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The French taste in Paris' restaurants

Paris is said to be the world capital for gastronomy because you can find here all the best food products. However, the Parisian's gastronomy is quite hard to define because Paris mixes every king of food and 'terroirs' from France and abroad.

What we can say for sure is that Paris is the capital of the famous 'baguette', but also has a rich and diverse gastronomy:

- cheeses like Brie, Coulommier
- coocked meats like black blood sausage of Paris, saveloy of Paris, pâté of Houdan
- bakeries and pastries like Paris-Brest, Opéra, rum baba, brioche of Nanterre, Saint-Honoré
- mustards and vinegar
- fruits like the cherry of Montmorency, Reine-Claude of Chambourcy (apple)
- vegetables like asparagus of Argenteuil, mushrooms of Paris, watercress of Méreville
- drinks like Noyau de Poissy (liqueur made of almond, apricots pits, Cognac and herbs), Grand Marnier
...and many more.



The symboles for the French gastronomy in Paris are the well known cateres like Fauchon, Hédiart, Pétrossian and all the thousand of restaurants spread all around the districts.
Paris is without any doubt a paradise for the epicureans who want to discover and taste the specialities of Paris and of the whole France.

Come to Paris and taste the famous navarin lamb, the St-Germain soup, veal testicles of Bercy, rum baba with Chantilly cream, chouquettes and many other delicious delicacies in one of the restaurants we have chosen for you:


L'Orangerie, 4e

One of the most elegant and romantic dinning room in Paris, founded by the actor Jean-Claude Brialy as an after-theatre rendez-vous.

Benoît, 4e

Considered by many as the most genuine Parisian 'bistrot', devoted to the most perfectly prepared dishes of 'la grande cuisine bourgeoise'.

Le Train Bleu, 12e

After Maxim's, perhaps the most spectacular decoration in paris ; frescoes and gilt everywhere in this showpiece, built for the 1900 World Fair.

Maxim's, 8e

Still the most beautiful restaurant in the galaxy. Overpriced, though.

La Tour d'Argent, 5e

Established in the reign of Henri II and recently brought back to splendour by a new chef. Unforgettable, romantic views of Notre-Dame

Aux Charpentiers, 6e

Located in the former carpenters' guildhall (with a little museum about it), serving excellent 'pot-au-feu', 'boudin' and other everyday French basics.

Restaurants are located near our hotels in Paris.


A break in the Cafés of Paris



The cafés of Paris have built the story of the city itself. Cafés appeared in the 17th century with the introduction of the coffe, a beverage coming from the Orient. Several places opened, where you could sample this drink and the most famous writers, authors, philosophers or actors attended those places. Cafés became strong places for political actions and debates. In the 19th century, cafés where people sung uprose. But all these cafés have always been haunts for every people looking for passionate discussions about poetry, art, philosophy and hopes for remaking the world.
The cafés spread all over the city and each district had its time of glory.
Today, the cafés are huddled by district but also by style.

Here is a short selection of several cafés in Paris :

Le Loir dans la Théière, 4e

Tranquil and popular old-fashioned tearoom in the Marais.

Ladurée, 8e

Exquisite and precious 'salon de thé', famous for its macaroons. Bring your laciest great aunt along for tea.

Café de la Paix, 9e

An historic landmark; if you can't afford a ticket to the Opéra, you might just be able to manage the price of a coffe here.

Café de Flore, 6e

Fabled literary café, everything just so Parisian.

Le Procope, 6e

Paris' oldest, restored for the Revolution's Bicentennial.

You will find numerous hotels in these areas thanks to our hotel search tool for hotels in Paris.


Either you decide to taste the French specialities in one of the numerous Parisian restaurants or go in a café for a quiet and pleasant drink, you will get to grasp the spirit of a city full of traditions, history and life.
Come to Paris and enjoy a romantic dinner in an exclusive restaurant or remake the world while drinking a coffe in a bohemian café!