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PARIS GUIDE

Paris is a city best explored on foot. My recent trips have seen me wander endlessly and happily. Here is a curated list of my favourite places; must see shops, specialty food stores and, most importantly, restaurants. One or two of my recently visited hotels that I adore also make an appearance. 

The list has been created by arrondissement (suburb) so you can refer to this list wherever you find yourself.

NB: While I have updated this list in 2025, I didn’t get back to each venue on that trip. I highly recommend that you look these up before you visit, as some of these venues may have closed due to Covid, Olympics, etc. I have highlighted my recent favourites in Pink.

1st ARRONDISSEMENT

Hotel:

Chateau Voltaire 

Location: 55-57 Rue Saint Roch, 75001 Paris

Tel: +33 1 53 45 91 00

Website: https://www.chateauvoltaire.com/

About: A tribute to the Parisian art de vivre. Chateau Voltaire has a unique architecture and interior design, a magnificent restaurant and bar.

Restaurants – Nice décor/good food:

KONG

Location: 1 Rue du Pont Neuf, 75001 Paris

Tel: +33 1 40 39 09 00

Website: http://www.kong.fr/

Hours: Monday – Thursday, Sunday 12PM – 6PM and 7PM – 11:45PM | Friday – Saturday 12PM – 6PM and 7PM – 1AM 

About: Incredible location!  The atmosphere of the KONG bar entwines both the intimate character of a cocktail bar with the refinement and elegance of a luxury hotel bar.

LouLou

Location: 107 Rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 60 41 96

Website: http://www.loulou-paris.com/

Hours: Sunday – Wednesday 12PM – 2:45PM and 7PM – 11PM | Thursday – Saturday 12PM – 2:45PM and 7PM – 11:30PM

About: The new restaurant at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs boasts a unique and privileged location in the heart of the Palais du Louvre. LOULOU offers her friends the pleasure of an urban and enchanted interlude to ‘nibble’, ‘lunch’, ‘take tea’, ‘sip’ or ‘dance’.

Udon Bistro Kunitoraya

Location: 1 Rue Villedo 75001 Paris

Tel: +33 1 47 03 33 65

Website: https://kunitoraya.com/#bistro

Hours: 12PM – 2:30PM and 7PM – 10PM

About: At Kunitoraya, if you are new to Udon (and who will soon become addicted to it), the Tempura-Udon with shrimp fritters in a hot soup or Kitsune-Udon (for those who do not like shrimp) with fried soy paste, ginger, sesame and chive. Then, to you fans of Udon, we recommend of course the Kunitora-Udon with its slice of pork, radishes and salsify, all in a hot soup made of Miso.

La Poule Au Pot Restaurant

Location: 9 rue Vauvilliers. 75001 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 36 32 96

Website: https://xn--jeanfranoispiege-jpb.com/la-poule-au-pot

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 12PM – 2PM and 7PM – 11PM

About: La Poule au Pot is a looker. It’s wonderful to walk in and witness the vintage wallpaper, the globe lighting, and the silver-plated serving chariot wheeling between Pepto-Bismol colored tables. It is at once a little elegant and also a touch cheesy. One can almost picture the 80s pop stars who used to slouch into these red banquettes, the mirrored pillars reflecting their manliner and sprayed hair.

Clover Grill

Location: 6 Rue Bailleul, 75001 Paris

Tel: +33 1 40 41 59 59

Website: https://xn--jeanfranoispiege-jpb.com/clover-grill

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 12PM – 2:15PM and 7PM – 10:30PM

About: Great place in a nice neighbourhood. Cosy with great interior design and great cocktails. One of my personal favourites in this arrondissement. 

Margús

Location: 1 Rue Des Prouvaires 75001 Paris

Tel:  09 87 10 42 03

Website: https://www.margus.fr/en/

Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 12PM – 2:30PM and 7PM – 10:30PM | Friday – Saturday 12PM – 2:30PM and 7PM – 11PM

About: A family-friendly restaurant and bar serving South American flavours. Great tacos, tapas and sliced meats.

L’absinthe

Location:  24 Pl. du Marché Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris

Tel:  +33 1 49 26 90 04

Website: https://www.restaurantabsinthe.com/

Hours: Monday – Friday 12PM – 2:15PM and 7PM – 10:15PM

About: Inventive bistro dishes with Asian influences served in a genteel restaurant with sidewalk tables.

Brasserie Flottes

Location:  2 Rue Cambon, 75001 Paris

Tel:  +33 1 42 60 80 89

Website: https://brasserieflottes.fr/en

Hours: Monday – Saturday 7AM – 11:30PM | Sunday 9AM – 11:30PM

About: Located in the heart of the capital, opposite the Tuileries Gardens, Chez Flottes is a family brasserie in the Art Nouveau style. The decor is enchanting, the stained glass windows, the woodwork, the subdued lights reveal a cozy and intimate atmosphere. They offer traditional cuisine of French brasseries, salads, croque-gentlemen, a selection of meat, fish and pasta. 

Gambino

Location:  6 Rue Gomboust, 75001 Paris

Tel:  +33 1 42 60 12 70

Website: https://www.gambino-restaurant.fr/en/

Hours: Monday – Saturday 12PM – 3PM and 7PM – 11PM

About: Gambino is an Italian restaurant that has the feel of an Italian countryside with its stone walls and exposed beams. The menu changes regularly. There’s generously served pasta dishes, beautiful salads and desserts. 

Poulette Restaurant

Location:  3 Rue Étienne Marcel, 75001 Paris

Tel:  +33 9 53 62 89 17

Website: https://www.pouletterestaurant.com/

Hours: Monday – Sunday 6:30PM – 11PM | Saturday 12PM – 3PM and 6:30PM – 11PM

About: A charming bistro nestled near Les Halles, Poulette offers a blend of traditional French cuisine with a modern twist. The Art Deco interior, complete with vintage tiles and mirrors, creates an inviting atmosphere. Signature dishes include coq au vin and tarte Tatin.

Homer Lobster

Location:  21 Rue Rambuteau, 75001 Paris

Tel:  +33 6 25 06 16 88

Website: https://homerfoodgroup.com/homer-lobster

Hours: Monday – Sunday 12PM – 10PM (10:30PM Friday – Saturday)

About: Paris’ premier lobster roll destination, Homer Lobster brings a taste of New England to the heart of Paris. Their rolls feature fresh Maine lobster with a light mayonnaise dressing in buttery brioche buns. The menu is simple but perfectly executed, making it an ideal spot for a luxurious yet casual lunch while exploring the Marais area.

Shopping:

La Samaritaine 

Location:  9 Rue de la Monnaie, 75001, Paris

Tel:  +33 01 8888 6000

Website: https://www.dfs.com/en/samaritaine

Hours: Daily 10AM – 8PM

About: La Samaritaine is a historic department store in Paris, located in the first arrondissement. The nearest métro station is Pont-Neuf, directly in front at the quai du Louvre and the rue de la Monnaie. Closed since 2005, this luxury department store reopened in June 2021. A must.

Starcow 

Location:  62, Saint-Honore Street 75001 Paris

Tel:  +33 01 8888 6000

Website: https://www.starcowparis.com/

Hours: Monday 2PM – 7PM | Tuesday – Saturday 11AM – 7PM

About: Inspired by the 90’s hip-hop and skate culture, Starcow offers a sharp selection of limited collaborations from brands like Nike, Adidas, Arcteryx as well as independent labels like Fuct, Freshjive and Chinatown Market. 

Longchamp on Rue Saint-Honore

Location: 271 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris

Tel: +33 (0) 1 55 90 59 69

Hours: Daily 10AM – 7PM

About: Longchamp is a leading brand in travel accessories and handbags. The creator of the iconic Le Pliage tote remains a family-owned company since its founding in 1948. Since leather goods were most often associated with equestrianism at the time, the brand was named after Paris’ famous Longchamp horse racecourse in the Bois de Boulogne.

Maison Chanel on Rue Cambon

Location: 31 Rue Cambon, 75001 Paris

Tel: +33 9 75 18 15 09

Website: https://www.chanel.com/fr/contact/

Hours: Daily 10AM – 7PM

About: Maison Chanel is the birthplace of Chanel as we know it today. The building, which still serves as a Chanel atelier, was the original site of Coco Chanel’s offices and the first Chanel showroom equipped with its own runway. Karl Lagerfeld also worked out of Coco’s offices during his time with the eminent brand. The boutique opened in 1918 after Coco purchased an entire building at 31 Rue Cambon to accommodate her growing business. The building comprises several floors that include a boutique, a large gallery room that was used for fashion shows and fittings, the famous mirrored staircase that led to Coco’s private apartment, and her work studio and office which are still used today.

Apart from Chanel and Longchamp, you’ll find a host of flagship stores from various luxury brands on Rue Saint-Honoré. Labels like Balenciaga, Givenchy, and Yves Saint-Laurent can all be found on this street.  During my 2022 visit it was Goyard that has the most people lining up.

Place Vendome

Location: North of the Tuileries Garden, 75001 Paris

About: The Place Vendôme is one of the city’s most famous and beautiful neoclassical squares. Completely surrounded by sober buildings, it currently houses some of the most famous high-end stores, such as, Dior, Chanel or Cartier.

Le Labo

Location: 203 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris

Tel: +33 1 45 08 94 60

Website: https://www.lelabofragrances.com/

Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:30AM – 7:30PM | Sunday 11AM – 7PM

About: A journey through the commune of craftswomen and craftsmen who contribute to and shape le labo’s world… from the wood maker to the metal worker to the candle pourer to the lab technician to the rose picker to the illustrator… and oh yes, to the perfumer too !

Acne Studios Palais Royal

Location: 124 Galerie Valois, 75001 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 60 16 62

Website: https://www.acnestudios.com/fr/fr/stores/palais-royal

Hours: Monday – Saturday 11AM – 7PM | Sunday CLOSED

About: Acne Studios is a Stockholm-based fashion house with a multidisciplinary approach. Through founder and Creative Director Jonny Johansson’s interest in photography, art, architecture and contemporary culture, an alternative path has been found, turning Acne Studios into a well-respected creator of ready-to-wear, magazines, furniture, books and exhibitions.

Les Caves du Louvre

Location: 52 Rue de l’Arbre Sec 75001 Paris

Tel: +33 1 40 28 13 11

Website: https://www.cavesdulouvre.com/en/

Hours: Monday – Friday 10AM – 7PM | Saturday – Sunday 11AM – 8PM

About: In a historical venue.  Create your own wine in a 2-hour workshop. Les Caves du Louvre, offers wine tasting tour in an authentic wine cellar close to The Louvre.

To Visit:

Sainte-Chapelle

Location: 8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris

Website: https://www.sainte-chapelle.fr/en

Hours: Daily 9AM – 5PM

About: Located on the Île de la Cité, Sainte-Chapelle is a Gothic architectural masterpiece renowned for its stunning 13th-century stained glass windows that depict over 1,000 scenes from the Bible. Originally built to house sacred relics, this chapel offers visitors an ethereal experience bathed in colorful light.

Palais Royal

Location: Place du Palais Royal, 75001 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 95 91 49

Website: https://www.domaine-palais-royal.fr/

Hours: Gardens open daily 8AM – 8:30PM (October – March) and 8AM – 10:30PM (April – September) | Galleries open daily 7AM – 11PM

About: This former royal palace stands opposite the Louvre. Today, the estate houses French institutions, two theaters, boutiques, art galleries, and cafés. The peaceful gardens are surrounded by elegant arcades, including the iconic Colonnes de Buren with their black and white striped columns. It’s a perfect spot to escape the tourists while remaining in the heart of Paris.

2nd ARRONDISSEMENT

Dining:

Bistrot Vivienne

Location: 4, Rue des Petits Champs 75002 Paris

Tel: +33 1 49 27 00 50

Website: https://www.bistrotvivienne.com/
Hours: Daily 9AM – 12AM

About: Bistrot Vivienne looks like an old Parisian bistro with its mirrors, wall seats, wooden tables and chimney. Enjoy seasonal and traditional cuisine.

Chez Georges

Location: 1 Rue du Mail, 75002 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 60 07 11

FB Account: https://www.facebook.com/chezgeorges1965

Hours: Monday – Friday 12PM – 2PM and 7PM – 10:30PM

About: A popular, old school bistro serving classics like frisée au lardons, jambon persillée, escargot, and tarte tatin.

Salatim

Location: 15 Rue des Jeuneurs, 75002 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 36 30 03

Website: https://www.salatim.fr

FB Account: https://www.facebook.com/SalatimParis/

Hours: Monday & Friday 8:30AM – 4PM | Tuesday – Thursday 8:30AM – 11PM | Sunday 10AM – 4PM

About: Something very simple, a bit hipster. Small israelienne cantine, delicious. They do not take reservations.  Chipped plates and organised chaos reign at Yariv Berreby’s overflowing sardine-tin-sized eatery. It takes its name from the Hebrew word for salad, and you’d be remiss not to try the eponymous mixed plate (eggplant caviar, pickled red cabbage, hummus etc). But don’t overlook the sandwiches, limonana (iced mint lemonade) or Wednesday’s chicken schnitzel. If you can’t get a seat, the takeaway window beckons. 

Daroco

Location: 6 rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 21 93 71

Website: http://www.daroco.fr/

Hours: Sunday – Thursday 12PM – 3PM and 7PM – 11PM | Friday – Saturday 12PM – 3PM, 7PM – 12AM

About: Italian, super nice cocktail bar in the back of the restaurant). Food: Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options

LIZA Restaurant

Location: 14 rue de la Banque, 75002 Paris

Tel: +33 1 55 35 00 66

Website: http://www.restaurant-liza.com/

Hours: Tuesday – Friday 12PM – 2:15PM and 7PM – 10:30PM | Saturday 7PM – 10:30PM | Sunday Brunch from 12PM

About: Really good Lebanese food. LIZA is the expression of a tasteful lifestyle from Beirut to Paris, Contemporary comfort cuisine prepared with love, time and delicious fresh produce.

RIVIE

Location: 30-32 Rue du Sentier, 75002 Paris

Tel: +33 (0) 185 657 501

Website: https://thehoxton.com/france/paris/our-restaurants/rivie

Hours: Sunday – Wednesday: 7AM – 12:30AM | Thursday – Sat: 7AM – 1:30AM

About: Comprised of a main brasserie and courtyard spaces, Rivié, offers all-day French-inspired dishes made with the best local ingredients, along with some Hoxton comfort food classics — think mac and cheese and truffle fries.

L’art Source

Location: 6 Rue Marie Stuart, 75002 Paris

Tel: +33 9 82 55 00 49

Website: http://www.lartsource.com/

Hours: Tuesday – Wednesday 6:30PM – 12:30AM | Thursday – Saturday 6:30PM – 2AM

About: Wine Bar, bistronomical tapas, located in a gorgeous side street in the historic Montorgueil quarter in the 2nd arrondissement.  One of my personal favourites.

La Belle Epoque

Location: 36 Rue des Petits Champs, 75002 Paris

Tel: +33 1 49 27 97 17

Website: http://www.labelleepoqueparis.fr/

Hours: Monday – Friday 12PM – 2:30PM and 6PM – 2AM | Saturday 12PM – 2AM | Sunday 7PM – 11:30PM *Only by reservation

About: Located in the heart of Paris, in a 1900 setting, a good classic with a kitchen in the trend.

La Bourse et La Vie

Location: 12 Rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 60 08 83

Website: http://www.labourselavie.com/en/

Hours: Monday – Friday 12PM – 2PM and 6:30PM – 10PM

About: Situated near the former stock exchange, this cozy bistro offers a refined take on classic French dishes. With its green and grey velvet decor, La Bourse et La Vie provides an intimate setting perfect for savoring dishes like pot-au-feu and foie gras.

Aux Crus de Bourgogne

Location: 3 Rue Bachaumont, 75002 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 33 48 24

Website: https://www.auxcrusdebourgogne.com

Hours: Daily 12PM – 2:30PM and 7:30PM – 10:30PM

About: A longstanding Parisian institution since 1932, Aux Crus de Bourgogne celebrates the rich culinary traditions of Burgundy. This classic bistro features vintage decor with white tablecloths and red banquettes. The menu showcases regional specialties like beef bourguignon, escargots, and an exceptional wine list focusing on Burgundy’s finest appellations.

Le Grand Colbert

Location: 2 Rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 86 87 88

Website: https://www.legrandcolbert.fr/en/

Hours: Monday – Tuesday 12PM – 12:30AM | Wednesday – Friday 12PM – 1AM | Saturday 12PM – 1:30AM | Sunday 12PM – 11PM

About: This legendary Parisian brasserie was immortalized in the film “Something’s Gotta Give” with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton. Housed in a historic building dating back to 1828, it maintains its Belle Époque charm with high ceilings, large mirrors, and mosaic floors. The menu features traditional French classics like seafood platters, onion soup, and roast chicken. It’s the perfect spot for an authentic Parisian dining experience.

Bakery:

The French Bastards

Location: 181 Rue Saint-Denis, 75002 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 36 37 36

Website: https://thefrenchbastards.fr/en

Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30AM – 8PM | Saturday 8:30AM – 8PM | Sunday 8AM – 8PM

About: A contemporary bakery reinventing classic French pastries with creative twists. Their signature items include perfectly laminated croissants, innovative pastries like black sesame escargots, and excellent sourdough bread. The sleek, minimalist interior offers a few spots to enjoy your treats with a quality coffee. A must-visit for anyone seeking Paris’ new wave of exceptional bakeries.

Shopping:

L’appartment Sezane

Location: 1 Rue Saint-Fiacre, 75002 Paris

Website: https://www.sezane.com/en/about/our-addresses

Hours: Monday – Friday 11AM – 8PM | Saturday 10AM – 8PM

About: Must-see locations to shop and discover the world of Sézane. Discover leather goods, ready-to-wear pieces, shoes, accessories, jewelry and the lifestyle selection that changes from season to season!

This arrondissement has become a bit of a tech hub and has ever changing retail options.  You must visit the sneaker store.

Pierre Frey. 

Location: 27 rue du Mail 75002 Paris

Website: https://www.pierrefrey.com/en/

Hours: Monday – Friday 9:30AM – 6PM, Saturday 11AM – 6PM

About: If you’re anything like me, and fabrics and homewares are on your list you must wander into Pierre Frey. Founded in 1935, Maison Pierre Frey creates and produces fabrics by taking inspiration from classical and contemporary art or from faraway ethnic groups, always interpreting it in a very French style. This artistic sensitivity led the company to acquire the Braquenié, Boussac, Fadini Borghi and Le Manach textile companies in the nineties, making it possible to offer customers styles that range from classic to contemporary.

SNS (sneakersnstuff)

Location: 95, rue Réaumur 75002 Paris

Tel: +33 9 74 48 88 90

Website: https://www.sneakersnstuff.com/en/stores/paris

Hours: Monday – Saturday 11AM – 7PM

About: At SNS you will find the latest hard-to find sneaker releases such as adidas, Nike x Off-White, NikeLab Collections, adidas Consortium.

You will also find a curated assortment of brands such as Aries, Needles, Perks and Mini, South2 West8, ByBorre, Thisisneverthat, The North Face and of course your most classic sneaker silhouettes such as Nike Air Force 1, Nike Air Max 1, Air Jordan 1, Converse All Star, adidas Stan Smith, adidas Campus, Puma Suede, all classics from New Balance and much more.

Mad et Len

Location: 27 Galerie Vivienne, 75002 Paris

Website: https://madetlen.com/en

Hours: Tuesday- Saturday 10AM – 6PM

About: A sensory experience in the heart of Paris, Mad et Len creates artisanal scents, candles, and perfumes using the finest raw materials. Their hand-crafted black iron vessels contain unique fragrances inspired by nature. The minimalist boutique creates an atmospheric setting for discovering their signature scents. A perfect place to find a special olfactory souvenir of Paris.

Galerie Vivienne

Location: 4 Rue des Petits Champs (entrance), 75002 Paris

Website: https://www.galerie-vivienne.com

Hours: Daily 8:30AM – 8:30PM

About: One of Paris’ most elegant covered passages, built in 1823 in a stunning neoclassical style. This glass-roofed arcade features intricate mosaic floors, ornate galleries, and charming boutiques. Today, it houses luxury boutiques, bookshops, tea rooms, and unique shops like Mad et Len. A beautiful spot to wander, particularly on rainy days, and a glimpse into 19th-century Parisian life.

3rd ARRONDISSEMENT

Restaurants – Nice décor/good food:

Café le Progrès in the marais

Location: 1 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 72 01 44

Website: https://www.leprogresmarais.fr/

Hours: Monday – Saturday 7:30AM – 2AM | Sunday 8AM – 2AM

About: The Bohemians Canteen. Late night food, outdoor seating and cosy

Le Carreau in the marais

Location: 5 Rue de la Corderie, 75003 Paris

Tel #: +33 9 52 33 24 26

Website: http://bistrolecarreau.fr/

Hours: Monday – Tuesday 10AM – 12AM | Wednesday – Friday 10AM – 1AM | Saturday 11AM – 1AM | Sunday 11AM – 12AM

About: Breakfast, Outdoor seating and great cocktails

Chez l’Ami Louis

Location: 32 Rue du Vertbois, 75003 Paris

Tel: +33 1 48 87 77 48

Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 12:30PM – 1:30PM and 7:30PM – 11PM

About: Established in 1924, Chez l’Ami Louis is an iconic Parisian bistro known for its generous portions and traditional dishes like roast chicken and foie gras. The rustic wooden interior and warm ambiance make it a favorite among locals and celebrities alike.

Café du Marais

Location: 51 Rue des Archives, 75003 Paris

Hours: Monday – Saturday 11AM – 2AM | Sunday 12PM – 12AM

About: A quintessential Marais bistro with a welcoming atmosphere, serving traditional French cuisine in a casual setting. The charming terrace offers excellent people-watching opportunities in one of Paris’ most vibrant neighborhoods. Popular with locals for both coffee and casual meals, it’s an ideal spot to experience authentic Parisian café culture away from the tourist crowds.

Bars:

Bar Nouveau

Location: 5 Rue des Haudriettes, 75003 Paris

Tel #: N/A, No reservations because it’s trop petit.

Website: https://www.timeout.fr/paris/bars/bar-nouveau

Hours: Wednesday – Tuesday 4PM – 1AM

About: This cocktail bar is run by award-winning bartender Remy Savage. With its art nouveau concept and modern craft cocktails, this intimate space captured the attention of many.

Ideal for Lunch:

Season Marais

Location: 1 Rue Charles-François Dupuis, 75003 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 71 52 97

Website: http://www.season-paris.com/

Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30AM – 7PM | Saturday – Sunday 7:30AM – 7:30PM

About: Very trendy and healthy – The neighborhood is great, you can stroll to the rue de Bretagne and walk to Le Marais. You can also visit the Marché des Enfants rouges nearby. Season has built its identity on a basic rule of nutrition: fresh produce cannot be consumed all year round. That’s why the menu lives at the rhythm of the seasons and is renewed every three months. From kefta dumplings to pastrami sandwich, to naan, Season offers a cuisine open to the world, healthy and revisited with a touch of French flair

BREIZH Café

Location: 109 Rue Vielle du Temple, 75003 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 72 13 77

Website: https://www.breizhcafe.com/

Hours: Daily 10AM – 11PM

About: If you’re looking for a great crepe experience, you should try Breizh Cafe in Le Marais. A quaint and cozy restaurant, you’ll not be lingering, but the energy level is high and the food is well matched.

The Broken Arm Café

Location: 12 rue Perrée, 75003 Paris

Tel: +33 1 44 61 53 60

Website: https://www.the-broken-arm.com

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 9AM – 6PM | Closed Sunday and Monday

About: Super cool place and good spot for photos, hip attached shop and has a scandi/australian vibe. The Broken Arm Café differs from the recent spate of Aussie-owned coffee shops in Paris by sourcing their beans from the opposite climate — Solberg & Hansen, a coffee supplier and roaster from Norway. 

Kitchen Paris

Location: 74 Rue des Gravilliers, 75003 Paris

Tel: +33 9 52 55 11 66

Website: https://kitchenparis.com

Hours: Monday – Friday 8AM – 2:30PM | Saturday – Sunday 8AM – 3:30PM

About: Vegan and really down to earth. Bob’s Juice Bar, Bob’s Kitchen, Bob’s Cold Press, Bob’s Bake Shop… a lot of different possibilities to have a healthy meal or taste your very own juice creation. Bob’s Kitchen is a small restaurant and a favorite for the vegetarians and health buffs. 

Ob-La-Di Café

Location: 54 Rue de Saintonge, 75003 Paris

Tel: N/A

Website: https://www.ob-la-di.com/

FB Account: https://www.facebook.com/ObLaDiParis/

Hours: Wednesday – Friday 9AM – 5PM | Saturday – Sunday 10AM – 6PM

About: cute little ‘IT” cafe! Ob-La-Di might be the most Instagrammed café of the 2015 rentrée, but there’s real substance at this stylish spot in the Haut Marais. Most of the baked goods are made in-house, and many of them manage to be vegan and gluten-free, and still actually taste good. Coffee is expertly prepared with Lomi beans by Lloyd, formerly of Boot Café, who also curates a killer playlist most days. 

La Cantine Merci

Location: 111 Boulevard Beaumarchais, 75003 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 77 79 28

Website: https://www.merci-merci.com/fr/le-111-beaumarchais/le-cine-cafe?

Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:30AM – 7:30 PM | Friday – Saturday 10:30AM – 8PM | Sunday 11AM – 7:30PM

About: While you make a visit to the store. Opening onto a small garden, the canteen offers a balanced and healthy lunch everyday. You will find fresh produce vegetables, and vitamin packed fruit cocktails: a varied menu based on the seasons offerings and the temptation to give in to the delicious homemade desserts. 

Bontemps Pâtisserie

Location: 57 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 74 10 68

Website: https://bontemps.paris

FB Account: https://www.facebook.com/bontempspatisserie/

Hours: Wednesday – Friday 11AM – 2PM and 2:30PM – 7PM | Saturday 10:30AM – 2PM and 2:30PM – 7PM | Sunday 10:30AM – 6PM

About: Their pastries are insanely delicious. The service and the decor are wonderful.

Le Mary Celeste Bar

Location: 1 Rue Commines, 75003 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 77 98 37

Website: https://www.lemaryceleste.com/

Hours: Monday – Friday 6PM – 2AM | Saturday – Sunday 12PM – 2AM

About: Hip bar in Le Marais. A Neighborhood favorite that also plays host to Fashion Week parties and local gallery opening events.

Shopping:

Merci

Location: 111 Boulevard Beaumarchais 75003 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 77 00 33

Website: https://www.merci-merci.com/en/

Hours: Monday – Thursday 10:30AM – 7:30PM | Friday – Saturday 10:30AM – 8PM | Sunday 11AM – 7PM

About: A modern institution – cafe/bookshop/homewares/clothes.

Tom Greyhound

Location: 19 Rue de Saintonge 75003 Paris

Tel: +33 1 44 61 36 59

Website: https://tomgreyhound.com/

Hours: Monday – Saturday 11AM – 7PM

About: I guess the other cult store, with Colette closed. Amazing high fashion Korean fashion store. Beautiful interior design and a great selection of cloth from awesome brands for both men and women.

L’Éclaireur

Location: 40 rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris

Tel: +33 1 48 87 10 22

Website: https://leclaireur.com/pages/leclaireur-sevigne

Hours: Monday – Saturday 11AM – 7PM 

About: The space of the rue de Sévigné, in the heart of the marsh, is a work of art in itself, jointly created with the Belgian artist Arne Quinze. A bright antechamber serves as a showcase for a collection of niche fragrances, inviting visitors to leave the sounds and distractions of the street behind them, while exalting their senses. By entering the main room, visitors discover a unique environment: two tons of wooden planks set in a complex and organic architecture, and 147 screens offer as many surprises. Hidden behind moving walls, blurring lines between illusion and reality, the men’s and women’s collections appear.

4th ARRONDISSEMENT

Restaurants:

Brasserie Bofinger 

Location: 5-7, rue de la Bastille 75004 Paris

Tel: 01 42 72 87 82

Website: https://www.bofingerparis.com

Hours: Monday – Thursday 12PM – 3PM and 6:30PM –11PM | Friday 12PM – 3PM and 6:30PM – 12AM | Saturday 12PM – 3:30PM and 6:30PM – 12AM | Sunday 12PM – 3:30PM and 6:30PM – 11PM

About: Known as one of the most beautiful brasseries in Paris, Bofinger serves brewery, traditional French, and Alsatian specialities. The restaurant is open late in the evening for after show dinners.

Jaja 

Location: 3 Rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie, 75004 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 74 71 52

Website: https://jaja-resto.com/

Hours: Monday – Saturday 12PM – 2:30PM and 7:30PM –11PM | Sunday 12PM – 3PM and 7:30PM – 10:30PM

About:  Jaja offers a creative, seasonal menu and organic wines. You can chill in the miniature terrace or under the large old-fashioned glass roof. It’s a piece of countryside in the heart of Paris. You won’t find any tourists in here. A great escape from the tourists and keen shoppers outside. 

La Baguette Du Relais

Location: 10 Rue des Archives, 75004 Paris

Website: https://www.sortiraparis.com/en/lieux/74342-la-baguette-du-relais

Hours: Monday – Saturday 10AM – 11PM | Sunday 11AM – 10PM

About: A gourmet sandwich shop reimagining the classic French baguette with creative, quality ingredients. Located in the heart of the Marais, it’s the perfect spot to grab a quick but delicious lunch while exploring the neighborhood. Their sandwiches are essentially Steak Frites, served on exceptional bread. Popular with locals and tourists alike for good reason.

Shopping:

Le Marais

Location: 75004 Paris 

About: The fashionable Marais district in the 4th arrondissement, also known as SoMa (South Marais), is filled with hip boutiques, galleries, and gay bars. Once the city’s Jewish quarter, the area still hosts numerous kosher restaurants. The grassy Place des Vosges is home to elegant arcades and the Musée Victor Hugo, where the writer lived. Streets around Saint-Paul metro lead to the Maison Européenne de la Photographie.

Fleux

Location: 39 bis Rue Saint-Croix de la Bretannorie, 75004 Paris

Tel: +33 1 53 00 93 30

Website: https://www.fleux.com/

Hours: Monday – Thursday 11AM – 8:15PM | Friday 11AM – 8:30PM | Saturday 10:30AM – 8:30PM | Sunday 12PM – 8PM

About: Located in the heart of the Marais, Fleux is the Parisian concept-store of reference since its creation in 2005. Granting a privileged place to lifestyle, design and decoration, its six shops established on 1500 square meters reveal an open and sharp selection : furniture, lighting, tableware, fashion accessories or high-tech … The objects offered mix styles and inspirations from around the world. Introducing novelties every week, Fleux rhythms his proposal through a singular look, a state of mind rhyming with curiosity, discovery and freedom. To share with you a sensitive and poetic philosophy.

Officine Universelle Buly – Le Marais

Location: 19 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75004 Paris

Tel: +33 9 77 48 59 18

Website: https://buly1803.com/en/pages/store-locator-1

Hours: Daily 11AM – 7PM  

About: Step into a 19th-century apothecary at Officine Universelle Buly in Le Marais. This boutique offers a range of luxurious beauty products, from perfumes to skincare, all presented in vintage-inspired packaging. The shop’s old-world charm and personalized service make it a unique shopping experience.

Museum:

Atelier Brancusi – Centre Georges Pompidou

Location: Place Georges Pompidou, 75004 Paris

Tel: +33 1 44 78 12 33

Website: https://www.centrepompidou.fr/en/collection/brancusis-studio

Hours: Everyday except Tuesday 2PM – 6PM

About: Sculpture by Constantin Brancusi displayed in his former studio, left to the state in 1957.

Hotel:

Hotel Le Grand Mazarin

Location: 17 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris

Tel: +33 1 83 64 00 65

Website: https://www.legrandmazarin.com/

Hours: 24/7

About: Located at the corner of rue de la Verrerie and rue des Archives in the eclectic 4th arrondissement, Le Grand Mazarin invites you to experience Paris intensely. This boutique hotel combines 17th-century inspiration with contemporary design and boasts a beautiful indoor swimming pool. A luxurious and serene escape in the heart of Paris.

To Visit:

Panthéon

Location: Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris

Tel: +33 1 44 32 18 00

Website: https://www.paris-pantheon.fr/en

Hours: Daily 10AM – 6:30PM (April – September) 10AM – 6PM (October – March)

About: Built between 1758 and 1790, the Panthéon stands majestically on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève. Originally intended as a church, it now serves as the final resting place for France’s distinguished citizens including Voltaire, Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, and Simone Veil. The building’s neoclassical architecture features a stunning dome offering panoramic views of Paris. Don’t miss Foucault’s pendulum, which demonstrates the rotation of the Earth. A powerful symbol of the nation’s gratitude to its greatest figures.

Shopping:

Rue Mouffetard Market

Location: Rue Mouffetard, 75005 Paris

Hours: Market stalls generally open Tuesday – Sunday 8AM – 1:30PM | Shops and restaurants have varied hours

About: One of the oldest streets in Paris, dating back to Roman times, Rue Mouffetard transforms into a lively open-air market several days a week. The cobblestone pedestrian street buzzes with vendors selling fresh produce, cheeses, meats, and baked goods. Flanked by specialty food shops, quaint bistros, and cafés, it represents the quintessential Parisian market experience. The vibrant atmosphere reaches its peak on weekend mornings when locals shop for their weekend meals. Ernest Hemingway once lived nearby and wrote about this street in his memoir “A Moveable Feast.”

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Hotel:

Relais Christine

Location: 3 Rue Christine, 75006 Paris

Tel: +33 1 40 51 60 80

Website: https://www.relais-christine.com/

About: A favourite address, jealously guarded by artists, Parisian lovers and all lovers of Paris who seek the friendly atmosphere of a family home with the refinement and attentive service of the very best luxury hotels. 

Bars and Restaurants:

Le Germain

Location: 25 rue de Buci. 75006 Paris (Metro L4 Saint Germain) 

Tel: +33 1 43 26 02 93

Website: https://germainparis.com/en

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 6PM – 2AM

About: Over in St Germain is a cool place for drinks. Since 2009, Beaumarly breathes a wind of renewal in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, reinventing the neighborhood with the aptly named Germain. Blue, yellow, green, the colors are orchestrated by the great India Mahdavi that mixes genres and eras. Avant-garde, the giant statue of Xavier Veilhan illuminates the space and crosses the ceiling to reappear on the floor, where a billiard room awaits

Prescription Cocktail Club

Location: 23 rue Mazarine 75006 Paris

Tel: +33 9 50 35 72 87

Website: http://www.prescriptioncocktailclub.com/

Hours: Monday – Thursday 7PM – 2AM | Friday – Saturday 7PM – 4AM | Sunday 8PM – 2AM

About: Cozy, trendy and select. The cocktail is a little expensive but creative and delicious. You will find it difficult to return to the eternal mojitos and caipirinhas after having tasted a Mazarine, specialty of the house (champagne and red fruits). The decor made of brick wall, soft lighting, lamps in the shape of bowler hat and library of old books connected to the floor, not lacking in charm.

Le Chai – Saint Germain

Location: 26 Rue de Buci, 75006 Paris

Tel: +33 1 43 26 68 26

Website: https://lechaisaintgermain.com/

Hours: Daily 8AM – 2AM

About: Good service, cozy atmosphere both terrasse and indoors, lovely rosé. I always wind my way back to this bar – it’s nothing super special but feels a little less touristy in an area that can be packed with tourists. 

Malongo Café

Location: 50 Rue Saint-André des Arts, 75006 Paris

Tel: +33 1 43 26 47 10

Website: https://www.malongo.com/en/our-boutiques/

Hours: Monday to Saturday 7:30AM – 7PM | Sunday 8:30AM – 7PM

About: Malongo is a Barista workshop located just a stone’s throw from Notre Dame de Paris cathedral. Try out their selection of croissants and coffee. 

La Grande Crèmerie

Location: 8 Rue Grégoire de Tours, 75006 Paris

Tel: +33143260909

Website: https://lagrandecremerie-paris.fr/en

Hours: Daily 6PM – 12AM

About: Loved the tapas and wine. This contemporary wine bar and restaurant offers organic wine with over 400 varieties from local producers. 

Café le Buci

Location: 52 Rue Dauphine, 75006 Paris

Tel: +33 1 43 26 67 52

Website: http://www.le-buci.fr/

Hours: Daily 7:30AM – 5AM

About: Stylish semi-retro and semi-modern cafe with terrace tables, for classic dishes like snails & tartare, plus late-night drinks.

Brasserie Lipp

Location: 151, boulevard Saint-Germain 75006 Paris

Tel: +33 1 45 48 53 91

Website: https://www.brasserielipp.fr/en/

Hours: Daily 9AM – 12:45AM

About: Serves traditional brasserie cuisine. Famous specialities are Bismark herring, brandade de morue, choucroute garnie, roast chicken, blanquette de veau and tête de veau.

Lutetia Hotel Bars

Location: 45 Bd Raspail, 75006 Paris

Tel: +33 1 49 54 46 00

Website: https://www.hotellutetia.com/eat-drink/

Hours: Joséphine Monday – Friday 5PM – 2AM, Saturday – Sunday 3PM – 2AM
Aristide Wednesday – Saturday 6PM – 2AM 

About: Whether you prefer the definitive gastronomic stylings of a French brasserie, or indeed the simple pleasure of a not-so-humble drink as you are surrounded by art, the Lutetia is by far the best choice on the Left Bank.

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Restaurants:

Coutume Café

Location: 47 Rue de Babylone, 75007 Paris

Tel: +33 9 88 40 47 99

Website: http://www.coutumecafe.com

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 5:30PM | Saturday – Sunday 9AM – 6PM

About: Australian owned. A coffee Roasting house. Has 7 specialty establishments in Paris and Geneva

Parisian Classic:

Chez L’ami Jean

Location: 27 Rue Malar, 75007 Paris

Tel: +33 1 47 05 86 89

Website: https://lamijean.fr

Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/l_ami_jean/?hl=fr
Hours: Tuesday – Friday 12PM – 2PM and 7PM – 11PM | Saturday 12 – 2PM

About: Relaxed, compact bistro near the Eiffel tower. Serves French classics.

Arpège

Location: 84 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris
Tel: 33 1 47 05 09 06
Website: https://www.alain-passard.com/
Hours: Monday – Friday 12PM – 2:30PM and 7:30PM – 10:30PM

About: A 3 Michelin Star restaurant with menus guided by the seasons. Every ingredient comes from experts that they know and trust and vegetables are grown in the restaurant’s kitchen gardens.

La Fontaine de Mars

Location: 129 Rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris
Tel: 33 1 47 05 46 44
Website: https://www.fontaine-de-mars.com/en/
Hours: Monday – Friday 12PM – 3PM and 7PM – 11PM | Saturday – Sunday 12PM – 3:30PM and 7PM – 11PM

About: One of the oldest bistros in Paris, La Fontaine de Mars exudes classic French charm with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths and traditional menu. Located near the Eiffel Tower, it’s renowned for dishes like duck confit and cassoulet.

Thoumieux

Location: 79 Rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris
Tel: 33 1 47 05 49 75
Website: https://brasseriethoumieux.fr/en
Hours: Monday – Sunday 12PM – 2:30PM and 7PM – 11PM

About: A quintessential Parisian brasserie that has been a Left Bank institution since 1923. The classic Art Deco interior with red banquettes and white tablecloths sets the scene for enjoying traditional French cuisine executed with finesse. Menu highlights include seafood platters, perfectly cooked steaks, and house specialties like steak tartare and roast chicken. The restaurant sits below the boutique Hotel Thoumieux, making it a complete Parisian experience.

Cafe Caillou

Location: 58 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris
Tel: 33 9 78 81 21 12
Website: https://www.cafecaillou.com/home-en
Hours: Monday – Saturday 7AM – 11PM | Continuous serving from noon to 10:30PM

About: A charming wine bistrot and restaurant located near the Eiffel Tower, making it the perfect spot for a meal before or after visiting Paris’ iconic monument. The contemporary bistro atmosphere is complemented by a seasonal menu featuring high-quality ingredients and excellent French wines. Their terrace offers lovely views and a true Parisian ambiance. A reliable choice for both locals and visitors seeking honest French cuisine in an iconic location.

To Visit:

Musée d’Orsay

Location: 1 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur, 75007 Paris

Tel: +33 1 40 49 48 14

Website: https://www.musee-orsay.fr/

Hours: Tuesday – Wednesday & Friday – Sunday 9:30AM – 6PM | Thursday 9:30AM – 9:45PM

About: Major 19th- & 20th-century European art collections housed in a monumental, former railway station.

Musée Rodin

Location: 77 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, France

Tel: +33 1 44 18 61 10

Website: http://www.musee-rodin.fr/

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10AM – 6:30PM

About: 18th-century mansion & sculpture garden displaying Rodin’s influential works, such as The Thinker.

Shopping:

Le Bon Marché

Location: 24 Rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris, France

Tel: +33 1 44 39 80 00

Website: https://www.24s.com/fr-fr/le-bon-marche

Hours: Daily 10AM – 7:45PM

About: Upmarket 19th-century mall for designer apparel, housewares, beauty products & gourmet groceries.

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Dining:

Chez Savy

Location: 23 Rue Bayard, 75008 Paris

Tel: +33 1 47 23 46 98

Website: https://lcep.fr/savy/

Hours: Monday – Friday 12PM – 11PM

About: Just off glitzy Avenue Montaigne, Chez Savy’s Art Deco cream-and-burgundy interior is blissfully intact, occupying its own circa-1930s microcosm. Fill up on rib-sticking specialties from the Aveyron region of central France—lentil salad with bacon, foie gras (prepared on the premises), perfectly charred lamb with featherlight shoestring frites, and pedigreed Charolais beef. 

L’avenue 

Location: 41 Avenue Montaigne 75008 Paris

Tel: +33 1 40 70 14 91

Website: http://www.avenue-restaurant.com/

Hours: Daily 8AM – 2AM

About: L’Avenue, a Paris restaurant popular with celebrities like KKW  and Rihanna. Just a few steps from the grand Plaza Athenée hotel with its top designer boutiques, L’Avenue is the go-to eaterie for big spenders– and probably one of the blandest restaurants in Paris. Food: Local cuisine, French, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options

Chez André

Location: 12 Rue Marbeuf, 75008 Paris

Tel: +33 1 47 20 59 57

Website: https://www.chez-andre.com/en/

Hours: Daily 12PM – 12AM

About: Traditional French Brasserie in Paris. Just steps away from Place de l’Etoile and the most beautiful avenue in the world, Chez André, in the heart of what’s known as the “Golden Triangle”, is where business, luxury, fashion and the press all meet.

Manko

Location: 15 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris

Tel: +33 1 82 28 00 15

Website: http://manko-paris.com/en/home-en/

Hours: Monday – Saturday 12PM – 3PM and 7PM – 2AM 

About: MANKO-PARIS, A PERUVIAN RESTAURANT – For centuries, Peruvian Cuisine has been inspired from every Cultures in the world. Influences from Europe, Japan, China and Africa have blended with the ancient Andean Culture and the exuberance of the Amazon, giving birth to a unique world of flavors, revealed and shared today. This is how Peruvian Food is celebrated and this is how Manko arrived in Paris.

BeefBar

Location: 5 Rue Marbeuf, 75008 Paris

Tel: +33 1 44 31 40 00

Website: http://www.beefbar.com/

Hours: Monday – Friday 12PM – 2:30PM and 7:30PM – 11:30PM | Saturday – Sunday 12:30PM – 3PM and 7:30PM – 11:30PM

About: Set in a beautiful room, well regarded oulet of the BeefBar chain. Beautiful + trendy.

Le Camondo

Location: 61 bis Rue de Monceau 75008 Paris

Tel: +33 1 45 63 40 40

Website: http://lecamondo.fr/

Hours: Monday – Saturday 12PM – 12AM | Sunday 12PM – 4PM

About: The young chef, Alexis Tadic, offers a lively menu and instant, combining traditional dishes revisited with some Italian or exotic flavors. Christophe Michalak, world champion pastry, has made a selection of his best creations and delicious treats.

Le Melville

Location: 28 Rue Jean Mermoz, 75008 Paris

Tel: +33 1 40 75 00 57

Website: https://lemelville.fr/

Hours: Tuesday – Friday 7:30PM – 1AM | Saturday 7:30PM – 2AM

About: Nestled on Rue Jean Mermoz, Le Melville is an intimate venue combining a chic restaurant, bar, and jazz club. Guests can enjoy live jazz performances.

Hotel:

Four Seasons George V

Location: 31 Avenue George V, 75008 Paris

Tel: +33 1 49 52 70 00

Website: https://www.fourseasons.com/paris/

About: An art deco landmark starring iconic views and Michelin Dining. Nestled in the Golden Triangle of Paris, just off the historic Champs-Elysees.

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Dining:

Le Bon Georges (a personal favourite)

Location: 45 Rue Saint-Georges, 75009 Paris

Tel #: +33 1 48 78 40 30

Website: https://www.lebongeorges.paris/

Hours: Daily 12PM – 2:30PM and 7PM – 10:30PM

About: Offers classic bistro cuisine where taste is at the centre of everything. Presenting slate dishes gives the chef all his creativity. 

Bistrot Rougemont

Location: 10 Rue Rougemont, 75009 Paris

Tel: +33 1 55 32 02 39

Website: https://www.bistrot-rougemont.fr/

Hours: Monday – Friday 12PM – 2:45PM and 6PM – 11PM | Saturday 6PM – 11PM

About: Offers a slate according to the products of the market. They are constantly looking for good producers to make you rediscover the French terroir.

Pink Mamma

Location: 20bis, Rue de Douiai, 75009 Paris

Tel: +33 1 40 36 03 94

Website: https://www.bigmammagroup.com/en/accueil

Hours: Monday – Wednesday 12PM – 2:15PM and 6:45PM – 10: 45PM | Thursday – Friday 12PM – 2:15PM and 6:45PM – 11PM | Saturday 12PM – 3:15PM and 6:45PM – 11PM |  Sunday 12PM – 3:15PM and 6:45PM – 10:45PM

About: (Italian, instagrammable, lot lot lot of people) Pink Mamma is a big and warm trattoria on 4 floors where we grill 1kg T-Bone steak and 1.1kg Tomahawk steak on a 3 meter long barbecue ( size does matter). 

Perruche

Location: Printemps de l’Homme, 9th floor 2 Rue du Havre, 75009 Paris

Tel: +33 (0)1 42 82 60 00

Website: http://perruche.paris/

Hours: Monday – Friday 12PM – 4PM and 7PM – 2AM | Saturday – Sunday 12:30PM – 4PM and 7PM – 2AM

About: Located on the top of the Printemps department store, the view is insane.  A 500m2 rooftop cocktail bar and restaurant, perched on the top floor of the shopping center Printemps Haussmann, Men’s Store. Lush and garden like, with ‘summerish’ lounge sofas and dining tables, the rooftop terrace offers a magnificent 360° view of Paris.

Cafe Marguerite

Location: 28 Rue des Martyrs, 75009 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 46 23 16

Website: https://menuonline.fr/en/cafemarguerite

Hours: Monday – Sunday 8AM – 12AM

About: A delightful neighborhood café with vintage-inspired decor located on the bustling Rue des Martyrs. Café Marguerite offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for enjoying classic French café fare. Their menu features everything from breakfast to dinner with excellent coffee, house-made pastries, hearty salads, and seasonal dishes. The street-side terrace is perfect for people-watching in this lively area of the 9th arrondissement.

Shopping:

Printemps Haussmann

Location: 64 Bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris

Tel: +33 1 71 25 26 01

Website: https://www.printemps.com/eu/en/printemps-paris-haussmann

Hours: Monday – Saturday 10AM – 8PM | Sunday 11AM – 8PM

About: One of the world’s leading department stores for fashion, luxury & beauty.

Rue des Martyrs

Location: Rue des Martyrs, between Rue de Châteaudun and Rue Clauzel, 75009 Paris

Hours: Most shops open daily from around 10AM – 7PM, but hours vary by establishment

About: One of Paris’ most delightful shopping streets, Rue des Martyrs runs through the 9th arrondissement and begins to climb toward Montmartre. The street is lined with artisanal food shops, bakeries, florists, and unique boutiques. Highlights include Sébastien Gaudard’s pastry shop, Terra Nera Italian deli, and numerous independent fashion boutiques. The street offers a perfect blend of traditional Parisian commerce and contemporary shops, making it a must-visit for food lovers and shoppers seeking authenticity.

To Visit:

Palais Garnier

Location: Place de l’Opéra, 75009 Paris

Tel: +33 1 71 25 24 23

Website: https://www.operadeparis.fr/

About: Italian-style opera house with ceiling painted by Chagall & library museum in 19th-century building.

Hotel:

Hotel La Fantaisie

Location: 24 Rue Cadet, 75009 Paris

Tel: +33 1 55 07 85 07

Website: https://www.lafantaisie.com

Hours: 24/7

About: This gorgeous hotel is located in one of Paris’ more charming neighborhoods in the 9th arrondissement. The property features stunning interiors inspired by the natural world, with abundant greenery and botanical motifs throughout. The rooftop terrace provides a welcome escape from the city bustle, while the restaurant serves innovative cuisine using seasonal ingredients. A perfect base for exploring the authentic side of Paris beyond the usual tourist haunts.

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Bakeries & Cafés:

Du Pain et Des Idees

Location:  34 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 40 44 52

Website: http://dupainetdesidees.com

Hours: Monday – Friday 7AM –7:30PM 

About: This traditional bakery with an exquisite interior from 1889 is famed for its naturally leavened bread, orange-blossom brioche and escargots (scroll-like ‘snails’) in four sweet flavours.

Holybelly Café

Location: 5 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010 Paris

Tel: +33 1 82 28 00 80

Website: https://holybellycafe.com/

Hours: Daily 9AM – 5PM

About: Takes its cues from a Melbourne-style cafe…no need to put up with lousy French coffee anymore.  They have two locations, both on the same street, one at number 5 (pancakes, eggs & sides, daily specials, specialty coffee and craft beer) and one at number 19(seasonal breakfast sharing plates, plats du jour, specialty coffee and natural wines).

Fric Frac

Location: 79 Quai de Valmy, 75010 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 85 87 34

Website: https://fricfrac.fr/

Hours: Monday – Thursday 12PM – 3PM and 7:30PM – 10:30PM | Friday – Sunday 12PM – 10:30PM

About: Grab a croque madam and picnic with the locals along the Canal Saint Martin

To Visit:

Canal Saint-Martin

Location: Quai de Jemmapes 75010 Paris

About: A picturesque waterway stretching through the 10th and 11th arrondissements, Canal Saint-Martin is lined with trendy cafes, boutiques, and green spaces. It’s a perfect spot for leisurely walks, picnics, or boat rides, offering a glimpse into the vibrant local life of Paris.

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Dining:

Le Clown Bar

Location: 114 rue Amelot 75011 Paris

Tel: +33 1 43 55 87 35

Website: https://www.centrepompidou.fr/en/collection/brancusis-studio

Hours: Daily except Tuesdays 2PM – 6PM

About: It isn’t a secret, or an underrated romantic destination. It’s received nods from high-profile outlets like the New York Times and Financial Times.

Septime

Location: 80 Rue de Charonne 75011 Paris

Tel: +33 1 43 67 38 29

Website: http://www.septime-charonne.fr/

Hours: Monday – Friday 12:15PM – 2PM and 7:30PM – 11PM

About: Tasting menu in 5 courses for lunch and 7 courses for dinner.  Lunch $60 / dinner $95

Bistrot Paul Bert

Location: 18, Rue Paul Bert, 75011 Paris
Tel: +33 1 43 72 24 01
Website: https://bistrotpaulbert.fr/en/home/
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 12PM – 2PM and 7:30PM – 11PM

About: A Michelin star restaurant offering classic French cuisine and an interesting wine list

Bouche

Location: 85 Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 75011 Paris
Tel: +33 1 43 57 60 49
Website: https://www.boucheparis.com/
Hours: Monday – Saturday 7PM – 1:30AM | Sunday 12PM – 3PM and 7PM – 1:30AM

About: Located on the border of the 11th and 20th arrondissements, Bouche is a contemporary restaurant offering a menu of seasonal small plates with influences spanning Europe and Southeast Asia. The minimalist, industrial-chic decor complements the innovative cuisine.

To Visit:

Coulée Verte René-Dumont

Location: Access at 1 Coulée Verte René-Dumont (stairs at Viaduc des Arts, 1 Avenue Daumesnil), 75012 Paris
Hours: Daily 8AM – 8:30PM (Winter) 8AM – 9:30PM (Summer) | Hours may change seasonally

About: An elevated linear park built on a former railway viaduct, the Coulée Verte (also known as Promenade Plantée) was the world’s first elevated park and the inspiration for New York’s High Line. The 4.7km green pathway offers a unique perspective of Paris from above street level. Walking the length of the park takes you through bamboo groves, rose gardens, water features, and provides glimpses into apartment windows and hidden courtyards. A peaceful escape from the city bustle and a favorite among locals for jogging or leisurely strolls.

Marché d’Aligre

Location: Place d’Aligre, 75012 Paris
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 7:30AM – 1:30PM | Indoor Marché Beauvau open Tuesday – Saturday 9AM-1PM and 4PM-7:30PM | Sunday 9AM-1:30PM

About: One of Paris’ most authentic and affordable markets, Marché d’Aligre combines an outdoor produce market, an indoor covered market (Marché Beauvau), and a small flea market. Dating back to 1779, the market retains a village-like atmosphere with vendors loudly hawking their products. The covered section houses butchers, fishmongers, and cheese specialists, while the outdoor section offers fresh produce at competitive prices. The small brocante (flea market) section is perfect for browsing vintage finds. A genuine slice of Parisian life away from tourist crowds.

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Restaurant:

La Felicita

Location:  5 Parvis Alan Turing, 75013 Paris

Website: https://www.lafelicita.fr/

Hours:  Monday – Thursday 9AM – 12AM | Friday 9AM – 1AM | Saturday 12PM – 1AM | Sunday 12PM – 12AM

About: It is a fun concept, very lively the evening like a bit party: it is the biggest restaurant in Europe. At the southern end of start-up campus Station F, immense La Felicità (Italian for ‘happiness’) sprawls over 4500 sq metres, with 1000 seats, five kitchens and three bars across a series of spaces including train carriages that reflect the building’s origins as a railway depot. Styled as a ‘food market’, it specialises in pizzas and pastas made from Italian produce. No reservations. Order ahead in the app to avoid a queue.

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Restaurants:

La Coupole

Location: 102 Boulevard de Montparnasse 75014 Paris

Tel: +33 43 20 14 20

Website: https://www.lacoupole-paris.com/

Hours: Monday – Sunday 8AM – 12AM

About: Since 1927 La Brasserie La Coupole has been a symbol of the history of Montparnasse. In an art deco decor, listed as a historical heritage, the Chef offers essential dishes from the great Parisian Brasseries such as the Grenoble-style stripe, the real pepper steak and the seafood platters. This Art Deco brasserie, famous for its painted dome, offers creative French & seasonal cuisine.

Le Dôme Café

Location: 108 Bd du Montparnasse, 75014 Paris

Tel: +33 1 43 35 25 81

Website: https://www.restaurant-ledome.com

Hours: Daily 12PM – 2:45PM and 7PM – 10:30PM

About: Lobster, seafood platters & bouillabaisse at an ornate, art deco brasserie with a glass veranda. Splurge and have the incredible Sole Meuniere.

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Restaurant:

La Plage Parisienne

Location: Port de Javel Haut, 75015 Paris

Tel: +33 1 82 82 00 89

Website: https://laplageparisienne.com/

Hours: Everyday 12PM – 2AM

About: La Plage Parisienne offers a real getaway on the Seine, quai de Javel in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. Facing the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower and the shimmering ripples of the Seine in the line of sight, the new address Beaumarly, Gilbert & Thierry Costes revisits the spirit of the guinguettes of yesteryear with sweeping strokes of modernity. In a colorful Roaring Twenties decor by Martin Brudnizki, cuisine from the water’s edge can be enjoyed in an atmosphere infused with good musical vibes.

Museum:

Musée Bourdelle de Paris

Location: 18 rue Antoine Bourdelle, 75015 Paris

Tel: +33 1 49 54 73 73

Website: http://www.bourdelle.paris.fr/

Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10AM – 6PM 

About: Art museum with the studio, garden & house of Antoine Bourdelle, Rodin’s pupil, & many of his works.

16th ARRONDISSEMENT

Restaurants:

Monsiuer Bleu

Location: 20 Avenue de New York Avenue 75116 Paris 

Tel: +33 1 47 20 90 47

Website: https://monsieurbleu.com/

Hours: Monday – Friday 12PM – 2:30PM | Saturday – Sunday 12PM – 4PM and 7PM – 2AM (last order at 11PM) | Le Jardin de Monsieur Bleu Tuesday – Saturday 6PM – 2AM (open in summer only)

About: Beautiful 20s style interiors, great possible view of the Eiffel Tower, love a more lavish dinner here. Monsieur Bleu is a chic French-style brasserie that aims to meet the varied needs of its customers. The key words of this unusual and unique address: taste and respect for the seasonality of products.

Girafe Restaurant

Location: Palais de Chaillot 1, Place du Trocadero 75016 Paris

Tel: +33 1 40 62 70 61

Website: http://www.girafeparis.com/en

Hours: Monday – Friday 12PM – 2:30PM and 7PM – 2AM | Saturday and Sunday 12:30PM – 4PM and 7PM – 2AM (last order at 11PM)

About: Dine in front of the Eiffel Tower. Decoration by Joseph Dirand. Girafe is the restaurant of the summer in Paris.

To Visit:

Fondation Louis Vuitton

Location: 8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, 75116 Paris

Tel: +33 1 42 22 60 00

Website: https://www.fondationlouisvuitton.fr/fr.html

Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday – 11AM – 8PM | Friday 10AM – 11PM | Saturday – Sunday 10AM – 8PM

About: Museum featuring modern & contemporary art in a unique building with an auditorium & roof terraces.

Musée Yves Saint Laurent

Location: 5 Avenue Marceau, 75116 Paris

Tel: +33 1 44 31 64 00

Website: https://museeyslparis.com/

Hours: Tuesday – Wednesday, Friday – Sunday 11AM – 6PM | Thursday 11AM – 9PM

About: The life & fashions of iconic designer, Yves Saint Laurent, are displayed at this chic museum.

Hotel:

Saint James Paris

Location: 5 Place du Chancelier Adenauer, 75116 Paris

Tel: +33 1 44 05 81 81

Website: https://www.saint-james-paris.com/

About: The most particular of Parisian Hotels. Built in the nineteenth century on the park of the first aerodrome of Paris, this magnificent neo-classical house underwent an exciting refresh in 2020.

17th ARRONDISSEMENT

To Visit:

Parc Monceau

Location: 35 Boulevard de Courcelles, 75008 Paris (borders the 8th and 17th arrondissements)

Hours: Daily 7AM – 8PM (Winter) 7AM – 10PM (Summer) Hours vary seasonally

About: Created in the 18th century, this elegant English-style garden is situated between the 8th and 17th arrondissements. Parc Monceau is beloved by locals for its romantic atmosphere, featuring a colonnade, miniature Egyptian pyramid, Chinese fort, Dutch windmill, and Corinthian pillars around a small pond. The park is surrounded by stunning mansions and is particularly popular with joggers and families. It’s less crowded than other Paris parks, making it a perfect peaceful retreat. The neighborhood surrounding the park is one of Paris’ most upscale residential areas.

18th ARRONDISSEMENT

Restaurant:

Terrass Restaurant Bar

Location: 12 – 14 Rue Joseph de Maistre, 75018 Paris

Tel: + 33 1 46 06 72 85

Website: https://www.terrass-hotel.com/terrass-restaurant-bar-panoramique

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 3:30PM – 12:30AM | Sunday – Monday 3:30PM – 11:30PM

About: An amazing panoramic terrace nestled on the butte Montmartre, perched on the 7th floor of Terrass Hotel. Up there, an indoor bar restaurant, plus an outdoor bar with swings

To Visit:

Montmartre

Location: 75018 Paris

About: Set in the 18th arrondissement, the charming hilltop Montmartre district (also known as “La Butte”) is a former artists’ village once inhabited by Picasso and Dalí, and home to the domed Sacré-Cœur basilica. There are sweeping views of the city from its steep, winding streets, while the iconic Moulin Rouge cabaret below draws tourists and nightclubbers. Retro-cool bars and eateries dot the edgy Lamarck area.

19th ARRONDISSEMENT

To Visit:

Parc des Buttes Chaumont

Location:1 Rue Botzaris, 75019 Paris

Hours: Daily 7AM – 10PM (Summer) | 7AM – 8PM (Winter) Hours vary seasonally

About: One of Paris’ largest and most dramatic parks, built on a former quarry and opened in 1867. The park features steep hills, a lake, waterfalls, a suspended bridge, and a stunning Temple de la Sibylle perched atop a 50-meter cliff. The dramatic elevation changes provide some of the best panoramic views of Paris, including Montmartre and the Sacré-Cœur. Unlike the manicured lawns of central Paris parks, Buttes Chaumont feels wilder and more natural. Popular with locals for picnics, jogging, and relaxation, it’s a hidden gem that few tourists discover. Rosa Bonheur, a popular guinguette-style café within the park, is perfect for drinks or casual dining.

20th ARRONDISSEMENT

To Visit:

Père Lachaise Cemetery

Location:16 Rue du Repos, 75020 Paris

Tel: 33 1 55 25 82 10

Website: https://www.paris.fr/dossiers/bienvenue-au-cimetiere-du-pere-lachaise-47/

Hours: Monday – Friday 8AM – 6PM | Saturday 8:30AM – 6PM | Sunday 9AM – 6PM | Hours vary seasonally

About: The largest cemetery in Paris and the most visited necropolis in the world, Père Lachaise is the final resting place of countless famous figures. Visitors come to pay homage to Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf, Frédéric Chopin, and many others. Beyond the celebrity graves, the cemetery itself is a peaceful 44-hectare park with stunning funerary art, grand mausoleums, and beautiful tree-lined paths. Located on a hillside, the winding cobblestone paths offer a serene escape from urban Paris. Maps are available at the entrances to help locate the most sought-after graves. A hauntingly beautiful place that combines history, art, and contemplative tranquility.

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