salads are(...)
La Table d'Eugène - rue Eugene-Sue
La Table d'Eugène was once a small, local, friendly place with very competitive prices. Since Geoffroy Maillard took over, everything has changed. The decor has become very floral under the influence(...)
Le balbuzard cafe - rue René-Boulanger
This Corsican restaurant, several feet from République place, serves many specialties from the island such as braised lamb, chestnut cream and canestrellis (cookies) as well as wine and cheese. (...)
Le bambou - rue Baudricourt
At this Vietnamese restaurant you are sure to taste typical dishes such as grilled pork skewers and crab noodle soup. The comfort is modest here (your table space is limited by the server at the(...)
Le Bistrot des Dames - rue des Dames
In the very cheerful rue des Dames, le Bistrot des Damesis a Parisian institution. A stone's throw from place Clichy, it provides an intimate setting with colourful bedside-style lamps, old frames(...)
Le café du commerce - rue du Commerce
This 3 story building ought to be filled with rolls of fabric, but instead a restaurant took up shop here in 1921, serving workers from the automobile industry, and never bothered to change the name(...)
Le cambodge iii - avenue Richerand
Judging by the nearly eternal line outside, their cooking must be worth the wait. Inside, the decor is representative of Cambodia: images of Ankor and the map of the country. The food is also(...)
Le Daguerre - avenue Général-Leclerc
One of the best parts of this cafe is its patio which is heated in the winter and from which one has an excellent view of the bustling rue Daguerre. If people watching isn't your thing, a large(...)
Le diapason - rue Joseph-de-Maistre
Other than the fact that the service and the cooking are in perfect harmony (great!), the plus at this restaurant is its large terrace. Located on the 7th floor, there is a superb panaromic view of(...)
Le Dôme - boulevard Montparnasse
Opened in 1905, the Dome quickly became, like its neighbor the Coupole, a popular hangout for everyone associated with Modern Art. Surrounded by artists' studios, some of the Dome's regulars(...)
Le fin gourmet - rue Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile
In the middle of l'île Saint-Louis, not far from Notre Dame, Fin Gourmet just celebrated its one year anniversay. Run by David Magniez and Yohann Gerbout, restauranteurs trained by the best, this(...)
Le florina - rue Beaugrenelle
Le Florina offers the same small traditionnal dishes as its predecessor "L'heure gourmand" because the head chef stayed on, but the atmosphere has been redone to produce a calm and relaxing(...)
