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...
From Montmartre to the Batignolles
Montmartre, one of Paris' most celebrated neighborhoods, is unmistakable thanks to its hilltop setting dominated by Sacre Cour and the famous Moulin Rouge just below. The vineyards and windmills that once occupied the hill were an inspiration to painters like Georges Michel and Utrillo. To this day, artists continue to stake their positions on the famous Tertre Place. Bars, nightclubs and cabarets unite to make Montmartre a trendy place to go out for theater and dance, glitter and glamour.
Batignolles was the site that would have welcomed the Olympics in 2012 but with London having won the honor, the renovation projects were dropped. Nevertheless, this neighborhood took advantage of the opportunity to gain some renown; top establishments here are a great place to take a break from the surging energy at the Place de Clichy. This busy crossroads is the site of numerous movie theaters, concert halls, plays as well as bars and restaurants.
Paris : Restaurants
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(...)
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(...)
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(...)
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 Diapason - rue Joseph-de-Maistre
Besides the fact that service and cuisine are perfectly in tone, most of the Diapason restaurant of the Terrass Hotel resides on its terrace. Located on the seventh floor, it offers a panoramic view(...)
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(...)
L'Eté en pente douce - rue Muller
To savor the flavors of this restaurant at the base of Montmartre hill, its best to book a table since it has an excellent reputation. L'été en pente douce has an enormous shaded patio that is ideal(...)
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(...)
Le relais gascon - rue des Abbesses
This inn-style restaurant is ideally located in the heart of Montmartre and serves French dishes typical of the Southwestern regions. Here gourmet appetites won't be disappointed by the portions,(...)
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(...)
