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LA VERSION COMPLETE DE VOTRE GUIDE BEST OF FRANCE 2014 en numérique ou en papier en 3 clics à partir de 13.99€ Disponible sur Welcome to France ! 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It is published by Les Nouvelles Editions de l’Université 18, rue des Volontaires - 75015 Paris. & 01 53 69 70 00 - Fax 01 42 73 15 24 Internet : www.petitfute.com SAS au capital de 1 000 000 E RC PARIS B 309 769 966 Cover : Belle-Île-en-Mer @ BLUEPICTURE - FOTOLIA Printed by : IMPRIMEUR DE CHAMPAGNE – 52200 Langres Completion date : january 2014 ISBN : 9782746969216 To contact us by email, family name (lowercase) followed by @petitfute.com For letters to the editor: [email protected] D esigned for English-speaking people looking for good tips and good addresses in France, “Best OF France” by Petit Futé is an essential how-to guide to find an accommodation, a restaurant, to organize your visits and outings to be sure you will not get lost in the largest country in Western Europe and the European Union. Indeed France is huge and full of charm: Metropolitan France extends from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea, and from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean. France has many sites inscribed in UNESCO’s World Heritage List and features cities of high cultural interest, like Paris, Bordeaux and more. But also beaches and seaside resorts, ski resorts, and rural regions that are known for their beautiful landscapes and tranquillity. That’s why France is ranked as the first tourist destination in the World Tourism rankings compiled by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) with 83 million foreign tourists in 2012. With this guidebook, Petit Futé has done everything possible to give you a selection of addresses gathering the must-sees as the hidden treasures for a successful stay in the country of human rights and gastronomy and to enjoy the best of France. Welcome to France! Contents Paris And Its Region © CYRIL BANA - AUTHOR’S IMAGE Paris And Its Region ..........................10 Paris ...................................................................10 Hauts-de-Seine..............................................66 Saint-Cloud..................................................66 Sceaux ...........................................................68 Sèvres ............................................................69 Seine-Saint-Denis .........................................70 Saint-Denis ..................................................70 Seine-et-Marne .............................................71 Fontainebleau .............................................71 Meaux ...........................................................74 Moret-sur-Loing ..........................................76 Provins ..........................................................77 Val-de-Marne .................................................79 Nogent-sur-Marne .....................................79 Val-d’Oise.........................................................81 Auvers-sur-Oise...........................................81 Enghien-les-Bains ......................................86 L’Isle-Adam...................................................88 Saint-Prix ......................................................92 Yvelines ............................................................94 Chambourcy................................................94 Dampierre-en-Yvelines .............................96 Maisons-Laitte..........................................97 Palombaggia Montfort-l’Amaury.....................................98 Rambouillet .............................................. 100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye ......................... 102 Versailles .................................................... 105 South East Auvergne ..........................................114 Allier ............................................................... 114 Vichy ........................................................... 114 Haute-Loire .................................................. 115 La Chaise-Dieu ......................................... 115 Le Puy-en-Velay ....................................... 116 Puy-de-Dôme ............................................. 117 Châtel-Guyon ........................................... 117 Clermont-Ferrand ................................... 117 La Bourboule ............................................ 119 Corse .................................................119 Corse-du-Sud .............................................. 119 Ajaccio ....................................................... 119 Bonifacio ................................................... 121 Figari .......................................................... 123 Piana .......................................................... 123 Porto ........................................................... 123 Porto-Vecchio ........................................... 124 Sartène....................................................... 126 Haute-Corse ................................................ 126 Bastia ......................................................... 126 Calvi ............................................................ 128 Corte ........................................................... 129 L’Ile-Rousse ................................................ 130 Lumio ......................................................... 131 Saint-Florent............................................. 131 Languedoc-Roussillon ....................132 Aude ............................................................... 132 Carcassonne ............................................. 132 Gruissan..................................................... 137 Lagrasse..................................................... 138 Narbonne .................................................. 139 Gard ................................................................ 141 Aigues-Mortes .......................................... 141 Alès.............................................................. 142 Le Grau-du-Roi ......................................... 142 Nîmes ......................................................... 144 Uzès ............................................................ 145 Vers-Pont-du-Gard.................................. 146 Hérault........................................................... 146 Béziers ........................................................ 146 Montpellier ............................................... 147 Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert ....................... 149 Sète ............................................................. 150 Pyrénées-Orientales ................................. 150 Amélie-les-Bains-Palalda ...................... 150 Collioure .................................................... 151 Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via ....................... 151 Perpignan.................................................. 152 Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur ...........153 Alpes-de-Haute-Provence ...................... 153 Les Mées..................................................... 153 Manosque ................................................. 154 Moustiers-Sainte-Marie ......................... 154 Alpes-Maritimes ......................................... 155 Antibes ....................................................... 155 Beaulieu-sur-Mer ..................................... 156 Cannes ....................................................... 157 Grasse......................................................... 160 Juan-les-Pins ............................................ 161 Mougins..................................................... 163 Nice ............................................................. 164 Opio ............................................................ 170 Vallauris ..................................................... 170 Bouches-du-Rhône ................................... 172 Aix-en-Provence ...................................... 172 Arles ............................................................ 173 Cassis .......................................................... 174 Eygalières .................................................. 175 Fontvieille .................................................. 175 Les Baux-de-Provence ............................ 176 Marseille .................................................... 176 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence....................... 179 Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer ..................... 180 Hautes-Alpes ............................................... 182 Briançon .................................................... 182 Gap ............................................................. 182 La Grave..................................................... 182 Saint-Véran ............................................... 184 Var ................................................................... 185 Grimaud .................................................... 185 Le Thoronet ............................................... 185 Porquerolles .............................................. 185 Ramatuelle................................................ 186 Saint-Raphaël .......................................... 186 Saint-Tropez.............................................. 187 Sainte-Maxime ........................................ 188 Vaucluse ........................................................ 189 Ansouis ...................................................... 189 Gordes ........................................................ 191 L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.................................. 191 Lourmarin ................................................. 192 Orange ....................................................... 193 Roussillon .................................................. 193 Rustrel ........................................................ 193 Vaison-la-Romaine ................................. 193 Rhône-Alpes.....................................195 Ain ................................................................... 195 Pérouges .................................................... 195 Drôme ............................................................ 195 Buis-les-Baronnies................................... 195 Grignan...................................................... 196 La Garde-Adhémar ................................. 196 Nyons ......................................................... 196 Isère ................................................................ 197 Alpe d’Huez ............................................... 197 Grenoble .................................................... 197 Uriage-les-Bains ...................................... 199 Vienne ........................................................ 199 Loire................................................................ 200 Saint-Etienne ............................................ 200 Rhône ............................................................ 201 Lyon ............................................................ 201 Savoie ............................................................ 203 Aix-les-Bains ............................................. 203 Courchevel ................................................ 203 Les Menuires ............................................. 203 Méribel ....................................................... 204 Haute-Savoie............................................... 204 Annecy ....................................................... 204 Avoriaz ....................................................... 206 Chamonix-Mont-Blanc .......................... 207 Evian-les-Bains......................................... 210 La Clusaz ................................................... 211 Les Gets ...................................................... 212 Megève ...................................................... 214 Morzine ...................................................... 214 Saint-Gervais-les-Bains.......................... 216 Samoëns .................................................... 216 Thonon-les-Bains .................................... 217 Yvoire.......................................................... 218 South West Aquitaine ..........................................220 Dordogne ..................................................... 220 Belvès ......................................................... 220 Bergerac..................................................... 221 Beynac-et-Cazenac................................. 222 Brantôme .................................................. 223 Domme ...................................................... 224 Hautefort ................................................... 224 Le Bugue .................................................... 226 Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil .................... 227 Monbazillac .............................................. 228 Périgueux .................................................. 229 Sarlat-la-Canéda..................................... 234 Siorac-en-Périgord .................................. 236 Sorges......................................................... 237 Gironde ......................................................... 239 Andernos-les-Bains ................................. 239 Arcachon ................................................... 240 Bordeaux ................................................... 243 Cap Ferret .................................................. 247 La Brède ..................................................... 248 Lacanau-Océan ....................................... 249 Le Verdon-sur-Mer................................... 250 Pyla-sur-Mer ............................................. 251 Saint-Emilion............................................ 252 Sauternes .................................................. 253 Landes ........................................................... 254 Biscarrosse-Plage .................................... 254 Dax.............................................................. 255 Eugénie-les-Bains .................................... 257 Hossegor.................................................... 258 Lot-et-Garonne........................................... 258 Agen ........................................................... 258 Duras .......................................................... 261 Pujols .......................................................... 262 Pyrénées-Atlantiques ............................... 263 Ainhoa ....................................................... 263 Bayonne..................................................... 264 Biarritz........................................................ 266 Cambo-les-Bains ..................................... 268 Pau .............................................................. 269 Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry .................... 271 Saint-Jean-de-Luz ................................... 272 Limousin ...........................................275 Corrèze .......................................................... 275 Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne ......................... 275 Collonges-la-Rouge ................................ 276 Turenne ...................................................... 276 Midi-Pyrénées ..................................277 Aveyron ......................................................... 277 Conques..................................................... 277 Millau ......................................................... 278 Najac .......................................................... 279 Rodez.......................................................... 280 Haute-Garonne .......................................... 282 Toulouse .................................................... 282 Gers................................................................. 284 Auch ........................................................... 284 Lot ................................................................... 286 Cahors ........................................................ 286 North West Bretagne ...........................................314 Côtes-d’Armor............................................. 314 Dinan ......................................................... 314 Ile-de-Bréhat............................................. 315 Ploumanach ............................................. 316 Saint-Brieuc .............................................. 316 Tréguier ...................................................... 317 Finistère......................................................... 318 Bénodet ..................................................... 318 Brest ............................................................ 318 Concarneau .............................................. 320 Crozon ........................................................ 321 Douarnenez .............................................. 321 Huelgoat.................................................... 322 Morlaix ....................................................... 322 Ouessant ................................................... 322 Pont-Aven.................................................. 323 Quimper .................................................... 323 Roscof ....................................................... 325 Ille-et-Vilaine ............................................... 326 Cancale ...................................................... 326 Dinard ........................................................ 327 Dol-de-Bretagne...................................... 328 Rennes........................................................ 329 Saint-Malo ................................................ 331 Morbihan ...................................................... 333 Auray .......................................................... 333 © ALAMER - ICONOTEC Padirac ....................................................... 287 Rocamadour............................................. 288 Saint-Cirq-Lapopie ................................. 290 Hautes-Pyrénées ........................................ 292 Bagnères-de-Bigorre .............................. 292 Cauterets ................................................... 292 Gavarnie .................................................... 292 Lourdes ...................................................... 293 Tarn ................................................................. 294 Albi .............................................................. 294 Cordes-sur-Ciel......................................... 295 Tarn-et-Garonne ........................................ 295 Auvillar....................................................... 295 Moissac ...................................................... 295 Montauban............................................... 296 Poitou-Charentes.............................297 Charente ....................................................... 297 Cognac....................................................... 297 Charente-Maritime ................................... 298 Ars-en-Ré ................................................... 298 La Flotte ..................................................... 300 La Palmyre ................................................ 301 La Rochelle ................................................ 302 Rochefort................................................... 305 Royan ......................................................... 307 Saint-Martin-de-Ré................................. 308 Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron ............................. 309 Saintes ....................................................... 310 Vienne............................................................ 311 Poitiers ....................................................... 311 Puy de la Tourte Carnac........................................................ 334 Ile-aux-Moines ......................................... 336 Josselin....................................................... 336 Locmariaquer ........................................... 337 Lorient ........................................................ 337 Quiberon ................................................... 339 Sainte-Anne-d’Auray .............................. 340 Sauzon ....................................................... 341 Vannes ....................................................... 341 Centre ...............................................344 Eure-et-Loir .................................................. 344 Chartres ..................................................... 344 Indre-et-Loire .............................................. 345 Amboise..................................................... 345 Azay-le-Rideau......................................... 346 Chenonceaux ........................................... 347 Chinon ....................................................... 348 Tours ........................................................... 349 Villandry .................................................... 351 Loir-et-Cher ................................................. 351 Blois ............................................................ 351 Cheverny.................................................... 353 Loiret .............................................................. 354 Orléans ...................................................... 354 Sully-sur-Loire .......................................... 356 Normandie .......................................357 Calvados ....................................................... 357 Bayeux ....................................................... 357 Deauville ................................................... 358 Pont-l’Evêque ........................................... 359 Trouville-sur-Mer ..................................... 360 Manche ......................................................... 360 Avranches.................................................. 360 Barleur ...................................................... 361 Cherbourg-Octeville ............................... 362 Granville .................................................... 364 Le Mont-Saint-Michel ............................. 364 Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue .......................... 365 Seine-Maritime ........................................... 365 Etretat ........................................................ 365 Fécamp ...................................................... 366 Rouen ......................................................... 368 Eure................................................................. 370 Giverny ....................................................... 370 Pays de la Loire..............................372 Loire-Atlantique ......................................... 372 Bouaye ....................................................... 372 Pornic ......................................................... 375 Saint-Joachim .......................................... 376 Maine-et-Loire ............................................ 378 Angers ........................................................ 378 Fontevraud-l’Abbaye .............................. 380 Sarthe ............................................................ 381 Le Mans ...................................................... 381 Vendée .......................................................... 383 L’Ile-d’Yeu................................................... 383 Les Sables-d’Olonne ............................... 384 Noirmoutier-en-l’Ile ................................ 385 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie ....................... 387 La Roche-sur-Yon..................................... 389 Picardie .............................................390 Oise ................................................................. 390 Chantilly .................................................... 390 Somme .......................................................... 393 Amiens ....................................................... 393 Le Crotoy.................................................... 395 Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme ....................... 396 North East Alsace................................................398 Bas-Rhin ........................................................ 398 Le Hohwald ............................................... 398 Marmoutier............................................... 399 Obernai ...................................................... 399 Sélestat ...................................................... 400 Strasbourg ................................................ 401 Haut-Rhin ..................................................... 404 Colmar ....................................................... 404 Eguisheim.................................................. 406 Ferrette ....................................................... 407 Guebwiller ................................................. 408 Kaysersberg .............................................. 408 Mulhouse................................................... 409 Ribeauvillé ................................................ 412 Riquewihr .................................................. 414 Roufach .................................................... 415 Thann ......................................................... 415 Turckheim ................................................. 416 Champagne-Ardenne ......................417 Aube ............................................................... 417 Troyes ......................................................... 417 Marne............................................................. 420 Mareuil-sur-Ay ......................................... 420 Châlons-en-Champagne ...................... 420 Epernay ...................................................... 422 Reims .......................................................... 423 Bourgogne .......................................426 Côte-d’Or ...................................................... 426 Beaune ....................................................... 426 Dijon ........................................................... 429 Gevrey-Chambertin ................................ 433 Meursault .................................................. 434 Nuits-Saint-Georges ............................... 435 Pernand-Vergelesses .............................. 437 Semur-en-Auxois ..................................... 437 Saône-et-Loire ............................................ 438 Autun.......................................................... 438 Cluny .......................................................... 439 Lugny.......................................................... 440 Mâcon ........................................................ 440 Tournus ...................................................... 442 Yonne ............................................................. 443 Auxerre ....................................................... 443 Joigny ......................................................... 445 Saint-Fargeau .......................................... 445 Sens ............................................................ 446 Vézelay ....................................................... 447 Franche-Comté ................................448 Doubs ............................................................ 448 Arc-et-Senans........................................... 448 Besançon ................................................... 448 Jura ................................................................. 449 Arbois ......................................................... 449 Baume-les-Messieurs ............................. 450 Château-Chalon ...................................... 452 Dole ............................................................ 452 Territoire de Belfort ................................... 454 Belfort......................................................... 454 Lorraine ............................................455 Meurthe-et-Moselle ................................. 455 Nancy ......................................................... 455 Meuse ............................................................ 457 Verdun........................................................ 457 Moselle .......................................................... 459 Metz ............................................................ 459 Vosges ........................................................... 461 Epinal ......................................................... 461 Gérardmer ................................................. 463 Vittel ........................................................... 465 Nord-Pas-de-Calais ..........................466 Nord ............................................................... 466 Bergues ...................................................... 466 Dunkerque ................................................ 467 Lille.............................................................. 468 Pas-de-Calais ............................................... 471 Arras ........................................................... 471 Boulogne-sur-Mer ................................... 473 Calais .......................................................... 474 Le Touquet-Paris-Plage .......................... 475 Montreuil ................................................... 476 Wimereux .................................................. 477 Index ................................................479 In collaboration with : • ARCHAMBAULT Stacy • AYME Karen • BAJAS Chloé • BALLY Géraldine • BASENACH MARIE • BAUDOIN Pascal • BELIN Thomas • BENZIANE Cynthia • BERNAR Gérard • BERTIER Marie • BEUTTER Jeanne • BEYOU Cécile • BINET Caroline • BOLDRON Aurélie • BOULLET Pierre-Emmanuel • BOURDON Claire • CABRERA Elodie • GERMAIN Robert • CECCONI Lucie • CHAIGNE Marianne • COLLIN Mélanie • DANDRIEUX Julie • DARDOIZE Véronique • DAUNAR Corinne • DEMAREST Marie-Anne • DERAMOND Julie • DESCHASEAUX Etienne • DRAY Maxime • DUPONT Laure • EUSTACHE Guillaume • FESSELIER-HAGUET Anne-Sophie • FINET Emmanuelle • GARDAN Léna • GUILBAUD Justine • GUYOT-DELOCHE Anne • HACK Juliana • JARRY Martin • KREB Carine • KROMPHOLTZ Pierrette • KUHN Valérie • LACRAMPE Corine • LAZZERINI Rébecca • LE GALL Pierre • LEFORT Sophie • LEFRANCOIS Marc • LUCAS Nadine • MARCQ Mélodie • MASFERRER Sarah • MAZUR Lorraine • MOLINIER Jean-Baptiste • MOUSKA Noëlle • NURET Camille • ORENGA Marine • PAPIN Alice • PATHE Lise • PERAUD Emmanuel • PIN Isabelle • PRATELLI-RUGIERO Pauline • RICHARD Antoine • ROI Pascaline • ROMANO Ludovic • RONGET Maxime • ROUSSEL Christophe • SEREX Anthony • SIBILLE Charles • SPIRI Isabelle • TAFFARELLI Emmanuel • TURECK Yoann • VAQUERO-NOURRISSON Elodie • VOINSON Fanny • DELBOS Claire • On the Seine quay © JON R PETERS - FOTOLIA Paris And Its Region Paris 10 Hauts-de-Seine 66 Seine-Saint-Denis 70 Seine-et-Marne 71 Val-de-Marne 79 Val-d’Oise 81 Yvelines 94 10 PARIS - Sightseeing Paris And Its Region Paris OFFICE DE TOURISME ET DES CONGRÈS DE PARIS (TOURISM OFFICE) 25, rue des Pyramides (1st) & +33 (0)1 49 52 42 63 – www.parisinfo.com M° Pyramides Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 7pm; Sunday from 10am to 7pm. Sightseeing PLACE DE LA CONCORDE ET L'OBÉLISQUE M° Concorde With its 84 000 m², it is the largest square in Paris. To the West, it overlooks the Champs-Elysées. To the North you can admire the eighteenth century buildings, including the Hotel de Crillon (a palace) and the Hotel de la Marine – the headquarters of the General Navy – between which the Royale street leads to Place de la Madeleine. To the West, you have the Tuileries gardens and to the South, the Concorde bridge that leads to the National Assembly. To the northwest, at the beginning of Gabriel avenue, you will find the Embassy of the United States. This gigantic public space was designed by the architect Jacques-Ange Gabriel between 1755 and 1772. Known as Place Royale, its centre was occupied by an equestrian statue of Louis XV. The latter disappears during the French Revolution, and the square was renamed Place de la Revolution. This is where Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, Charlotte Corday, Danton and Robespierre among others were guillotined. In 1795, the square received the sculptures of Marly's horses from Marly's castle. Today only replicas can be seen at the entrance of the Champs-Elysées; the original ones are found in Louvre museum. That same year it was renamed place de la Concorde, a name that it has maintained, except under the Restoration. During this period, it was dedicated to Louis XVI. In 1833, the famous pink granite obelisk from Luxor Temple was installed. Dating back from the thirteenth century BC, it was offered to France by the vice king of Egypt, Mehemet Ali. His Hieroglyphics glorifies the pharaoh Ramses II. The top is surmounted by a capstone made of gold and bronze since 1998. Between 1836 and 1846, the site underwent some major transformation thanks to the architect Jacques Hittorff. He implanted the fountains of Seas and Rivers, both imposing, as well as the twenty rostral columns acting as street lights. Finally, eight statues symbolising French cities are located on the corner booths: Brest and Rouen were sculpted by Cortot, Lille and Strasbourg by Pradier, Lyon and Marseille by Petitot, Bordeaux and Nantes by Caillouette. The seated figures symbolize Rhine, Rhone, the grape and wheat harvest, the Mediterranean, the Ocean and fishing. More recently, the square was the scene of the victory of the right candidate in the presidential elections in 1995 with Jacques Chirac and Nicolas Sarkozy in 2007. PLACE VENDÔME M° Opéra or Tuileries. It is the place of luxury! Some of the most famous jewellers, clockmakers and designers, as well as the Ritz Grand Hotel, are located at the foot of 18th-century mansion houses that border this square, made by Jules Hardouin-Mansart during the reign of Louis XIV. The ministry of Justice is also located here and the Vendôme column is found in the centre. Built under the second empire, it celebrates the victory of the Napoléon I armies at Austerlitz. The statue at its top represents the emperor. Demolished during the Commune de Paris in 1871, it was partly rebuilt at the expense of the painter Gustave Courbet who was accused of being the initiator of this destruction. Cartier, Chaumet, Tour operator ARTS ET VIE 251, rue de Vaugirard (15th) & +33 (0)1 40 43 20 21 www.artsetvie.com – [email protected] For fifty years, Arts et Vie, a cultural organisation for trips and leisure has developed tourism open to the knowledge and the delight of discovery. The spirit of journeys falls under an associative tradition characterised by a friendly atmosphere, rich in discoveries, arts, masterpieces of humanities and civilisations of the world. All your trips are lively and led by a guide, trained by the association, and always anxious to share their enthusiasm with the travellers. Five continents, sixty countries, with each traveller assigned to his flight. You will be attracted by the river and the maritime cruises, its festivals to attend the great European cultural events, its art city stays in search of museologic masterpieces, discovery tours, classic trips, many tours, nature trips in to the heart of great landscapes, walks and hikes, escapades to stroll in Europe of culture etc. will please you. Good to know: weekends and days to discover the national heritage. Sightseeing - PARIS LA PLACE DU TERTRE Funicular. M° Anvers or Abbesses or Lamarck Caulaincourt To really enjoy this magical site, you must come very early, before the opening of restaurants that extends their terraces, the arrival of the merchants of souvenir and portrait shooters. But if you're not bothered by the ultra-touristic atmosphere that these traders bring to it, come whenever you want! Surrounded by houses from different eras, including one that was occupied by the first mayor of Montmartre in 1790 (No. 3), this ancient village square has an indefinable charm. Monuments LA SAINTE-CHAPELLE Palais de Justice de Paris 6, boulevard du Palais (1st) & +33 (0)1 53 40 60 80 M° Cité or Saint-Michel Open every day. From March to October, from 9: 30am to 6pm; from November to February, from 9am to 5pm. PARIS AND ITS REGION PLACE DES VOSGES M° Bastille, Chemin Vert or Saint-Paul It is one of the oldest and most beautiful squares in Paris. It occupies a space that was formerly that of Hôtel des Tournelles, popular stay place of several kings of France. This is where Henry II died following a tournament accident in 1559. Following this tragedy, his wife Queen Catherine de Medici, forsook it and then the buildings were gradually demolished. It is on this site that will be created the Royale square, on the orders of Henry IV. With its square shape, it is surrounded by thirty-six two-storey houses with facades of stone, brick and slate roofs. On the ground floor, entrances overlook arches that form a gallery surrounding the square. These houses were built in accordance with an identical model, except two of them, which are slightly larger and superior: the houses of the King (No. 1) and of the Queen (No. 28). The site will be completed after the death of Henri IV and inaugurated with great fanfare in 1612 on the occasion of the marriage of Louis XIII and Anne of Austria. Very popular and upper class, this site derives its name from the Vosges department in 1800 because it had become famous for its zeal to promptly pay its taxes... It will temporarily become Place Royale during the nineteenth century. Many great writers lived in this square. First Victor Hugo (No. 6), the apartments have been converted into a museum dedicated to him, and Georges Simenon, the father of the police chief Maigret (No. 21). A relaxed and lively atmosphere reigns here. Under the arcades you will notably find restaurants and art galleries. At the centre of the square lies the charming square Louis XIII, which includes an equestrian statue of the king, lawns, trees (lime and chestnut trees), fountains and play grounds for children. Recently, the site was found in the news because Dominique Strauss-Kahn, former president of the IMF and the target of a thunderous court case, has an apartment here. Closed on weekdays between 1pm and 2: 15pm. Last access 30 min before closing or earlier when crowded. Open on Wednesday until 9pm from May 15th to September 15th. Adult: E8.50. Reduced rate: E5.50. Free for under 18-yearolds (accompanied by an adult), the 18-25 years old, disabled people and their guide, the unemployed. Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie twin ticket: E12.50. Reduced rate: E8.50. Reservations for groups on [email protected]. Guided tour (free guided tour every day at 11am and 3pm. Conference visit: +33 (0)1 44 54 19 33). Shop. Bookshop-shop. Better say it: you need patience in order to visit this Gothic art jewel located within the courthouse of Paris. The crowd is huge – people come from all over the world to discover it – and security measures are taken right from the entrance – it is forbidden for one to have metal objects on themselves. The Sainte-Chapelle was built in xiiith century on the order of Saint Louis, aka Louis IX, in order to receive relics of Christ. Particularly slender compared to its surface area, topped by a spire of 33 metres, it has two levels. That at the top was reserved for relics and the king, that at the bottom to the parishioners. Haven suffered from many damages during its existence, it was renovated and its beauty restored. Your patience will be rewarded by the performance offered at the nave of the upper chapel. Equipped with blue vaults, it is illuminated by high decorated glass windows with exceptional stainedglass windows dominated by red and blue colours. They express religious scenes of Old and the New Testaments. The ensemble formed by these wonders that one never gets tired of admiring is completed by a pink of nine meters in diameter. This masterpiece is composed of nine dozens of panels evoking the Apocalypse. Statues representing the apostles are also worth a visiting. © F. IREN & C. PINHEIRA - AUTHOR’S IMAGE Van Cleef & Arpels, Piaget, Rolex, Chanel, Dior etc. are some of the shops that make the reputation of this place and its surroundings. Once in this legendary and fascinating place, ladies will have a wide choice! 11 The Vendôme column 12 PARIS - Sightseeing CATHEDRALE NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS Place Jean-Paul-II – 6, parvis Notre-Dame (4th) & +33 (0)1 42 34 56 10 – +33 (0)1 53 40 60 80 www.notredamedeparis.fr M° Cité or Saint-Michel. RER Saint-Michel NotreDame. Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6.45pm; the weekend from 8am to 7.15pm. Treasury of the cathedral: Monday to Friday: from 9.30am to 6pm, Saturday from 9.30am to 6.30pm, Sunday from 1.30pm to 6.30pm. Free. Circuits: every day from 10am to 6.30pm (5.30pm from October to March; 11pm Saturday and Sunday in July and August). Last visit 45 min. before. Closed: January 1st, May 1st, December 25th. E8.50. Reduced rate: E5.50. Free: 0-18 years, 18-25 years of the EU, unemployed people. Access disadvised to the electric armchairs. Guided tour. Shop. Concerts. The construction site of Notre-Dame cathedral of Paris is one of the most Pharaonic that the French history has ever known. Two centuries of work, started in 1160 on the order of Maurice de Sully. At that time, the bishop of Paris wanted to replace two small churches that were setup in the southeast side of the city's island. Concerning its architecture, the dimensions of this cathedral express the magnitude of this Gothic art masterpiece : 5,500 m ² of floor surface area, a 130 m long, 48 metres wide, 35 m high under vault, 69 meters at the summit of the towers. Visitors enter the monument by a majestic façade, composed of three portals : that of the Virgin, the last judgement and Sainte-Anne. Overlooking the structure are two towers having «Emmanuel», the famous bell of 13 tons on one side and a staircase of 387 steps offering an impressive view over Paris on the other. The splendour of the cathedral will be honoured through various musical and cultural events (congress, shows, exhibitions, concerts, books...). Extensive restoration work is equally expected to have a new tenor with eight new bells, the repairing of interior lighting, the restoration of the great organs, etc. Do not miss this great appointment! LE PANTHÉON Place du Panthéon (5th) & +33 (0)1 44 32 18 00 http: //pantheon.monuments-nationaux.fr M° Cardinal-Lemoine. Luxembourg RER. l Open every day from 10am to 6.30pm. Until 6pm from October to March. Last access 45 minutes before closing. Adult: E7.50. Reduced rate: E4.50. Free for under 18-year-olds, less than 26 of the EU, the disabled people and unemployed people. Tourism label & Disability. Guided tour. Bookstore-shop. Directed by Jacques-Germain Soufflot in 1758, the construction work of the Pantheon, commissioned by King Louis XV in honour of St. Genevieve, was completed in 1793, thirteen years after the death of the architect. The building is 110 meters long and 84 meters wide, it is built in the shape of a Greek cross. The décor also is worth visiting: the academic painters of Puvis de Chavannes, Gros ou Cabanel were mandated to achieve this work. It is from 1885, that the Pantheon became the place of worship we all know today. It is the resting place of the great historic French figures! The first great person to enter was Victor Hugo. Among the great personalities who rest in the crypt are: Voltaire, Rousseau, Jean Moulin, Condorcet, Pierre and Marie Curie, Dumas... EGLISE SAINT-SULPICE Place Saint-Sulpice (6th) & +33 (0)1 42 34 59 98 www.paroisse-saint-sulpice-paris.org M° Saint-Sulpice Open every day from 7.30am to 7.30pm. Guided tour. The building of this vast church began in the seventeenth century – Queen Anne of Austria laid the first stone – on the basis of a twelfth century building. It is characterized by a monumental façade which is the work of Jean-Nicolas Servandoni (eighteenth century) and consists of two superposed different porticoes styles, Doric and Ionic. The two towers that surmount the building are asymmetrical and one is incomplete. The interior of the church was richly decorated in the nineteenth century by the painter Eugène Delacroix, to whom we owe the frescoes in the Saints-Anges chapel. You will also see a sculpture of the Virgin of Pigalle and the gnomon, a marble obelisk which is "lit" by a ray of light during the solstices and equinoxes. Since the international success of the novel "Da Vinci Code", Saint-Sulpice has additional people visiting; many readers try very hard so as to find the sites of the church mentioned in this book. HÔTEL NATIONAL DES INVALIDES 129, rue de Grenelle (7th) & +33 (0)8 10 11 33 99 www.musee-armee.fr M° Invalides, La Tour-Maubourg or Varenne. First Monday of each month (except from July to September), only the Church of the Dome (tomb of Napoleon i), the SaintLouis cathedral of the Disabled and the course artillery are accessible. Closed on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th. Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm; Sunday from 10am to 6.30pm. Until 5pm (5.30pm Sunday) from October to March; Tuesday until 9pm from April to September. Church of the Dome: until 7pm in July and August. L'Historial de Gaulle is closed on Monday. Adult: E9.50. Reduced rate: E7.50. The ticket gives access to all the museum (Church of the Dome included) Free for the disabled people, less than 18 years, less than 26 years of the EU, unemployed people and the recipients of social minimums. Guided tour. Catering facilities. Shop. L'Hotel des Invalides was founded on the orders of Louis XIV in order to welcome and take care of wounded soldiers or aged soldiers. Buildings, including a hospital, designed by architect Libéral Bruant. The construction site lasts for a short time from 1670 to 1674. Two years later churches were built by Saint-Louis and the Dome by Jules Hardouin-Mansart. In the latter, you can see the tomb of Napoleon 1st. These churches are the jewels of the site where one will find today the Musée de l'Armée, the historial de Gaulle, the museum of Plans-Reliefs and the Museum of the Order of the Liberation. Note that your entry ticket gives you access to all of these sites. LE PONT ALEXANDRE-III (THE ALEXANDRE-III BRIDGE) Quai d'Orsay – Cours de la Reine (8th) (7th) M° Clemenceau Champs-Elysées This bridge offers a splendid perspective with Les Invalides on one side and the Grand and Petit Palais on the other. It owes its name to a tsar whose son, Nicolas, proved the French-Russian friendship by laying the cornerstone during his official trip to France In 1896. The bridge was inaugurated four years later on the launching of the Exposition Universelle. This typical work of the Belle Epoque is made of a steel arch Sightseeing - PARIS only with a great decoration: nymphs of La Seine and La Neva (in the middle), candelabras among which four bears angels, shells garlands with masks. We can find on each side of the bridge two pylons of 17 metres high. Sculptures at their base recapitulate different periods in France (Middle Ages, Renaissance, the rule of Louis XIV, the modern times). The set of statues at the top named the Renommées count among its representations Pegasus the winged horse and a woman holding a trumpet: they symbolise Arts, Sciences, Battle and Industry. They are golden like many of the light grey bridge’s decorations. It is just a masterpiece! THE EIFFEL TOWER Champ-de-Mars (7th) & +33 (0)8 92 70 12 39 www.tour-eiffel.fr M° Bir-Hakeim or Trocadéro. RER Champ de Mars – Tour Eiffel o ARC DE TRIOMPHE Place Charles-de-Gaulle (8th) & +33 (0)1 55 37 73 77 M° Charles de Gaulle Étoile l Closed on 1st January, 1st May, 8th May (morning), 14th July (morning), 11th November (morning), 25th December. Open EGLISE DE LA MADELEINE Place de la Madeleine (8th) & +33 (0)1 44 51 69 00 www.eglise-lamadeleine.com M° Madeleine Open every day from 9.30am to 7pm. Guided tour. Concerts. An exceptional site and a majestic building! The Madeleine Church dominates the Saint-Honore district and the boulevards with its entire splendour. It has an ancient temple shaped facade which is in perfect symmetry with the Bourbon palace, located opposite it on the other side of the Seine via the Royale street and Concorde square. Its construction started in 1763 and saw a succession of several architects till its inauguration in 1842. Meanwhile, there were plans to transform it into the National Assembly, a temple of the Revolution or a temple dedicated to the Grand Army of Napoleon the 1st, before finally being consecrated to Catholic worship. Surrounded by Corinthian columns, the church is rich in carved and painted works, including a large fresco of Jules Ziegler, adorning the choir and telling the story of Christianity. Thanks to Aristide Cavaille-Coll, the large organ of the Madeleine is renown as well as the acoustics of the building. Note that some Masses are musical and the church frequently hosts classical concerts. If you have a few minutes, take time to admire the pediment of the church carved by Henri Lemaire. Just below, you can read the Latin inscription: "D.O.M. SVB. INVOCAT S. MAR. MAGDALENÆ" that can be translated as: "To god all mighty by the invocation of Mary Magdalene". This quote is an invitation to discover the patron saint of the church on the pediment, kneeling to the right of Christ. You will also admire the bronze doors of the monument that are unique in size. They are even larger than the bronze door of Saint Peter of Rome. PARIS AND ITS REGION Open every day. Lift: from 9am to 11.45pm. Staircase: from 9.30am to 6.30pm. Lift and staircase: from 9am to 0h45 from mid-June to August. Last rises: between 30 min and 1.45am before closing depending on the period, the floor, the fashion of rise and the attendance (ask for information). Free for under childern under 4. Lift to the 2nd floor: E8.50. Reduced rates: E7 and E4. Until the top: E14.50. Reduced rates: E13 and E10. Staircases to the 2nd floor: E5. Reduced rates: E3.50 and E3. Groups: ask for information. Reduced rate for disabled person and one guide on presentation of the disabilty card. Toilets. Guided tour. Catering facilities. Shop. The tower built by Gustave Eiffel for the Universal Exhibition of 1899 - which marks the centenary of the revolution – and whose destruction was scheduled 20 years later, was finally preserved for scientific reasons. The foot of the building coincides with the four cardinal points, they weigh more than 10,000 tons. It was the highest monument in the world until 1931. The tower rose to over 320 metres since 1957, when the antenna was hoisted for the French television. From the second floor, located 115 metres above the ground, it is estimated that we can see clearly up to 55 kilometres to the South, 60 to the North, 65 to the East and 70 to the West. The Jules Verne restaurant, taken over by the group of Alain Ducasse, is a gourmet restaurant open seven days a week. It is very popular. The third floor (an additional E5) is a closed space punctuated with viewpoints where you can see a reconstruction of the style «Grévin museum», showing Gustave Eiffel with Thomas Edison. If you are courageous enough to climb the 750 steps leading to the second floor, it is cheaper (E4.50), much more sportive and much easier when you buy your tickets. The program consists of the demolition and reconstruction of the Ferrié Eiffel pavilion, the restoration of the facades of the restaurant, and finally, a glass floor will be installed so that one can enjoy the height of the monument! daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Until 10: 30 p.m. from October to March. Last admission 30 minutes before closing. Free: 1st Sunday of each month from 1st January to 31st March 2014 and 1st November to 31st December 2014. Adult: E9.50. Group (20 people): E7.50. Reduced price: E6. Free for children under 18 years old and under 26 years old from the EU, the disabled, the unemployed. Reservations required for groups: reservation.arcdetriomphe@monuments-nationaux. fr. Boutique. Shop. Free visit or conference. The Arc de Triomphe is located on a beautiful perspective: in the East you have the Champs-Elysées, the Concorde square, the Tuileries Gardens and the Louvre. In the West lies the neighbourhood of La Défense and its Grande Arch. To help you identify the important sites of the capital, you have orientation tables on the terrace where you will find a small museum that tells the story of the building. The latter was commissioned by Napoleon I with the aim of paying homage to the French armies. Started in 1806, its construction was completed 30 years later, during the reign of Louis-Philippe. Designed by the architect Jean-François Chalgrin, the Arc has a height of 50 metres and a width of 45 metres. It is decorated with high and low reliefs sculpted by about fifty artists. The most famous work is "La Marseillaise" by François Rude (Champs-Élysées side). On the arch you can still read the names of generals and victories won by the revolutionary and imperial armies. Under the monument, in 1921, was installed the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in memory of soldiers who died during the First World War. A flame is revived every day at 6: 30 pm. 13 14 PARIS - Sightseeing OPÉRA NATIONAL DE PARIS – PALAIS GARNIER Place de l’Opéra (9 th) & +33 (0)8 92 89 90 90 (0,34 E/min) www.operadeparis.fr M° Opéra. RER Auber Open every day from 10am to 5pm (last visit at 4.30pm). From 10am to 1pm if show in the morning. Closed on January 1st, on May 1st and the days of events. Shows mainly at 7.30pm and 2.30pm. Until 6pm from July 16th to September 5th. Free for children under 10 years old. Adult: E9. Reduced rate: E6. Guided tour. Shop. The Palais Garnier is one of the cornerstones of major renovations of the capital led by Baron Haussmann during the Second Empire. Charles Garnier was the architect. This magnificent temple of opera and ballet was inaugurated in 1875 after 15 years of work. It is admired for its architecture as for its programs. It has the famous double helix staircase which rises in a marble nave of varied colours – from its opening, it was adopted by the "high society" who loved to be seen. The house itself contains sculptures and paintings in abundance. As for the room, dominated by red and gold colours, it has a great and legendary crystal chandelier – 8 tons! – And a ceiling painted by Marc Chagall in 1964. It can accommodate up to 1900 people. A museum, through its collections and temporary exhibitions, tells the threecentury history of the opera – it can be seen during a visit to the palace. The institution has an orchestra that interprets most of the works of the program. The Palais Garnier shares its opera productions with the Opéra Bastille, but remained a key place for ballets. Some recitals and orchestral concerts are also organised here. BASILIQUE DU SACRÉ-CŒUR DE MONTMARTRE Parvis du Sacré-Cœur (18 th) & +33 (0)1 53 41 89 00 www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com M° Anvers or Abbesses then funicular. o Open every day from 6am to 11pm (last visit at 10.15pm). Free admission. Visit of the dome: E6. Reduced rate: E4. Visit of the crypt: E3. Reduced rate: E2. Dome and Crypt: E8. Reduced rate: E5. Shop. Immediately after the tragic events of the years 1870 and 1871 - the defeat of the war against the Prussians and the ephemeral Paris Commune which experienced its beginnings in Montmartre and was terribly repressed – two laymen appointed; Alexandre Legentil and Hubert Rohault vow to build an expiatory church dedicated to the worship of sacrificial heart of Christ. Their project was approved by the National Assembly in 1873 and took the of Roman-Byzantine basilica style, which was later called Sacred Heart. The work took nearly half a century to be completed. Six different architects succeeded in completing this work begun by Paul Abadie. Important foundations were necessary, 83 pillars supported the building constructed on a former lime quarry. Completed in 1914, the basilica waited until 1919, before being dedicated, until the end of the First World War. Famous worldwide, the Sacred Heart welcomes all year round flood of impressive visitors. From its square, and also from the dome of the basilica, the view over Paris and its environs – south side – is striking. Inside, the decor presents a large mosaic, a great Cavaillé-Coll or again an encrypted treasure. Note that religious services are held several times throughout the day and even at night. It is therefore recommended that visitors be as quiet as possible. LE CIMETIÈRE DU PÈRE LACHAISE Boulevard de Ménilmontant & +33 (0)1 55 25 82 10 www.pere-lachaise.com M° Père Lachaise, Philippe Auguste, Alexandre Dumas or Gambetta Open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm; Saturday from 8.30am to 6pm; Sunday from 9am to 6pm. Closed at 5.30pm from November to March. Guided tour. Established in the early nineteenth century, the largest cemetery in Paris (44 hectares) was named by the father of La Chaise. As a confessor of Louis XIV, he lived in a field belonging to the Jesuits extended by hillside. Its gardens were retained and included in the plans of the cemetery designed by architect Alexandre Theodore Brongniart. With a total number of 70,000 burial plots, it is designed as an English garden. Thousands of trees watch over the graves over a maze of alleys that are carefully maintained. Countless prestigious personalities are buried here: Chopin, Musset, Balzac, Rossini, Bizet, Dukas, Bellini, Delacroix, Victor Hugo, Oscar Wilde, Blanqui, Courteline, Pissarro, Daumier, Modigliani, Eluard, Colette, Proust, Max Ernst, Edith Piaf, Montand and Signoret, Becaud, Jim Morrison, Bashung, Pierre Bourdieu, Marie Trintignant ... Without forgetting the famous tombs of Heloise and Abelard, of Moliere and La Fontaine, or that of the spiritualist Allan Kardec. You also need to see the Federated wall where one maintains the memory of that last Communards of 1871 who after fighting in the alleys of the cemetery, were shot at this location. Museums MUSÉE DES ARTS DÉCORATIFS (DECORATIVE ARTS MUSEUM) 107, rue de Rivoli (1st) & +33 (0)1 44 55 57 50 www.lesartsdecoratifs.fr [email protected] M° Tuileries, Pyramides or Palais Royal Musée du Louvre onlm Open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday to Sunday and public holidays from 11am to 6pm; Thursday from 11am to 9pm. Free for people under 18 years old, 18-25 years old citizens of the EU, disabled people and their guide. Adult: E9.50. Decorative Arts Pass: E18 (Decorative Arts, Naves, Nissim de Camondo Museum). Guided tour. Catering facilities. Shop. Library. Located in a wing of Palais du Louvre, next to the Advertising and Fashion museums, the Decorative Arts Museum has incredible collections thanks to donations Sightseeing - PARIS and legacies. Most of the existing techniques are being honoured: cabinet work, wood sculptures, silverware, ceramics, leather goods, painting, embroidery, etc. This large treasure chest (150 000 artworks) is divided into five sections, each covering an era: The Middle Ages and the Renaissance, the 17th and 18th centuries, the 19th century, Art Nouveau and Art deco, Modern and Contemporary. Moreover, five other sections are devoted to a theme: graphic arts, jewellery, toys, wallpaper and glass. Amazed, you will go from one gallery to another. Here, you will find medieval altarpieces and painted enamels from the Renaissance period. Further on, is a cabinet decorated with gilding from the 18th century, extraordinary porcelain from the same period, very sophisticated ornaments of the 19th century, 1900 furnitures from Marjorelle, design objects made of plastic from the 1960s etc. Do not miss the gallery of Jean Dubuffet, who donated to the museum a series of works (paintings, drawings, sculptures). Finally, note that temporary exhibitions are organised in the Nave of the museum. MUSÉE D’ART ET D’HISTOIRE DU JUDAÏSME 71, rue du Temple (3rd) & +33 (0)1 53 01 86 60 www.mahj.org M° Rambuteau or Hôtel de Ville n Open Sunday to Friday from 11am to 6pm. Temporary exhibitions: Sunday to Friday from 10am to 6pm. Permanent collections: E6.80. Reduced rate: E4.50. Exhibition and museum: E9.50. Reduced rate: E7. Free: under 18 years, unemployed people, beneficiaries of social minimums, disabled people. Shows and conferences: variable rates. Label Tourisme & Handicap. Guided tour. This museum is located in the Saint-Aignan hôtel, built by Pierre Le Muet from 1644 to 1650 for Claude Mesmes, Count of Avaux. It was bought in 1688 by Paul de Beauvilliers, Duke of Saint-Aignan. In short, this is one of those splendid mansions that contributed to the reputation of the Marais. Since 1998, it houses the Museum of Art and History of Judaism, the successor of the Museum of Jewish Art of Paris created in 1948. Its collections contain religious objects, ancient and contemporary works of art and furniture among others. Apart from the fact that this place is beautiful, it worths to be visited for its varied exhibitions – photos of Magnum agency, Sophie Calle, Rembrandt, the Jews in Morocco, the Yiddish world ... – and for its thematic concerts which are always attractive – klezmer music, tribute to composers like Leonard Bernstein... – given in an auditorium of one 198 places. Readings, conferences and activities for children complete the program. PARIS AND ITS REGION MUSÉE DU LOUVRE Place du Carrousel (1st) & +33 (0)1 40 20 50 50 & +33 (0)1 40 20 53 17 www.louvre.fr [email protected] M° Palais-Royal Musée du Louvre Open Wednesday to Monday from 9am to 5.45pm. On Wednesday and Friday until 9.45pm. Closed on January 1st, on May 1st and on December 25th. Collections: E11. Free for people under 18 years old, residents of the EU under 25 years, unemployed people, beneficiaries of social minimums, disabled people and their guide; for all 1st Sunday of each month and on July 14th. Temporary exhibitions of the Napoleon lobby: E12. Exhibitions, collections and National Museum Eugene Delacroix: E15. Guided tour. Restaurant. Coffees. Bookshop. Shops. Auditorium. This museum originates from the twelfth century when Philippe Auguste decided to build a fortress. François the 1st transformed it into a luxurious residence and Henri IV into a palace. By building the castle of Versailles, Louis XIV abandoned the Louvre. The idea of opening a museum only came up during the Revolution. At the end of the twentieth century, under the presidency of François Mitterrand, Pei the architect built a trio of glass pyramids in the courtyard of carousel. Only 58 470 m² host collections out of the 160 106 m². The works include those from the Middle Ages to 1848, but also arts of Islam and ancient civilizations especially those that influenced Western art. Eight major departments, divided into three wings (Richelieu, Sully and Denon) serve as benchmarks: Oriental, Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman Antiquities, Islamic Art, sculptures, art objects, paintings and graphic arts. Visits need to be spontaneous and at will. Joconde or Radeau de la Méduse, often silverware are always over-crowded. An alternative is a tour in the footsteps of heroes from the Da Vinci Code novel and film, along places, artworks and themes that are at the centre of the story. Finally, another magical place is the basement where remains of medieval bases, rediscovered during renovation work can still be seen. MUSÉE CARNAVALET 23, rue de Sévigné (3rd) & +33 (0)1 44 59 58 31 www.carnavalet.paris.fr M° Hôtel de Ville or Saint-Paul Closed on public holidays. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm (last visit at 5.15pm). Free. Temporary exhibitions: variable rates. Shop. Activities. Located at the heart of Marais, Carnavalet Museum has the city of Paris as theme. Located around Carnavalet hotel and Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau hotel, constructed in the 16th and 17th centuries, this magnificent place offers a rich collection of drawings, sculptures, photographs, engravings, sculptures, paintings, coins or furniture that tell the story of the French capital, from prehistory to present days. Among the many interesting pieces is found canoes from the Neolithic era, funeral prints of a child's face from the third century, models of buildings and neighbourhoods that have disappeared, signs from the 16th to the 20th century, old Paris plans, photographs from all periods (signed by Nadar, Marville, Atget, Doisneau, Cartier-Bresson, Brassaï etc.), the mortuary chair from Voltaire, Parisian interior decorations from the 17th to the 20th century, including the ones owned by the writer Marcel Proust, portraits of personalities such as Madame de Sevigne, painted by Lefebvre. He recalled that this woman of letters remained twenty years in Carnavalet Hotel. A visit to the museum is completed by temporary exhibitions which are regularly organised. From 16 October 2013 to 16 March 2014, a special exhibition will display the wardrobe of a fashionable Parisian known as Alice Alleaume. Do not hesitate to walk in the beautiful adjoining garden of this historic place. 15 16 PARIS - Sightseeing MUSÉE NATIONAL D'ART MODERNE – CENTRE POMPIDOU Place Georges-Pompidou (4th) & +33 (0)1 44 78 12 33 www.centrepompidou.fr M° Rambuteau onlm Closed on May 1st, and at 7pm 24 and December 31st. Open Wednesday to Monday from 11am to 10pm (last visit at 8pm); Thursday from 11am to 11pm. Night for certain exhibitions with level 6. Free for under 26-yearolds. Adult: E10 (reduced rate: E8). Ticket temporary exhibition + museum: 13 or E11 or 10 or E9 in reduced rate. «Tourisme et Handicap» labeled. Guided tour. Catering facilities. Shop. Activities. The museum located on the 4th and 5th floor of Pompidou Centre has a collection of 60,000 works which makes up the first European funding and the second in the world after MoMA in New York. 1500 to 2000 works are exhibited in rotation from this fund. Its presentation is done in a chronological order and allows you to better understand the evolution of art over the last hundred years. You will find works dating from 1905 to 1960 on the 5th floor of the centre and on the 4th floor, you will find contemporary artwork. From this floor, you can access the halls where major exhibitions are offered regularly on a theme related to the history of a creator's modern artwork. Thus, until March 25, 2013, you will discover on this floor, a large exhibition on Dali, one of the mythical figures of the twentieth century. Finally, three terraces extend these spaces with imposing sculptures of Henry Laurens, Joan Miro and Alexander Calder. A tour of the museum is almost maddening as you can see masterpieces of painters and sculptors who have changed our view of the world. All major trends and movements are represented: Fauvism (Derain, Matisse, Vlaminck, Dufy, Van Dongen, Rouault etc.), Cubism (Braque, Picasso, Léger, Gris, Gleizes etc.), Dada and Surrealism (Duchamp, Man Ray, Picabia, Magritte, Dali etc.), Futurism (Boccioni, Russolo, Magnelli etc.) Expressionism (Kirchner, Kokoschka, Dix etc.), the School of Paris ( Chagall, Modigliani, Soutine etc.), different patterns of abstract art (Kandinsky, Mondrian, Malevich, Pollock, Rothko, de Kooning, Hartung, Soulages, Zao Wou Ki etc.), brut or informal art (Fautrier, Dubuffet, Tapies, Chaissac etc.), New Realism (Arman, Klein, Tinguely de Saint-Phalle, Caesar etc.), Pop Art (Warhol, Rauschenberg, Johns etc.), Fluxus (Beuys Paik, Filliou, Ben etc.), minimalism (LeWitt, Serra, Stella Buren, Morellet etc.), Arte Povera (Manzoni, Penone, Kounellis, Pistoletto etc.), Narrative Figuration (Adami , Cueco, Erro, Fromanger, Rancillac etc.). It is impossible to mention them all! In addition to the above mentioned artists who often went from one movement to another during their journey, it is important to mention individuals like Rousseau, Signac, Delaunay, Klee, Giacometti, Arp, Rivera, Kahlo, Bourgeois, Bacon etc. To all these treasures can be added depicting pieces of the history of architecture and design during the same period (Le Corbusier, Mallet-Stevens, Prouvé, Loewy, Paulin, Garouste & Bonetti, Starck, Nouvel, Portzamparc etc.). Finally, note that, in front of the centre, Atelier Brancusi is the last place of employment for the Romanian sculptor, Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957). This establishment designed by Renzo Piano allows you to see the works as well as tools and personal belongings of artists, through windows from a small closed garden. MUSÉE NATIONAL DU MOYEN-ÅGE 6, place Paul-Painlevé (5th) & +33 (0)1 53 73 78 16 / +33 (0)1 53 73 78 00 www.musee-moyenage.fr M° Cluny La Sorbonne Closed on 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Open Wednesday to Monday from 9: 15 a.m. to 5: 45 p.m. (last service at 17: 15 p.m.). Adult: E8. Reduced price: E6. Supplement of E0.50 during exhibition period. Free for children under 26 years from the EU: for all on the first Sunday of each month. Guided tour. Shop. Animations. In the beginning of the seventeenth century, a wealthy art lover bought the former residence of the Cluny abbots so as to setup his Middle Ages Roman collections. A few years back, a 5000 m² garden of medieval inspiration was added between the museum and the Saint-Germain boulevard. Children will be delighted to see prints in slabs of unicorns, rabbits, foxes, monkeys and lions. Aromatic plants, a garden or a "carpet (plant) of a thousand flowers", in the image of typical tapestries of the Middle Ages which transports visitors back in time. The baths (which were once used as public baths) contains collections from the Antiquity period, where works that are considered as a source of influence to other works are found. Romanesque art is presented (sculptures, illuminated manuscripts, frescoes, stained glass and stones) as well also Gothic (represented by a few capitals, sculptures and stained glass, the remains of the abbey church of Saint-Denis, birthplace of Gothic art). Among the jewels of the museum are sumptuous pieces of silverware and enamelling of the Middle Ages. One cannot visit the National Museum of the Middle Ages without stopping to admire its collection of tapestries and silks: some say the Lady of the Unicorn (set of six tapestries, immortalized by many novelists) is undoubtedly the most famous in the world! MUSÉUM NATIONAL D’HISTOIRE NATURELLE Rue Cuvier (5th) & +33 (0)1 40 79 56 01 / +33 (0)1 40 79 54 79 www.mnhn.fr/le-museum/ M° Gare d’Austerlitz, Jussieu or Censier Daubenton onl Closed on May 1st and Tuesdays (except the Menagerie). Open Wednesday to Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Until 5 p.m. for the Cabinet of History and the Gallery of Comparative anatomy and Palaeontology, until 6 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and from April festivals to September. Schedules changes depending on the season for Jardin des plante, the Menagerie, the Large Greenhouses. Closing of the ticket office 45 minutes before closing time. Gallery of Mineralogy and Geology: closed for work. Cabinet of History: E3. Reduced rate: E1. Gallery of Comparative anatomy and Palaeontology: E7. Reduced rate: E5. Grande galerie of Evolution: E9. Reduced rate: E7. Gallery of Children: E9. Reduced rate: E7. Menagerie: E10. Reduced rate: E8. Large Greenhouses: E6. Reduced rate: Sightseeing - PARIS MUSÉE DE L’ARMÉE Hôtel national des Invalides 129, rue de Grenelle (7th) & +33 (0)8 10 11 33 99 - prix d'un appel local www.invalides.org M° Invalides, La Tour-Maubourg or Varenne Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm; Sunday from 10am to 6: 30pm. Open from 10am to 5pm (5: 30pm on Sunday) from October 1st to March 31st; Tuesday until 9pm from April to September. Closed on the first Monday of each month (except in July, August, September), on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and December 25th. Free for under 18-year-olds. Adult: E9 (access to all the sites of the Invalides). Reduced rate: E7.50. Guided tour. Catering facilities. The military museum tells the story of weapons and the art of war from the middle Ages to the Second World War. You will discover beautiful weapons and armour, uniforms such as the marshals of the Empire or Poilus blue horizon uniform, as well as historic souvenirs including François Ier's sword, the frock coat and Napoleon Ier's hats etc. Extremely rich, the museum is divided into four sections which follow a chronological order. Moreover, connoisseurs will be delighted to visit the exceptional Artillery department that showcases guns, cannons, small sizes of all kinds of artillery. The Emblems department (flags, banners, , pennants etc.), a collection of 150,000 figurines, otherwise known as "toy soldiers", or the works in the Painting department, sculptures, collection of prints, drawings and photographs will definitely seduce you. MUSÉE DU QUAI BRANLY 37, quai Branly 206 or 218, rue de l’Université (7th) & +33 (0)1 56 61 70 00 – www.quaibranly.fr M° Alma Marceau, Bir Hakeim or RER Pont de l'Alma onlm Closed on May 1st and on December 25th. Open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday from 11am to 7pm; Thursday to Saturday from 11am to 9pm. Open on Monday during school holidays. Free for under 26-year-olds (citizens EU (18 to 25 years old), disabled people and their guide). Adult: E8.50 (permanent collections, reduced E6). Temporary exhibitions: E7, reduced rate E5/twinned ticket E10, reduced E7. Award-winning 2012 of the «Patrimoine pour tous», «Patrimoine pour chacun» prize in the national Establishment category. Catering facilities. Shop. Activities. A lot has been said and written about the Arts Museum that was first initiated by Jacques Chirac. Forget about your principles and visit it as soon as possible. The Jean Nouvel building exposes its gigantic figure opposite the Seine, with earth colour, fire, wood, an amazing mass of metal and glass. The façade seems to have been invaded by vegetation just like a cascade of greenery. The garden is designed as a plant museum: 18 000 m² of trails, small hills, roads paved with stone, streams, ponds, 169 trees and thirty plant species. Start the visit by passing through a smooth ramp that bypasses a huge glass column in which we have thousands of tom-tom and other artefacts: a fascinating effect! The ground of holograms which flickers invites visitors to read the words that appear between their feet, other projections on the walls, sounds and light effects, and along a strange white pleated curtain, created by a fashion designer called Issey Miyake. In an organic maze, neophytes discover masterpieces and various objects setup by continent according to a scenography which is sometimes confusing. Find all our best deals and good addresses on our website www.petitfute.uk.com PARIS AND ITS REGION E4. Handicapped, unemployed people, social minimums and – 4 years old: free. – 26 years old: free or reduced rate depending on the sites. Only the Grande gallery is accessible in armchair. Guided tour. Catering facilities. Entertainment. The National Museum of Natural History invites you to visit a menagerie, the plantations of Jardin des Plantes, the galleries of Mineralogy and Geology or Palaeontology and Comparative Anatomy, or the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution. The domain which hosts all these sites comes from the Royal Garden of medicinal plants created in the seventeenth century. A hundred years later, thanks to Buffon the scientist, the garden became enriched with buildings dedicated to the study of nature that brings together scholars. It is under the French Revolution that the museum which has been hosting teacher-researchers and students for more than two centuries now, was founded. Experts and beginners walk with equal pleasure from one gallery to another. As for mineralogy and geology, do not miss to admire the expositions of works of art designed by nature. With regards to palaeontology and comparative anatomy, you will be fascinated by very old fossil of dinosaur skeletons. For its part, the Grande Galerie de l'Evolution is found under a massive glass roof. Several hours should be dedicated to visiting if one really wants to discover the museum. Around specimens of stuffed animals are great themes such as the diversity of life, the evolution of life and man and its factors. Scenography blends sounds, lights, decorations games, interactive terminals... Note that in 2010, a Children's gallery was opened so as to complete this offer. In addition to the presentation of its collections, the natural history museum organizes temporary exhibitions as well as numerous activities for all age groups and all levels of education. Finally, note that this institution is also in charge of the Museum of L'Homme and the wood park of Vincennes. Both sites are closed due to renovation work. The Museum of L'Homme is expected to reopen in 2015, and the Bois de Vincennes park, will be closed for several years and will reopen in April-May 2014... 17 18 PARIS - Sightseeing MUSÉE D’ORSAY 1, rue de la Légion-d’Honneur (7th) & +33 (0)1 40 49 48 14 www.musee-orsay.fr M° Solferino or RER Musée d’Orsay onlm Closed on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th. Open on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday to Sunday and public holidays from 9.30am to 6pm (last visit at 5pm); Thursday from 9.30am to 9.45pm (last visit at 9pm). Free for under 18-yearolds (citizens EU (18 to 25 years old), disabled people and their guide, unemployed people). Adult: E9 (E12 for the temporary exhibitions). Reduced rate: E6.50 (disabled people; 18 to 25 years old except EU). Passeport Musée d’Orsay/Musée de l’Orangerie E16. Guided tour. Catering facilities. Shop. Activities. In 2011, renovation works in certain areas were completed. For the gallery dedicated to Impressionists, the architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte created a place that recalls the dark gray bourgeois interiors where the tables were exhibited. Solid glass benches designed by Tokujin Yoshioka were installed. The same Wilmotte has also transformed the Hall of Columns in a space devoted to temporary exhibitions. Dominique Brard in his turn created five levels of exhibition in the Upstream pavilion, which is dedicated to decorative arts, with large painting formats and wall paintings by nabi artists. The collections of the Orsay museum reflect the diversity of artistic creation of the Western world from 1848 to 1914. Masterpieces presented here are endless. Regularly, large and prestigious exhibitions attracts a large crowds of visitors to this unavoidable museum. Finally, you will no doubt appreciate the restaurant which is located on the site (chandeliers, painted ceilings, gilt ...). A museum not to be missed under any circumstances, both for its collections and for its building! MUSÉE D’ART MODERNE DE LA VILLE DE PARIS 11, avenue Président-Wilson (16th) & +33 (0)1 53 67 40 00 / +33 (0)1 53 67 40 95 www.mam.paris.fr [email protected] M° Alma Marceau or Iéna nlm Schedule: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm (cash desks closing at 5: 15 pm). Nocturnal services on Thursday until 10 pm (exhibitions only, cash desks closing at 9: 15 pm). Closed on public holidays. Rates: Permanent Collections: free access – Temporary Exhibitions: from E5 to E11 depending on the exhibitions. Half-fare: from 14 to 26 years old included, recievers of social minimums, lone parents allowance, personal independence allowance, welfare state for refugees. Reduced rate: + 60 years, unemployed, librarians of the schools in activity, teachers in activity, large family, Paris-Family, Safeguard of French Art, Company of the French Artistic History. French archaeological company, National Company of French Antique dealers, holders of the Amethyst card, holder of the Emerald card. Partial access for wheel chairs. Catering. Shop. This museum inaugurated in 1961 has a rich collection of over 8,000 works, all representing the twentieth century art. Many temporary exhibitions embellish the two permanent paths: first, the historical one takes the year 1901 for a starting point. You will discover Fauvist, Cubist, Post-Cubist, Ecole de Paris, Surrealists artists, etc. over the years. The second course is more contemporary: it starts with the 1960s and introduces the visitors to more recent movements which are less known to the general public. Do not leave without admiring the famous Fée Electricité of Raoul Dufy. The decor was supposed to cover the about 600 m² of surface area of one of the two halls of Pavillon de l'Electricité and La Lumière at the International Exhibition of 1937, built by the architect and designer Robert Mallet-Stevens. The great modern fresco represents more than 100 characters, scattered around the scenes and praising the great work. It is also interesting due to its historiographical point of view and for the technicality of its realization. Restored since 2006, the museum made headlines in 2010 after the theft of five paintings worth a total of 100 million euros. These works by Picasso, Matisse, Braque or Léger Modigliani have not been found although the thieves were found and arrested. MUSÉE NATIONAL DES ARTS ASIATIQUES GUIMET 6, place d’Iéna (16th) & +33 (0)1 56 52 53 00 www.guimet.fr [email protected] Metro: Line 9: Iéna. Line 6: Boissière. Bus 63, stop at Albert de Mun or Iéna. Bus 82, stop at Iéna. Bus 30, stop Kleber-Boissière. Bus 22, stop Kleber-Boissière. Bus 32, stop at Albert de Mun or Iéna. onlm Closed on January 1st, May 1st, December 25th. Open Wednesday to Monday from 10am to 6pm (last visit at 5.15pm). Day before public holidays: closing of the rooms at 4.45pm. Adult: E7.50. Reduced rate: E5.50. Temporary exhibition: E8. Reduced rate: E6. Collection and exhibition: E9.50. Reduced rate: E7. Free for children under 26 years old of the EU (collection only), under 18 years old, unemployed people, disabled people. Guided tour. Catering facilities. Shop. Activities. Library. The Lyon industrialist Emile Guimet (1836-1918) brought back many treasures from his travels across the world, notably from India and the Far East. After showcasing his collections in his hometown, he built a museum in Paris in 1889. This happened in the bosom of the State in 1927 and was then greatly expanded over the decades. The interior which was renovated in 2001 by architects Henri and Bruno Gaudin is divided into several departments where one can admire the sculptures and paintings on different stands, ceramics, furniture, jewelleries, weapons, textiles. .. Several millennia covered by these sections are devoted to Central Asia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, China, Korea and Japan. Tens of thousands of items tell the evolution of major civilizations marked by Buddhism and Hinduism, among others. We remain amazed in front of such wonders ... You can also see: the Buddhist Pantheon, its Japanese garden and pavilion which hosts series of tea ceremonies, found nearby, at number 19, Iena Avenu. It is highly recommended to call before going there (tel.) +33 (0)1 40 73 88 00. Finally, Sightseeing - PARIS note that the museum offers shows (acoustic music, dance, theatre, puppetry, Shadow Theatre ...), films cycles, workshops, conferences... CITÉ DES SCIENCES ET DE L’INDUSTRIE Parc de La Villette 30, avenue Corentin-Cariou (19th) & +33 (0)1 40 05 70 00 www.cite-sciences.fr [email protected] M° Porte de La Villette onlm Closed on January 1st, May 1st, and December 25th. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm. Specific hours for certain sites of the City. Free entry but access at a fee for certain sites. Explora: E8. Cité des Enfants 2-7 years old or 5-12 years old: E8. Ombres et lumières: E8. Argonaut: E3. Géode. E10.50. Various reduced rates, gratuity, packages. Tourisme et Handicap Labeled. Children welcome. Catering facilities. Shop. It is one of the biggest scientific museums that exist in Europe. This vast city will allow you elucidate many mysteries in a pleasant way. It is recommended to visit it several times if you want to discover all the wealth of the place. Free access to information areas, but many sites are payable (note that several pass options are offered). One of the most famous is the Géode, cinema in the shape of a metal ball: it is dedicated exclusively to large format films projected on a semicircular giant hemispheric screen of 1,000 m2. In the Planetarium, you embark on the discovery of planets, the Milky Way and the galaxies thanks to a system known as immersive image 360°. The City also invites you to visit the Argonaut, a submarine which was the flagship of the French Navy in 1950, as well as exhibitions dedicated to the Earth, the Universe, technical innovations, noise, images, light, mathematics, steel... Another strong point: two Children’s Cities (for 2-7 years and 5-12 years) that allow children take part in smart and funny activities. Walks & Strolls JARDIN DES PLANTES 57, rue Cuvier 2, rue Buffon – 36, rue Geoffroy-Saint-Hilaire – place Valhubert (5th) & +33 (0)1 40 79 56 01 www.jardindesplantes.net M° Gare d’Austerlitz, Jussieu or Censier Daubenton Low season: open every day from 8am to 5: 30pm. High season: every day from 7: 30am to 7: 45pm. Irises and perennial plant garden: open Monday to Friday from 8: 30am to 4: 30pm. Peonies garden: open in summer. Large Greenhouses: open Wednesday to Monday from 10am to 6pm; until 5pm in winter (last access 45 minutes before closing). Free. Alpine garden at a fee only on weekends and public holidays from April to October: E2. Large Greenhouses: E6. Reduced rate: E4. Free: less than 4 years, disabled people with their guides, unemployed people, recipients of social minimums. Catering facilities. Playground. Created in the seventeenth century for Louis XIII to preserve medicinal plants, the former king's garden has evolved considerably over time. This estate having several sections of the Museum of Natural History and a small zoo also has numerous thematic gardens. To know more about the site, the Histoire du Jardin des Plantes office is at your disposal. Moving from the north-west entrance, you will find the Labyrinth, a small hill on which Mediterranean species and evergreen plants grow. It dates from the eighteenth century with a kiosk erected on its peak in honour of Buffon, one of the most important scientists who managed the Garden. Near this labyrinth is the bees and birds garden. Its shrubs and perennials offer a variety of natural habitats to these animals. It is closed so come with binoculars! Then you will find greenhouses, each housing specific collections devoted to tropical rainforests, deserts and arid environments, the New Caledonia and the history of plants. Opposite the greenhouses are French gardens and the alpine garden, which contains two thousand mountain and rock plants of diverse origin, the garden of the Botanical school which has nearly five thousand plants presented according to family and genus, a rich rose garden with four hundred ancient and contemporary varieties; the iris garden and perennials; the ecological garden dedicated to the presentation of the natural environments of Ile-de-France; the garden of peonies and rocks... Finally, note that, between the Mineralogy gallery and Buffon's house, a vegetable garden will make you discover fruit trees and vegetable plants and around the stegosaurus reproduction area found near the Palaeontology gallery, plants that existed during the dinosaur era are planted. PARIS AND ITS REGION MUSÉE MARMOTTAN MONET 2, Rue Louis-Boilly (16th) & +33 (0)1 44 96 50 33 www.marmottan.com [email protected] M° La Muette or RER Boulainvilliers Closed on January 1st, May 1st, December 25th. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Thursday until 8 pm. Adult: E10. Reduced rate: E5. Free for under 7-year-olds, disabled people. Shop. Entertainments. The Marmottan Monet Museum is found in a beautiful nineteenth century mansion where Jules Marmottan and his son Paul collected ancient arts works of the First Empire. Bequeathed to the Fine Arts Academy, their residence became a museum in 1934. It has collections of their paintings, drawings, prints, miniatures, medals, sculptures, furniture, bronzes, porcelain... Over time, the museum was enriched with other funds. One of its rooms is devoted to French, Italian, Flemish and English illuminations dating from the thirteenth to the sixteenth centuries. The third strength of this place is its collection of Impressionist works. At the heart of it, one hundred paintings and major drawings of Claude Monet (18401926) cover the whole of his career. Among these treasures are famous paintings like «Impression Soleil Levant», and «Nymphéas», landscapes of Trouville, Argenteuil, Paris or London. Berthe Morisot (1841-1895) is another artist whose museum also has a unique collection: oil paintings, watercolours, pastels, drawings, notebooks. See also: works by Pissarro, Renoir, Sisley, Caillebotte, Signac, Gauguin, Jongkind... 19 Knife & Fork - PARIS the lunch formula charged E42 for a starter and main course (E40 for main course and dessert). In this formula, there is a salted cod with potatoes cream, followed by a line hake and beet. Good fish but it is not enough. Luxury side, 30 grams of Ossetra Tradition caviar are for 160 E on the starter menu ... The sole meunière served with beans and shells is to be shared for 72 E per person, while meat lovers will surely find themselves with filet de veau de lait de Corrèze or the filet de bœuf wagyu of Finca Santa Rosali (from E57 to E67). Exceptional products at an equally great price. BLISS 8, rue Coquillière (1st) & +33 (0)1 40 28 99 99 www.welovebliss.fr M° Les Halles Open every day from 11am to 2am. Booking advised. Lunch menu: E14.50. Wine by the glass. Terrace. The Bliss covers 500 m² in the Halles neighbourhood where you find a cocktail bar, a pizzeria and a restaurant. This is a nice restaurant in the heart of Paris where the chef, Nicolas Papin recreates traditional French cuisine with originality, as evidenced by his Saint-Jacques burger available at dinner. The pizzeria space provides few surprises for lunch, which does not mean less fun given that we eat fine Italian pizzas there, prepared with fresh ingredients. Italian cuisine is also updated with dishes like pennes sautées au wok, like excellent penne served with clams, peppers, sausage and marinara sauce. This is a place where fans of culinary discoveries as those who prefer the classic dishes find something to satisfy their appetite. AU CHIEN QUI FUME 33, rue du Pont Neuf (1st) & +33 (0)1 42 36 07 42 www.auchienquifume.com M° Châtelet or Pont Neuf Open Sunday to Friday from 12 a.m. to midnight, Saturday from 12 a.m. to 1 a.m. Menus from E28.60 to E36.50. Carte: about E50. Children’s menu: E12 (up to 12 years). Lunch menu: E18.90. Wine by the glass. American Express. Groups welcome. Terrace. It may sound unbelievable but this house was founded in 1740 ... this dog still smokes and still in a canine setting (paintings and statues). We love this kind of typical Halles address with an attentive staff, cheerful customers and a brasserie cuisine to be savoured pleasantly. Its menus and carte satisfies everyone, especially seafood lovers! Why not start with crispy prawns and fine julienne coriander unless you prefer the most classic with homemade foie gras. Continue with roasted duck breast, pears caramelized with raspberry vinegar or fricassee of poultry in morels. End your meal with the classic millefeuille with orange peel and marmalade. It is always a pleasure to walk through the door of this place full of history and delicacies. LOUVRE RIPAILLE 1, rue Perrault (1st) & +33 (0)1 42 97 49 91 www.louvre-ripaille.com [email protected] M° Louvre-Rivoli Open Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7.30pm to 11pm. À la carte: Around E34. Lunch menu: E21 (drink included). Wine by the glass. Groups welcome. Terrace. Under its neat bistro appearance well located at the Louvre, the Louvre Ripaille is more than just a neighbourhood restaurant. This is the kind of place you pass on the Parisians under the cloak, a hideout for lively people and gourmets, who like to indulge without feeling cramped. People come for lunch to enjoy the formula which is affordable for all, fresh and seasonal products, suggestions change every day. We come back at dinner to explore the menu and its « traditional " dishes perfectly prepared. Homemade foie gras, tartare with 3 fish and bone marrow for starters, magret de canard, beef tartare, andouillette and pavé de cabillaud ou saumon à la plancha to continue. The favourite is the delicious pig rib, beef rib to share, for meat lovers. Classic but homemade desserts,we appreciate the grandma's mousse au chocolate. Special emphasis on the beautiful wine list that passionate owner has built up over the years. Do not hesitate to ask for advice, not everything is on the menu, it hides some nuggets! LA RÉGALADE SAINT-HONORÉ 123, rue Saint-Honoré (1st) & +33 (0)1 42 21 92 40 M° Louvre-Rivoli Open Monday to Friday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Booking advised. Menu at E33. Wine by the glass. La Régalade Saint-Honoré, a bistro annex as we all like. Bruno Doucet obviously does not desert the Porte d'Orleans, but from time to time, he makes a brief appearance so as to see what's happening. It is fantastic and our meal is the best proof. In order for one to wait here, just as in the 14th, it is not about the appetizer but it is about the head terrine from which one picks. In this case, fried calamari way elvers and creamy risotto with squid ink, braised chuck steak with tomato and basil and vanilla cream. Go ahead, you will not be disappointed. If you are disappointed, we are going to eat our hat. PARIS AND ITS REGION BIS REPETITA 167, rue Saint-Honoré (1st) & +33 (0)1 42 60 40 11 www.lebis-repetita.com [email protected] M° Palais Royal Open all year. Every day from 7.30am and until midnight. Non-stop service. À la carte: Around E35. Wine by the glass. Groups welcome. Terrace. This Bis Repetita that does not fail to emphasize its commitment in Auvergne established in this neighbourhood. The reasons? A warm, contemporary and cosy atmosphere, and why not trendy with a varied carte to satisfy all appetites. Lovers of beautiful salads are generously served; aficionados of classic starters, main course and dessert will be delighted. For the first, go for Saint-Honore, greens, fresh and dried tomatoes, parmesan, prosciutto, goat cheese and radish brig. For the second, have the famous Auvergne cheeseburger or grilled pig's feet while sitting in a cosy sofa. The carte changes daily, but the tradition is found in the calf's head on Wednesday and stew on Thursday. It is a nice place that you can visit from 7: 30 a.m. for breakfast until midnight for those who will be hungry after theatre. 21 22 PARIS - Knife & Fork ZAG À VIN 18, rue Duphot (1st) & +33 (0)1 40 15 06 69 www.lezagavin.com – [email protected] M° Madeleine Open Monday to Friday for lunch; Monday to Saturday for dinner. Menu from E22 to E28 (for lunch). Carte: about E45. Fixed rate formula: E38 (dinner). Wine by the glass. It is sometimes difficult to eat in this business district. Too expensive or just too bad, the establishments are not all to be recommended. Le Zag à Vin found a short distance from Madeleine understood this. Its specialisation in good wines is justified, its carte is nice and all regions are honoured, low prices and fine wines included. The lunch menu (E22 or E28) is also good. Prepare with fresh and seasonal ingredients, you will savour a classic cuisine like this raised fish tartar or the pink duck breast with a creamy sauce. In the evening, try the risotto with truffles which fills the dining room with a good aroma, or the beautiful veal escalope with rosemary. Excellent farm cheese, efficient and friendly service. CLÉMENTINE 5, rue Saint-Marc (2nd) & +33 (0)1 40 41 05 65 www.restaurantclementine.com [email protected] M° Bourse or Grands Boulevards Open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 2.30pm and for dinner from 7.30pm to 10pm. Closed Monday for dinner. E2 service with the lunch at 1.45pm. Booking advised. Menu at E32. À la carte: Around E35. At the Clementine restaurant, the vineyard is the king! Lovers of fine wines and genuine products are welcome to this historic bistro of the Bourse neighbourhood dating from 1906. Here, France and small producers are honoured. We are in the sincere and accurate; the products are enhanced by fast cooking preparations and are carefully controlled. Corsican sausages, salmon tartare marinated with herbs, poached eggs in red wine sauce to start, SaintJacques with citrus beurre blanc, Dordogne veal T-bone or chicken breast with Fourme d'Ambert to continue, baba with rum and Chantilly, tarte feuilletée au citron, and profiteroles to finish. This is classic and tasty, we come back without hesitation. A very nice wine list with many Corsican references. COINSTOT VINO 26 bis, passage des Panoramas (2nd) & +33 (0)1 44 82 08 54 http: //coinstot-vino.com M° Bourse Closed from August 5th to August 26th. Open Monday to Friday for lunch from 12pm to 3pm; Monday to Saturday for dinner from 6pm to midnight. Menu from E15.50 to E17.50 (with the lunch). À la carte: Around E35. Wine by the glass. Passing through the Panoramas, all gourmets find their happiness. Those looking for a prestigious top table have something to be happy for, those who prefer the brasserie atmosphere and finally, wine lovers and small groceries found their end point, the Coinstot Vino. People come here to drink natural wines from Ardèche and Bourgogne, Alsace and Jura that accompany with Conquet sausages, meat from Boucheries Nivernaises, vegetables from Annie Bertin, Oysters from Quiberon Bay, bread from l'Autre Boulange.... As you may have understood, that we play here the game of name dropping, but when it's good, how can we blame them? Indeed, here we enjoy quality products, especially meat and sausages, all in tune with the outstanding selection of wines. Do not hesitate to seek advice to find the perfect food-wine agreement. EDGAR 31, rue d’Alexandrie (2nd) & +33 (0)1 40 41 05 69 www.edgarhotel.com M° Strasbourg Saint-Denis Open every day from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7pm to 11pm. Booking is essential. Menu from E16 to E35. À la carte: Around E35. Wine by the glass. Brunch Sunday at E27. Chèque Restaurant. Terrace. If you dream of the sea and its salty products, Edgar is the perfect place! Especially in summer when the terrace spreads its canopies across a charming and quiet little place to welcome the trendy Parisians who already believe they are on holiday.... Nestled in the hotel that bears the same name, this restaurant with a cosy decor very vintage, in the sixties style makes you want to go on forever, to bask, even up to going to a room to lie down. It begins with an aperitif that we know when we set our eyes on the shellfish stall, will eventually end up in a meal. Roumégous oysters, breaded calamari, smoked harangs, cockle steam, lobsters, grilled octopus and the catch of the day to be accompanied with fine wines in jugs and in bottles. Some meat for those who do not like sea products like; the very vulgar black pudding or pork’s sparerib. We end up on a sweet note with usual rice pudding or the millefeuille from the excellent Moulin de la Vierge bakery, and we promise to come back for the fish and chips of the brunch! LA FONTAINE GAILLON Place Gaillon (2nd) & +33 (0)1 47 42 63 22 www.restaurant-la-fontaine-gaillon.com M° Opéra or Quatre-Septembre Closed from August 1st to August 31st. Open Monday to Friday from 12 pm to 2: 30 pm and from 7 pm to 11: 30 pm. Carte: about E80. Lunch menu: E47 (starter+dish+dessert). Groups welcome. Terrace. Valet. A cosy atmosphere for this establishment known for fish, La Fontaine Gaillon does not just showcase the treasures of the sea, it also offers specialities prepared with land produce; pig stuffed with herbs and milk will delight you. Over the seasons, the chef Laurent Audiot offers a menu showcasing products of the moment and a French cuisine, while adding that little touch that makes it modern. It is obviously, a prestigious establishment with a great cuisine which is not very affordable in spite of its reasonable wine list, but the establishment is filled with history which makes it worth visiting at least once in a while. FRENCHIE BAR À VINS 6, rue du Nil (2nd) & +33 (0)1 40 39 96 19 www.frenchie-restaurant.com M° Sentier Open Monday to Friday for dinner from 7pm to 11pm. Without reservation. À la carte: Around E30. Wine by the glass. Knife & Fork - PARIS Frenchie, now everyone knows. Crowded room, reservation is essential, a handful of cutlery and a twirling chef. Many people who cannot get a table at this establishment are often sad. Maybe the opening of the annex located just opposite can comfort it. It is certainly not very large and the cuisine is quite different here. The wine menu at the bar will make some people happy especially those who wish to have a table at Frenchie. Just like a trial galop before going to the one opposite. The program of this wine bar: a delicious country terrine with pistachio, burrata and crushed peas with mint, classic charcuterie board, braised pig's head escorted with some chanterelles, all are fondant to conclude with a panacotta with lemon verbena which is delightfully captivating. You wanted the shady annex, here's one but hurry, seats are limited. LE MESTURET 77, rue de Richelieu (2nd) & +33 (0)1 42 97 40 68 www.lemesturet.com [email protected] M° Bourse Open all year round. Every day from 8am to 11pm. Menu from E24 to E29.50. À la carte: Around E30. Daily special: 10.50 E. Wine by the glass. Groups welcome. Take-away. The traditional Parisian bistro in its entire splendour, nestled between Bourse and Opera, a success which cannot be denied. How could it be otherwise with Alain Fontaine in control? Passionate about local wines, Alain shares his love for good products with a regular clientele. Those who are always in a rush, quickly grab a seat at the entrance so as to enjoy the dish of the day, a glass of wine and coffee. The others get into the room or wait patiently on each table, for the fifteen years vintage wine carefully selected by Alain which fits perfectly well with the dishes on the menu. Among our favourite offers, Marinated sardines escabeche with cold vegetable soup and pesto. Continued with aioli fresh with its steamed vegetables, the braised rabbit leg with sage or rosemary lamb fricassee and Mediterranean vegetables. Before dessert, discover the small cheese from Ramier gotten from Montauban. A Paris-Brest and a coffee to finish and one can reserve their table for the next day. AUBERGE NICOLAS FLAMEL 51, rue de Montmorency (3rd) & +33 (0)1 42 71 77 78 www.auberge-nicolas-flamel.fr [email protected] M° Rambuteau or Arts et Métiers Open Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7pm to 10.30pm. Menu from E55 to E65. Children’s menu: E9.90. Lunch menu: E18.50 to E25. Groups welcome. Do you know Nicolas Flamel? No? It is quite logical! He was born in 1330 and after being copyist, notary and bookseller, he opened with his wife at 51 rue Montmorency, a hostel for the poor, who in exchange for dishes could say a few prayers. This house, in addition to being one of the oldest in the city is also the oldest restaurant. Taken over few years ago by Alan Geaam, this inn today emerges from its torpor. Alan thought about everything, decor, service, wine and of course the cuisine. During our visit, we opted for the gourmet menu with duck foie gras from Southwest cooked in cloth and fig chutney and tomato cardamom, a well-executed classic accompanied by a grenadin veal tournedos, shallots and Syrah, reduced juice and its young roasted shot, and a minute of flowing chocolate served in mini casserole with violet sorbet. Let it be said, the Auberge Nicolas Flamel is again on the front row of the Paris food scene. LE BARRICOU 1, boulevard du temple (3rd) & +33 (0)1 42 72 20 53 M° Filles Du Calvaire Open Monday to Saturday from 7am to 9pm. À la carte: Around E25. Lunch menu: E12. Wine by the glass. Groups welcome. Terrace. It did not take much time to Michel Gineston to put his bistro on the highest step of the podium of the best wine bars in Paris. Opened at the beginning of the millennium, Barricou was elected the best wine bistro in 2003. Admittedly, the award is now old but it keeps it to life just as the players from the Stade Toulousain (its other passion) who all their life can display their title of France champion. You would have understood, Barricou is a den of epicures who love popular dishes, local wines and the atmosphere of after match celebration. Just as we did, we encourage you to enter this temple of blow out celebration to enjoy the wine from the latest discoveries of Michel and enjoy the cuisine of the moment: the grilled andouillette, aligot and its sausage, charcuterie from Auvergne, grilled sirloin and especially, great speciality of the house: tripe of Rouergue. Tart with prunes later, a coffee that can be enjoyed on the terrace by saying that in this kind of place, life is beautiful. PARIS AND ITS REGION L'HÉDONISTE 14, rue Léopold-Bellan (2nd) & +33 (0)1 40 26 87 33 www.lhedoniste.com [email protected] M° Sentier Open Tuesday to Thursday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and from 8pm to 10.15pm; Friday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and from 8pm to 11pm; Saturday from 8pm to 11pm. Menu at E45 (for dinner). À la carte: Around E50. Lunch menu: E21. Wine by the glass. Terrace. At first glance, nothing differentiates the Hedonist from a traditional Parisian bistro. Beams, stone walls, a bunch of mirrors on which are inscribed the favourite wines of the moment and bistro furniture everywhere. We might expect to see a waitress carrying plates of pork products, pot-au-feu, bourguignon beef, the floating island and mousse au chocolat. Finally, nothing goes as planned. The food is not the bistro type but the gourmet type. We dont bother for the wine because everyone would love it as it is organic and natural in the Tissot, Riffault, Richaud or Puzelat way. A contrast between the container and the contents. The owner and the master of the house is Arthur, and Sebastien Dubrulle is the chef. The chef is so devoted and this makes fills customers with enthusiasm, especially for this ricotta ravioli accompanied with veal, mushrooms and lemon comfit. Duck moors, served here with celery, apple and jus Mollé is also a treat. Here, we find the best of season food, to the delight of hedonists who come feasting. 23 24 PARIS - Knife & Fork LE BISTROT DU TEMPLE 19, rue de Picardie (3rd) & +33 (0)1 42 77 48 01 M° Filles Du Calvaire or Temple Open Tuesday to Thursday from 7pm to 10pm; Friday and Saturday from 7pm to 11pm. À la carte: Around E50. Wine by the glass. American Express. In lieu of Gayridon, this Bistrot du Temple was opened in the first days of summer 2012. To commands, Pascal, who worked for many years in St. Martin before returning to France and Paris. With him, slate goes from table to table with the program of events that will be described as bistronomic. Customers are usually fully satisfied after savouring dishes such as ravioli Royan to the oyster mushrooms and Swedish turnip, the cheesecake of mackerel and courgettes, the deer stew to the caledonian or the wrapped of halibut and whelks to the oregano in cauliflower trilogy. Rue de Picardie expands its range of delicacies and it is clear that Le Bistrot du Temple is the top-ranking of the best addresses in the street and we cannot but rejoice. DERRIÈRE 69, rue des Gravilliers (3rd) & +33 (0)1 44 61 91 95 www.derriere-resto.com Open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 2.30pm; every day for dinner from 8pm to 11pm. À la carte: Around E50. Wine by the glass. Brunch Sunday until 4.30pm: E35. Terrace. Valet. As its name suggests, this Derrière is hidden... behind a gateway between two restaurants. On the one hand, the 404. On the other, Andy Walhoo. It is obviously the establishment off the beaten path, which is unlikely like any other. Upon arrival we have the impression of entering into the apartment of a couple of friends. There is a bike at the entrance, a Ping-Pong table and then finally mismatched tables and chairs and even a sofa. Who says hype, says mediocre cuisine. It is not the case, it is rather surprising creativity. Reflected in our menu, refreshed tomato pulp with basil pesto, barbecue lamb shoulder with Espelette spices finally chosen after a long hesitation with sweetbreads braised with ginger and finally, a puck with grapes and white chocolate. L'INTENTION 3, rue du Roi-Doré (3rd) & +33 (0)1 42 74 31 22 www.intention-restaurant.fr M° Saint-Sébastien Froissart Open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7pm to 10.30pm. Menu from E22 to E39. À la carte: Around E18. No children’s menus. Fixed rate formula: E25.90 (to lunch). Wine by the glass. American Express, Chèque Restaurant. Here is a restaurant full of good ... intentions! Cedric Barbarat's bar is as warm and generous as the man himself. The bistro furniture, the stones bring a certain character to the place but what is more important is obviously what we eat, which is fresh and seasonal. The menu changes every week, a true exercise of style and creativity which must also consider the seasons and the market. We then find the Greek fennel and tender octopus, a pea soup with mint with brousse de brebis, risotto with broccoli and parmesan, roasted veal breast, borlotti beans, carrot and fragrant broth and finally, a caramel cream with raspberry or a vanilla panacotta, orange blossom and peach coulis. Nice wine list that changes regularly and good advice on food and wine. LE PETIT CURIEUX 16, rue des Filles-du-Calvaire (3rd) & +33 (0)1 42 74 65 79 M° Filles Du Calvaire Open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 8pm to 10.30pm. Booking advised. À la carte: Around E35. Lunch menu: E16 (E22 for dinner). Wine by the glass. Terrace. The Petit Curieux is a nice and favourite place in this area. It has now found its stride and we are delighted. Marc Ranger's friendliness and professionalism contribute to its success. But especially the value for money is very good for our wallets. Let yourself be tempted by the foie gras, the famous Mère Maury ravioli which can be served as an appetizer or main course, the parmentier d'andouillette aux deux moutardes, pastilla of duck confit, dates, honey, pistachios and cumin to end up with a moelleux au chocolat or a panacotta. All these fresh dishes and seasonal are to be accompanied by a malicious selection of wines including a majority that is organic or natural. LE POTAGER DU MARAIS 24, rue Rambuteau (3rd) & +33 (0)1 57 40 98 57 www.lepotagerdumarai s.fr M° Rambuteau Open noon to midnight (last order at 10.30pm). Menu at E25 (with the choice several starters, main courses and desserts). À la carte: Around E35. Bar style for the wooden front, the small terrace on the sidewalk, and a friendly atmosphere inside. Stephane in the hall, Peter in the kitchen and only organic products can be found in the dishes and glasses! This restaurant is not only organic but also vegetarian. You will not find lamb leg ragout and other stew putting meat in the spotlight. But you won't leave there, hungry. Starters; (salad and goat milk cheese, tomatoes comfits, homouss, soups ...), meals (vegetarian couscous, ratatouille, gratin, pies or tarts...), fresh desserts are plentiful and delicious. A good organic vegan address. LE VERTBOIS 38, rue du Vertbois (3rd) & +33 (0)1 42 71 66 95 M° Arts et Métiers or Temple On the one hand the Ami Louis, visited by big men of the world with gigantic bills completely out of time, On the other hand, the Vertbois, with its low bills, its menu that changes every fifteen days and its modest customers. You may have understood that we prefer the latter, and especially this female duo at the helm with home cooking and quality market goods as mom or grandma could cook. Many people love the breakfast formula. The place will not make the area great but will highly satisfy the Marais palaces which will appreciate the local Basque products served here as pata negra, canned Ascain confit, the tomme de ewes from Pyrénées or Getaria sardines. For the hungry ones, they will find their happiness with the impressive Aubrac beef steak of 300 grams! Knife & Fork - PARIS CHEZ CLO – LE 9 BIRAGUE 9, rue de Birague (4th) & +33 (0)1 42 72 57 04 M° Bastille or Saint-Paul Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm; Friday and Saturday until 7.30pm. Daily special: E12.50. Wine by the glass. Terrace. Clo, for those who do not know it, is Clotilde, a real gourmet, always in search of the delicacy that will capsize you, wine, a spice, a product, a grass, a jam, tea, honey. In the morning, while you are in the office, Clotilde is hard at work to prepare her highly acclaimed pies (sweet or salty) for lunch. The address is at the same time a restaurant, a tea room and wine bar and the schedule is relaxed. You may well come in the afternoon for a chat over tea and a pastry or after work for a glass of wine before going home or more traditionally frequent this place at lunchtime to taste one of the delicious dishes of the day prepared by Clotilde, unless you opt for a classic as one of her sandwiches (E11) or one of her salads (E12.80). LE TASTEVIN 46, rue Saint-Louis-en-l’Ile (4th) & +33 (0)1 43 54 17 31 www.letastevin-paris.com M° Pont-Marie Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 2.15pm and from 7pm to 11.15pm. Menu from E38 to E67. Menu: E29.50. Le Tastevin set in a 1620 house is located in the heart of the Saint-Louis Island. Continuously run for twenty years by Annick Puisieux, this charming restaurant with a rustic décor, serves a French traditional cuisine that varies according to the seasons: flambéed beef steak with thyme cut in Salers beef with bone marrow and its small sautéed Irish potatoes, fricassee langoustine salad, foie gras and puff pastry with morels will give your taste buds a real treat. Ice-creams are supplied by neighbouring Berthillon, but you can also choose a fondant chocolate or copious chocolate profiteroles. CHEZ MARGOT 25 bis, boulevard Henri-IV (4th) & +33 (0)1 42 72 39 85 – www.chez-margot.fr M° Bastille Closed from December 24th to December 25th. Open every day from 10am to 2.30pm and from 7pm to 2am. Brunch Sunday: E22 (organic) and E26 (champagne). À la carte: Around E40. Lunch menu: E14.50. Wine by the glass. Groups welcome. Terrace. Facing the Republican guard, Margot became an outstanding gourmet site on this boulevard. Its fame is mainly due to the highlight of the Salers meat. Rising number of carnivores come here to tie their towel with red and white tiles to attack steak with shallots, fillet with pepper or the rib for two people. They are over the moon and it is easy to understand. For others, it is bistro cuisine by all times with its numerous herring potato salads, fried mushrooms and its poached egg, slow-roasted knuckle of lamb in thyme, homemade cheeseburger, French toast with cinnamon and crêpes Suzette. On sunny days, before giant chocolate profiteroles, take the coffee on the terrace; if lucky, you may see the horses of the Republican Guard. LE TRUMILOU 84, quai de l’Hôtel-de-Ville (4th) & +33 (0)1 42 77 63 98 – www.letrumilou.fr M° Hôtel de Ville Closed from July 31st to August 22nd. Open every day from 12 pm to 3 pm and from 7 pm to 11 pm. Menus from E16,50. Carte: About E35. Groups welcome. Terrace. This "province in Paris" style establishment seems to be insensitive to time pass. Chandeliers, red moleskin banquettes, copper pans hanging on the walls, the setting is still unchanged. We love the old-fashioned side of this restaurant where tradition is honoured. Lovers of Lyon cuisine can start with hot sausage, and will find it difficult to resist a homemade specialty: duck with prunes. Finally, classic desserts like caramel cream or egg whites will give your taste buds a real treat. A daily menu is offered based on the products in Rungis, searched by the Trumilou team. antal pounti and not to continue with homemade specialities like duck with prunes, but you can also fearlessly choose between rack of lamb, andouillette with mustard, mock turtle with gribiche sauce or homemade old-fashioned sweetbreads. Obviously, we have a certain fondness for such a house which is essential when strolling in Paris and wishing to discover the Parisian bistro brasserie. BISTRO DE LA B 9, rue de Bièvre (5th) & +33 (0)1 43 25 09 88 www.bistro-de-la-b.com M° Maubert-Mutualité Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 2pm and from 7pm to 11pm; the weekend until 11.30pm. Closed on Sunday for dinner and on Monday. À la carte: Around E35. Lunch menu E13.80 and E16.50. Dinner menu E18.50. A pretty decoration which is somewhat between a chic bistro and a lounge area. A cosy bar, a menu that smells Corsican maquis and a particularly pleasant reception are the undeniable qualities of this restaurant located Rue de Bièvre, well known for being the street where the former President François Mitterrand lived. The boss brought in his culinary suitcases all the charms of the Île de Beauté, which one never gets tired of. The lentil salad with figatteli and confit tomato is subtle and the roasted goat with thyme and laurel exudes all the scents out there. For dessert, try the famous "fiadone", hearty and very nutritious, but so corsican. As for the Bistro, one can just have a glass of Sartène or Alégria wines with Corsican pork products or drink a Corsican beer... of course. PARIS AND ITS REGION L'ORANGERIE 28, rue Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile (4th) & +33 (0)1 46 33 93 98 – orangerieparis.com M° Pont Marie Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7pm to 10.30pm. Menu from E27 to E35. À la carte: Around E45. Lunch menu: E19. Jean-Claude Brialy occupied this place for 40 years. Since the death of the actor, the revamped Orangerie pays homage by showing films on the walls. In this former mansion of the eighteenth century in the heart of the Saint-Louis island, discover here the authentic flavours of cake salad with small vegetables, the supreme de cannette de Vendée au cidre, sweetbreads braised in Jura yellow wine, and dessert, orange cake, served cold and the soufflé of the day. A place of legend that combines elegance and gastronomy. 25 26 PARIS - Knife & Fork BISTRO DES GASTRONOMES 10, rue Cardinal-Lemoine (5th) & +33 (0)1 43 54 62 40 [email protected] M° Cardinal-Lemoine, or Jussieu MaubertMutualité Open Tuesday to Saturday from 7.30pm to 10.30pm; Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm. Booking advised. Menu from E38 to E58. À la carte: Around E50. Lunch menu: E22. Wine by the glass. Groups welcome. Cédric Lefèvre is all by himself in a clean bistro where generosity is the watchword. Having worked at Bistrot Volnay, he managed to impose his seasonal cuisine at the opening of Bistro des Gastronomes in spring 2011, that focuseson quality and originality. Some chef, in trying to revisit classic dishes in the most original way, lost the original taste, but for Cédric, he prefers to work the produce and offer generous portions. You will find it difficult to resist seasonal mushroom fricassee or his duck breast in Autumn. To discover the best chef's cuisine, a large tasting menu at 58 E is available. BOUTEILLE D'OR 9, quai de Montebello (5th) & +33 (0)1 43 54 52 58 – www.boparis.com [email protected] M° Maubert-Mutualité o Open every day from 11am to 3pm and from 7pm to 11pm. Booking advised. Menu from E19 to E49. À la carte: Around E45. Children’s menu: E10 (main course alone, E14 and E18 for fixed rate formula). Wine by the glass. Terrace. Firmly established opposite the Notre Dame cathedral since 1631, the Bouteille d'Or enjoys an exceptional location on the banks of the Seine with large terrace as we like them. The interior is refined and elegant in cream and chocolate brown tones, with wood paneling and beams for an authentic charm. We find the whole French tradition in the dishes offered. The soupe à l'oignon gratinée aux escargots de Bourgogne, the chef's homemade foie gras, all the classics are perfectly controlled. There is an exotic note with the spices in the dishes with the chicken kebab with saffron in the tagine way, the pork tenderloin, jus court with honey and spices, cod fillet with red pepper coulis or the net of Saint Pierre and vanilla sauce. Desserts best in all respects (tiramisu with berries, fondant au chocolat, crème brûlée with licorice, etc.). COMME CHAI TOI 13, quai de Montebello (5th) & +33 (0)1 46 34 66 12 www.commechaitoi.fr RER Saint-Michel Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7.30pm to 11pm. Closed Saturday for lunch, Sunday and Monday. Menu from E21 to E28. À la carte: Around E30. Lunch menu: E15 (and E21). Just like Chai Toi, it is rather a retro and modern style hostel as well as a chic restaurant: tables and wooden chairs, checked tablecloths and most importantly, a "Quartier Latin" atmosphere where we meet with friends to eat copiously in an inexpensive place, with starters and desserts at will in some Menus. Do not expect extra-ordinary food but a home meal in which the chef adds some touch of originality. His menu changes depending on the season. The small cold pea soup blends with fresh goat cheese and field tomato goes successfully with tuna belly while egg casserole goes with mushrooms. Continue with a crushed tomatoes veal picatta and vegetable tian. Very honest like the butcher camembert sauce. For dessert we fell for the chocolate cream jar while regretting the apricot tatin. But the stomach does not stretch... LE COUPE-CHOU 9-11, rue de Lanneau (5th) & +33 (0)1 46 33 68 69 www.lecoupechou.com [email protected] M° Maubert-Mutualité Open every day from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 11.30pm. Menu from E26.50 to E32. À la carte: main dish around E18. Lunch menu: E13 (except on Sunday). Wine by the glass. American Express. Groups welcome. Terrace. Legendary in Paris for the number of celebrities who dined there, Le Coupe-Chou is a restaurant whose surrounding reminds one of the beautiful mountain hotels. Fireplace, stone and beams participate in the cosy atmosphere of the place, like the chairs, meridian and green or red velvet curtains. Frames from another era decorate the walls. In this quaint atmosphere where it is easy for one to forget they were in Paris, customers enjoy traditional homemade cuisine, like country terrine accompanied with jam onion with cassis, beef bourguignon with bacon and small onions, monkfish escalope of Provence with tomatoes and fresh spinach, and a marble with three chocolates on custard cream. Nothing bold, but the setting and fine cuisine is worth the visit. LA FOURMI AILEE 8, rue du Fouarre (5th) & +33 (0)1 43 29 40 99 M° Maubert-Mutualité Open every day from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to midnight. Tea room from 3pm to 6.30pm. Booking advised. À la carte: around E14. Wine by the glass. La Fourmi Ailée continuously delights its guests who love its wood setting made in a large English library style (it is an ancient bookshop and many works were kept), and its relaxed atmosphere bathed with soft lighting. Ham with bone, duck with crust salt, a good selection of salads, Saint-Marcellin cheese with very flavoured roasted figs are available à la carte, then between the two services, iconic quiches of the house or apfelstrudel with boletus mushrooms to be consumed as dessert with a cup of tea are at your disposal. If you find yourself on the left bank on the outskirts of Notre-Dame, do not hesitate to visit this bistrot. HEUREUX COMME ALEXANDRE 24, rue de la Parcheminerie (5th) & +33 (0)1 43 26 49 66 www.heureuxcommealexandre.com [email protected] M°/RER Saint-Michel or Cluny La Sorbonne Open every day from 7.30pm to 11pm. Menu from E12 to E16. À la carte: Around E16. No the children’s menu. Fixed Knife & Fork - PARIS rate formula: E16. Fixed rate formula starter, dessert, coffee and a glass of wine. Chèque Restaurant. As its name does not indicate it, here, we enjoy tasty fondues and pierrades and we love the formula at a special price of 16 E, which does not follow any inflation. No even one euro cent increase since ages. What is offered for this sum; fresh salad and Alex potatoes, a Burgundian or savoyard fondue or pierrade de viande, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, cucumbers and onions. And for dessert ... a lollipop! To accompany these dishes, a wide selection of bottled wine but also in half or quarter. Alexandre, concerned about your well-being, respects a quality charter depending on the selection, traceability and freshness of products, to satisfy you. L'AGRUME 15, rue des Fossés-Saint-Marcel (5th) & +33 (0)1 43 31 86 48 www.restaurantlagrume.fr M° Saint-Marcel or Gobelins Closed from December 24th to January 1st. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Menu at E45 (tasting menu). À la carte: Around E35. Lunch menu: E22. Wine by the glass. Daily special: E17. Terrace. The arrival of Franck and Karine in this neighbourhood was synonymous to freshness, not only for the citrus themes but also for their simplicity and kindness. Freshness is revealed in the plates made in front of the three lucky persons perched on stools at the counter accessing the stoves. Others will wait in the dining room until the arrival of the dishes. The dishes are made with fresh and thoughtful ingredients but sometimes lack taste and originality. Fish and seafood here are always well prepared and well selected. Crab or John Dory fillet is recommended, when available à la carte. At noon, a smart formula allows you to eat well at affordable prices. LES PAPILLES 30, rue Gay-Lussac (5th) & +33 (0)1 43 25 20 79 www.lespapillesparis.com [email protected] RER Luxembourg Closed from August 1st to August to 21st. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7.30pm to 10pm. Menu from E22 to E31. À la carte: Around E14.50. No children’s menu. Lunch menu: E24. Wine by the glass. Groups welcome. Take-away. Shop. Eclectic, this place, which has a restaurant with groceries and wine bar, is like the ancestor of all the cellars room which opened their doors in recent years. Here, the cuisine changes daily and depends on produce found in the market by Bertrand Bluy and its chef. They prefer fresh and seasonal produce, and it is a success. Cream of spices, beef chucks confit with red wine (a must) and new potatoes from Noirmoutier, chocolate caramel cappuccino. The good thing here is that you can come every day without regretting. You will be advised on the choice of wine from a wide selection in which you will find Faugeres from the Leon Barral estate, Côtes du marmandais of Elian da Ros, Poignée de Raisins from Gramenon and Collioure of La Rectorie. In short, everything here is designed to delight your taste buds, and make you leave sated, happy and conquered. LES PIPOS 2, rue de l’Ecole-Polytechnique (5th) & +33 (0)1 43 54 11 40 www.les-pipos.com [email protected] M° Maubert-Mutualité Open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm. Non-stop service from 12 pm to 11 pm on weekdays and until 11: 30 pm on Friday and Saturday. Carte: About E30. Wine by the glass. Terrace. Entertainments. Les Pipos! A funny name you may think. Certainly, but do you know where the name comes from? This was the nickname given to polytechnic first year students. In this bar with rustic and authentic wines, you will meet with gourmands and wine lovers. In a good mood, they savour duck comfit, Duval sausage, Auvergne sausage with a knife or axoa calf. Who talks about wine bar, talks about a good wine cellar. It is rich with dozens of references from every vineyard in France: Brouilly Vieille-Vignes, Saint-Emilion gand cru, Cairanne from Richaud's and Muscat from Cap Corse. It is a meeting place for all generations where we find Parisian traditional cuisine that has been forgotten and a boss as we all like. RIBOULDINGUE 10, rue Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre (5th) & +33 (0)1 46 33 98 80 www.ribouldingue-restaurant.fr M° Maubert-Mutualité Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2pm and from 7pm to 11pm. Menu from E28 to E36. Daily special: E17 (for lunch). Wine by the glass. Valet. For the lovers of offal French cuisine which is rich in recipes, this restaurant in Paris innovates traditional dishes. Brains, sweetbreads, kidney or pig snout are the perfect example of what can be eaten here. You won't afford to miss the inevitable tripe and other specialties from the fifth district, and a platter of mythical cheese. For those who are a little reluctant, the menu offers more traditional dishes, including some very good fish, taste a dish you've never tried; a pig's feet pie for instance, you won't regret it for it is really good. PARIS AND ITS REGION LE JARDIN DES PÂTES 4, rue Lacépède (5th) & +33 (0)1 43 31 50 71 M° Place Monge, Jussieu Open daily from 12 p.m. to 2: 30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Carte about E17 for lunch and E25 for dinner. This place serves just pasta but not just any kind! Here, pasta is made daily and on the spot from various cereal grains: rice, barley, rye, wheat etc. Although they are as good as generous, eating them alone will not satisfy you. It is therefore good to accompany them with bone ham, duck fillets, salmon ... They are preceded by starters: cucumber with farm yogurt, avocado with melon sorbet and moisten with Pineau des Charentes ... The desserts are worth tasting especially chocolate tart along with orange marmalade and lemon zest, clafoutis with seasonal fruit ... As for the setting, the many green plants remind us that we are in a garden, a short distance from Jardin des Plantes where you can take a digestive and poetic walk! 27 28 PARIS - Knife & Fork LE VOLCAN 10, rue Thouin (5th) & +33 (0)1 46 33 38 33 www.restaurant-levolcan.fr [email protected] M° Place Monge Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 3.30pm and from 6.30pm to 11pm. Menu from E17 to E23. À la carte: Around E25. Lunch menu: E12. Groups welcome. Terrace. Located in the pretty Mouffetard neighbourhood, Volcan is a traditional restaurant with a good number of customers. In an ancient brasserie setting, you will come here to enjoy the flavours of the past. Start with stuffed artichokes, Volcan's dish (roast goat, countryside terrine, smoked duck, smoked salmon and Taramasalata) or the casserole of snails. For main course, we recommend the coq au Vin, spare rib or salmon in tinfoil. All of this before eating chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce with orange salad or Ice cream with caramel in the centre. A warm welcome and a few tables setup outside in summer are two additional points that will attract you to Volcan. AGAPÉ SUBSTANCE 66, rue Mazarine (6th) & +33 (0)1 43 29 33 83 www.agapesubstance.com [email protected] M° Odéon Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12.30pm to 2pm and from 8pm to 10pm. Booking is essential. Menu from E65 to E129. Wine by the glass. This is THE restaurant of the moment that has attracted the attention of the media since its opening. David Toutain, the chef who made the address a renowned one, is gone for other adventures, but Gaetan Gentile who took over him brilliantly does his job. The manager, Laurent Lapaire, has designed an extra ordinary restaurant. The principle, a gourmet host table for 18 people and three tables for two on the sides. And for all, a breathtaking view of the kitchen, because it is located in the extending table. The food cooked is a series of mini plates all of them as disconcerting as the others. Gaetan makes his daily menu from seasonal products such as; (tomato, egg, patisson, pigeon, veal, chanterelle ...), that he beautifies in amazing preparations. For some, it is only a mouthful and for others it is pure creation, but what is certain is that you will enjoy a product under different textures, in jelly, in powder and in cream. To mention only a few dishes, courgettes cooked at low temperature, lemon chin and consommé de crevettes grises or the black chanterelles, caramelised onions, mousse d'orange amère or pigeon, cinnamon, fregola Sarda and for the sweet; blood orange, citrus jam, champagne emulsion. Suggestions to understand what the cooking of this new generation chefs of age thirty. LE BIEN DÉCIDÉ 117, rue du Cherche-Midi (6th) & +33 (0)1 45 48 39 28 M° Duroc on Knife & Fork - PARIS Open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 9.30pm. Menu at E28. À la carte: Around E30. No the children’s menu. Wine by the glass. Chèque Restaurant. Terrace. Shop. Gerard Depardieu is back. After La Fontaine Gaillon in the 2nd district, and his close neighbour, the Écaille de la Fontaine, he now crosses the Seine to come slumming in the 6th district, in what was formerly the annex Josephine's grill room, Chez Dumonet. Here, it is now the classic concept of the cellar room that prevails. Bottles, at will in the lockers and the mob greed in the plates as foie gras with sweet spices, roasted quail but and a magret de canard with mushrooms served half-cooked and a classic tarte tatin. It's not a high class cuisine but for cellar bistro, this is just what we can hope for and that makes everyone happy. BOUILLON DES COLONIES 3, rue Racine (6th) & +33 (0)1 44 32 15 64 www.bouillondescolonies.com [email protected] M° Odéon or Cluny − La Sorbonne Open every day for lunch and dinner. À la carte: Around 25 E. Lunch menu: 14.90 E. Discovery menu: 24.50 E. Sunday brunch: 16.50 E. It is the exotic address of Bouillon Racine, the legendary brasserie founded in 1906 by the Chartier brothers This Bouillon is located nearby. In a setting with dimmed lights, the dining room is shared between the African and Asian atmospheres taking us from Japan to Australia, from Africa to North America, from the Caribbean to Thailand through a varied carte. The flavours of curry, coriander, lemongrass mix with chicken, fish and vegetables. Cochinchine vapours (shrimp, vegetables, beef and pork) and the East African dishes are unavoidable dishes that are always found on the carte. The chef knows how to seduce us with his innovative dishes that vary with seasons. For dessert, you should try the orange salad as well as dates and cinnamon. Want to travel? It is open every day, even on Sundays for a brunch that combines Levant (scrambled eggs with cumin, tchoutchouka, zaalouk, hummus) or Couchant (fried eggs with bacon, guacamole and corn chips), all accompanied by bread, butter, jam, pastries, Mariage Frères tea, coffee, homemade chocolate, orange juice, etc... LA CLOSERIE DES LILAS 17, boulevard du Montparnasse (6th) & +33 (0)1 40 51 34 50 www.closeriedeslilas.fr M° Vavin, RER Port-Royal Open every day from 12pm to 1am. Menu at E50. No the children’s menu. Fixed rate formula: E50. Chèque Restaurant. La Closerie des Lilas was a hotspot of the Parisian artistic life. Surrealists Parnassians passing through Verlaine, Baudelaire, Mallarmé, Hemingway ... La Closerie has seen quite a beautiful crowd. From the restaurant to the bar, everything is elegant and refined: mosaic floors, red moleskin banquettes, polished tables, terrace, and excellent service. The bar is a great place for those who wish to enjoy a drink in a pleasant atmosphere with a background piano. Therefore ideal for a last drink. As for the whiskeys, a beautiful carte with Cardhu, Aberlour, Pady, Macallan, Famous Grouse, Bushmills, Cutty Stark... KITCHEN GALERIE BIS 25, rue des Grands-Augustins (6th) & +33 (0)1 46 33 00 85 www.kitchengaleriebis.com M° Odéon Closed from August 1st to August 23rd. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Menu from 28 E to 62 E (with the dinner). À la carte: Around 35 E. No children’s menu. Lunch menu: 28 E (a main course or a pasta). Wine by the glass. Valet. K.G.B is today an outstanding restaurant thanks to its impactful and astonishing small tapas creations. It is a cuisine made to be shared. Lacquered grilled mackerel with citrus, miso and mashed potatoes with seaweed powder, grilled ribs comfit with coriander and ginger, chunk of meat with mint, gnocchi with lemon comfit will delight you. They are all very tasty and offer great savours. Other delicacies like lemongrass, Thai basil served in another dish will equally delight you. The coconut ice cream that accompanies Piedmont hazelnuts and a pot of chocolate is simply wonderful. PARIS AND ITS REGION LE BISTROT DE L'ALYCASTRE 2, rue Clément (6th) & +33 (0)1 43 25 77 66 M° Mabillon Open every day for dinner; from Wednesday to Sunday for lunch. Carte: about 55 E. Wine by the glass. American Express. Terrace. Jean-Marc Lemmery seduces a loyal clientele who never mind sticking together to make way for passers-by gourmets. The chef excels in cooking meat and fish, not to mention lobster which delights gourmets when available à la carte. Some dishes like foie gras, sweetbreads, chocolate raspberry soup (a dessert not to be missed) have become inevitable. For wines, an extensive wine carte showcases the wines of the South West. Rugby men or Basque songs are often played here. LES BOUQUINISTES 53, quai des Grands-Augustins (6th) & +33 (0)1 43 25 45 94 www.lesbouquinistes.com [email protected] M° Saint-Michel Open Monday to Friday from 12 pm to 2: 30 pm; Monday to Saturday from 7 pm to 11 pm. Menu at 82 E. Carte: About 75 E. Lunch menu: 28 E. Wine by the glass. American Express, Diners Club. Groups welcome. Valet. This neighbourhood restaurant offers meals at affordable prices; a starter, main course, dessert and a glass of wine for 31 E with a professional and elegant service make this restaurant a place to be. The services are offered by a whole team but the greatest honour goes to Stéphane Perraud, the chef who delights us with soft-boiled egg «cabbage almond», Serrano ham, vinaigrette truffles, suckling pig comfit, braised salsifies, potato purée, soft pistachio- raspberry and sorbet with almond milk. Do not hesitate to come to this restaurant that has maintained its noble status for years now. 29 30 PARIS - Knife & Fork LE GRAMOND 5, rue Fleurus (6th) & +33 (0)1 42 22 28 89 M° Notre-Dame-des-Champs or Saint-Placide Closed in August. Open Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 10pm. Menu from E45 to E55. À la carte: Around E60. Chèque Restaurant. The place is an institution in the Panthéon neighbourhood. In an elegant setting, you are welcomed with distinction. The regular customers consist of some personalities of the past or stars. Here, no menu, but a selection of dishes on the program that delights gourmets and lovers of specialties of this region: Bourgogne snails are fully prepared, and the game season takes on a paradise atmosphere: game terrine, wild boar stew, jugged hare ... but we are reassured, we also find on the program, fried squid and mushroom pickles ... For dessert, a Grand Marnier soufflé absolutely delicious. L'ÉPI DUPIN 11, rue Dupin (6th) & +33 (0)1 42 22 64 56 www.epidupin.com [email protected] M° Sèvres-Babylone Closed from July 31st to August 22nd. Open Monday to Friday for dinner from 7pm to 11pm; Tuesday to Friday for lunch from 12pm to 3pm. Reservation advised. Menu at 34 E. À la carte: Around 40 E. Children’s menu: 24 E. Lunch menu: 24 E. Terrace. Take-away. François Pasteau is still very keen about offering only seasonal products or products that are unknown but highly appreciated for their culinary qualities. Just like many chefs, he deleted the bluefin tuna and red cod from his menu, haddock or pollock. Francois is very serious when it comes to our planet and he deserves a standing ovation just for that. As for the rest, we have always supported this establishment and its cuisine. L'Epi Dupin is one of our favourite restaurants in this district. You want to know the reason why? Try the fried smelt with wild arugula, pastilla duck leg honey-cilantro sauce, the soft pork cheek with sweet spices and you will understand. LE BOSQUET 46, avenue Bosquet (7th) & +33 (0)1 45 51 38 13 www.bosquetparis.com [email protected] M° Ecole Militaire Open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 11.30pm. Menu at E22 (starter/main course/dessert). À la carte: Around E35. Lunch menu: E13 (main course of the jour+dessert of the day). Wine by the glass. Groups welcome. Terrace. Not far from the Eiffel Tower and the commercial Cler street, is found the great bar known as Le Bosquet. The place is large, perfect for hosting groups, but it is also warm and comfortable, a real cocoon for romantic meals, especially at night when the lights are dimmed ... We love the perfect service that proves that in Paris, we can also be friendly and caring! The food is tasty, prepared with great dedication and respect for the values of French traditional cuisine. So you can enjoy French specialties such as Bretagne oysters, camembert rôti au caramel de cidre, duck confit or bar with thyme. During summer, the terrace is a real plus that makes this grove an ideal place well located in Paris, to enjoy authentic French cuisine. LES BOTANISTES 11 bis, rue Chomel (7th) & +33 (0)1 45 49 04 54 [email protected] M° Sèvres-Babylone Closed from August 1st to August 21st. Open Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. À la carte: Around E40. Lunch menu: E17.70. Wine by the glass. Terrace. This attractive Parisian bistro located just two steps from Bon Marché and decorated with bistro tables and chairs, old clocks, tiled floors and ancient wall applications of the 1900s-1930s practice cheap prices. The chef, Jean-Baptiste Gay offers a short menu complemented by suggestions on the board: a generous salad of oyster piece and chicken liver with lentils will delight you. A classic flank and iced carrots with generous veal steak and chanterelles will increase your pleasure. For dessert, a delicious slice of rum baba and whipped cream is at your disposal. It is important to note that everything is composed by the chef himself and it is considered by his guests to be the reason behind his success. Do not miss to savour this innovative cuisine in a bistro not like the others. LE CAFÉ CONSTANT 139, rue Saint-Dominique (7th) & +33 (0)1 47 53 73 34 www.cafeconstant.com Open all year. Daily from 12 p.m. to 2: 30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Breakfast from 8 a.m. Without reservation. Unique menu at E23 (lunch). Carte: about E35. Lunch menu: E16. Wine by the glass. With his Montauban accent, Christian Constant has transformed this bistro into a mob hangout. Pure juice bistro with its counter where a handful of clients share a plate of charcuterie and a glass of wine before going to the table, Le Café Constant makes its customers enjoy its offers which are less than E20, but has a disadvantage of not giving one a choice. So, it is not uncommon to opt for a menu. One finds happiness in less than five minutes, but the dishes that go through the neighbouring tables often play the role of ambassadors. Salmon tartar and oysters made with ginger, pork cheek stew with basil or Parmentier duck leg and apple wafers are worth tasting. To accompany those, rice pudding with vanilla will be an excellent dessert and the next time you may take it custard. LES CROCS DE L'OGRE 81, avenue Bosquet (7th) &+33 (0)1 45 56 96 29 M° Ecole Militaire Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7pm to 10.30pm. À la carte: Around E40. Wine by the glass. Groups welcome. Valet. The Crocs de l'Ogre is none other than the restaurant created after the Ogre (16th district) located at near the Maison de la Radio. But this little brother has assets that its big brother does not. It lies between the local butcher's shop and the bistro. Reason why? With such a name, you can understand that the Queen here is meat. But what is new is that, you can go and admire your meat in the glassed maturation chamber. The trains de côte de bœuf sur os are available, infront of you and they are just waiting for you to choose. They come from Angus, Simmental and Knife & Fork - PARIS Montbéliard breeds. But if you are not interested in the ribs, other pieces or parts are available. They are; sirloin, shin, skirt, flank, prime cut of beef, rump. Once the tasting is complete, give way to stuffed brie with truffle cream and a mousse au chocolat or a great baba with rhum. GARANCE 34, rue Saint-Dominique (7th) & +33 (0)1 45 55 27 56 www.garance-saintdominique.fr [email protected] M° Invalides Open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 2.15pm and from 7.30pm to 11pm. Booking advised. Menu at E65. À la carte: Around E60. Lunch menu: E34. It is in a known area of the 7th district that Guillaume Muller (former sommelier of Arpege) setup his red garance decor. Garance succeeded in bringing together workers and bon vivant around a 34 E menu. The generous and daring dishes are prepared by another Guillaume (also ex-Arpege). The excellent products are valued by great and delicious flavours (duck breast rubbed with salt, beef flank tartar and smoked egg yolk), or more vulgar (Scallops and monkfish with marrowbone), while the dessert is sweet and sour (chocolate tart and vanilla butternut). As for wine, Garance offers excellent wines at very reasonable prices. Service is elegant without being stuck, relaxed without being too familiar. And at night, the well-spaced tables of the bar receive lovers as well as buddies for a great time. L'AMI JEAN 27, rue Malar (7th) & +33 (0)1 47 05 86 89 www.amijean.eu [email protected] RER C Pont-de-l’Alma Closed from December 24th to January 1st. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Reservation required. Menus from E42 to E80. Carte: about E70. Lunch menu: E35. Wine by the glass. Stephane Jego is Breton, his inn and kitchens have Basque accents. Some naysayers who might say that it is not good are completely wrong. This den of fellows is always full, proving that Stephane has succeeded. Other naysayers say it is difficult to get a table and that you will eat elbow to elbow. This is what makes this house charming. First, do it in advance, take note of date of festivities and let time go by before D-day. Secondly is there any problem sitting elbow to elbow? Promiscuity and openness is what we love in this kind of place. You will never be lonely here as you eat and share your emotions with an Italian or Australian neighbour. That is a restaurant. As for emotions, our friend Stephane knows it best. Try saddle of rabbit marinated in Muscadet with a potato in salted butter and herbs, then oxtail with mashed or wild boar cooked on the bone and served with some mushrooms and puree in season. There is nothing pretentious here, nobody takes it seriously, neither the chef nor the customers, and that is why you will come back. LE MESSAGER 28, rue du Général-Bertrand (7th) & +33 (0)1 47 34 30 26 www.restaurant-le-messager.fr M° Duroc or Sèvres Lecourbe Open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm and from 7.30pm to 10pm. À la carte: Around E30. Lunch menu: E17. Wine by the glass. Diners Club, Chèque Restaurant. Terrace. This coffee shop close to the Necker hospital is one of the best places of the district. Just enter to see. Clear and soft decoration and a really nice welcome. In short, a good place as we like them. It is large and flavourful as wanted, a real traditional cuisine we'd all love to have near our home. The menu displays beautiful proposals: homemade foie gras, apple-figs, saumon mariné façon hareng or prawn risotto as starter, entrecôte poêlée purée-salade or dos de cabillaud rôti sur la peau for the dishes and and pain perdu et son caramel laitier or fried strawberries and balsamic for the sweet side. Given the prices of the lunch formula, crowds are attracted there CHEZ ANDRÉ 12, rue Marbeuf (8th) & +33 (0)1 47 20 59 57 www.chez-andre.com M° Franklin D. Roosevelt Open every day from 12pm and until 1am. À la carte: Around E50. Wine by the glass. Terrace. An authentic brasserie, 5 minutes away from the Champs Elysees, which transports you immediately to the 1930s.The brightness of zinc, omnipresent, and the authentic bistro tables are there for that. And it is not to betray the place opened in 1936. The establishment receives businessmen and the media who enjoy classic mayonnaise boiled eggs, sardines in olive oil at Ramon Pena or the historic Bourgogne snails served in their shells in 6 or 12 portions. To follow, according to fishing; bass filets with artichokes and tomatoes, savory juice, whole sea bream roasted with thyme, purée with olive oil or the belle sole proposée meunière ou à la plancha. Meat lovers do not miss the roasted lamb leg, homemade mashed potatoes, roasted magret de canard from Sud-ouest with peaches and snow peas or prime cut of beef à la plancha with shallot confit plancha before finishing with a traditional millefeuille from Chez André, or fresh blueberries with lemon. PARIS AND ITS REGION DROP CAFÉ 36, rue de Bellachasse (7th) & +33 (0)1 45 51 54 09 www.ledropcafe.fr M° Solférino or Assemblée Nationale Open Monday to Saturday from 6.30am to 10pm. From 8am to 8pm Saturday. À la carte: Around E25. Lunch menu: E15.90. Chèque Restaurant. Terrace. Take-away. Activities. New Beaujolais, concerts and musical evenings. Between the Invalides and the Orsay Museum, at a stone's throw from the National Assembly, Drop Café is the nice break in the neighbourhood. This bistro with the so Parisian style is particularly attractive owing to the friendliness that prevails there. The owner knows how to welcome and make everybody at ease; regulars, tourists and businessmen who as a consequence heartily loosen their tie. On the menu, the classic of French cuisine (steak, flank steak, mixed salads, toasties...) and some Auvergne specialities to be tried for the connoisseurs (ham hock, coq au vin...). On sunny days, there is an open terrace for sunbathing or having lunch with a coffee. Think about it: at lunch if you do not have time to sit down the dishes are also take-away! 31 32 PARIS - Knife & Fork LE BOUDOIR 25, rue du Colisée (8th) & +33 (0)1 43 59 25 29 www.boudoirparis.fr M° Franklin D. Roosevelt Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Wine bar and tapas like take-away pork-butchery throughout the day. Menu at E50 (with the dinner). À la carte: Around E55. Lunch menu: E28. Wine by the glass. Groups welcome. Stéphane Dufau in the dining room and Arnaud Nicolas in the kitchen have won the best Ouvrier de France title in charcuterie. If one had to keep just a single dish which is already legendary throughout those proposed dishes, it would undoubtedly be poultry pâté en croûte (duck and guinea fowl) and foie gras now available in the delicatessen area. This historic and almost old dish has something which makes it a little clumsy and disgusting; Arnaud's is a revelation. Everything here is homemade, their specialty is to revisit cooked charcuterie, foie gras, terrines, pies ... For us, we would make a whole meal with a mesclun salad and a glass of selected wine by Benedict Touchstone, but this should not overshadow other Arnaud's proposals like hot or cold pig casserole, white pudding lobster, lamb saddle with zucchini or the very successful and eternal rum baba. LE COIN 88, rue du Rocher (8 th) & +33 (0)1 43 87 58 96 M° Villiers Open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Booking advised. À la carte: Around E30. Wine by the glass. Theme party around the countries and world cuisine or of the region: E70 (drinks included). Terrace. In this bistro near Saint-Lazare, the traditional cuisine, local and fine wines are celebrated every day by an epicure clientele – happy to "deal with" the suggestions of the chef. Among which, there is one that recalls our childhood, the endives with ham, endives that the chef buys from Oise. We thought this dish was synonymous to canteen and disappeared from the heritage; but that is not the case. In this area of the city, it has great success as well as the andouillette 5A and the famous rabbit in mustard sauce accompanied as it should be by fresh tagliatelle. An insight into the dessert menu unveils a range of 12 daily suggestions, all as delicious as others. In the procession, more domestic and bistro classics including crème caramel, rum baba and rice pudding which recipe would have been given by the grandmother. It is clear that we do not go to Le Coin, because we are obliged, but on our own free will. AU CŒUR DU 9EME 58, rue Lafayette (9 th) & +33 (0)1 42 47 11 67 [email protected] Open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm; Tuesday to Saturday from 7pm to 10pm. Menu at E21 (for dinner). À la carte: Around E20. Lunch menu: E12. A pancake house not quite like the others. The reason? The setting. Here, there is rustic decoration as in many Parisian or Breton pancake houses. The owners have instead focused on something contemporary in red, black and gray colours. The classics of pancake houses are obviously the upgraded but the house knows how to be original. The Mogador is a good example, a cake made of Reblochon cheese, potatoes, bacon strip, onions and sour cream or the galette œufs, bacon and cheddar. Pancake, at the Cœur du Neuvième, frangipane cream, vanilla ice cream, caramel, almonds was competing with the Opera, chestnut cream, chocolate, fresh cream. Not able to make a choice, We have tasted both and enjoyed it. LES AFFRANCHIS 5, rue Henri-Monnier (9 th) & +33 (0)1 45 26 26 30 www.restaurantlesaffranchis.fr [email protected] M° Saint-Georges Closed in August. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7.30pm to 11pm. Menu from E26 to E33. À la carte: Around E40. Lunch menu: E19. Wine by the glass. Once more a good representative of bistronomy which has found itscustomers in the 9th district for our greatest pleasure. The duo comprises Pierre Petit, who worked at the Pavillon Ledoyen, the Fables of La Fontaine and at Beurre Noisette and Arnaud-Charrier for the room which has received the palaces ors of Royal Monceau, the Plaza Athénée and Ritz before entering the Costes galaxy. So here they are Goodfellas and delighted to relish us with a bistro cuisine which we will appreciate. We are happy to see that prices do not fly away, and the the chef that handles products with care, given that he has been to places where high cuisine is made. You have understood that, this is not food, this is not the bistro cuisine it is between the two and this is what we stand for. BISTROT LA BRUYÈRE 31, rue La Bruyère (9 th) & +33 (0)9 81 22 20 56 [email protected] M° Saint-Georges Open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7.30pm to 10.30pm; Saturday from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Menu from E28 to E35 (for dinner). À la carte: Around E45. Lunch menu: E21 (starter + main course + dessert, E18 for entrée+plat/plat+dessert). Wine by the glass. In a neighbourhood where quality bistros abound, here is a newcomer: Bistrot La Bruyere. In the kitchen, we find Loïc Bush who, after his classes at the Auberge du Nivernais owned by his parents, had continued his training in Paris at Fauchon and the Vieux Chêne. It is with his associate Willy FEBRA that he launched this discreet bistronomic canteen where quality products are served (Desnoyers steak, pied de cochon noir de Bigorre, Quercy lamb shoulder) that the chef’s creativity and know-how will turn into culinary bliss. The afternoon The best of Petit Futé addresses from round the corner to all over the world! www.petitfute.uk.com Knife & Fork - PARIS formula starter/ main dish/ dessert is only at E21 only and for E5 more, you could have a glass of wine to elegantly accompany your meal. In a simple but nice setting with stone walls, the Bistrot La Bruyère offers an excellent value for money. MEDI TERRA NEA 13, rue du Faubourg-Montmartre (9th) & +33 (0)1 47 70 53 04 – www.medi-terra-nea.fr M° Grands Boulevards Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Booking advised. À la carte: Around E25. After sushis, here are the Mediterranean tapas of Medi Terra Nea. Sited on a high stool and according to your desires, you will pick from the little portions that turn continuously. The choice is complemented by a carte of hot dishes to be ordered. The large and bright area with tables that meet the privacy and eco-friendly wood décor permits you to breathe. Products are varied (chickpeas, olive oil, squid) but intelligently prepared with compounded flavours, creativity and a caliente spirit. You will go from Greece to Sicily, Spain to Morocco. It is exotic without being boring. You will fall for «Gordon», a big ball of pink veal coated with breadcrumbs at the heart of melting mozzarella, fish perfectly cooked with plancha and the poetic « tu me fends le cœur » [you break my heart], large fried chickpea and rosemary chorizo, a kind of demonic croquetas. Behind this confusing concept, Thomas Brissiaud ex Atelier Robuchon in London, brought home a fun and attractive restaurant. ENCORE 43, rue Richer (9 th) & +33 (0)1 72 60 97 72 M° Junior Open Monday to Saturday from 7pm to 10.30pm; Tuesday to Friday from 12pm to 2pm. Menu from E50 to E75 (for dinner). Lunch menu: E30 (starter + main course + dessert, E25 for entrée+plat/plat+dessert). Wine by the glass. Formerly at the Petit Verdot, the talented Japanese chef Yoshi Morie now works in the new restaurant belonging to Franck Aboudarham. Just two steps away from the Folies Bergere, Encore welcomes gourmets in a minimalist and discreet setting. It feels like a schoolboy in the canteen but the food dishes have a completely different quality than brussels sprouts overcooked during your childhood. First of all, the products are of high quality: Desnoyers meat, Quatrehomme cheese or vegetables from Joel Thiébault. Then, the chef perfectly masters the cooking and food associations in his dishes, they are also as delicious as tasteful, proven by his squid served with broccoli or his grilled veal head served with lamelles de seiche and samphire sorbet. A very good wine list to accompany the chef’s cuisine, which includes two dishes in the evening formula. LE PANTRUCHE 3, rue Victor-Massé (9 th) & +33 (0)1 48 78 55 60 www.lepantruche.com M° Pigalle Open Monday to Friday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Booking advised. Menu at E34. Lunch menu: E18. Le Cristal de Sel (15th), Le Bouchon, l'Assiette (17th) and this Pantruche have one thing in common, their chefs; they have all gone through Le Bristol Eric Frechon or the art and how to leave the gastro so as to get into a bistro version with antique lighting, benches and ancient mirrors. You will be served Bourguignon beef and veal stew, but it remains in a bistro register with just enough creativity to be well with time without falling into the franchouille tradition. Boiled egg, leeks and siphon cod are also worth tasting. Take a shallow dish and place it in the bottom of a leeks fondue and in the latter, place a balancing poached egg. Take pleasure in piercing the white part and let the yellow part to elapse between melt and emulsion cod. Smile for the chef is looking at you to ensure that this starter pleases you. A farmer pig trotter, stewed apples and ancient juice shots will give your taste buds a real treat. This dish is worth tasting even just for the juice. A real juice, frank necklace and Poujauran bread to be sauced are also available. And finally, the Grand Marnier soufflé or chocolate cake, hazelnuts and almonds confirms that the chef is a qualified one. BAR DES ARTISANS 23, rue des Vinaigriers (10 th) M° Jacques Bonsergent Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 7pm; Sunday from 12pm to 6pm. Full menu: E22.50, E5 softness, E12 3 softnesses. This is a vegan, organic and ethical canteen of Sol Semilla, initiator of the super food trend in France, dedicated to the diffusion of beneficial foods for basic health, mostly from South America and sold in this bar-restaurant-shop of the Saint Martin canal district. Here super foods are served, that is; naturally nutrient-rich foods, plants, fruits, algae or already known pre-Columbian vegetables. On the menu: cereals, tofu, fresh herbs, carob, aloe vera, nopal, super soup, super skewer, raw, tutti frutti ... And, it's good! PARIS AND ITS REGION CHARTIER 7, rue du Faubourg-Montmartre (9 th) & +33 (0)1 47 70 86 29 www.bouillon-chartier.com M° Grands Boulevards Open every day from 11.30am to 10pm. Without reservation. À la carte: Around E25. Wine by the glass. Chartier is one of the oldest brasseries in Paris. Since 1865, this room with yesteryear wood panelling (classified as Historic monument), with its large luminous mirrors is still eye-catching. As for restoration, it is a matter of trust: the drawer furniture, by the side, was once filled with napkins for the regular tables... Here we know what to expect: the service is fast, the cuisine is simple and the prices are very affordable. Avocado shrimp sauce, celery remoulade, skate with capers butter, roasted farm chicken with chips, Caen tripe, French fries or fried green beans made in the English manner, Alsatian sauerkraut or salmon balls are on board. For dessert, let yourself be tempted by tasty chocolate, wine prunes or a simple applesauce. It is simple to understand the queue found here each day, among which we find our neighbours, regulars and tourists who all want to eat at least once in their lives in this great Parisian restaurant. 33 34 PARIS - Knife & Fork LA CANTINE DE QUENTIN 52, rue Bichat (10th) & +33 (0)1 42 02 40 32 [email protected] M° Jacques Bonsergent Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 3.30pm. Brunch Sunday. À la carte: Around E30. Lunch menu: E16. Wine by the glass. Terrace. Shop. This canteen at the Saint-Martin canal is dotted with three rooms and three different atmospheres. The lounge for a gourmet private conversation, the cellar for lunch in the middle of tasty wines and finally the grocery store are all at your disposal. Mustard truffle juice, olive oil and basil terrine with Vouvray, sausage from Conquet can almost make you forget the dishes. Carrots cream, ginger and lemongrass, sautéed braised veal and homemade mashed potatoes will delight you. For the desserts, enjoy sweats and take a look on the shelves to select ingredients for your picnic along the canal. Brunch is available on Sunday. CHEZ CASIMIR 6, rue de Belzunce (10th) & +33 (0)1 48 78 28 80 M° Gare du Nord Open all year. Monday to Friday from 6: 45 p.m. to 11 p.m., daily from 11: 45 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m. Non-stop Wednesday to Friday. Menus from 28 E to 32 E. Carte: about 40 E. Children’s menu: 11 E. Lunch menu: 24 E. Wine by the glass. Terrace. Do you love Chez Michel, the neighbour? You will love Chez Casimir, its little bistronomy brother that could also have been called Bonne Franquette. Here, everything is simple, just like at home. From the charcuterie plate to the cheese plate passing through a series of bistro dishes such as breaded pig's ear, roasted lamb with beans, toast, chocolate mousse. Never disappointing, always exciting. An establishment we all like where one will appreciate having customized napkins. LE COMPTOIR DES ARTISTES 25, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Martin (10th) & +33 (0)1 42 08 34 33 M° Strasbourg − Saint-Denis Open Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7pm to midnight. Closed Saturday for lunch and Monday for dinner. À la carte: Around E35. Lunch menu: E12 (starter/ main course or main course/dessert, E15 for the 3). Wine by the glass. Terrace. Two steps away from the theatres, this bistro in red velvet decor is aptly named. We try to imagine the actors coming there to eat after their performance. We must say that it feels like home with the owner of the house welcomes you in a very friendly and sincere manner and a chef so much dedicated to his job that he would not hesitate to greet customers after service. The kind of place where you will not want to leave. On the terrace in summer, and warm inside in winter on the benches. The formula for lunch (12 E or 15 E) with 2 or 3 starters and dishes which change every day is appetising and valorises seasonal products. On the menu, the classic homemade terrine, burrata to share and wild smoked salmon as starters are followed by faux-filet de salers, cod roasted or handmade cheeseburger. The good, the land, the sincere and the authentic this counter of artists is a very serious place. LES ENFANTS PERDUS 9, rue des Récollets (10th) & +33 (0)1 81 29 48 26 www.les-enfants-perdus.com M° Gare De l'Est Open every day from 12pm to 3pm and from 7pm to 11pm. Booking advised. À la carte: Around E40. Daily special: E15. Brunch Saturday and Sunday E25. Terrace. The Enfants Perdus, near the Saint-Martin Canal raise a big challenge: genuineness for the setting and boldness for the menu. The small wooden tables with rustic style, distracts you before examining a menu list full of surprises. As starter, plain mozzarella served with Plum tomato, Guérande salt, olive oil and a bunch of cold ficoide, basil sorbet. The tone is set. For the rest, a few constants like pave of rump of Aubrac, butter with Espelette pepper, bone marrow and gratin dauphinois with rosemary alongside more unusual dishes such as lamb shanks braised with honey and cumin and its gratin de brocolis aux amandes or the duck breast, oyster mushrooms and berries. For dessert finally, bread from the Enfants Perdus is a must. Hearty brunch on week-ends. LOULOUCAM 264, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Martin (10th) & +33 (0)1 40 34 76 87 M° Stalingrad Open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 2.30pm; Wednesday to Saturday from 7.30pm to 10pm. Menu from E20 to E25 (for dinner). À la carte: Around E40. Lunch menu: E15. Wine by the glass. This is a puff of gluttony in a neighbourhood in dire need for it. Usually, for proper feeding, everyone had the tendency of reaching the docks of Valmy and Jemmapes where bistros abound. Henceforth, one can dismiss it and visit this new bistro with its little Scandinavian design. This is the den of a young chef with experience of a handful of gastronomic restaurants, who in his turn decided to get out of the usual trends so as to sail in a completely daring world. Fans will appreciate this series of menu titles that make one want to move to table: leeks citrus vinaigrette, Boucheries Nivernaises steak and grenaille potatoes or cod bark with chorizo sausage. Yet, there is even more thrilling, especially this soft scallop carpaccio and langoustines cooked with a parsnip mousseline. Beef cheek and seasonal vegetables that accompany it are worth dying for. An apple pie just as we like it is ideal for desserts, but the adventurous will always find something more original. LA PETITE LOUISE 54, rue du Château-d'Eau (10th) & +33 (0)1 42 02 89 05 M° Château d'Eau Open Monday to Saturday from 7am to midnight; Sunday from 10am to 11.30pm. Continuous service from 11am to 11pm. À la carte: Around E20. Groups welcome. Terrace. Activities. Opposite the town hall of the 10th district, La Petite Louise is in the tradition of Parisian brasseries with its large slates at the entry and its small terrace with about twenty seats. Whether for a quick lunch or a meal with friends, the house has a feel of friendliness that makes the warmth of the place. The homemade fries are delicious, copious Knife & Fork - PARIS salads, daily specials well cooked. And to accompany this bistro cuisine, there is a fine selection of wines. A creative menu that combines New York and Asian notes, a simple decoration, a very friendly service, it makes you want to come back. EN ATTENDANT L'OR 6, rue Faidherbe (11th) & +33 (0)1 43 71 43 10 M° Faidherbe-Chaligny Open all year. Monday to Friday and public holidays from 7am to 2am; the weekend from 7.30am to 2am. Menu at E21. À la carte: Around E26. Lunch menu: E12. Checks are not accepted. Patrick Laur – hence the name of the restaurant – comes from Aveyron and has not lost his accent nor his good humour by coming to Paris. In a bistro-brasserie setting with a large table d'hote, you will enjoy the delicacies of Aveyron: Roquefort pie, small charcuterie plates large enough for a normal appetite, Aveyron cheese, etc., but the menu also extends with a great duck pie, risotto of scallops or eggs basquaises with Espelette pepper. For 23 E on Thursday night, you can have Aligot with sausage and other homemade specialties, except in summer, where the temperature does not permit you to enjoy cooked meat and cheeses. But Patrick Laur is eclectic. Three or four times a year, he organizes Moroccan, Caribbean, Italia evenings with animation. One easily dodges the table d’hote and dance until two in the morning, and not forgetting the evening game. Finally Sunday midday brunch at E7.50 is complete and parents can relax because cartoons are available for children. JEANNE A 42, rue Jean-Pierre-Timbaud (11th) & +33 (0)1 43 55 09 49 M° Parmentier Closed on January 1st and in August. Open every day from 11.30am and until 10.30pm. Menu from E23 to E27. À la carte: around E30. E15 (starter/main course or main course/dessert, E17 for the 3). Wine by the glass. Terrace. Take-away. Shop. After the successful story of the Astier bistro, here comes the Jeanne A, which is both a grocery store and a cellar in the middle of solids and liquids, a host table to nibble a plate of tomatoes, a chicken liver terrine, the lamb leg on a spit, a veal breast, black pudding with apples or chicken Challans. Everyone comes here. There, we find those who want to snack crust, those who want to find a bottle for tonight's dinner, and those who are craving for a tray of cheese or just you and me with a basket to fill our cupboards with specialties that come from all over France. TINTILOU 37 bis, rue de Montreuil (11th) & +33 (0)1 43 72 42 32 www.tintilou.fr [email protected] M° Faidherbe Chaligny Closed in August. 3 weeks. Open Monday to Saturday from 7.30pm to 11pm; Monday to Friday from 12pm to 2.30pm. Menu at E35 (for lunch and dinner). À la carte: Around E50. Daily special: E11.50 (with glass of wine or coffee). Wine by the glass. E17 (3 tapas, a main course, a coffee) and E25 (bento) with the lunch. Groups welcome. Cookery classes. In command, Jean- François Renard, a chef in the path as unusual as full, passed through restaurants of high standard, exiled in Portugal; Michelin-starred in Montmartre ... Today it is at home, in this Tintilou, that he receives you. Tables on mezzanine, exposed beams, bright colours from floor to ceiling, a little blue, a hint of red, an orange zest and some yellow accents. The food? Shifted, daring, scope to the colour combinations- Bass Ceviche, salmon and foie gras and Pissaladière de boudin basque et homard – and sweet-salty mixtures or contrasting textures – crispy Nem red snapper, garlic peanut vinaigrette or Watermelon Gazpacho, shellfish juice and large prawns. On the menu, the combination of Anjou pigeon and white squid may surprise. In the mouth, it is obvious. As for the tender ganache, rhubarb-pesto and warm madeleine, this is an amazing surprise that the bold would love while the most timid will quietly swallow reversed lemon and strawberry tartlet equally compelling. Find all our best deals and good addresses on our website www.petitfute.uk.com PARIS AND ITS REGION BISTROT PAUL-BERT 18, rue Paul-Bert (11th) & +33 (0)1 43 72 24 01 M° Faidherbe Chaligny Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7.30pm to 11pm. Menu at E34. À la carte: Around E40. Lunch menu: E16.50. Wine by the glass. Terrace. Valet. Everyone in Paris loves this establishment, a real establishment for bistronomie. Weathered by time, but comfortable with its original look, Le Paul-Bert goes through the years without flinching. Here kindness is the key word. The boss, soul of the place, prices which are not exorbitant in regards to the quality of food and wines with great references which have been carefully selected so as to rotate one's eyes. On the plate, everything is carefully prepared using quality products. Have you ever enjoyed the steak? No, go then with your eyes closed. Same thing for the pigeon roasted with juice, bone marrow and French fries, side pork with chestnuts, pommes grenailles et champignons des bois. This restaurant has never disappointed us. Sometimes we try so hard to look for the slightest fault, but we must acknowledge the fact this restaurant fully meets are biggest expectations. 35 38 PARIS - Knife & Fork L’OURCINE 92, rue Broca (13th) & +33 (0)1 47 07 13 65 M° Glacière or Les Gobelins Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12: 30 pm to 2: 30 pm and from 7 pm to 11 pm. Booking advised. Menu at E34. Lunch menu: E26. Wine by the glass. An additional two euro since we last visited! Nothing to make a fuss about, because the Menu at E34 is one of the most affordable in the district. Sylvain Danière is a chef who touches everything, mischievous, who knows how to impress his customers with a revised and corrected bistro register and a few culinary creations, but whatever the register, Sylvain always serves the best. Each dish is carefully cooked and his combinations of flavours like this impressive roasted monkfish and flambéed absinthe. Though marine products (squid, mussels, salmon, cod ...) are featured, pig lovers will not be disappointed for squeezed pig like Painblanc for starter, a piece of roast pork with garlic comfit are available here. For desserts, the traditional ice-cream pot with bourbon vanilla and its homemade cat’s tongue is a classic that can smoothly end your meal. THAI ROYAL 97, avenue d’Ivry (13th) & +33 (0)1 44 24 22 11 M° Tolbiac Open Wednesday to Monday from 11 a.m. to 2: 30 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Carte: about E30. With waitresses in traditional costume, a lovely setting and a rather intimate lounge behind a quite ordinary frontage, this little gem in the 13th district Chinatown offers Thai cuisine, drawn from an often ignored traditional, delicate and fragrant gastronomic register. The carte is not bloated to offer the best. To make your mouth water, here are some essential foods: banana flower salad, tiger tears composed of thin strips of beef with scents of fresh herbs, green chicken curry with coconut milk and served in nuts, or bream grilled in a banana leaf. Soup, shrimp salad ... can also easily satisfy every palate. The dessert menu is also a surprising twist: coconut granita, diced fruit and jelly coconut and mango or an Aroy D translated as "simply good", modest translation for an explosion of fruity flavours associated with tarot chips. The dishes are presented carefully and service is attentive: an Asian "Royal" which does not usurp his name. LA CANTINE DU TROQUET 101, rue de l’Ouest (14th) & +33 (0)1 45 40 04 98 M° Pernety Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and from 7: 30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Without reservation. Menu at E30. Carte: about E35. Wine by the glass. One needs to be very patient in order to get a table in the canteen of Christian Etchebest, but when you get there, what a relief, what a relief! Here, one spends their time hesitating. Côtes-d'auvergne or morgon? Egg mayo, pudding terrine and salad or grilled pig ears? Landes chicken roasted in its black juice olives, grillée ibaïona pork belly or grilled lomo Ibaiona Espelette pepper? Tart with almonds and blackcurrant, cherry clafoutis or creamy rice pudding? Admit that the choice is not easy ... but what is certain is that you will enjoy yourself. COBÉA 11, rue Raymond-Losserand (14th) & +33 (0)1 43 20 21 39 www.cobea.fr M° Gaité Montparnasse Closed in August. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12.15pm to 1.30pm and from 7.15pm to 9.30pm. Booking advised. Menu from E70 to E105 (menus tastings). Lunch menu: E44 (starter/main course/dessert, E52 with cheese, E60 for 2 starters/main course/dessert, E68 with cheese). Wine by the glass. In one word: sublime. The talent of Philippe Bélissent previously at the Restaurant de l'Hôtel in the 6th district has been confirmed. Here we are in a high-class gourmet restaurant whose cuisine can only arouse our enthusiasm. Snacks and sweets introduce and close the meal, the kind of care that makes the difference. In the plates, shells, squid, fennel and ginger or Saint Jacques shell, celery and green mango, mixtures which swing to start. Saint pierre, sweet onions and orange- coconut juice or lamb milk, hummus, grapes and lime confit to continue with sweet-salty dishes perfectly cooked. This is a creative and tasty menu, that the daily renewal demonstrates the qualities of the chef. To do with a gourmet. LE CORNICHON 34, rue Gassendi (14th) & +33 (0)1 43 20 40 19 www.lecornichon.fr M° Mouton-Duvernet Closed in August. Open Monday to Friday from 12.30pm to 2pm and from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Menu at E34 (for dinner, Starter/main course/dessert). À la carte: Around E40. Lunch menu: E32 (starter/main course/dessert). Wine by the glass. Here is the good Pioche of the district, with its green pickle benches! This restaurant managed by Franck Bellanger, a survivor of l'informatique et Mathieu Nadjar, a chef who passed through the greatest establishments and also second at Ami Jean in the 7th district. This means that the place has a bistro atmosphere and serves popular dishes. In addition to the atmosphere, you will also love dishes like marinated octopus, avocado, cucumber, lemon, celery and green olives or crushed tomatoes with old vinegar, baked sardines, and chorizoand fennel salad for starters. Thick hake with salt, green vegetable with mustard salad or 100% beef cheek lasagne with creamy fresh herbs and crushed tomato will also delight you. Clafoutis with bigarreaux cherries, amaretto sorbet to conclude the meal will make you want to go through the whole of Paris to come here for this treat. LE JEU DE QUILLES 45, rue Boulard (14th) & +33 (0)1 53 90 76 22 www.jdequilles.fr M° Mouton-Duvernet Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 8pm to 10.30pm. Menu at E23 (with the lunch). À la carte: Around E45. Lunch menu: E19. Wine by the glass. Terrace. Shop. This is a small bistro with about twenty cutleries, nestled beside the famous butcher Hugo Desnoyer. It is not unusual to meet locals who eventually come there in the morning after shopping at Mouton-Duvernet market. They come Knife & Fork - PARIS here to look for canned pudding from Parra, spices, sweet peppers, without forgetting a piece of the sublime Parmesan refined for over ninety-six months and a part of the rare blue cheese from Termignon de Savoie. Whenn they leave, gourmet can come in because they love to sit in this dining room that offers an uninterrupted view of the kitchen, in which Benoit actively works to satisfy them with dishes like pan-fired scallops with bacon and Jerusalem artichokes, poached eggs in red wine sauce, thick lumps of sea bass in seaweeds butter, cushion of veal with tarragon, garlic, potatoes and thinly sliced boletus. A handful of lucky ones spread the good word around them and to those looking for this kind of place during each service. we focus on the contents of the plate, with bistro style. Nothing much, just a domestic cooking which include a salad of gizzards, a bone marrow gratin with salt, the famous andouillette escorted by her 5A, an apple pie or a trendy gourmet coffee. L'ÉPICURISTE 41, boulevard Pasteur (15th) & +33 (0)1 47 34 15 50 M° Pasteur Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2pm and from 7pm to 10pm. Menu from E32 to E37. Lunch menu: E25 (and E29). Wine by the glass. Stéphane Marcuzzi and Aymeric kraml did not take long to establish themselves in the famous location of the Bistrot d'Hubert. Indoor, Stéphane carries his slate from one table to the other, mostly occupied by men in suits coming from meetings (rich men), unpacking their computers while being served; wild boar terrine and veal head carpaccio, to end with point 4 of paragraph 12. Fortunately, there are tables more respectful of parsley ham with its beets remoulade, a bit too acidic for the association to be successful. Marinated salmon is excellent and the Iberian pig rib delicious. To round up the meal, the pressé tout chocolat or la brioche perdue, marmelade d’oranges. In short, simple seasonal food but well prepared in its traditionalism. And on sunny days, do not hesitate to enjoy yourself on their terrace. LA REUNION 96, rue Daguerre (14th) & +33 (0)1 42 18 48 70 / +33 (0)6 19 32 84 23 www.restoiledelareunion.fr M° Denfert-Rochereau Open Monday to Saturday from 12 p.m. to 2: 30 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10: 30 p.m; Sundays from 12 p.m. to 2: 30 p.m. Single menu at E20. Carte: about E30. Lunch menu: E13.50. In an exotic atmosphere of a colonial house, one can get away with a look at the menu where Reunionese dishes are prepared with the expertise. First you go through the inevitable punch before embarking on a Creole dish consisting of cod fritters, shrimp fritters, cap, samosa, sausage and pickled vegetables. Then try the zourite stew with balanced flavours. The homemade rougail sausage with chutneys, tomatoes, lemon and Bringel will delight your palates. For dessert, impossible to resist the banana blazed with rum. Finally on Sunday, brunch at E20, always with country specialties and very copious. L'ÉPOPÉE 89, avenue Émile-Zola (15th) & +33 (0)1 45 77 71 37 www.lepopee.fr M° Charles Michels Closed from August 7th to August 22nd. Open Sunday to Friday from 12pm to 2pm; Monday to Saturday from 7.30pm to 10pm. Menu from E32 to E38. Wine by the glass. Terrace. The epic continues its journey with talent. Here, everything is made with fresh products; dishes are of Burgundianand Lyonese origin recreated by the chef's creativity but they are only a handful of proposals, the menu is also made of dishes of French heritage; fricassee d'escargots de Bourgogne au blue, sweetbreads and herb sauce, assorted small spring vegetables, fried shellfish, fresh tagliatelle with encre de seiche, cheesecake aux spéculoos et fruits rouges or shortcake with chestnut cream and whiskey. The menu changes with the seasons but whether summer or winter, we still remain carried away. Wine lovers will be delighted with a well organised list and a few favourites highlighted specially around the Macon. LE BISTROT D'ANDRÉ 232, rue Saint-Charles (15th) & +33 (0)1 45 57 89 14 – www.lebistrotdandre.fr M° Balard Open Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 8pm to 10.30pm. Menu at E18.50 (with the lunch). À la carte: Around E30. Lunch menu: E16.50. Wine by the glass. Groups welcome. Terrace. Did you love the Citroen saga? You have the DS, 2CV and the Tractions nostalgia? Here you will find all of that. It is a little bit the brands' museum and you may have understood, André sounds like a tribute to André Citroën. But as since we do not come here to admire the decor, MINA MAHAL 25, rue Cambronne (15th) & +33 (0)1 47 34 19 88 www.mina-mahal-paris.fr M° Cambronne Open every day from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7pm to 11.30pm. Menu from E23 to E33. À la carte: Around E35. Lunch menu: E12.90 (E14.90 and E23). Not far from UNESCO, behind a façade entirely occulted by sculpted wood panels that you should cross, a warm smile and welcoming words make you feel at home in this restaurant. The wooden dining room is pretty decorated with flowers to give it a Northern Indian touch. PARIS AND ITS REGION L'ÉCIR 59, boulevard Saint-Jacques (14th) & +33 (0)1 45 65 22 15 cafelecir.com – [email protected] Open Monday to Friday from 6.45am to midnight and Saturday from 8am to midnight. E14.90 the fixed rate formula around the dish with the lunch. Terrace. At the corner of Tomb-Issoire and Saint-Jacques, a new inhabitant of Auvergne cooks fresh and local products from the region. You will also find a varied wine carte from small producers of cru, organic wines etc.. The plates are well served and the wine blends perfectly. The decoration has been renewed and the reception is warm. You will not hesitate to come back. 39 40 PARIS - Knife & Fork The menu is classical and some specialities like chicken dopiaza – chicken, onions, spices, Gobi gosh – lamb, onions, cauliflower will delight you. Different types of flavours await you here. LE UN, BISTROT GOURMAND 1, rue Lefebvre (15th) & +33 (0)1 42 50 82 16 www.leunbistrot.fr [email protected] M° Porte De Versailles Closed 3 weeks at the beginning of August. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch from 12pm to 2.30pm and for dinner from 7pm to 10.30pm. Closed Monday for dinner and Saturday for lunch. Booking advised. Menu from E16 to E39. À la carte: Around E40. Daily special: E12. Chèque Restaurant. The Un, Bistrot Gourmand, is aptly named. The Un because it is the first restaurant of these three happy associates; the chef Christophe from Marseille, Olivier the accountant from Paris, and Thomas, the management controller from the Southwest. The Bistrot Gourmand because the chef uses his background to provide an inventive and delicious menu which consist of; grilled squid a la plancha, piquillo peppers and lettuce rubs beef heart, burrata and balsamico comme l’œuf cocotte, oyster mushroom, purslane and marbled bacon for starters. For the main dish, you have to test the famous Langue de chat if you do not know it. Do not worry; it is a part of beef and not your favourite pet. But also Pluma «Iberica» taggiasche olives, pimentos and dauphine potatoes or grilled saint-pierre with Malabar pepper (nothing to do with chewing gum, it is an exotic pepper) or the merlu snacké plancha au citron vert, artichokes and asparagus. For dessert, we rush to the Menton lemon pie, so fragrant that it takes us directly to the sun. We appreciate the glass of wine proposed for every dish thanks to the sommelier buddy which gives a helping hand. The kind of bistronomic which makes it very difficult for one to leave the beautiful wooden room and highlights where one is warmly welcomed and for which we seek opportunities to celebrate in order to return there. L'OGRE 1, avenue de Versailles (16th) & +33 (0)1 45 27 93 40 www.restaurant-logre.com [email protected] RER : Kennedy − Radio France Open Monday to Saturday from 7.30pm to 10.30pm; Monday to Friday from 12.30pm to 3pm. À la carte: Around E30. Wine by the glass. Alliance Wine Cigar (from E12 to E64). Groups welcome. Located by the Maison de la Radio, this bistro, opposite the Eiffel Tower, we sets our sight on a cuisine that gives pride to classic bistros dishes complemented by a handful of wines carefully taken in the natural wine box and / or organic as the Reynald Heaulé's Atypique, wines from Baux de Provence of Henri Milan, the Galichets of the Breton couple in Bourgueil or brouilly from Lapalu. "And with that, what do we eat and in what format? " whispers one of the partners to us. In Ogre, much of the food is ordered according to your appetite. Homemade terrine or the couteaux en persillade. To follow, a beef tartare cut with a knife or calf's head that has the look. Sometimes we skip the tiramisu not because it is not attractive but simply because we are unable to swallow anything else as the food served in large quantities seems to be the watchword of the house. And after coffee, cigar lovers find themselves in the smoking room to share their opinions about the last Cuban ... and brandy is always available. LA MARÉE PASSY 71, avenue Paul-Doumer (16th) & +33 (0)1 45 04 12 81 www.lamareepassy.com [email protected] M° La Muette Open every day from 12pm to 2pm and from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. À la carte: Around E48. Wine by the glass. Valet. Although the decor dressed in red does not let one imagine, this is indeed a fish restaurant you visit. Tall ships, mahogany panelling and brass navigational instruments prove it. Here, it is iodine on all floors. Unfortunately, no menu in this beautiful house but fortunately some daily suggestions from the fishmonger are proposed. One day the bass, on the next day whiting, two days after the sole and crayfish. The chef does not bother himself with unnecessary creations. He cooks fish, mostly from Bretagne, in his most simple device, with simplicity, and this is exactly how we like it and it is for this reason that one often comes despite the prices as high as high tide. For the tasty, a few dishes, the saint Pierre of Loctudy roasted with sea salt, whole bass roasted with rosemary and its traditional mashed potatoes with salted butter. CHEZ ZHONG 69, avenue Kléber (16th) & +33 (0)1 47 27 92 30 M° Boissières Open all year. Menu from E12 to E16. Chez Zhong is a restaurant offering a refine Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. There are a large range of starters, main dishes and desserts for you with undisputable good value for money. You can of course find the dishes à la carte or in menus according to your tastes and to the complexity of the dishes. Not far from the Trocadéro, this restaurant is not so spacious but the presentation and the typical decoration will make you love the place. They will welcome you with a smile and efficiently. In brief, this place will make you love quality Asian cuisine in the middle of Paris. The owner has also a very good restaurant of Thai specialities in Chambourcy in Les Yvelines. RAPHAËL LE RESTAURANT – HÔTEL RAPHAËL 17, avenue Kléber (16th) & +33 (0)1 53 64 32 00 www.raphael-hotel.com [email protected] M° Kléber Open Monday to Friday from 12.30pm to 2pm and from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Menu from E90 to E120 (with the dinner). À la carte: Around E85. Lunch menu: E58. American Express. With the arrival of Amandine Chaignot 42 PARIS - Knife & Fork LE CRABE MARTEAU 16, rue des Acacias (17th) & +33 (0)1 44 09 85 59 www.crabemarteau.fr M° Argentine Open Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. À la carte: Around E35. Wine by the glass. Groups welcome. We knew the, Crabe Marteau à Brest, it is now Parisian. It has kept all the freshness of the Iroise seafood and its native Brittany. The iconic piece is of course the crab from 800 g to 1 kg or the spider crab served on a board. You will break their legs with a hammer under the protection of a bib available on spot. They are eaten with various sauces, potatoes organic and special bread. According to the seasons and supplies, you can taste freshly caught abalone Mullein, Scallops, the langoustines, the noble fish like the bar, monkfish, the sea bream or the sole. As for beautiful flat oysters from Cancale or hollow of Carantec, they provide you with all the iodine you need. The marine atmosphere is guaranteed by the setting, the dish and the very Breton owner. LE SURSAUT 106, rue de Saussure (17th) & +33 (0)1 42 27 68 25 www.lesursaut.fr M° Wagram or Malesherbes Closed from August 1st to August 25th. Open Monday to Friday for lunch from 12pm to 2.30pm; Monday to Saturday for dinner from 7pm to 10pm. Menu from E14.50 to E16.50. À la carte: Around E30. Daily special: E12.50. Wine by the glass. Groups welcome. At the Saussure Street is found the Sursaut, little play on words but also more satisfying reality: that of the revival of a true bistro cuisine in Paris. It is here delightful with; a veal liver steak, a prime cut of beef with shallots or a nice 5A andouillette. There are also dishes that we no longer find on tables such as beef-carrots often mistreated elsewhere as blanquette de veau à l'ancienne. In short, just the best; and the starter to consist of a chicken liver terrine or parseley sprinkled ham for dessert with baba rum of our childhood there are no mistakes. We also like the chef's loved offers including; the salade de lentilles oeuf poché or the delicacy of a bream with coriander cream. The domain wines go perfectly and easily with these authentic dishes and one leaves with that patch of blue sky foreshadowed by the blue colour seen in the front of the restaurant. L’ESCIENT 28, rue Poncelet (17th) & +33 (0)9 66 92 49 13 [email protected] Open Monday to Saturday for dinner from 7.30pm to 9.30pm; Monday to Saturday for lunch from 12.30pm to 2pm. Menu from E35 to E45. Lunch menu: E26. Wine by the glass. It is not here that foodista, fans of culinary name-dropping and chatterers will rush to. Pierre Mechin, the chef is not part of any current food and he has not experienced the joys of the media or buzz. The reason why? It is only at 50 years, that he has finally opened an establishment in Paris, after 19 years at the Griotte in Neauphle-le-Château (78). We enter without really knowing what to expect until the arrival of daikon (a variety of long turnip, also called white Japanese radish) served with prawns, tarama and green lemon and ginger emulsion. Stunned, one wonders at this point if Peter is not supported by an Asian assistant who brings in his dishes, that extra emotion. His wife Catherine, smiles saying, «It is our daughter Claire, who is works with Pierre. She has worked at Ducasse at the Cour Jardin Plaza in the Athénée Plaza, the Bar Boeuf & Co in Monaco and in one of the Spoon.» This perhaps explains it. Dad brings his technique, knowledge of products, and Claire this particular touch that upsets a classic dish. And it is not the pecking piglet with honey and soy, spring vegetable rolls with coriander which contradicts our thinking. Much less the chocolate sphere. Already seen, would say some nit-pickers. Certainly, but not at this price level. The sphere in the middle of the hollow plate, Catherine pours hot chocolate and the sphere melts to reveal diced poached pears and vanilla ice cream. What are you waiting for? LE TOUT PETIT 73, place Docteur-Félix-Lobligeois (17th) & +33 (0)1 42 28 89 67 M° Rome Open Monday to Saturday for dinner from 7.30pm to 10.30pm; Tuesday to Sunday for lunch from 12pm to 2.30pm. À la carte: Around E26. Lunch menu: E16. Wine by the glass. Brunch Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Terrace. Tiles from another era, large slate displaying festivities of the day, bistrotières chairs, mini terrace for sunny days, plates of the fifties that can still be found in flea markets ... this Tout Petit has a great appearance with its wine menu that unfurls its arguments so as to attract one with VDP (country wine) on all floors. Syrah from Cuilleron, Villa Symposia en Pays d'Oc, Hautes Noëlles en Val de Loire or Clos d'Alari in the Var. For the solid, Le Tout Petit does not pretend to make great cuisine, just a few dishes to accompany the wines. And one is simply delighted with the egg mayo, board charcuterie or cheese without forgetting the carpaccio of bresaola with fennel, beef tartare puree and finally, the "big Switzerland" (the little cousin) and its milk jam and chocolate mousse sprinkled with crushed gavottes. Divine, except the fact that it is not homemade! AU FOND DU BAR 15, rue Simart (18th) & +33 (0)1 42 57 09 00 [email protected] M° Marcadet Open every day from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7pm to 11pm. À la carte: Around E23. Lunch menus at E12.90 and E14.90 and for dinner at E16.90 and E21. Brunch at will in buffet Sunday and public holidays. A deliberately soft and youthful décor, with a nice tin ware counter, portraying a "Parisian bistro" which is that of the cooking. The menu is traditional; Milanese cutlet, duck confit, saucisse de Montbelliard sur lit de choucroute. One can also enjoy a tuna steak or sea bream with hollandaise sauce. It is tasty and served in large portions. The formulas are a boon for those who cannot afford it. With a small well-chosen wine from the country, this is a good place to share with friends! Animations are available some evenings with live music, karaoke, Marseille tarots and sports broadcasts. Knife & Fork - PARIS AU BON COIN 49, rue des Cloÿs (18th) & +33 (0)1 46 06 91 36 [email protected] M° Jules Joffrin or Lamarck Caulaincourt Open Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm; Monday to Thursday from 7.30pm to 11pm. À la carte: Around E25. Lunch menu: E12. Wine by the glass. Terrace. This typical Parisian, stronghold of the Bras family since 1936, got in the year 2000 the Bouteille d'Or price, price for the Meilleur Bar à Vins. So expect a very sharp selection for good wines and good advice from Jean-Louis, the owner, always ready to guide you in your choice selection. The restaurant which has a typical 1960s style, offers cooking that vary according to the season with on the menu: tartare, veal walnuts, beautiful beef rib or homemade shepherd's pie. The prices of the dishes are very affordable, although they are quality dishes. To find the right local products that you have been served, go to the shop the Bon Coin after your meal, right next to the restaurant LE CEPAGE MONTMARTROIS 65, rue Caulaincourt (18th) & +33 (0)1 46 06 95 15 www.cepagemontmartrois.fr M° Lamarck-Caulaincourt Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner. Carte: about 25 E. Lunch menu: 10.90 E (starter/main course/dessert). Wine by the glass. Terrace. Le Cépage Montmartrois is an institution in the neighbourhood. Formerly known as "Chez Manière," large Art Deco mosaics from the Belle Époque still adorn the room. Today this alliance of charm and modernity attracts both tourists and residents of the "village". The menu is that of a brasserie with great bench and shellfish to allow you enjoy a beautiful seafood platter. Among the other specialties, homemade foie gras, homemade tartar or beef rib for two people will be a real treat to your taste buds. The pork ribs with duck pie are also available on the menu; it offers great courses indeed! Cheese lovers have a great selection and gourmets will be delighted with great classics like crème brulée with bourbon vanilla, rum baba, chocolate mousse, etc... AU CLOCHER DE MONTMARTRE 10, rue Lamarck (18th) & +33 (0)1 42 64 90 23 www.auclocherdemontmartre.fr M° Château Rouge Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch from 12pm to 3pm and for dinner from 7pm to 11pm. Menu from E12 to E32. À la carte: Around E18. Children’s menu: E12. Wine by the glass. Brunch Sunday from 11am to 3pm: E21. Chèque Restaurant. Take-away. Antoine Heerah has opened a restaurant in the Republic of Montmartre (yes, it exists!). After the Chamarré and Le Moulin de la Galette and before, another project which will be launched in a few months, this chef just became the owner of a historical bar of the hill to make a new point of to eat. At first, at this address, we slummed in and we sent the wine behind the glottis without a fight. A new page opens slightly in an eclectic setting where it is difficult to find four identical chairs in the middle of a string of suspended lamps and sconces signed by designers. The result of a number of hours spent in the market to provide new clothes for this famous address. Eclecticism is also on the list. At the Clocher, we nibble a little at any time. We don't come here and follow the diagram starter, main course and dessert. Feel like eating eggs? No worries, with cream and with morels. You prefer salty tart? You can choose; with crabs or with beet and with ricotta. Unless you prefer a soup? Noodles and ravioli or squash with truffle oil and its share of brioche with turmeric. But definitely, if you prefer to stay classic, dare the fried Guilvinec langoustines tails and cœur de sucrine, then, veal liver and mashed potatoes, and finally, a Paris-Brest nestled in the showcase of pastries (which one can take away) where it is exposed between the religious blackcurrant, a saint-honoré with pistachio and chocolate, then a cake with exotic cottage cheese. JOUR DE FÊTE 41, rue Caulaincourt (18th) & +33 (0)1 77 18 04 23 http: //jourdefete-resto.com M° Lamarck-Caulaincourt Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and from 8pm to 10.30pm. Menu from E35 to E45 (with the dinner). À la carte: Around E45. Lunch menu: E19.50. Wine by the glass. Once again the 18th district surprises us with the arrival of this place that will move and satisfy everyone in the area. The excellent bistro tables are becoming many and convincing. Jour de Fête, simply reinforces the quota and reading our menu, you will understand our enthusiasm and our invitation to make you get there quickly. To start, we have; gazpacho, sliced heirloom tomatoes and buffala as an appetizer, a duck terrine with pistachios and candied figs as starters and a saddle of rabbit with rosemary, deglazed juices, vegetables and in the accompanying plate, a delicious magret de canard miso blanc yuzu, eggplant and leeks. But the best of the best is the mango ravioli, lemon sorbet, frozen Ceylon tea, passion fruit and kumquats which we prefer to the roll of fine beetroot jelly and cottage cheese. PARIS AND ITS REGION LE CAFÉ QUI PARLE 24, rue Caulaincourt (18th) & +33 (0)1 46 06 06 88 www.lecafequiparle.com M° Abbesses Closed from January 2nd to January 9th and from August 1st to August 14th. Open Monday to Friday from 12pm to 3pm; Monday to Saturday from 7.30pm to 11pm. Booking advised. Menu from E12.50 to E17 (with the lunch). À la carte: Around E43. Wine by the glass. Brunch Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm without reservation. American Express. Groups welcome. Terrace. On weekends, the queue which is formed in front of this café de poche is a sign that is difficult to misinterpret. At brunch time it is difficult to reserve, with this little crowd patiently waiting so as to enjoy their brunch, makes one understand they are not interested in going elsewhere. But during the rest of the week, what does this Café Qui Parle, become? A pleasant canteen in the good sense of the term with a great chef who is quite talented at what he does in order to make one go crazy with his dishes. The latest evidence, a carrot salad with lemon and shrimp, a roasted leg of lamb with the bone, grilled vegetables and beaten cottage cheese and stewed apricots with lavender. You now have the proof that Le Café qui Parle does not limit itself to brunch on weekends. 43 44 PARIS - Knife & Fork AU PIED DU SACRÉ CŒUR 85, rue Lamarck (18th) & +33 (0)1 46 06 15 26 M° Lamarck-Caulaincourt Open every day from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7pm to 10pm. Wine by the glass. Daily special: E9. Lunch menu: E16.50. American Express. Groups welcome. Terrace. A Montmartre setting, a terrace at the foot of the stairs leading to Butte, this historic restaurant is an ideal stop-over whether while climbing or descending, but honestly, it is not for tourists. You sometimes need to leave the beaten track and get to the basics in order to find the taste of hospitality, generosity, friendliness and the taste of good and simple things. Homemade duck foie gras, rabbit terrine with raisins and brandy, chicken breast stuffed with figs and foie gras and lamb tagine with exotic flavours mouse are at your disposal. A pear tarte Tatin tart or apple-banana flambé with vodka will continuously delight your taste buds. LE SOURIRE DE SAÏGON 54, rue du Mont-Cenis (18th) & +33 (0)1 42 23 31 16 www.souriredesaigon.com M° Jules Joffrin or Lamarck-Caulaincourt Open every day for dinner from 7pm to 11pm. Carte: About 35E. This restaurant that has become an institution of Asian cuisine in France has a simple and classy colonial decor. The soft lighting, lounge music and especially the smile of the hostesses dressed in a traditional Vietnamese uniform will automatically seduce you. The menu offers a fine and quality cuisine: classics, fine and flavoured specialities like sweet pancake rolls, spring rolls, Pekinese soup, steams and meats accompanied by lemongrass with saté or ginger, etc., will please your taste buds. Fans will enjoy sliced mussels stuffed with shrimp and black mushrooms. It will be difficult not to fall for dishes such as scallops with pink sauce or the amazing caramelised saïgonaise monkfish. The menu also offers a variety of salads and soups: pho, lemongrass and a vegetarian menu. For dessert, taste the Berthillon ice cream and sorbets, banana caramelised with lemon and accompanied by a vanilla ice cream. Note that this restaurant also offers an impressive wine list to the satisfaction of its guests. MY BOAT Parc de la Villette 211, avenue Jean-Jaurès (19 th) & +33 (0)1 42 09 26 40 www.myboat.fr [email protected] M° Porte de la Villette or Porte de Pantin Open Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm to 3.30pm. Open for dinner only by reservation for event evenings. À la carte: Around E45. Wine by the glass. American Express, Chèque Restaurant. Groups welcome. Terrace. Already owner of the Wagon Bleu in the 17th street, Paul Mege created My Boat in the Guinguette à Vapeur square. A real ship resembling those of the thirties with wonderful canal-side terraces that encourage lounging. Why not equally eat in such a bucolic setting? Only lunch is proposed (because in the evening, the place is reserved for public or private event operations) and when the sun is up, it's just magical. And even when the weather is not the best, you could take shelter inside and admire this beautiful place. Concerning the cooking, we have the best and we propose quality food, as compared to the simple food we generally eat in local restaurants. Here it is different; each dish is worked and controlled. What more could we ask for, if we have such good food and a unique setting? CHALBENS 33, rue de la Chine (20th) & +33 (0)1 40 33 48 01 M° Pelleport Closed from August 4th to August 22nd. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Menu from E25 to E30. À la carte: Around E35. Lunch menu: E12.50. Wine by the glass. Groups welcome. Terrace. Led by a young couple in the neighbourhood, Sophie and Julien Gerome have kept the bistro culinary heritage in their bistro known as, the Chalbens. An elegant and classic place: Duck foie gras half-cooked and chutney, fried mushrooms and oyster poached egg, chicken breast and potatoes with coriander, not to mention the new crumble and the fondant au chocolat amer. The products are that of the market and are seasonal. Preparations usually traditionnal enriched with creativity but always preserving the original taste-velouté de potimarrons aux pépites de châtaignes, canard confit au filet de cabillaud en habit craquant de polenta et Parmesan. A wine list that explores wines, reserves "prestige" and premiers crus, all that at reasonable prices. A friendly and caring welcome. LE PAPILLON 144, rue de Bagnolet (20th) & +33 (0)1 43 73 38 55 www.cafelepapillon.com M°Gambetta Open Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 2 am; Sunday from 9 am to 2 am. Menus from E21.90 to E33.90 (for dinner). Lunch menu: E12.90. Brunch on weekend and public holidays at E15.90. Terrace. You cannot afford to miss this building with its pastel green facade on the corner of two streets. Located at short distance from Mama Shelter, La Flèche d’Or and the beautiful Ermitage pavilion, this unique little madness with a Regence Parisian style welcomes you all day on the terrace for coffee or brunch over the weekend. The owners, a couple as charming as the decoration wanted their Papillon to be authentic. You will feel so comfortable amongst the vintage wooden counter, the flowery earthenware and retro stools that you could spend the whole day. On the menu are fresh and refined produce for a delicate and precise cuisine. For starters, porcini ravioli in pine nuts parsemmées cream, grated eggplant with parmesan and beetroot millefeuille will seduce you and you can continue with tandoori prawns, classic and generous rib steak or salmon risotto. You won’t be able to resist this cuisine as tasty as we like it. Traditional sweets like cheesecake, apple pie or crème brulée are also available. When leaving, do not hesitate to make a reservation for brunch on Saturday or Sunday... 46 PARIS - Knife & Fork LE CHANTEFABLE 93, avenue Gambetta (20th) & +33 (0)1 46 36 81 76 – www.chantefable.fr M° Gambetta Open daily from 11: 45 a.m. to 0h. Carte: about 35 E. Wine by the glass. Children’s menu. Groups welcome. Terrace. Have a relaxing break at Chantefable; at the same time a Brasserie and a restaurant. The nice Art-Déco environment, rich in reproductions of Toulouse-Lautrec paintings and the retro bar with old advertising posters make this bistro a place to be. People also rush to this place for its cuisine: whole bar grilled with white butter, lamb rack or the butcher's board are at your disposal. Traditional dishes such as bourguignon beef or homemade choucroute, duck comfit and hot goat cheese salad etc. will equally delight your taste buds. You will savour all these in a relaxed atmosphere. In short, the carte and menu board will satisfy all needs and you can enjoy the terrace on sunny days. CHATOMAT 6, rue Victor-Letalle (20th) & +33 (0)1 47 97 25 77 M° Ménilmontant Open Wednesday to Sunday from 8pm to 10.30pm. À la carte: Around E50. Wine by the glass. This tiny restaurant located in the Menilmontant neighbourhood is today the best establishment in the 20th district. At its helm is a trio of two boys and a girl. And surprisingly it is not the girl you meet in the dining room but rather Antonio, from Brazil, with his natural ability to create contact. The other two went around a lot before getting a first-class CV. Why Chatomat? "Well, why not", says Antonio who later on adds "it did not exist on Google". Three starters, three main courses, three desserts will definitely seduce those looking for fresh produce. As for the adventurer always on the lookout to enjoy a handful of extra-ordinary creations, he will be satisfied, starting with this mackerel escorted by sour cucumber, radishes and dill. Everything is put in place for your total satisfaction. Then you are served with farmer's chicken accompanied by a puree of eggplant, sharp salicornia cabbage and tandoori spices. It melts in the mouth and is a marvel of delicacy. But what nails you down for good and on the spot is the cardamom apricot, mascarpone cream and anise. This is an innovative dessert that is not found everywhere. Finally, because of the upcoming success of this restaurant, let's bet that copiers will wholeheartedly do what they know best. ROYAL FATA 237, rue des Pyrénées (20th) & +33 (0)1 43 66 88 86 M° Gambetta Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm to 2: 30pm and from 7pm to 11pm. Menu from E35 to E54. Carte: About E30. Lunch menu: E11.80. This Chinese restaurant set close to the Gambetta Square has become the most commendable with regards to Asian cuisine. The setting is cosy and green arranged in small intimate spaces. Stylish bar top, carved in pagoda, white tablecloths and Chinese tableware, discreet but attentive service, etc. will definitely seduce you. The atmosphere is conducive for a relaxing moment. For starter, you will have soft and fragrant spring rolls or a generous chicken salad with lemongrass. If you are enticed by aquatic ballet of fishes in the big aquarium, why not try some marine delicacies such as squid with black bean sauce served on a hot plate or a Chinese fondue adorned with shrimp, monkfish, scallop with vegetables and noodles, all basted with a satay broth. Beautiful shrimps on the hotplate of lamb kebabs, chicken shoots with ginger beef and onion, right to the inevitable Peking duck, your taste buds will be given a treat and dinner will be flawless. The quality of products is impeccable and the chef knows how to prepare spicy sweet and salty dishes. CAFÉ BORDS DE SEINE 1, place du Châtelet & +33 (0)1 42 33 79 27 www.cafebordsdeseine.com [email protected] M° Châtelet Open daily from 7 a.m. to 0h30. Continuous service. Menu from E16.50 to E21.50. Terrace. Ideally located place du Châtelet, overlooking the monuments of the City such as Palais de Justice and Notre-Dame, Café Bords de Seine offers a varied menu. In the morning, six menus of breakfast are available: there is something for all tastes, all sizes and all prices. It is then a comprehensive selection of classic of parisian brasseries: seven kinds of salad, the snacking (omelettes, crunch clubs, sandwiches...) and a surprising menu yet very abundant, where you will find the classics (snails, frogs' legs, tartar, burgers...). The dishes are homemade and you can also devour meats or cheese for the aperitif (at happy hour you can enjoy cocktails at less price). It is possible to hire out the upstairs dining room (43 seats), while the terrace is heated and covered during winter. Sleeping BEST WESTERN PREMIER HÔTEL OPÉRA RICHEPANSE .......................................... 4 Stars 14, rue du Chevalier de Saint-George (1st) & +33 (0)1 42 60 36 00 www.richepanse.com [email protected] M° Madeleine Abc Open all year. Reception 24/24. 38 rooms. Double room from E290; triple room from E400. Buffet breakfast: E19. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Find all our best deals and good addresses on our website www.petitfute.uk.com Sleeping - PARIS This hotel that belongs to the Best Western is located between Place de la Concorde and the Opera Garnier. Its Art Deco style makes it a distinguished establishment. It offers large, quiet rooms all equipped with an iPod docking station.The large bathrooms are equally appreciable. Six luxury rooms offer a beautiful view of the Church of the Madeleine. Breakfast is served in a vaulted hall of the seventeenth century, in the basement where you can see the foundations of a former convent. LE CRAYON ........................................3 Stars 25, rue du Bouloi (1st) & +33 (0)1 42 36 54 19 www.hotelcrayon.com [email protected] M° Louvre c HÔTEL MANSART ...............................4 Stars 5, rue des Capucines (1st) & +33 (0)1 42 61 50 28 espritdefrance.com [email protected] M° Madeleine or Opera Abca Open all year. Reception 24/24. 57 rooms. Double room from E220 to E365; suite from E415. Breakfast: E14. Babysitting. Internet corner. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. The Mansart hotel is ideally located at the corner of the prestigious Place Vendome, close to the Opera district, the Madeleine, the Louvre, the Jardin des Tuileries and the big stores. Its renovation was designed in tribute to the great Louis XIV's architect Jules Hardouin Mansart who is at the origin of the Versailles castle, the Invalides and the Vendome square. The decoration of the lobby is inspired by the famous drawings of "French gardens." The rooms of 15 m2 to 50 m2 with large windows, are decorated with old furniture. The oldness of these parisian houses makes their beauty and elegance preserved. A DVD player and a tray for courtesy are available on request. HÔTEL MOLIÈRE ................................. 3 Stars 21, rue Molière (1st) & +33 (0)1 42 96 22 01 www.hotel-moliere.fr [email protected] M° Pyramids Abc Open all year. Reception 24/24. 32 rooms. Single room from E165; double room from E200 to E225; triple room from E435. Buffet breakfast: E14. Free Wifi. Satellite TV, Canal+. The name Molière hotel reminds of the relationship between Comedie Française and Palais Royal. Upon entering the establishment one has that warm feeling of being at a well to do friend's big house. At the entrance of an old dresser, is placed a bust of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin. The decor of the hotel is inspired by the 1920s. The classical style of the rooms differentiates it from the modern aspect of the bathrooms. They are quite spacious and some have a flowery green courtyard as it is in the breakfast hall. LE RELAIS DU LOUVRE ........................ 3 Stars 19, rue des Prêtres-Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois (1st) & +33 (0)1 40 41 96 42 www.relais-du-louvre-paris.com [email protected] bc Open all year. Reception 24/24. 26 rooms. Single room from E115 to E170; double room from E145 to E220; triple room from E165 to E250; suite from E240 to E290. Breakfast: E13. Parking: E26. Pets allowed. Free Internet access. Free Wifi. Satellite TV, Canal+. Located between Louvre and l’île de la Cité, dominated by the towers of Notre-Dame, two steps from the Pont des arts and the Pont Neuf, Relais du Louvre is set in an 18th century building where yesteryears charm has been finely recreated. The harmony of colours, antique furniture, prints, fabrics and accessories make up the elegant decor of the suites and rooms that can easily be transformed in to apartments. The two "junior suites" on the fifth floor have very large rooms with a seating area and can accommodate up to 3 people. The hotel also rents out laptops. Société Européenne d'Hôtellerie The SEH (Société Européenne d’Hôtellerie) is the first cooperative multi-brand hotel group in Europe. It regroups 550 hotels across Europe among which four hotel brands: Inter-Hotel, Relais du Silence, P’tit Dej-Hotel and Qualys-Hotel. Each hotel is unique and different. More information on www. seh-hotels.com. SEH 100, rue Petit (19th) & +33 (0)1 44 84 39 33 www.seh-hotels.com PARIS AND ITS REGION Open all year. Reception 24/24. 27 rooms. Single room from E155 to E175; double room from E195 to E290. Buffet breakfast: E12. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. While changing ownership, the Louvre Forum hotel also changed its name and look. The hotel was fully renovated and opened in August 2011. Its bias: Back to the 70's with about sixty distinct colours. Everything takes after the artist Julie Gauthron. The rooms are all different and unique. At the top of the head beds, frescoes by artist are reproduced by the video projector to renovate them if necessary. The beds are super luxury with their 70 cm mattress and their feather pillow-top mattresses. In the bathrooms, the Italian showers are covered with orange, blue and white tiles with built in patchwork arranged in an asymmetrical manner. The icing on the cake is the L'Exquise Esquisse room, on the top floor and the most expensive (E290 per night). It has coloured wallpapers partly painted by the artist and his daughter but guests also have the right to draw on the walls. You can get to the bathroom via a pierced wrought-iron door and the old bath tub is decorated with a fresco in earthenware. 47 48 PARIS - Sleeping EDOUARD 7 HÔTEL 39, avenue de l'Opéra (2nd) & +33 (0)1 42 61 56 90 www.edouard7hotel.com [email protected] M° Opera Aca Open all year. 70 rooms. Double room from E175 to E295; suite from E415 to E925. Seminars. Free Wifi. Catering facilities (lunch menus and evening from E28 to E35). Satellite TV. The only hotel located at the Opéra Avenue, it was wanted by the Bessé family as a reference of chic fashion in this business district. The decoration has relied on the "Edouard VII tone" after Martine Bessé's iconographic research. Emerald green blends with orange, fuchsia pink matches with garish purple and blue mixed with yellow mustard. From all this, one could be scared, whereas, the result offers a bunch of colours not shocking at all. The carpet in the bar is made with patterns of the Prince of Wales and the light above is made of purple belts intertwined ... The chairs are even designed in the form of handbags. For bedrooms, two collections from designers such as: the Edward VII collection and the design collection. The first traces the Parisian Belle Époque and it is more traditional. The second, is largely inspired by art deco with round and square lines that are found on the chairs, unstructured headboards, lampshades or in basins and mirrors in bathrooms where every furniture is considered as a piece of jewelry that accessorises the toilet. The restaurant has also been completely renovated with a very contemporary and minimalist decor, where the walls are adorned with pictures of women in sexy underwears. The menu plays some fusion for dishes that are sometimes reported for their contents in kilo-calories. HÔTEL BONNE NOUVELLE ................... 2 Stars 17, rue Beauregard (2nd) & +33 (0)1 45 08 42 42 www.hotel-bonne-nouvelle.com [email protected] M° Bonne Nouvelle, Strasbourg Saint-Denis Open all year. Reception 24/24. 20 rooms. Single room from E69 to E75; double room from E85 to E95; triple room from E105. Breakfast: E8. Parking: E17 (for 24: 00). Free Wifi. Satellite TV. It is an unusual hotel where rooms spread over six floors with a lift are all decorated with bright colours: red, blue, yellow, green, the range is wide and ensures a good mood. The furniture is a bit retro thus making the charm of this place which is still very comfortable for a very affordable price. Extras such as a hairdryer, softened water or mini-bar in the larger rooms are appreciated by customers. The hotel is perfectly situated in a neighbourhood that is lively almost all night. HÔTEL CYRNOS .................................. 3 Stars 154, rue Montmartre (2nd) & +33 (0)1 42 33 54 23 www.cyrnos-paris-hotel.com [email protected] M° Bourse or Grands Boulevards Aca Open all year. Reception 24/24. 23 rooms. Single room from E123; double room from E148 to E175; suite from E250. Buffet breakfast: E11. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. This small neighbourhood hotel is located near two metro stations thereby making it very convenient for a short or long business or touristic stay. Spread on over seven storeys with elevator, the rooms, except the superior ones or suites are small but well equipped and soundproofed to an extent. They are furnished in a classic setting with touches of colours almost everywhere. Upon request, guests can have Ipad and iron. HÔTEL WESTMINSTER ........................ 4 Stars 13, rue de la Paix (2nd) & +33 (0)1 42 61 57 46 www.hotel-westminster-opera-paris.fr M° Opera Acaj Open all year. Reception 24/24. 102 rooms. Double room from E320 to E570; suite from E700 to E2,500. Breakfast: E28. Seminars. Receptions and weddings. Wifi. Catering facilities. Satellite TV, Canal+. Hammam, whirlpool, sauna. Spending just one night on Paix street is the wish of many tourists. This hotel which is more than 200 years old can grant it. Everything here is majestic: the place and architecture. The rooms have a particularly refined decor in a classic Louis XV and Louis XVI style with old marble fireplaces, lithographs, paintings, beautiful antique furniture, and offices in marquetry, silky curtains and crystal chandeliers. The bar is very cosy and the Le Céladon restaurant is renowned. During weekends, it is transformed into "Petit-Céladon" with its chic and relaxed menu-carte. The health and fitness centre offers panoramic views of the rooftops of Paris. LA MAISON FAVART ............................ 4 Stars 5, rue de Marivaux (2nd) & +33 (0)1 42 97 59 83 www.lamaisonfavart.com M° Richelieu-Drouot Abwj Open all year. Reception 24/24. 35 rooms. Double room from E200 to E490; suite from E500 to E1,100. Free Internet access. Free Wifi. Satellite TV, Canal+. Whirlpool, sauna. This hotel has a wonderful story. In 1745, the director of the Opera Comique, Charles Simon Favart is captivated by a young actress Justine Duronceray, known as miss Chantilly. He married the same year and they lived in this house. The hotel was completely renovated in 2012. However, we dive into their world through objects and antique furniture. Fabrics such as silk or velvet or Toiles de Jouy wallpapers recreating a new eighteenth century atmosphere. The rooms each have a very evocativesuggestive meaning: Chantilly is the result of the iconic house – decorations are inspired by the film Marie Antoinette by Sofia Coppola-, Sweet Kiss, Swedish Boudoir, etc.. what is more interesting is the small swimming pool with waterfalls and its wall mirrors as well as sauna in the vaulted cellar. HÔTEL DE ROUBAIX ............................ 2 Stars 6, rue Greneta (3rd) & +33 (0)1 42 72 89 91 www.hotel-de-roubaix.com M° Réaumur Sébastopol Open all year. Reception 24/24. 53 rooms. Double room E80. Breakfast included. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Sleeping - PARIS Since Mr and Mrs Coineau bought the place in 1967, they haven't stopped trying to give it a modern shape. Today, it is their son Christopher who has taken over the business. A renounced Accordionist specialised in traditionnal Limousin music, Although he is a musician by profession, he has proudly decided to continue the family tradition of hotel trade, – So, if there is a piano on the ground floor of the Roubaix hotel, it is not a coincidence – and the basement must be transformed into a piano bar where guests can enjoy a nightcap while listening to music. The rooms are decorated in bright colors and blend perfectly with the paintings of comic elements of more traditional decor. LITTLE PALACE HÔTEL ........................ 4 Stars 4, rue Salomon-de-Caus (3rd) & +33 (0)1 42 72 08 15 www.littlepalacehotel.com [email protected] M° Réaumur – Sébastopol Abcp Open all year. Reception 24/24. 53 rooms. Single room from E230; double room from E230 to E245; suite from E320. Breakfast: E15. Extra bed: E23. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Established in 1912, the Little Palace Hotel has been completely redesigned in a contemporary style but with respect for its moulding, stucco and Art Deco columns: wood furniture with clean lines, armchairs of the 1930s, covered with purple suede and having a contemporary look, huge library and a sumptuous classified glass roof, distilling light through its decoration with climbing roses. The bearings are dressed by the designs of Leonardo da Vinci. In the spacious rooms, you will find a boudoir in shades of purple and gold representations of Klimt paintings on the walls. Some rooms have a balcony with a breath-taking view of Paris while others have a terrace where you can have breakfast on sunny days. HOTEL BEAUBOURG ........................... 3 Stars 11, rue Simon-Lefranc (4th) & +33 (0)1 42 74 34 24 www.hotelbeaubourg.com [email protected] M° Rambuteau, Hotel de ville, Chatelet Abcp Open all year. Reception 24/24. 28 rooms. Double room from E170 to E180; suite from E230. All-you-can-eat breakfast: E9.50. American Express. Pets allowed (on request). Free Wifi. Satellite TV, Canal+. Beaubourg hotel is a charming hotel with exposed beams and a refined classic décor with touches of modernity. Set in a late 16th century building, this hotel is just a stone's throw from the Beaubourg centre. The rooms are spacious and have very large beds. The decoration is classic and some have maintained their exposed beams. Give yourself a treat by taking room 4, on the ground floor which enjoys a private terrace. SULLY HOTEL 48, rue Saint-Antoine (4th) & +33 (0)1 42 78 49 32 www.sullyhotelparis.com M° Bastille or Saint-Paul Open all year. 22 rooms. Single room from E58; double room from E80; triple room E99; suite E110. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. This comfortable and attractive hotel is situated in the Marais district in the heart of Paris. At the end of a long corridor, you will be greeted by Mr Zeroual, the owner, who will lead you to your room on the upper floors. The rooms, some of which have been renovated, open unto the street or the courtyard and are all equipped with double glazing. The cheaper ones have toilets on the landing. Mr Zeroual will also advise you on your outings and visits in Paris in the theater, restaurants, etc. Sully Hotel H In the heart of the Marais 48, rue Saint-Antoine 75004 Paris Tél. +33 (0)1 42 78 49 32 Parking: 66, rue Saint-Antoine Metro: Saint-Paul / Bastille www.sullyhotelparis.com PARIS AND ITS REGION HOTEL JULES & JIM 11, rue des Gravilliers (3rd) www.hoteljulesetjim.com [email protected] M° Arts-et-Métiers Open all year. Reception 24/24. 23 rooms. Double room from E200 to E310; suite from E350 to E400. Buffet breakfast: E18. Antoine Brault and Geoffroy Sciard wish to integrate entertainment, love, Truffaut, Jeanne Moreau, Jules & Jim in their new hotel. The bar with a refined atmosphere during winter, calm during summer with a fireplace is open to everyone. The hotel with a beautiful courtyard decorated with a vegetable wall offers various artistic events and a disco. 49 50 PARIS - Sleeping HÔTEL CARON DE BEAUMARCHAIS ...... 3 Stars 12, rue Vieille-du-Temple (4th) & +33 (0)1 42 72 34 12 www.carondebeaumarchais.com [email protected] M° Hôtel de Ville or Saint-Paul c Open all year round. Reception 24/24. 19 rooms. Double room from 145 E to 195 E. Breakfast: 13 E. Extra bed: 20 E. Free Wifi. This hotel that blends history and hospitality is set at the center of the Marais. The place is a faithful reconstitution of an 18th-century building, modelled on the house in which the insolent and famous Mariage de Figaro’s author, Beaumarchais would have been able to live (he grew up in this street). The decoration was designed by the owner, Alain Bigeard who researched documents on the era: walls of embroidery according to the originals, Burgundy stone floors, plaster medallion, antique furniture, chandeliers and crystal chandeliers. The entrance hall looks like a musical cabinet with a 1792 piano forte, a harp, a card table and a Louis XVI fireplace. The rooms are refined, very pleasant and very comfortable. The bathrooms are made with earthenware and inspired by Rouen and Nevers models. The lounge with wood fire during winter is very warm. The welcome is attentive and the hotel is ideal for those who wish to travel back in time and revive the spirit of Enlightenment. FAMILIA HOTEL .................................. 2 Stars 11, rue des Ecoles (5th) & +33 (0)1 43 54 55 27 www.familiahotel.com [email protected] M° Jussieu, Cardinal Lemoine ou Maubert – Mutualité c Open all year. Reception 24/24. 30 rooms. Breakfast: E6.50. Parking: E23. Single room E94, double 1 or 2 people E105, double higher E115, twin E117, double deluxe or balcony E126, double deluxe (view Notre-Dame) E136, triple E162, quadruple E192, cot E12. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Le Familia Hotel, built in 1865 in the Haussmann style, is an establishment which is neither void of charm nor character. In one part, the hall serves as a breakfast room with its tapestry which adorns the wall and we sit on small pedestal style chairs so as to enjoy croissants and coffee. The rooms, with wood panelling, exposed beams and soothing tones are comfortable. The most pleasant ones are those with a balcony – on the 2nd, 5th and 6th floors -. They are equipped with tables and chairs overlooking Notre-Dame and its towers and rooftops of Paris, ideal for a romantic breakfast. The places are decorated with frescoes made by an artist from the School of Beaux Arts, representing Parisian monuments. Overlooking the courtyard, the rooms have a view of the mural fresco wall depicting the great Impressionists: Sisley, Van Gogh and many more... FIVE HÔTEL 3, rue Flatters (5th) & +33 (0)1 43 31 52 31 www.thefivehotel.com M° Les Gobelins bc Open all year. Reception 24/24. 24 rooms. Single room from E119; double room from E149 to E169; suite. Buffet breakfast: E15. Free Wifi. Le Five is a hotel with a very unusual design. Located at a stone's throw from Sorbonne and Notre-Dame, its team welcomes you in a very modern setting decorated in Asian style. Elegant lacquered paintings, Swarovski light-show, pink rose petals on your bed ... Every room has been designed to be original with a single different identity. Each is illuminated by an optical light fiber imparting each a psychedelic atmosphere. The luminous glass offices, ceilings studded with stars, sculptures of light create a magical brightness. One can go for the sparkling, the luxurious, the canopy, or simply the standard room. After choosing your room, you can now choose a fragrance (lemon, lime, white rose, litchi, etc..); each is a pleasant surprise. The One by the Five and its floating bed which lights of dozens of stars, designed by Philippe Vaurs and Sandrine Alouf is as good as the others. The breakfast room is a room by itself with colorful chairs and benches. HÔTEL CLUNY SORBONNE ................... 2 Stars 8, rue Victor-Cousin (5th) & +33 (0)1 43 54 66 66 www.hotel-cluny.fr – [email protected] M° Cluny La Sorbonne Open all year. Reception 24/24. 23 rooms. Double room from E109; triple room from E160. Breakfast: E7. Internet corner. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Arthur Rimbaud, one of the greatest French poets, had a stay at the Cluny Hotel in 1872, where he wrote a book Familia Hotel Charm and character in the heart of the Latin quarter Seminars - Cocktails 11, rue des Ecoles - 75005 Paris & +33 (0)1 43 54 55 27 Fax: +33 (0)1 43 29 61 77 www.familiahotel.com 52 PARIS - Sleeping HÔTEL RESIDENCE HENRI IV ............... 3 Stars 50, rue des Bernardins (5th) & +33 (0)1 44 41 31 81 www.residencehenri4.com [email protected] M° Maubert-Mutualité Abc Open all year. Reception 24/24. 13 rooms. Single room from E235 to E314; double room from E235 to E314; studio/ apartment from E347. Breakfast: E8. American Express, Diners Club. Babysitting. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Comfort and tranquility, that is what the Residence Henri IV found opposite the Paul Langevin square offers to its customers. Its refined design gives a feeling of well-being. With its molded ceilings, marble fireplaces, old furniture, all decorated in harmonious coloursone has the feeling of beiing in an old house. This hotel residence has 8 large rooms and 5 apartments, with all the rooms possessing a kitchenette with household appliances and dishwasher. The marble bathrooms are modern and functional. Many overlook a small courtyard with flowers. HÔTEL SUNNY .................................... 2 Stars 48, boulevard de Port-Royal (5th) & +33 (0)1 43 31 79 86 www.hotel-sunny.com M° Les Gobelins or RER Port-Royal Open all year. Reception 24/24. 37 rooms. Single room from E87 to E89; double room from E97 to E101; triple room from E138. Breakfast: E7. Free Internet access. Free Wifi. Satellite TV, Canal+. This family hotel is very well located on the borders of the 5th and the 13th districts, close to the Latin Quarter and the Luxembourg Gardens. Located in a beautiful early twentieth century building, its decoration is outstanding and very warm. You would immediately love its sober decoration and warm tone colours. The rooms are simple, soundproofed with different tones and well equipped. The breakfast room is modern and elegant. It is recommended for those who love cosy and calm places. HÔTEL LE PETIT PARIS ........................ 4 Stars 214, rue Saint-Jacques (5th) & +33 (0)1 53 10 29 29 www.hotelpetitparis.com [email protected] M° Odéon b Open all year. Reception 24/24. 20 rooms. Double room from E240 to E360. Breakfast: E12. Pets allowed. Free Wifi. This hotel has hosted many travelers for more than two centuries, such as Jim Morrison in 1970. It was renovated by Sybille de Margerie in a very original way who decorated the rooms according to five major milestone eras of Parisian life: the medieval period, where the carpets seem to draw the wall of the city under Philippe Auguste, the Louis XV era with an inspiration from Marquise de Pompadour, the Napoleon III era with black lacquered furniture, the years 20 and their extravagant curves and finally the Seventies where psychedelic is synonymous with chic. The furniture was made by Parisian cabinetmakers and bathrooms are made of small Italian mosaic. The 5th floor rooms all have small balconies opening onto Paris. There is a bar where one can serve himself and where you write down what you have consumed is open from 6pm to midnight. Exclusive service for chic-ecological parisian tours: a tour althrough Paris for 2 people with champagne (Panthéon, Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower, Champs- Élysées, Concorde, Louvre, Luxembourg). LES JARDINS DU LUXEMBOURG ........... 3 Stars 5, impasse Royer-Collard (5th) & +33 (0)1 40 46 08 88 les-jardins-du-luxembourg.com Luxembourg RER or Cardinal M° Lemoine Aca Open all year. Reception 24/24. 26 rooms. Double room from E166 to E178. Breakfast: E11. American Express, Diners Club. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Sauna. The Jardins du Luxembourg hotel is a small typical Haussmann building made of beautiful stone, with large French windows , with some having balconies and all with outstanding guar rooms ... Sigmund Freud stayed in this hotel in June 1885 . The classic rooms , located in the main building, with an average size of 15 m² . Concerning the Courtyard or the small ways, they have a small entrance isolating them from hotel activity, they all offer total calm. upper rooms are slightly larger . Two of them are located on the 6th floor and have sloping ceilings . They offer stunning views over the rooftops of Paris and from room No. 25 can we can even see the Eiffel Tower. The other two are on the ground floor of the building opposite, adjacent to the hotel entrance. We have the feeling of 56 PARIS - Sleeping HÔTEL SAINT-ANDRÉ-DES-ARTS 66, rue Saint-André-des-Arts (6th) & +33 (0)1 43 26 96 16 – [email protected] M° Odéon Open all year. Reception 24/24. 32 rooms. Single room from 78 E; double room from 98 E to 105 E; triple room from 124 E. Quadruple room at 138 E. Breakfast included. Cot: 5 E/day. Free wi-fi. The Saint-André-des-Arts hotel is one of the places where people like to land for its ideal location in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and its excellent value for money. This charming hotel is set in an old building whose façade has kept its promises, just like its attractive seventeenth century double door. All rooms are equipped with shower or bathroom and the furniture seems to have been unearthed here and there in antiques, including church furniture set at the entrance. With all these, you will feel like dipping back in the house of some alchemists for the atmosphere is filled with history. Crannies, stones and beams, timber posts, the large comfortable rooms, a retro, are all different and equipped with a bathroom and a toilet. Breakfast is served in a very pleasant restaurant. LE RÉGENT............................................ 3 Stars 61, rue Dauphine (6th) & +33 (0)1 46 34 59 80 www.hotelleregent.com M° Odeon or Saint-Michel Ac Open all year. Reception 24/24. 25 rooms. Single room from E99; double room from E199 to E270. Buffet breakfast: E18. Extra bed: E45. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. The Regent is a former the eighteenth century residence. The decoration is luxurious and it preserves the stone walls exposed beams of the past. The reception is enlarged by a mirrored wall punctuated in the center of an old painting. The rooms have a romantic atmosphere with soft colours and a vaguely English style. The upper floors have the advantage of having a small balcony and some offer stunning views of Paris. The luxury rooms are particularly large. Curtains and bedspreads with flower patterns, cherry wood furniture, antique prints create a dreamlike atmosphere. The vaulted cellar hosts breakfast. WELCOME HOTEL .................................. 2 Stars 66, rue de Seine (6th) & +33 (0)1 46 34 24 80 www.hotelwelcomeparis.com [email protected] M° Odéon or Saint-Germain-des-Prés c Open all year round. Reception 24/24. 29 rooms. Single room from 99 E to 120 E; double room from 109 E to 158 E; triple room from 115 E to 174 E. Continental breakfast at 11 E. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Welcome Hotel is a charming hotel in this popular touristic area with a friendly atmosphere and offers affordable prices. It occupies the top five floors of a building at the corner of Seine Street and the Saint-Germain Boulevard. Its decoration is simple with a warm rustic side. The bathrooms have been refurbished in a contemporary style and are very bright. The rooms overlooking the lively Seine Street have double glazing. Note that a small attic room – No. 62 - offers a beautiful angle view of the Saint-Germain Boulevard. 7 EIFFEL ............................................... 4 Stars 17 bis, rue Amelie (7th) & +33 (0)1 45 55 10 01 www.hotel-7eiffel-paris.com M° Latour-Maubourg Abcpa Open all year. Reception 24/24. 32 rooms. Single room from E330; double room from E335 to E429; suite from E670. Breakfast: E19. Internet corner. Free Wifi. Former Eiffel Park Hotel has become the 7 Eiffel hotel. It was completely renovated in 2010. This is an elegant hotel where spaces are design and luxurious at the same time. The rooms are categorized. The City Rooms (best for a business trip), are decorated with printed clouds, sand dunes or wave patterns on the ceilings. Premium rooms are large and designed in a variety of harmonious and relaxing colours: purple taupe, anise, almond green ... Graphics printed on the ceiling above the bed, ceramic tile facets on the wall, etc. ... Finally, the open-space rooms have a separate toilets and a refined modern design. The establishment is properly located in Paris, in the middle of the residential area of the Champs de Mars, on the left bank between the Eiffel Tower and the Invalides. DERBY ALMA ........................................ 4 Stars 8, avenue Rapp (7th) & +33 (0)1 44 18 77 77 www.hotelderbyalma.com [email protected] M° Pont de l'Alma Ac Open all year. Reception 24/24. 33 rooms. Double room from E500. Breakfast: E16. Free Internet access. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. The Derby Alma hotel of Inwood hotel group, was renovated in 2012. The design is both contemporary and chic, combining elegance and sophistication. It includes a lobby made of stone of Foussouna intimate, a cozy bar made of wood ash and black veined marble, walking spaces refined in shades of taupe and deep purple ... The rooms have also been remade, particularly with leather headboards and ash or padded leather and mirror, or original bedside lamps suspended. The bathrooms have sinks specially created and are decorated with natural materials: stone, glass and steel. Sleeping - PARIS HÔTEL ACADÉMIE ................................. 3 Stars 32, rue des Saints-Pères (7th) & +33 (0)1 45 49 80 00 www.academiehotel.com [email protected] M° Saint-Germain des prés HÔTEL DE LA TULIPE TOUR EIFFEL HHH Abca 33, rue Malar • 75007 PARIS Tel: +33 (0)1 45 51 67 21 [email protected] www.paris-hotel-tulipe.com Ap Open all year. Reception 24/24. 22 rooms. Double room from E150 to E360. Breakfast: E11. Family room E310 to E360. Pets allowed (supplement E10 per night). Free Wifi. This is a magical enclave in the heart of the 7th district... Get through the doors of this charming hotel and escape the bustle emanating from the street so as to find peace and tranquillity in an indoor garden, with great vegetation that reminds one of Italian terraces. The short vegetation on the walls and windows enters into the bedroom and bathroom. One will almost think a garden is found inside, with a particularly warm interior, accented with beautiful wooden beams. The rooms are very comfortable and one will have difficulties leaving this very convenient family-run establishment. HÔTEL RELAIS BOSQUET ....................... 3 Stars 19, rue du Champ de Mars (7th) & +33 (0)1 47 05 25 45 www.hotelrelaisbosquet-paris.com [email protected] M° School-Soldier Abc Open all year. Reception 24/24. 40 rooms. Double room from E215 to E305. Breakfast: E15. Babysitting. Pets allowed. Internet corner. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Le Relais Bosquet is close to the Eiffel Tower and the busy shopping street Cler. The hotel has been redecorated in an atmosphere that combines the comfortable and contemporary with classic furniture in the living room and others designed slightly. The rooms are often large, which is rare in Paris and also very well cared for in the decoration as well as the comfort of guests. Their quietness is ensured by a good soundproofing and electrical blackout shutters. Some bedrooms even have a view of the peak of the Eiffel Tower. Normally, it must be booked in advance. In March 2012, the hotel has inaugurated a series of rooms said to be classical, overlooking a courtyard where grows a magnolia. Those on the ground floor are arranged according to the latest standards for the disable and their bathrooms have a walk-in shower. PARIS AND ITS REGION Open all year. Reception 24/24. 32 rooms. Double room from E229 to E299; suite from E399 to E518. Buffet breakfast: E14.50. Extra bed: E49. Closed parking: E23. Babysitting. Seminars. Receptions and weddings. Free Internet access. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. In the historic heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, this former home of the Duke of Rohan, passionately restored, offers a unique charm with its exposed beams and stonework. Each room is carefully furnished in a classic style with antique furniture. They mostly offer the charm of beams typical of the Left Bank. The Suites for kids are equipped with jacuzzi and Deluxe rooms are placed oppositely but are connected, separated by a private corridor. because it is a quiet place, it is best for families with children, and the bathrooms are very modern. HOTEL DE LA TULIPE ............................. 3 Stars 33, rue Malar (7th) & +33 (0)1 45 51 67 21 www.paris-hotel-tulipe.com [email protected] M° La Tour-Maubourg ou Invalides 57 58 PARIS - Sleeping HÔTEL SAINT-GERMAIN .................... 3 Stars 88, rue du Bac (7th) & +33 (0)1 49 54 70 00 www.hotel-saint-germain.fr [email protected] M° Rue-du-Bac or Sèvres-Babylone Abc Open all year. Reception 24/24. 29 rooms. Double room from E220 to E260; suite from E350 to E460. Buffet breakfast: E14. Seminars. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. This former townhouse of the seventeenth century has preserved the atmosphere of the old bourgeois mansions. Completely renovated in 2011, it welcomes guests in a refined and elegant setting.A house where it feels good, like with friends. One can relax in the lounge with exposed beams, sitting in comfortable armchairs while flipping through a book from the library. The room decor blends with subtle antique furniture, fine fabrics and warm colours. Each space is unique and the personalized atmosphere is cared for detailly. Some rooms have a flowerish patio. BEST WESTERN PREMIER OPÉRA DIAMOND ................................. 4 Stars 4, rue de la Pépinière (8th) & +33 (0)1 44 70 02 00 www.paris-hotel-diamond.com [email protected] M° Saint-Lazare Abcpa Open all year. Reception 24/24. 30 rooms. Double room from E289 to E410; suite from E639 to E900. Breakfast: E23. Extra bed: E25. Seminars. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Best Western Premier Opera Diamond is found close to the Opera Garnier, the Grands Boulevards and Champs Elysées. The modern and elegant rooms all lead to a lift directed towards the garden or the town. The decoration made of black and white gives a romantic aspect to the reception hall. The hotel has its own lounge bar. On the terrace and the hotel garden, it is equally possible to have a drink. Vending machines are also available to customers. HÔTEL ÉLYSÉES BASSANO ................. 4 Stars 24, rue de Bassano (8th) & +33 (0)1 47 20 49 03 www.hotel-elysees-bassano.com [email protected] M° Iéna, Alma-Marceau or George V Abca Open all year. Reception 24/24. 40 rooms. Double room from E215 to E327; suite from E565. Buffet breakfast: E17. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Hotel Elysees Bassano is located 400 metres away from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees avenue. It joined the Greenresa certificate that reduces the impact on the environment at the time of booking, resulting in an immediate drop in the price of the room (see conditions on the website). Found in a building of the late nineteenth century, the hotel offers a comfortable and elegant atmosphere. It has been decorated by an interior designer who has worked with Christian Lacroix. The rooms all have the same furniture but they are distinguished by their colours. The bathrooms are white and sometimes embellished with dark colours for showers. The breakfast buffet is served in the modern dining room with an original decor. HÔTEL ARIOSO ................................. 4 Stars 7, rue d’Argenson (8th) & +33 (0)1 53 05 95 00 www.arioso-hotel.com [email protected] M° Miromesnil Abcra Open all year. Reception 24/24. 28 rooms. Double room from E245. Buffet breakfast: E15. Parking: E30. Babysitting. Free Wifi. Satellite TV, Canal+. A beautiful front potrays the comfortable nature of the establishment. Each floor leads to a lift with five rooms that have high ceilings. Their surfaces are very much alike (15m2 to 23m2). Their decoration is traditional with luxurious articles. Some overlook the patio or on the roofs of Paris. However, the dining room is more contemporary with a patio decorated with a few plants and a beautiful fountain. Rooms for smokers are available on request . MARIGNAN PARIS 12, rue de Marignan (8th) & +33 (0)1 40 76 34 56 www.hotelmarignan.fr [email protected] Ac Open all year. Reception 24/24. 40 rooms. Double room from E377; suite from E715. Breakfast: E12.50. Free Wifi. Catering facilities. Satellite TV. Located in a former mansion of the eighteenth century, the Marignan hotel was completely renovated and reopened in 2012. The simple reception and its tiles with geometric figures in black and white set the tempo. The entrance with modern sculptures and its bright red living room sofa are eye catching, while the bar, all dressed in stainless steel, invites you to settle in curved low chairs. The rooms are all different and very large, some are duplex, other suites designed for families. The suite of 70 m2 with 44 m2 terrace offers a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower. The style of the required rooms is classic, the colours are neutral and the bathrooms are decorated with black and white. HÔTEL ANTIN SAINT-GEORGES .......... 2 Stars 21, rue Notre-Dame de Lorette (9 th) & +33 (0)1 48 78 60 47 www.hotelantinsaintgeorges.com [email protected] Open all year. Reception 24/24. 36 rooms. Single room from E105; double room from E140; triple room from E150; suite from E160. Breakfast: E8. Wifi fee. Satellite TV. The fact that this hotel is well located, gives it an advantage because it is close to the Saint-Georges underground that permits to go everywhere in paris and in the area between Pigalle and Opera, full of theatres and restaurants. Recently renovated in a colonial style, the hotel has a certain beauty. The rooms are simple and brightly decorated. They are all equipped with bathrooms having a bath or a shower. However, no extra beds or even baby beds are allowed. Sleeping - PARIS HOTEL DU TEMPS 11, rue de Montholon (9 th) & +33 (0)1 47 70 37 16 http: //hotel-du-temps.fr M° Poissonnière or Cadet Open all year. Reception 24/24. 23 rooms. Single room from E120; double room from E160 to E180; suite from E260. Breakfast: E10. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. The former Barock Hotel was transformed into Hotel du Temps. Two young designers decorated it in a trendy and female manner to make it a yesteryears hotel which does not pay too much attention to usual standards. They were inspired by old artists’ studios to separate bathrooms from rooms with industrial doors. The bedspreads are oldschool and the bar stools serve as bedside tables. A wooden board attached to the wall is a small office whereas the chair was mottled. The atmosphere reflects the 1960s but very romantic at the same time. Some rooms are reserved for 5-7 from 90E from 12pm to 5pm. Abc Open all year. Reception 24/24. 40 rooms. Single room from E210; double room from E255 to E290; triple room from E320. Buffet breakfast: E13. Extra bed: E20. Parking: E32. All the children of less than 2 years remain free of charge for the use of the beds babies. Pets allowed (on request). Free Wifi. Some antique furniture decorates the lounge and the entrance giving it an intimate atmosphere. Then you will discover the charming patio. Some tables are set for a drink and relaxation. The rooms are classic and contemporary and the decor is neat. Part of those located in the 5th and 6th floors have a panoramic view of Paris. The bathrooms have been renovated and are very ergonomic. Breakfast is served in the basement in a stone vault reminiscent of the past. The hotel is not far from Montmartre and the neighbourhood is full of restaurants and theatres. LES PLUMES .................................... 4 Stars 10, rue Lamartine (9 th) & +33 (0)1 55 07 88 00 www.lesplumeshotel.com [email protected] M° Cadet Aca Open all year. Reception 24/24. 35 rooms. Double room from E345; suite from E415. Breakfast: E15. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Les Plumes is a unique institution that combines humour with historical allusions and technology. It is a beautiful guest house in modern times in which the past and the future perfectly blend together... It is also a journey of the twenty-first century in to the romantic nineteenthcentury Paris. The lobby has two small alcoves that accommodate the portraits of George Sand and Alfred de Musset. The elevator is dressed with canvas window dressing. The rooms are divided into five categories with evocative names. Cabane for rooms with «whipping stories» as an invitation for a romantic moment with soft colours and charming items like the bed suspended like a swing on a tree... The George and Alfred rooms vary between male costumes and female lace, pink and grey, boots and top and a bed wearing high heels. The Hugo and Juliette rooms in a palette of blue and grey have the setting of a cosy, intimate and charming living room that invites for a conversation. A frieze shows one of the famous acrostic correspondences of George and Alfred. Paul and Arthur, an ultra-chic dress code for the men’s room atmosphere in which tissues of the Prince of Wales, Scotland, scratched or foot chip invade curtains, cupboards and wallpapers, all under a stormy sky. On the last floor are the Grenier et Secrets bedrooms, lined with strips of different wallpapers, inspired by recycling craft with antiquated lighting and printed ticking in which you will find love notes, love letters and poems. On the ground floor, the Cabane room is surprising by its light, wallpaper imitating bleached wood, large bed in the middle of the room and its small garden terrace. This address is suitable for romantic, business trips or tourism. HÔTEL AIDA MARAIS .......................... 3 Stars 19, rue du Château d'Eau (10th) & +33 (0)1 42 01 84 20 www.hotel-aida-marais-paris.com M° Jacques Bonsergent Abc Open all year. Reception 24/24. 51 rooms. Single room from E150; double room from E190 to E210. Buffet breakfast: E12. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. The Hotel Aida Marais is ideally located in the heart of Paris. We are delighted by the Mediterranean and contemporary touch of its patio and the rustic style of the breakfast hall. The renovated design of the bedrooms, combines modernity and traditional Parisian style. They all have a welcome tray with kettle, coffee, tea and milk. The hotel provides free toiletry products on request: washcloths, comb, dental kit, razor, shaving cream, shower cap and kits for sewing. LE ROBINET D’OR ............................... 3 Stars 7, rue Eugène Varlin (10th) & +33 (0)1 44 65 14 50 www.lerobinetdor.com M° Château Landon o Open all year. Reception 24/24. 16 rooms. Double room from E172 to E220; suite from E192 to E240. Buffet breakfast: E15. Accessible restaurant. Internet corner. Free Internet access. Free Wifi. Catering facilities. Satellite TV. This hotel belongs to the Sherine family, franchisee of several restaurants Chez Papa. Set in an old tap factory building of the year 1930, this building was known in the neighborhood for its output and its uninterrupted rate. From this period, it preserved its industrial side and the decor is unusual and quirky, as if the hotel had always existed thus: the customer enters a place disconnected from everyday life, where new and old blend together in a subtle way, wooden floors, plants, zinc. Much more exciting are the rooms with the flowery British decorations with the prints «Liberty! « This hotel is suitable for those in wheelchairs. Computers and tablets available on request. PARIS AND ITS REGION HÔTEL LES 3 POUSSINS....................... 3 Stars 15, rue Clauzel (9th) & +33 (0)1 53 32 81 81 www.les3poussins.com M° Saint-Georges 59 60 PARIS - Sleeping HÔTEL LE MARCEL .............................. 4 Stars 11, rue du 8-Mai-1945 (10th) & +33 (0)1 73 03 22 22 http: //lemarcelhotel.com M° Château Landon olmA 28 rooms (standard room from E94. Superior room from E112). Suite from E166. Free Wifi. Cleaning service. Massages. Beauty treatments. Baby sitting. Small animals allowed. Public parkings. Concierge. Newspaper at disposal. Business corner. TV LCD with international channels, DVD player and game console on request. Want a simple getaway in the middle of Paris, or need an address during your business trips? The Marcel hotel, located at the East train station close to the main attractions sites that are the hallmark of the capital, will meet all your expectations. Opened in January 2013, the rooms have a typical Parisian and avant-gardist decor that we owe to the designer, Claudia Del Bubba. Large and bright, all the rooms inspire relaxation and quietness with their harmonious colours where white, accompanied by indigo touches, predominates. Real tribute to Marcel Proust from which the hotel takes its name, he is never far: in the library or in Madeleine host products that makes our memories to resurface. So do not wait: escape to this haven where we take good care of you. LE PARADIS........................................ 3 Stars 41, rue des Petites-Ecuries (10th) & +33 (0)1 45 23 08 22 www.hotelparadisparis.com M° Bonne-Nouvelle or Château d’Eau Aca Open all year. Reception 24/24. 38 rooms. Single room from E68; double room from E85; triple room from E13; suite from E194. Buffet breakfast: E12. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Adrian and Julie Gloaguen have bought this small hotel that did not look special, to transform it into a typical parisian three – star hotel . The decoration is a mixture of personnal creation of the designer Dorothée Meilichzon and vintage objects. This all creates a dreamlike atmosphere with birds of paradise and clouds on the walls. The reception counter made of Louis Vuitton trunk pieces is decorated with grey wallpaper scrolls referring to the greyness of the city. The papers in trompe-l’œil bring in a special touch . Mottled glass in an industrial loft, ceilings in metal imitation stucco painted white gives the hotel this trendy touch from the United States . The rooms have headboards scrolls surmounted by industrial lights and office wall corners are equipped with vintage chairs and marble worktops . Most rooms have views over the rooftops, especially the suite that offers a view of the Sacré-Cœur . Pierre Jancou the owner of the nearby restaurant known as Vivan provides Room service for those who wish. LE GÉNÉRAL HÔTEL ............................ 4 Stars 5-7, rue Rampon (11th) & +33 (0)1 47 00 41 57 www.legeneralhotel.com M° République and Oberkampf Acaj Open all year. 47 rooms. Single room from E177 to E197; double room from E192 to E270; suite from E300 to E330. Buffet breakfast: E18. Special offers on the website offering on average discounts on the standard rooms of about 30%. Pets allowed. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Sauna. This general has nothing to pretend about even if it is one of the hotels that deserve its stars. The place was designed by a very fashionable architect called JeanPhilippe Nuel, and the result is refined with a touch of poetry and more personalised than some design hotels. The Lounge and bar on the ground floor decorated with a floral fabric expanded enormously make you want to stay there for a while before discovering the room. The contemporary furniture is simple in shades of chocolate on very light coloured walls. And you just need a fuchsia pink armchair for all to start living happily. The beautiful bathrooms complement well this stylish and fashionable place. And for those who can notice it, a duckling throne beside the bathtub. L'ANGELY 22, rue du Grand-Prieuré (11th) & +33 (0)1 48 07 55 25 www.angelyhotelparis.com [email protected] M° Oberkampf A Open all year. Reception 24/24. 22 rooms. Double room from E129 to E229; suite from E299. Buffet breakfast: E12.50. Satellite TV, Canal+. Sauna. You will have a feeling of lightness in this new and stylish Parisian hotel, located in the golden triangle of the 11th district. In some rooms, the canopy of the bed just like the bed head gives a Hollywood setting and the atmosphere of a star's room. Curtains with the cloudy impressions give the rooms a dream setting. Lighting effects bring another surreal touch and backlit beds overhanging light sculpture. The bright LEDs are built into the walls of the bathroom to give it a more Starissime effect ... As for the rest, it cannot be described but needs to be seen. L'ORIGINAL 8, boulevard Beaumarchais (11th) & +33 (0)1 47 00 91 50 www.hoteloriginalparis.com [email protected] M° Bastille Ac Open all year. Reception 24/24. 38 rooms. Double room from E194 to E234; triple room from E304. Breakfast: E14. Free Wifi. Satellite TV, Canal+. This hotel concept redesigned and corrected by Vincent Bastié and the designer Stella Cadente offers a free interpretation of Alice in the Wonderland of Lewis Carroll. A character in every corner, each space is a journey to the land of extravagance. The reception and the breakfast room have grey painted walls with armchairs studded in grey baize. One settles under the chandelier of colourful filaments made with optical fibre (they look like jellyfishes). The rooms all have their own atmospheres. La Reine de Cristal on the first floor is of immaculate white, representing the picturesque world of Alice. La Sleeping - PARIS Chambre aux Merveilles for 4 people is a blink masterpiece of Lewis Carroll: mauve, black, red, but also the chess, stripes, mushrooms and of course, the rabbit and the chat of Cheschire and brackets and La Forêt enchanted with its foliage and its animals on the walls, the rooms of Sept Péchés capitaux decorated with photos stuck on the ceilings or Joker with graphic prints. interesting stopover for families and business travellers for more than 100 years now. The hotel was fully renovated in a modern style that suits all tastes. The rooms are very comfortable and are all individually decorated using a theme declined by paintings on the wall above the bed. The atmosphere of the hotel is cozy and the hotel lounge is well suited for rest and relaxation. STANDARD DESIGN HÔTEL .................3 Stars 29, rue des Taillandiers (11th) & +33 (0)1 48 06 04 22 www.standard-design-hotel-paris.com M° Bastille or Ledru-Rollin HÔTEL DE REIMS ...............................2 Stars 26, rue Hector Malot (12th) & +33 (0)1 43 07 46 18 www.hoteldereims.com [email protected] M° Reuilly-Diderot Aca A COLOR DESIGN HÔTEL ........................3 Stars 35, rue des Citeaux (12th) & +33 (0)1 43 07 77 28 www.colordesign-hotel-paris.com [email protected] M° Faidherbe – Chaligny HÔTEL MANET ...................................2 Stars 15, rue Édouard Manet (13th) & +33 (0)1 45 86 35 99 www.hotelmanet.com [email protected] M° Place d'Italie Open all year. Reception 24/24. Single room from E73 to E95; double room from E79 to E110; triple room from E140 to E180. Buffet breakfast: E8. Free Internet access. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Manet hotel is a homefeeling establishment hotel in a quiet street close to the Italie square. All rooms are not serviced with a lift and equipped with baths or showers. They are very simply furnished but areperfectly clean and appropriate for a cheap stay in Paris. They are ready for one, two or three people. The reception is worthy of a great hotel and the staff is very helpful. Ac Open all year. Reception 24/24. 46 rooms. Single room from E270; double room from E270 to E525. Buffet breakfast: E12. Free Internet access. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. A colourful night in this design hotel located in a very trendy area of the city between the Bastille square and the Lyon, a few minutes' walk from the beautiful Vosges square. The reception sets the tone with pure geometric lines, colours on white background and lighting effects. Then, each floor has its own colour: blue, green, red with little touches in the room or most prominent in the bathrooms with mosaics, equipped with showers or bathtubs. The rooms are not only beautiful but also very well equipped (radio, ipod dock, Android tablets rental, etc.). Breakfast is taken in the beautiful vaulted basement made of stone and design furniture. GRAND HÔTEL DORÉ ..........................3 Stars 201, avenue Daumesnil (12th) & +33 (0)1 43 43 66 89 www.grand-hotel-dore.com/ M° Daumesnil 40 rooms. Single room from E95; double room from E100 to E130. Breakfast: E10. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Grand Hôtel Doré is ideally located at two steps from Viaduc des Arts, the historic Marais district, Bastille, the Bercy business district and Gare De Lyon. It has been an Open all year. Reception 24/24. 28 rooms. Single room from E76 to E99; double room from E86 to E130; triple room from E115 to E140; suite from E125 to E150. Breakfast: E8. Extra bed: E15. Internet corner. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. The Reims hotel, located in a quiet street, is 5 minutes away from the Lyon station, near the Marais and the Bastille Opera. It was completely rehabilitated two years ago. The rooms, decorated with care are partitioned on 4 floors and all lead to a lift. They welcome guests from all situations, that is; couples visiting Paris as well as businessmen seeking quietness, comfort and also access to the latest technologies. HÔTEL NEPTUNE................................2 Stars 15, rue Godefroy (13th) & +33 (0)1 42 16 87 92 www.hotel-neptune-paris.com M° Place d'Italie 26 rooms. Single room from E86; double room from E99; triple room from E119; suite from E149. Breakfast: E8. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. This hotel is a bit old but it has the advantage of being perfectly situated in a quiet street, close to public transport (bus and underground) and offers reasonable prices for inner Paris. It is the perfect place for a family stay in Paris. The rooms have functional equipment, hearty breakfast in the typical french style and the welcoming of the home owners is very friendly. PARIS AND ITS REGION Open all year. Reception 24/24. 36 rooms. Single room from E250; double room from E300 to E350; suite from E350. Buffet breakfast: E13. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. This hotel remixed by a group of young avant-gardists of French design, the facade attracts the eye in its symphony of black and white with some hints of bright colours behind the large windows. The rooms are serviced by a lift, with anise green, fuchsia pink or orange but always in small notes, in order not to offend the eye. The partition continues with its black floors and its white walls. The breakfast room is sheltered under the roof where the same style can still be seen, up to the towels ... black and white. The atmosphere is unique and pleases both the young people and their parents. 61 62 PARIS - Sleeping JACK'S HÔTEL .................................. 3 Stars 19, avenue Stephen-Pichon (13th) & +33 (0)1 45 85 17 34 www.jacks-hotel.com [email protected] M° National Open all year. Reception 24/24. 30 rooms. Single room from E81; double room from E89 to E110. Breakfast: E9. Pets allowed (with a supplement). Free Wifi. Satellite TV. A well located hotel in a real quiet street, close to the Italie square. It has been completely renovated in a trendy and contemporary style. The reception is beautifully decorated and the staff is smiling and welcoming. All rooms are serviced by a lift. They are quite small but functional and comfortable. Jean Genet, the writer and author of The Journal du voleur, had a stay in room 205 of the hotel and even died there in 1986. The Jack's Hotel retains the intimate atmosphere of Jean Genet in decorating the room 205 in his image: a single bed, a beautiful library, a set of poems and portraits of the time. HÔTEL RESTAURANT LE MYOSOTIS .... 2 Stars 37, rue de l'Aude (14th) & +33 (0)1 43 27 01 94 www.hotel-lemyosotis-paris.fr [email protected] Open all year. Reception 24/24. 30 rooms. Single room from E80; double room from E90 to E110. Breakfast: E8.50. Free Wifi. Catering facilities. Satellite TV. Le Myosotis is close to Montparnasse and ten minutes by metro to Porte de Versailles. Established for 20 years, the hotel-restaurant has since changed its image with a new framework and a new design completely up to date. The modernly decorated rooms, are all equipped with toilets and showers. Added to that: Le Myosotis offers a lovely outdoor terrace and its restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner to offer traditional food. IDÉAL HÔTEL DESIGN ....................... 3 Stars 108, boulevard Jourdan (14th) & +33 (0)1 45 40 45 16 www.idealhotel.fr [email protected] M° Porte d'Orléans Aaj Open all year. Reception 24/24. 68 rooms. Double room from E119 to E200; triple room from E165; suite from E225. Breakfast: E12. Closed parking: E22. Seminars. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. The hotel is conveniently located just at the exit of Porte d'Orleans' underground and tram. The entrance is pretty with flashy colours, cushions, a contemporary desk. The rooms are well decorated and designed, but that is not the case with the cheap ones and they are very small. The others are indeed worth the name. It is important to check before booking to know what type of room you will be given. Then, choosing a room on the back is best because even with double-glazing sounds of the boulevard can be heard. Good point: the staff is friendly and helpful and the breakfast is hearty. Finally, take advantage of promotional offers that make it a hotel with affordable prices. HÔTEL VILLA MODIGLIANI 13, rue Delambre (14th) & +33 (0)1 56 54 20 00 / 0825 39 49 59 www.vacancesbleues.com [email protected] M° Vavin Abca Open all year. Reception 24/24. 101 rooms. Single room from E140 to E145; double room from E150 to E165; triple room from E180 to E195. Buffet breakfast: E15. Closed parking: E15. Free Wifi. Catering facilities (buffet at E24 per person). Satellite TV. The rooms of this hotel located in the lively Montparnasse district, close to theatres, bars and restaurants mainly overlook a garden and are therefore calm. The decoration is very cosy and the entrance hall has preserved its Art Nouveau spirit. The place is decorated by canvas and works painted on the wall of the Klemensiewicz artist, supported by the Vacances Bleues foundation. Kitchenettes are available for the preparation of breakfast or lunch; this is often appreciated by many families. All the rooms are non-smoking. HÔTEL ALYSS SAPHIR CAMBRONNE EIFFEL ...2 Stars 62, rue de la Croix Nivert (15th) & +33 (0)1 45 32 51 70 www.saphirhotel.fr [email protected] M° Trades or Cambronne Open all year. Reception 24/24. 30 rooms. Single room from E95 to E115; double room from E105 to E120. Buffet breakfast: E12. Extra bed: E20. Internet corner. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. The advantage of this hotel is its location just a short distance from the Eiffel Tower – you can go there by walk and its prices are affordable. The rooms, served by a lift, are comfortable; their decoration is simple but neat and functional. They have a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, toilet and hairdryer. A free baby cot for under 3-year-olds can be added in the parents' room on request and subject to availability. Some rooms offer a beautiful view of Dôme des Invalides and others on a small garden. HOTEL CARLADEZ CAMBRONNE .......... 3 Stars 3, place du Général-Beuret (15th) & +33 (0)1 47 34 07 12 www.hotelcarladez.com [email protected] M° Vaugirard Ap Open all year. Reception 24/24. 28 rooms. Single room; double room from 89E; suite from 140E. Breakfast: 9E. Extra bed: 22E. Free wi-fi. Canal+. This hotel is located in a lively and very pleasant district not far from the Eiffel Tower and Porte De Versailles. The rooms and bathrooms are all renovated and have a contemporary atmosphere with soft colours on the walls. Soundproofed – to ensure maximum calm especially on the courtyard side – they have a personalized decoration. There junior suite of 26 m² with two individual bedding and a room with a large bed are ideal for a family. Sleeping - PARIS HÔTEL SÈVRES-MONTPARNASSE ......... 3 Stars 153, rue de Vaugirard (15th) & +33 (0)1 47 34 56 75 www.hotel-sevres-montparnasse.com [email protected] M° Falguière p Open all year. Reception 24/24. 35 rooms. Double room from E190 to E260. Breakfast: E14. Internet corner. Free Wifi. Canal+. This friendly hotel, ideally located near the Montparnasse train station, close to cafés and breweries that have made the reputation of the Montparnasse district offers an attentive service worthy of small structures. Its fully refurbished rooms are inviting, modern, cosy and comfortable. Those on the noisy and busy street side are equipped with double glazing and are soundproofed. Customers appreciate the very soft decoration of the big reception and the raised patio. bc Open all year. Reception 24/24. 37 rooms. Double room from E215 to E365. Breakfast: E15. Free Wifi. Satellite TV, Canal+. Hammam. We could start with «Choose your sin»... This hotel consists of 7 floors and each floor represents a cardinal sin whose theme was declined from floor to ceiling by the fashion designer Chantal Thomass. Thus, it is impossible to resist one’s little weakness towards Gluttony that bathes us in the wonderful atmosphere of a tea room. By way of bedside lamps, small teapots are suspended above the beautiful round bed with cushions reminiscent of delicious macaroons... Avarice leads in areas where banknotes are abundant on walls, ceiling ... and bedsides in the form of cubes with small locks... Colère is coloured with red and black and decorated with tagged paintings or revolvers on the carpet. Made up of gold, statues and marble floors, Pride is immersed in an atmosphere of Etruscan palace. Envy stirs all desires with jewellery, perfumes, glamorous spike-heel shoes, famous trunks recognizable among all on the walls and wardrobes, pearl necklaces, some with LEDs on the carpet, bedside evoking a famous perfume, etc. Laziness recounts country enjoyments in a very bucolic setting: a ceiling of blue sky, colourful butterflies and flowers. Finally you might get lost in Lust, all dressed in pink and black which evokes sensuality... Breakfast is of course in a gluttony decor on a black and white floor. And hell is not at the basement, because this is where the hammam lies! VILLA TOSCANE 37, rue des Volontaires (15th) & +33 (0)1 43 06 82 92 www.hotelvillatoscane.fr [email protected] M° Volontaires Open all year. 7 rooms. Single room from E99 to E114; double room from E114 to E124. Breakfast: E12. 6 nights reserved, E7 the night is offered. Catering facilities (menu at E27). You need to dare and walk into this hotel with a staggered but romantic and intimate setting. It has only 7 rooms with each having a different decoration and looking like beautiful antiques shops. Besides, the furniture was gotten from everywhere thereby giving it an indescribable atmosphere between the family home and Grandmother's attic. The walls are covered with flowery curtains, paintings and old pictures. Lovers of minimalist designs should rush there... Yet the iron beds are very comfortable with their duvets and fluffy pillows. You can eat on the spot in a room that resembles the rest of the establishment. However, Jack the Italian – who is also a painter – is a marvel. For longer stays, Christelle rents out three studios of 20 m² in the 6th district (500 E per week, 1600 E per month). LE PLATINE HÔTEL.............................. 4 Stars 20, rue de l’Ingénieur-Robert-Keller (15th) & +33 (0)1 45 71 15 15 www.platinehotel.fr – [email protected] M° Charles Michels Aca 46 rooms. Double room from E149 to E209. Breakfast: E20. Free Wifi. Satellite TV, Canal+. Whirlpool. This hotel dedicated to Marilyn Monroe opens its door on the 50th anniversary after her death. The Hollywood star remained a symbol of glamor and love as the years pass by and she still reigns. The Vincent Bastie decoration is very fifties and the rooms are all different, golden atmosphere, red and white, or bling bling... Round bed in one, figure number 5 on the carpet in reference to Chanel No. 5, corridors with embedded earthenware, etc., you simply need to make a choice. One thing is for sure, a huge picture of Marilyn Monroe above your bed, and her birthmark will be an accomplice to all your frolics! The light is equally there so as to play with the decor, the pin-up seems to veil and unveil, we almost hear it singing «I wanna be loved by you, poupoupidou, whou! « and the Omnisens Spa is a marvel. HÔTEL AUTEUIL TOUR EIFFEL .............. 4 Stars 8-10, rue Félicien-David (16th) & +33 (0)1 40 50 57 57 www.auteuiltoureiffel.com [email protected] M° Mirabeau uAbcp Open all year. Reception 24/24. 94 rooms. Single room from E178; double room from E220. Buffet breakfast: E14. Extra bed: E30. Parking: E16. Airport shuttle: E28 per person, one-way. Babysitting. Pets allowed (supplement E16 per day). Wifi fee. Catering facilities. Satellite TV. This hotel is close to the banks of the Seine River and Maison de la Radio (the radio house). It was created in harmony with the Art deco buildings of the district. The reception is vast and you will immediately realise it as the piano bar and restaurant open onto the street and the patio. The rooms of a good size for Paris are classic, rather impersonal, but the style is modern and everything is functional. PARIS AND ITS REGION VICE VERSA HÔTEL 213, rue de la Croix-Nivert (15th) & +33 (0)1 55 76 55 55 http: //viceversahotel.com [email protected] M° Convention or Porte De Versailles 63 64 PARIS - Sleeping HÔTEL DU BOIS ................................ 3 Stars 11, rue du Dôme (16th) & +33 (0)1 45 00 31 96 www.hoteldubois.com [email protected] M° Charles de Gaulle – Étoile, Kléber or Victor Hugo Ab Open all year. Reception 24/24. 39 rooms. Double room from E129 to E290. Buffet breakfast: E15. Extra bed: E80 (in room Prestige). E50 extra in period of show. Pets allowed (on request). Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Dome street brings back memories of picturesque Paris. Yet we are in one of the most exclusive and luxurious districts of the capital. It can be accessed by a staircase giving it a Montmartre charming side. In spring tones, Hotel du Bois, classic and elegant, offers fully renovated rooms. They are warm, the curtains and matching bed are dressed in contemporary fabrics with stylized drawings while the rest is pure and only the mahogany furniture brings a little note from the past. The breakfast buffet is served in a dining room that also blends past and present with medallion chairs revisited in shimmering colours. Lounge and library are also available. The services of this cosy establishment are excellent while reception is very warm. HÔTEL FLORIDE ÉTOILE .................... 3 Stars 14, rue Saint-Didier (16th) & +33 (0)1 47 27 23 36 www.floride-paris-hotel.com [email protected] M° Trocadéro or Boissière uAbc Open all year. Reception 24/24. 63 rooms. Double room from E260 to E320. Buffet breakfast: E16. The price for per hour of baby-sitting/babysitting is from E30 by child. Airport shuttle: E26 per person, one-way. Babysitting. Seminars. Free Wifi. Canal+. Located in a quiet street close to the Trocadero, this hotel lies at the bottom of a courtyard. Its style is completely contemporary but it is not design. Everywhere is bright and clear that is; the rooms, the lobby and the breakfast room. The interior designer made the decor with soft colours and the atmosphere is relaxing. The bathrooms often have windows and their tiles match with the room. The staff is always ready to attend to customers and always smiling. HOTEL HAMEAU DE PASSY 48, rue de Passy (16th) & +33 (0)1 42 88 47 55 www.paris-hotel-hameaudepassy.com [email protected] M° La Muette or Passy Abp Open all year. Reception 24/24. 32 rooms. Single room E155; triple room E225. Breakfast included. Pets allowed (E13 per night). Free Wifi. Satellite TV. You have to push the gates of an impasse facing an extraordinary garden to discover this charming hotel hidden in the center of the village of Passy. It is a surprisingly quiet place with birdsongs as the only diversion: the countryside in Paris. The rooms, where some have a lively pristine white bedspreads or coloured plexiglass armchairs, have the same charm – windows overlooking trees – with new bathrooms. Those found under the roof are the prettiest, but you have to climb three floors if you really desire them. On sunny days, you can take your breakfast on the garden terrace. A haven of peace in a green oasis! SHANGRI-LA HÔTEL ......................... 5 Stars 10, avenue d'Iéna (16th) & +33 (0)1 53 67 19 98 www.shangri-la.com [email protected] oAbcwp Open all year. Reception 24/24. 81 rooms. Double room from E700 to E1,165; suite from E1,255. Breakfast: E48. Extra bed: E100. Free Internet access. Free Wifi. Catering facilities. Satellite TV. Hammam, whirlpool, sauna. The Asian group Shangri-La settled in the capital carries renovation work on the cliff de Chaillot, the former mansion of Prince Roland Bonaparte, grand-nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, built in 1896. It offers a great view of the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, Invalides, Louvre, NotreDame de Paris and Sacred Heart. This historic home has been completely restored by merging modern touches and Directoire. Two different eras marked in imperial emblems of the bee and the eagle reproduced on marble, stone and mahogany doors. To this must be added the Asian touch: lacquered furniture, wallpaper, hand-drawn, huge vases at the entrance ... A real palace reconstituted with historic frescoes on its walls. The rooms, equipped with the latest technology, have preserved its beautiful surfaces and spacious marble bathrooms with heated floor. The Imperial Suite of 275 m2 dominates d’Iéna square. The panoramic suite on the 7th floor, a little smaller, one of its advantages is its spectacular view accessing the Eiffel Tower. La Bauhinia restaurant was transformed to a balcony under a canopy which looks like the Eiffel tower discovered during construction, restored and dressed in taffeta. This is truly an exceptional establishment. HIDDEN HÔTEL ................................ 4 Stars 28, rue de l’Arc-de-Triomphe (17th) & +33 (0)1 40 55 03 57 www.hiddenhotelparis.com [email protected] M° Ternes Abcpa Open all year. Reception 24/24. 35 rooms. Double room from E380 to E454; suite from E849. Buffet breakfast: E16. Free Wifi. Loan of laptop to the reception. Satellite TV. Piet and Pascale Verbeeck bought the adjoining property for them to add the walls of their small hotel with 23 rooms. So there are now 12 more where their largeness was privileged while maintaining the trapper atmosphere of the first floor. Behind a facade covered with wooden slats very Canadian-like, lies a kind of beautiful chalet all in wood, leather, stone and ceramic. Nature, in the middle of the urban world. Some walls have been left rough with bricks or stones, slates line the bathrooms, Sleeping - PARIS and some furniture are unique as a bathtub made from a block of stone from the Philippines. Respect for natural materials continues with the bedding. The mattresses are made with coconut fibres which are very comfortable but some may find it a bit hard and the sheets are in stonewashés linen. The beds are separated from the room by thick linen curtains which create an alcove atmosphere. The lines are ethical and contemporary at the same time. Breakfast is of course organic ... In the basement lies a hefty mini dining room seating up to twelve people for meals as well as wine tastings or cooking classes for example. There is also a smoke room on the ground floor and a yoga wall... At the lounge bar, appetizers, tapas and cocktails allow you to meet for a drink with friends. The Hidden is quite unique. Abca Open all year. Reception 24/24. Single room from E135 to E144; double room from E189 to E234. Buffet breakfast: E11. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Belfast hotel is located in an eighteenth century building with its historic beauty properly preserved. Its interior design and features to recreate the elegance of this era while modern amenities such as air conditioning and double glazing have been added for comfort. The lobby is richly decorated and the ceiling decorated with restored painting. One can relax in one of the lounges where a drink can be taken under a wonderful canopy. The rooms are furnished with antique furniture and even the bathrooms have a retro aspect. HÔTEL CECILIA ................................. 3 Stars 11, avenue Mac-Mahon (17th) & +33 (0)1 43 80 32 10 www.hotel-cecilia.fr [email protected] M° Ternes or Argentine Abca Open all year. Reception 24/24. 49 rooms. Double room from E180 to E240; triple room from E255. Extra bed: E25. Accommodation is free for the 11 year old older children or less which occupies the same room as their parents. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. The Cécilia hotel was built in 1896 under the urban development project of the baron of Haussmann.prestige and sophistication decorate every corner of this wonderful 19th century building, from the entry of trolleys in the spacious hall to the interiors of a typical romantic parisian restaurant and a fantastic piano bar with an amazing piano of the 19th century created by the Gaveau House open 24h/24. Guests usually come here to relax and have a glass of red wine and why not, try the piano... The rooms are decorated in a classical way. The standard rooms are directed towards the courtyard, those directed towards the Mac Mahon avenue are available on request with an extra 12 E per night. HÔTEL FERTEL MAILLOT ................... 3 Stars 269, boulevard Pereire (17th) & +33 (0)1 44 09 92 92 www.hotelfertel.com [email protected] M° Porte Maillot cr Open all year. Reception 24/24. 35 rooms. Single room from E142; double room from E157. Breakfast: E12. Pets allowed. Wifi fee. Satellite TV, Canal+. Located in a quiet neighborhood, Fertel Hotel boasts of a convenient location near the Porte Maillot and the Palais des congrès. The Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees are just a few minutes walk from it. The hotel staff is friendly and helpful. The rooms are not very large, the size of the bathrooms is ok, but they all need to be renovated. The breakfast room in the basement is too small and please, good breakfast is served in the typical French style, that is; no eggs or meat or cheese. The advantage of this hotel is the good price value in a district where everything is very expensive. VINTAGE HOSTEL 73, rue de Dunkerque (17th) & +33 (0)1 40 16 16 40 www.vintage-hostel.com [email protected] M° Anvers c Open all year. Reception 24/24. 30 rooms. Single room from E68; double room from E90. Breakfast included. Dormitories of 3 or 4 people from E35 to E38. Free Internet access. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. The Vintage Hostel opened in 2009 on the pop music of the "vinyl" era. One can stay in private rooms or dormitories. The rooms are not always very large and they are all have showers or even a kitchenette. However, the atmosphere is that of a youth hostel not usually comfortable. This gives you the opportunity of making international encounters while taking breakfast or playing table football. The best of Petit Futé addresses from round the corner to all over the world! www.petitfute.uk.com PARIS AND ITS REGION HÔTEL BELFAST ............................... 3 Stars 10, avenue Carnot (17th) & +33 (0)1 43 80 12 10 www.hotelbelfastparis.com [email protected] M° Argentine or Charles-de-Gaulle – Étoile 65 66 PARIS - Sleeping CHAT NOIR DESIGN HÔTEL ................ 3 Stars 68, boulevard de Clichy (18th) & +33 (0)1 42 64 15 26 M° Blanche c 36 rooms. Single room from E175; double room from E175 to E240. Breakfast: E12. Free Wifi. Located in the Montmartre district, this hotel knows how to combine the typically Parisian and fantasy, originality and modernity. The modern design décor, totally refined, is in white, black and red, contrasting with the building without special character. In rooms where there is much humour and figures appear on the walls and lampshades, bedside lamps that are reminiscent of the shadows theatre that made the heyday of the Chat Noir nightclub in the early twentieth century. The rooms « double deluxe" with their numbers ending in 3, are the most spacious. The upper floors from the 6th have a breath-taking view of Paris. As for the breakfast room, it displays its black cat on all the windows and the wall. Enjoyment is what characterises the house. COMFORT HÔTEL SAINT PIERRE ........ 2 Stars 10, rue de Clignancourt (18th) & +33 (0)1 42 23 48 00 www.comfort-saintpierre.com M° Barbès Rochechouart Open all year. Reception 24/24. 48 rooms. Double room from E75. Breakfast: E8. Pets allowed. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. Close to Montmartre, Pigalle as well as the Nord and the East stations, Comfort Hotel Saint Pierre is perfect for a relaxing or business stay. The rooms are small and the decorations are not too unique but some offer great views of Basilique du Sacre Cœur. They are all serviced by a lift and have their own bathroom. The continental breakfast is served daily in a vaulted cellar with exposed stone works. HÔTEL LUMIÈRES ............................. 3 Stars 110, rue Damrémont (18th) & +33 (0)1 42 64 25 75 www.hotel-lumieres.com [email protected] M° Jules Joffrin or Guy Môquet Open all year. Reception 24/24. Double room from E140 to E240. Breakfast: E10. This "new generation" three-star hotel meets all needs in terms of design, comfort and well-being. Completely renovated, this hotel is a beautiful blend of subtle and colourful atmospheres created by light effects and a fine range of colourful equipment. Bubbles and beams of light, conventional or roller assembly according to your imagination, paintings of urban landscapes inhabited also by the light... any globe trotter here would willingly settle for "cocoon" at least for once! Excellent bedding, a very pleasant breakfast room and a cosy lounge, etc., the diversity of the services offered: laundry, baby-sitting, booking of shows add to the beauty of this hotel. Facilities for disabled people, a tourist terminal and free wi-fi, etc. are also at your disposal. Paris lights deserve a hotel that reflects its status; both creative and soft. REIMS HÔTEL ..................................... 2 Stars 32, rue d'Aubervilliers (19th) & +33 (0)1 46 07 78 78 www.reimshotelparis.com [email protected] M° Stalingrad Aa Open all year. Reception 24/24. Single room from E49 to E85; double room from E59 to E110; triple room from E99 to E140. Free Wifi. Satellite TV. One can say it is worth the money. This renovated hotel is above all very clean and quiet, the staff is warm and friendly. With their wooden floors and good beddings, the rooms are very comfortable, not withstanding the smallness of the rooms. Jogging can be done in the Eole garden opposite the hotel. This parisian district, usually criticised has now become the one in fashion because of this garden and the famous 104, a very trendy cultural area. SEH 100, rue Petit (19th) & +33 (0)1 44 84 39 33 www.seh-hotels.com The SEH (Société Européenne d’Hôtellerie) is the first cooperative multi-brand hotel group in Europe. It regroups 550 hotels across Europe among which four hotel brands: Inter-Hotel, Relais du Silence, P’tit Dej-Hotel and QualysHotel. Each hotel is unique and different. More information on www.seh-hotels.com. HÔTEL ERMITAGE 42 bis, rue Ermitage (20th) & +33 (0)1 46 36 23 44 http: //hoteldelermitage.fr [email protected] Open all year. Reception 24/24. 22 rooms. Single room from E50; double room from E65. Breakfast: E3.50. Free Internet access. Canal+. The Ermitage hotel is an ideal establishment for those who want to discover Paris at discount prices but with great comfort. Located in the 20th district, between the Pere-Lachaise cemetery and the Buttes Chaumont Park, Ermitage hotel offers a beautiful view on the various monuments of Paris. The double rooms from the 1st to the 5th floor all have bathrooms with shower and toilet while the single ones on the sixth floor offers shared toilet and shower. Warning: there is no lift and no breakfast on site but nearby. Hauts-de-Seine Saint-Cloud Saint-Cloud derives its name from Clodoaldus, a canonized monk of the seventh century. The castle of the city which is found on a hill played an important role in the history of France, especially when Napoleon Bonaparte made his coup d'etat on 18 Brumaire Year VIII (9 November 1799). The castle was burned during the taking over of Paris by the Prussians in 1870. It was later demolished but the park is still famous. Today, Saint-Cloud is a calm and residential area with nearly Saint-Cloud - HAUTS-DE-SEINE 30,000 inhabitants, which benefits from its proximity to the park that bears the name of the city, but also the Boulogne woods a little further. Sightseeing HOTEL DE VILLE 13, place Charles-De-Gaulle & +33 (0)1 47 71 53 00 www.saintcloud.fr [email protected] SNCF train station stop " Saint-Cloud ". Tram: line T2 park Saint-Cloud. Open Monday to Thursday 8: 55 at 12.15pm and from 1.45pm to 5.15pm; Friday from 8.45am to 12.15pm and from 1.45pm to 5pm; Saturday from 8.30am to 12pm. Pole early childhood, education, youth closed on Tuesday morning and Friday at 5pm. Begun in February 1870 plans of municipal architect J. Berault, the construction of the city hall of Saint-Cloud was stopped by decree of the city council of 20 August 1870. Work resumed in April 1873, the mayor took office in early 1874. Expanded in 1924 by the municipal architect Henri Renard, the building of the town hall was elevated and expanded in 1966 according to plans made by Maurice Benezech, the architect. The interior is a semi-antique style, normal size bourgeois house found in the province. MUSEE DES AVELINES 60, rue Gounod & +33 (0)1 46 02 67 18 www.saintcloud.fr – [email protected] M° Boulogne – Pont de Saint-Cloud, then bus n° 467, n° 160 and n° 460, stop College. SNCF train station: Saint-Cloud, then bus n° 460 and n° 467 and n° 160, stop Leclerc. Open Wednesday to Friday from 12pm to 6pm; the weekend from 2pm to 6pm. Free. Guided tour (Sunday at 3.30pm). Catering facilities. Shop. Entertainment. The collections of this museum presented in a beautiful 1930s villa, tell the story of the Saint-Cloud city and its castle from the seventeenth century. We can also find furniture and portraits of the eighteenth century, soft porcelain of the eighteenth century, paintings by Eugène Carrière, a symbolist artist, friend to Rodin and various works of clodoaldian artists of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In its rotunda is a restaurant and tea room and a shop where organic products are available. Various cultural events are regularly organized. Sleeping BEST WESTERN VILLA HENRI IV .......... 3 Stars 34, boulevard de la République & +33 (0)1 46 02 59 30 – www.villahenri4.com SNCF train station stop " Saint Cloud ". Apa 36 rooms. Single room from E80 to E190; double room from E90 to E200. Breakfast: E12.50. Extra bed: E15. Pets allowed (supplement E10). Seminars. Wifi. Catering facilities. On the heights of Saint-Cloud and just a few metres away from the Saint-Cloud park, the Villa Henri IV is a beautiful hotel where you can enjoy tranquility. Its 36 rooms are both comfortable and modern, with elements of design decoration that matches expensive furniture. There, we find a restaurant; "Le Bourbon", which offers refined traditional cuisine (lunch menu at 14.30 E and menus at 23 E and 27 E). The hotel staff will also be happy to host seminars and receptions. Finally, note that all is well served by both public transport as well as the Normandy motorway nearby. Find all our best deals and good addresses on our website www.petitfute.uk.com PARIS AND ITS REGION DOMAINE NATIONAL DE SAINT-CLOUD Parc de Saint-Cloud & +33 (0)1 41 12 02 90 www.saint-cloud.monuments-nationaux.fr M° Pont de Sèvres ou Boulogne – Pont de Saint-Cloud. T2 Parc de Saint-Cloud. SNCF train station: Saint-Cloud or Garches. By car: highway A13. Open every day. In March, April, September, October from 7.30am to 9pm; from May to August from 7.30am to 10pm; from November to February from 7.30am to 8pm. Historic museum open Wednesday to Friday on request, Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm. Free for the pedestrians. Car, two and three registered wheels with engine: E5. Guided tour. Catering facilities. Firm teaching. Bike rental. Show of puppet. Circus. Playground for children. Park ventures. Jardin remarquable label. After the destruction of the Castle at the end of the nineteenth century, only a few outbuildings are left. They are held by the Château de Saint -Cloud museum ( low Stables ), the International Bureau of Weights and Measures ( Pavilion de Breteuil ) , the Ecole Normale Superieure ( pavilion Valois ) , the Institut Pasteur ( pavilion Cent Gardes ) and the general management of Armaments ( Sully barracks ) . On its part, the park still exists with its French garden designed by Le Nôtre, a typical English garden, a rose garden, fountains, waterfalls ... You will find walkways where you can have a walk, a beautiful view of Paris from the roundabout at the Balustrade, as well as restaurants, the Piqueur educational farm, Franconi circus, courses in the trees proposed by green Evasion, a playground for children, a puppet and finally the bicycle renter LA Vélocipéderie . Various events are held in the park every year: a very old carnival and Rock en Seine et Films festivals during the night. 67 68 HAUTS-DE-SEINE - Saint-Cloud LE QUORUM ....................................... 3 Stars 2, boulevard de la République & +33 (0)1 47 71 22 33 www.hotel-quorum-paris.com [email protected] M° Boulogne- Pont de Saint-Cloud. T2 Parc Saint Cloud. SNCF train station: Saint-Cloud, then bus n° 460 and n° 467 and n° 160, stop Leclerc. By car: highway A13. Aa 59 rooms. Single room from E85 to E145; double room from E95 to E155; triple room from E95 to E180. Breakfast: E10. Parking: E7. Seminars. Free Wifi. Catering facilities. Satellite TV, Canal+. Located in the heart of the city, two hundred metres away from the Saint-Cloud park, near Paris and not far from La Défense, this hotel offers modern rooms that are spacious and bright. All rooms have a bathroom with bathtub, telephone, TV set receiving channels broadcasted by satellite and Canal +, a hairdryer ... A bar is always ready to welcome you and the services of a restaurant from Monday to Friday are offered. Sceaux Sceaux is a town located on a hilltop of 102 m high with nearly 20,000 inhabitants and a stable population since the 1960s. Its existence is proven since 1203, when it was established as an independent parish. This city is famous for its huge park designed by André Le Nôtre, vestige of a personal domain of Colbert, whose imposing castle was destroyed under the Consulate. Another castle was built by the Duke of Treviso under the Second Empire. It houses the Museum of Ile-de-France, and many architectural beauties, just a short distance from Paris. OFFICE DE TOURISME DE SCEAUX (TOURISM OFFICE) Pavillon du jardin de la Ménagerie 70, rue Houdan & +33 (0)1 46 61 19 03 http: //tourisme.sceaux.fr [email protected] Low season: open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 12.30pm and from 3pm to 5.30pm. High season: Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 12.30pm and from 3pm to 6.30pm. Not only do they provide information about the city and its attractions, but you will also find books on heritage, postcards, as well as information on community life. The activities organised in the city, the county and the region, and even purchase tickets for various events. Note that the office for tourism offers guided tours of downtown Seals with an MP4 player, which permits you to discover the places and characters that have made history. Sightseeing DOMAINE DE SCEAUX 8, avenue Claude-Perrault & +33 (0)1 41 13 03 88 & +33 (0)1 41 87 29 50 www.promenades.hauts-de-seine.net RER stations " Bourg-la-Reine " , " Parc de Sceaux " or " La Croix de Berny ". Park open every day of the rising to the sunset. Free admission. Guided tour. Museum of Ile-de-France open from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm. Pavillon de l'Aurore open Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 4.30pm. Jardin remarquable label. The Domaine de Sceaux straddles the towns of Sceaux and Antony. There, Colbert built a castle in 1670. Le Nôtre takes care of the place ( park ): two perspectives , large waterfall that extends into the basin below the Octagon ... This organization is in the purest classical French style of the seventeenth century. On the death of Louix XIV's finance inspector, his son expanded the field which reached 220 hectares. Le Nôtre comes in again and the architect Jules Hardouin -Mansart builds the Orangerie. the Park buildings can be visited freely. The castle rebuilt in the nineteenth century, welcomes the collections of the Ile-de- France Museum. The Orangerie contains statues from the park and is transformed into a concert hall for a summer festival dedicated to the renowned chamber music. In the park, there still exists kiosks where you can drink and have snacks, a restaurant , a playground for children, a fitness trail ... Note that some bodies of water are available to anglers and fans of naval models ( inquire) . As far as the park is concerned, its large space gives room for the organization of huge concerts, like those of Supertramp in 1983 or the famous show of Madonna in 1987 , followed by 130,000 spectators! EGLISE SAINT-JEAN-BAPTISTE 1, rue Docteur-Berger & +33 (0)1 41 13 06 06 RER station " Sceaux". By car: A86 or A6b. Open all year. Built in the thirteenth century on the ruins of an old chapel, the church burned in the fire of a bread oven. Rebuilt in 1545, it expanded as population pace grew. The spire, collapsed during the Revolution, is replaced in 1853, thanks to the Duke of Trevise. The facade takes its present form in the nineteenth century with the construction of the porch whose neo-Gothic and neo-Renaissance additions are characteristic of "historicism" of that time. Inside: "The Baptême du Christ" by Tuby, keystones emblazoned recalling the old lords of Justice, the organ case and a carved wooden panel of the seventeenth century by François Roumier. Moreover, many boards pay homage to different personalities resting here. Today, the church is the heart of an intense liturgical life. LE JARDIN DES FELIBRES Domaine de Sceaux Avenue Président-Franklin-D.-Roosevelt & +33 (0)1 41 87 29 50 RER station " Sceaux". The bus RATP: line 192. By car: A86 or A6b. Open every day from 7.30am to 7pm. Low season: every day from 8am to 5pm. High season: every day from 7am to 9pm. Free admission. As part of estate of seals, it is located at the back of the beautiful little Saint-Jean-Baptiste church. There, we find the grave of Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian (1755-1794), gentleman to the Duke of Penthièvre, playwright, novelist and poet Gard, author of fables which had a great success. He is remembered and celebrated particularly from the late Sèvres - HAUTS-DE-SEINE nineteenth century when the Félibrige was put in place and Occitan literary and cultural association founded by Frédéric Mistral. Its members come here on pilgrimage every year. In the garden, busts also recall the memory of figures of this movement, giving park visitors the impression of walking a cultural center, as each bust recalls a story. Knife & Fork Sèvres Created by Childebert at the same time as the SaintGermain-des-Prés abbey, "Savara" alias Sèvres, is quoted in the founding charter of the 6th century. In 1756, the transfer of the royal porcelain factory from Vincennes to Sèvres encouraged the growth of the city and gave it its international reputation that prevails today. Nestled in the hollow of the Ru of Marive, it has about 230000 inhabitants, who enjoy a green environment between the Saint-Cloud park, the Meudon forest and Fausses-Reposes. Sightseeing ÉGLISE SAINT-ROMAIN 1, rue de l'Eglise & +33 (0)1 46 29 99 99 Metro " Pont de Sèvres " line 9, then bus n°171 or n°26, stop Mairie de Sèvres. SNCF train station: Sèvres-Rive Gauche. Open all year. Formerly dedicated to St. John the Baptist, this church was dedicated to St. Romain patron of boatmen, from 1504. More than a thousand years, this church has registrations that clearly states when the first foundations were made, that is 675. The history of the church is very hectic: it was destroyed by the Normans in the ninth century, rebuilt in the thirteenth century, then rebuilt again in the sixteenth century, after the destructions of the Hundred Years War. The choir was added in the eighteenth century. In 1789, the upper part of the tower threatening to fall apart is destroyed and replaced by a bell. In 1901, the statue of St. Romain is added in front, and in 1937, the church is included in the supplementary inventory of historic monuments. MAISON DES JARDIES 14, avenue Gambetta & +33 (0)1 45 34 61 22 SNCF train station: Sèvres-Ville-d'Avray. By car: highway A13, N118. Open Thursday to Sunday from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. And by reservation. Free for under 26-year-olds. Adult: E5. Reduced rate: E4. Guided tour. The Jardies home, built on the southern slope of the Saint -Cloud hill in the seventeenth, with its large basement, was designed for the winemaker who lived there. Balzac acquired it in 1837 with the project to have a real estate for business. There is a wardrobe with historic meanders, and the museum is now reaping some documents of the writer. In 1878, Léon Gambetta buys and lives there with his mistress Léonie Léon. He dies there on the 31st December 1882 following a peritonitis wrongly judged due to an accidental injury caused by a gunshot that called for the doctors' keen attention. Anyway, his house becomes a place of worship as soon as he dies, and the state receives it as bequeathed by the family in 1887. The furniture of his " cottage " as he liked to call it, is carefully preserved in its initial state, as well as documents confirming his action and strength of eloquence during the great times of the Third Republic, or the urn where until 1920 carried his heart. He was buried under the statue carved by Auguste Bartholdi, which itself adjoins the house. A very keen historian on the subject accompanied the visit. Today, the house displays a rather rustic outdoors. Covered with trellis, it invites you to relaxation and to culture, in the footsteps of great men mentioned above. PARIS AND ITS REGION LE BISTROT DU FOUR 4, rue du Four & +33 (0)1 43 50 84 51 www.lebistrotdufour.com RER B stop " Sceaux". Closed 3 weeks in August. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2pm and from 7.30pm to 10pm. À la carte: Around E30. We must seek the General de Gaulle square to find this small restaurant with bistro style. With a name like this, we immediately imagine that the cooking and the place will be warm ... and that's right! Warm colours, chekered tiled floor, wooden tables. That address immediately seduces, given that a welcome drink is offered to clients, with a kir sparkling. Here you can taste food from market after selection by checking the slate. It changes regularly, but some specialties never lack: Terrine made in the Bistrot (homemade pie), blazed veal kidneys with port wine, "trop petits pots" with two Chocolate... HOTEL DE VILLE 54, Grande-Rue & +33 (0)1 41 14 10 10 www.ville-sevres.fr [email protected] Metro " Pont de Sèvres " , line 9, then bus n° 171 and n° 26, stop Mairie de Sèvres. SNCF train station " Sèvre-Rive-Gauche. Open all year. Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 12.30pm and from 1.30pm to 5.30pm; Saturday from 8.30am to 12pm. Entertainment. The Sèvres city hall consists of a set of buildings that are large and beautiful. In 1630, it was René Peyrat the first to occupy the field of " Courchamp ". He sells it to Pierre Monnerot, the king's councilor and Finance manager of Orléans who later expands it by buying neighbouring estates. In 1675 Monnerot's goods are sold on Auction and some, also offered by Louis XIV to the Duke of Orléans, his brother. In 1795, the chemist Armand Seguin established his tanneries there. Fifteen years later, Napoléon gets the building and connects it to the St Cloud estate. In 1815, the Orleans' family retrieves it. In 1834, King Louis Philippe sells it to the municipal council of Sèvres, it then becomes the council building. It was the work that was done in 1910, which gave it much of its "modern" aspect, and those made between 1972 and 1983 that adorn the Cour Saint -Omer. In his collection of art works, the mayor has the vase called " Fulvy ", named after Jean- Louis Henry Orry Fulvy, whom in 1740 financed the first porcelain workshops of Vincennes. There are also four vases which are part of a series created by the Manufacture in respect to the signing of the Mètre Convention in 1875 69 70 HAUTS-DE-SEINE - Sèvres Knife & Fork CRÊPERIE LA BONNE HUMEUR 5, place Pierre-Brossolette & +33 (0)1 46 26 48 80 http: //bhumeur.free.fr SNCF train station stop " Sèvres-Ville d’Avray" Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2pm and for dinner from 7pm. À la carte: Around E17. (on weekdays). À la carte. Terrace. There are two halls here, one being under the theme circus, and the other on restaurants seen in the cinema. Apart from classical cakes and pancakes, The Bonne Humeur offers tempting dishes, especially Mère Denis (SaintJacques nuts, leeks fondue, cream sauce with shallots and mushrooms), Demoiselle Petipas (snails, goat cheese) Gargantua (cheese, potatoes, ground beef, bacon ...) that makes five hundred grams... Concerning the sweet side, you have the Carador (caramel, coffee ice cream, praline) or the very popular Suzette pancakes. Some simple options are also available: steak tartare or chopped, omelettes, salads. Finally, note that the reception is up to the task, and prices are very much affordable! LA SALLE A MANGER 12, Avenue de la Division-Leclerc & +33 (0)1 46 26 66 64 www.restaurant-sevres.com Metro " Pont de Sèvres " line 9. T2 tram station " Musée de Sèvres " , then bus n° 26 and n° 169 and n° 179 and n° 279, stop Parc SaintCloud. By car: highway A13, N118. Closed public holidays and the first three weeks of August. Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Booking advised. Menu from E20 to E25. À la carte: Around E25. À la carte. Groups welcome. Terrace. When the cooking is attractive and there is a soothing décor, we are automatically ready to eat. The Salle à Manger, a few hundred metres away from the Seine, on the slopes of Sèvres, evokes the atmosphere of the cottages of countryside where welcoming is typically provincial, warm and lively. Patrick Becan's cuisine is traditional, and changes with the seasons and market availability. We enjoyed this for example: egg cocotte with foie gras, fillet of beef ,blue cheese sauce, roasted whole bar in Italian style; baba with rum ... A room in the basement can accommodate up to twenty people for private parties or receptions. Seine-Saint-Denis Saint-Denis Born in the Gallo-Roman period, the city of Saint-Denis is named after the first bishop of Paris. It owes its fame to its Gothic Basilica and royal necropolis, which is a major attraction for any visitor of the Paris region. Industrial city from the eighteenth century, Saint-Denis experiences a new growth for the past twenty years, especially in the La Plaine district where was built the Stade de France in 1998, during the football World Cup, and where are installed tertiary companies, television studios, even the city of cinema, designed by Luc Besson, and opened in late 2012... The town now has 105,000 inhabitants, has an extremely dynamic demography and changes at very high speed. OFFICE DE TOURISME DE SAINT-DENIS (TOURISM OFFICE) 1, rue de la République & +33 (0)1 55 87 08 70 www.saint-denis-tourisme.com [email protected] M° or T1 Basilique Saint-Denis. By car: the A1 motorway, Saint-Denis Centre-ville exit. Low season: open on Sunday and public holidays from 10am to 2pm. High season: Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6pm. The Saint-Denis tourism office gives you information on the town and beyond on the department. This is the place where you can pick up tickets for the matches and shows at the Stade de France, take the tourist brochure and maps, organise your visits and tours. You can also find on the spot a shop selling history books, board games and handicrafts. In brief, it is an almost compulsory stop before visiting the town. Sightseeing BASILIQUE CATHÉDRALE DE SAINT-DENIS (SAINT-DENIS CATHEDRAL BASILICA) 1, rue de la Légion-d’Honneur & +33 (0)1 48 09 83 54 www.saint-denis.monuments-nationaux.fr M° or T1 Basilique Saint-Denis Open all year. Closed the 乍 January 1st, May 1st, December 25 乍 and during certain religious offices. Low season: Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5.15pm; Sunday from 12pm to 5.15pm. High season: Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6.15pm; Sunday from 12pm to 6.15pm. From April to September from 10am to 6.15pm, Sunday from 12pm to 6.15pm. From October to March from 10am to 5.15pm, Sunday from 12pm to 5.15pm. Free for under 18-year-olds. Adult: E7.50 (reduced rate: E4.50). Group (20 people): E6. Free for the 18-25 years, disabled people, unemployed people. Guided tour (at 10.30am and 3pm on weekdays, and 12.15pm and 3pm Sunday). Audioguide: + E4.50 (+ E2 for under 18-year-olds). The basilica construction has been structured during the centuries around the tomb of Saint Denis tortured around 250. Different successive architectures have been witnessed from the 5th to the 13th centuries. Beside a Carolingian crypt, the vestige of the building consecrated by Charlemagne In 775, the basilica has preserved two buildings determinant for the evolution of religious architecture: the chevet of Suger which is a hymn to light and an evidence of the new gothic art and; the part rebuilt at the time of Saint Louis whose transept of exceptional dimension was intended for welcoming the royal tombs. There is a strong impression of height in the basilica. The contractors used pillars formed from many engaged demicolumns, each pillar corresponding to the different ribbed arches of the domes. Forty-two kings, thirty-two queens, sixty-two princes and princesses, ten great personalities of the kingdom were buried there. More than seventy recumbent statues and monumental tombs are still visible. Fontainebleau - SEINE-ET-MARNE The basilica is also a much appreciated meeting point of music connoisseurs who come to attend classical music concerts in June each year. STADE DE FRANCE & 0 892 700 900 (0,34 E la minute) www.stadefrance.com M° Saint-Denis – Porte De Paris, RER: La Plaine Stade de France or Stade De France – SaintDenis on Knife & Fork LE WAGON RESTAURANT 15 bis, Avenue Jean-Moulin & +33 (0)1 48 23 23 41 [email protected] Metro and tram station " Basilique SaintDenis " , metro line 13 and tram T1. By car: the A1 motorway, Saint-Denis Centre-ville exit. Open Tuesday to Friday from 12pm to 2pm. Closed during school holidays. À la carte: Around E15. Groups welcome. This restaurant is set in a red and blue wagon from 1965 and offers traditional French metropolitan cuisine (foie gras, snail, seafood, fish…) as well as specialities from Reunion Island. This place - cooks and waiters come from a professional training centre - seduces with its simplicity and its warm welcome. The restaurant has a thematic evening every last Friday of each month. Sleeping HOTEL MODERNE 4 bis, Rue Gabriel-Péri & +33 (0)1 48 20 17 15 www.hotelmoderne.com [email protected] Metro " Saint-Denis Porte de Paris" , line 13. By car: A1 and A86, Saint-Denis Porte of Paris exit. Open all year. 30 rooms. Breakfast: E6.50. Room with shower and WC: E60. Room with sink: E45. Free Wifi. Satellite TV, Canal+. They welcome you warmly in this hotel. The rooms are simple and have double-glazed windows, a telephone, a flat-screen television with Canal +, satellite and TNT channels. It is worth a stop for its practical aspect. The hotel is indeed found only 800 metres away from the Stade de France, near the subway and from an access to Highway A1, not far away from the cathedral-basilica and the town centre of Saint-Denis. It is an excellent starting point for visiting the streets of Paris. HÔTEL WILSON 212, Avenue Président-Wilson & +33 (0)1 48 09 96 85 RER station " La Plaine Stade de France ". RER D: Saint-Denis Stade de France. c Open all year. 59 rooms. Double room E75. Closed parking: E9. Pets allowed. Seminars. Wifi. Catering facilities (menu from E12.50 to E25.50). Satellite TV, Canal+. This hotel is very well located as it is near the Stade de France, the A1 and A 86 highways, nine hundred metres from the ring road, Porte de la Chapelle exit. Villepinte Exhibition Park is twenty minutes away and Le Bourget is ten minutes away. The rooms offer simple and effective comfort - they are soundproofed and air renewal installations. Get informed for the fees as they change according to the periods of school holidays and events which take place in the surrounding, particularly at the Stade de France. Shopping LE DÉLICE DE LA CASBAH 27, rue Auguste-Delaune & +33 (0)1 42 43 67 40 [email protected] T1 Gerard-Philippe Open every day from 10am to 8pm. A beautiful facade hides the oriental pastries of Mohamed Dahmani who has been treating not only the residents of the area but also those who learnt to know him by word of mouth and who do not hesitate to come here. Some sixty home-made and traditional craftsman products are available. They have also opened a tea shop at 62, Rue Gabriel- Péri where you will have the same choice of products to eat in or take away Seine-et-Marne Fontainebleau As an imperial city, Fontainebleau was a hunting lodge in the twelfth century. It was named after "Fontaine- BelleEau" or "Fontaine- Bliaud" and it became Fontainebleau thanks to the desire of the kings who succeeded one another until the sixteenth century. The city took its rise and the castle became royal under Francis I who transformed it into a real palace. Its proximity to the Court draws a large population and nobles had large buildings constructed around the royal residence. PARIS AND ITS REGION Events: schedule and variable rates. Guided tour of the stadium. Schedule: ask for information. Adult: E12. Children and students: E8. Free for under 6-year-olds. Pass Family: E32. Label Tourism & Disability. The Stade de France can be visited unless there is an event. Beside the visit of the building and its facilities, you can find a lookout on the site offering a panoramic view on the town with the Saint-Denis Basilica and the Sacré-Coeur, the Eiffel Tower a little further. It is here that France beat Brazil by 3 goals to nil on the 12th of July 1998 for the overwhelming Football World Cup Finals. The Stade de France can accommodate 80 000 people seated and covered. Three years of work were required to build it according to the plans of the architects Michel Macary, Aymeric zublena, Michel Régembal and Claude Consantini in view of this famous World Cup. It is the greatest modular stadium in the world which articulated itself around three terraces among which the lowest one can retract itself to make room for the athletics tracks and the jumping pits. The remarkable roof can house the public without darkening the pitch. The professional sports competitions form part of course of the events organised on these premises. Great shows of French and international pop stars also have the necessary space there. 71 72 SEINE-ET-MARNE - Fontainebleau The Ferrara gate is an illustration and remains one of the most lavish hotels in the city. Louis XIV built the Church of Saint-Louis in 1661 and, when Napoleon Bonaparte lived there, the city continued growing. Fontainebleau and its castle witnessed many events. Philippe le Bel, the first king born in the castle in 1285, died there in 1314 as a "victim" of the curse of the Templars, followed by Louis X and Louis XIII. In 1685, the Edict of Nantes was signed here by Louis XIV. In 1725, Louis XV got married to Marie Leszczynska. Pope Pius VII was imprisoned there from 1812 to 1814. And on April 20th, 1814, Napoleon bade farewell to the old guard in the courtyard called Adieux. Fontainebleau is also known as the city of horses with a long equestrian tradition linked to the past. It is thanks to the different riding enthusiasts and Hunts sovereigns, and Napoleon who founded what two hundred years later became the Sports Centre of military riding, a major equestrian centre forming high-level riders. Since Napoleon III, Fontainebleau is a hotbed of competition. The track of the Grand Parquet host major events involving horses and emeritus riders. The forest completes the history of this unique attraction, with 25,000 ha, including 17,000 in the national forest, making it the largest forest area of Ile-de-France. It is a place where the sandstone allows for climbing and is renowned worldwide ... Just forty minutes from Paris, the forest is for the inhabitants of the capital, an idyllic place to spend a green weekend or even a day. FONTAINEBLEAU TOURISME 4, rue Royale & +33 (0)1 60 74 99 99 www.fontainebleau-tourisme.com Open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm. Low season: Sunday and public holidays from 10am to 1pm. High season: Sunday and public holidays from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5.30pm. Located in front of the castle, the office for tourism of Pays de Fontainebleau provides all the information relating to events, attractions, catering and lodging in the area. For this, guides, maps and brochures for walking routes are available to explore the city, the castle gardens, the Fontainebleau forest, the Franchard gorges... With leaflets furnished by the Office, we see that tracks for cycling connect Fontainebleau to Barbizon or to go around the forest. Sightseeing CHÂTEAU DE FONTAINEBLEAU & +33 (0)1 60 71 50 70 / +33 (0)1 60 71 50 60 www.chateaudefontainebleau.fr l Closed on January 1st, May 1st and December 25th. Low season: open Wednesday to Monday from 9.30am to 5pm (last visit at 4.15pm). High season: Wednesday to Monday from 9.30am to 6pm (last visit at 5.15pm). Classes and gardens open every day at 9am; closing at 5pm from November to February, at 6pm in March, April and October, at 7pm from May to September. Park open permanently. Group: E9. Large apartments: E11. TR: E9. Free: 0-18 years, 18-26 years of the EU, disabled people, unemployed people. Petits Appartements (guided tour): E6.50. TR: E5. Apartment of huntings and Gallery of furniture (guided tour): E6.50. TR: E5. Tourism label & Disability. The access to the disabled people and their guides is free, except guided tours. Catering facilities. Activities. Napoleon I designated it as the "House of centuries , true home of kings". It is also the only monument of a continuing testimony to the history of France from the twelfth to the nineteenth century. The enthronement of Louis VII in 1137 to the fall of the Second Empire in 1870, thirty-two French kings have had a stay there. Hunting manor in the twelfth century, the renovation actually starts under Francis I – 1515 to 1547. The Renaissance replaces all medieval elements . Only the thickness of the walls in the royal apartments still retain traces.The new castle is organized around four main courtyards: the Cheval Blanc courtyard, of the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries and its horseshoe staircase, best known as " Farewell courtyard " since Napoleon bade farewell when leaving for the Elba island in 1814 , the Fontaine courtyard, the Ovale courtyard, the oldest of the castle with its keep of the twelfth century. Finally, the Offices courtyard of the early seventeenth century. The king's water was fetched In the Fontaine courtyard, where a statue of Ulysses featured – 1812. Inside, the decor is also changing with time and events. You can visit the appartments said to be for " Pape " and the Saint- Saturnin chapel. Pope Pius VII made two visits to Fontainebleau in two different circumstances. He came to France in 1804 for the coronation of Napoléon, and returned there in 1812 to 1814 , but this time under house arrest because he refused to yield to the demands of the Emperor. The apartments, with eleven rooms in total, emptied during the Revolution, were built in no time, that is; in nineteen days to welcome the Pontiff. Among the many lounges, lobbies and offices, we discover the reception room and its ceiling said to be, " for planets " and especially the bedroom , once occupied by Anne of Austria. And the extraordinary profusion of its decoration Ceilings, wood paneling which sets in Gobelin tapestries and painted panels. FORÊT DE FONTAINEBLEAU RER train station Bois-le-Roi Children are often curious and enjoy discovering the riches of nature. Yet there is still the need to know how to guide them and find a funny and challenging activity that will arouse their interest . Autumn is not really the best season for children: Finish the joys of the beach, not yet Christmas time, school resumes. Yes , autumn is a season with which they could do without . Why not cheer them up by going mushroom picking? Not only will this teach them mycology but they also love playing treasure hunters in the forest. Be curious and be able to find the right places. It is said that there are many mushrooms near the Franchard gorges. And if you come empty-handed from Fontainebleau , schedule to go to Rambouillet the next week . In the forest , nature is also very generous when it comes to mushrooms! When you return, if your basket is full , do not forget to go through the pharmacy to see if your mushrooms are edible . Knife & Fork LE BISTROT 9 9, rue de Montebello & +33 (0)1 64 22 87 84 www.bistrot9.fr Open every day from 12pm to 2pm and from 7pm to 10pm; the weekend until 11pm. À la carte: Around E25. Wine by the glass. Fontainebleau - SEINE-ET-MARNE This place will pleasantly surprise you with its Belle Epoque setting - warm colours and dark woodwork - and its refined and creative cuisine together with excellent value for money. The home-made French fries on their own are worth the stop and the sweetbread is tender! The carte changes according to the seasons and each day brings a new suggestion for the starter, the main dish and the dessert: calf’s liver, the bar’s prawns, poached salmon, kidneys and sweetbread meli-melo, butcher’s piece «a la plancha», beef ribs for two… For the dessert, the wide gourmet choice which accompanies the coffee mingles colours and taste. We suggest you the home-made crumble or the profiteroles. It is possible to eat outside in summer on the platform terrace. 73 LA CROIX D'AUGAS RD116 & +33 (0)1 64 23 49 25 [email protected] ol LE CAVEAU DES LYS 24, rue du Ferrare & +33 (0)1 64 24 60 56 Open Tuesday to Sunday from 12pm and from 7.15pm to 10pm. Booking advised. À la carte: Around E35. Wine by the glass. This restaurant does not lack character. This old cellar of the seventeenth century – four rooms adorned with medieval decoration made of stone and vaults – immerses you in a refined and serene atmosphere. The chef François Le Touche offers both modern and traditional gourmet cuisine, with very creative dishes, very pleasant at the sight, as well as in the palates. Among the numerous dishes on the menu, we can mention: the melon rosace to the pink salt from the Himalayas and crunchy vegetables, smoked Scallops crack with black salt and beetroot, free-range Poultry stuffed with black pudding sauce périgord and its vegetables or salmon Steak virgin pan sauce and basmati rice. As for desserts, the choice is difficult: the Millefeuille raspberry lavender, the Marquise with the sparkling chocolate with vanilla mango coulis, the range of desserts is fantastic. Reception and impeccable service. Booking recommended during the weekend. KASHMIR 9, rue de la Cloche & +33 (0)1 60 72 51 99 www.kashmir-fontainebleau.com [email protected] LA CLOSERIE DES SAVEURS Route d'Orléans & +33 (0)1 64 24 61 96 http: //lacloseriedessaveurs.fr/fr Open all year. From 12pm to 2pm and from 7pm to 9pm. Booking advised. Menu from E45 to E75. Wine by the glass. Terrace. Parking. The famous Fontainebleau equestrian center, the Closerie des Saveurs restaurant set in the heart of Grand Parquet invites you to share a moment of pleasure ( tasteful and visual ) at the same time. In fact , the restaurant has large windows and a terrace with a breathtaking view of the field of honour. While admiring the exploits of the horses and their riders from around the world to compete , discover a modern , daring and mostly original kitchen , which combines sweet, salty and other flavours brilliantly. The chef Florian Coignée offers a gourmet menu with mise-en -bouche , appetizer, starter and dessert. Do not miss the roasted sea bass with prawn carpaccio, half-cooked salmon and scum oysters, Mojito and a cigar etc. The chef proposes a " greedy Temptation "menu for the gourmets: a series of seven dishes surprises to all the guests . The menu changes about every two months , so you will never find the same dish in your gourmet or surprise menu . The chef, the pastry chef and the employees innovate constantly; but the excellent reception is constant! Open every day for dinner from 7pm to 10.30pm; Thursday to Sunday for lunch from 12pm. Booking advised. Menu from E9 to E21. Wine by the glass. Chèque Restaurant. Groups welcome. Take-away. This restaurant near the Place du Marché is run by Abu-Naim Mirdha and his wife Nilufer and is simply bewildering! First of all, it is a little away from the centre and its façade is a little banal like the typical restaurant of the area. But you must absolutely stop there and push the door to taste a typically Indian cuisine. There is also the know-how of the chef and the atmosphere set by Madam in the restaurant always smiling and who makes you travel to the other side of Indian, more precisely to Bengal, her native region. Here are some examples of dishes which you can eat: as starter the onions, aubergine, cauliflower fritters can be eaten without being hungry; for the main dish, lamb is cooked in different curry variations and there are chicken and prawns (even the vegetarian have a large choice) and; the dessert cannot be forgotten with the excellent kulfi (chocolate cake), the gulab jamun and of course the ice creams and sorbets. It is advised though to book at this excellent place as the restaurant is quickly filled by the regulars and the connoisseurs. o PARIS AND ITS REGION Open Monday to Friday from 11.45am to 2pm and from 7pm to 10pm; the weekend from 11.45am to 2.30pm and from 7pm to 10.30pm. Booking advised. Children's menu: E9. Fixed rate formula: E20.80 (express formula at E14.90 with starter and main course or main course and dessert). Label Tourism & Disability. Terrace. Croix d'Augas with its rustic decor of an old inn and a large terrace overlooking the forest, is a place as friendly in winter as in summer. Located at the highest point of the Fontainebleau forest (144 metres), the hostel has been completely renovated and upgraded in 2005. If you go there before the night, do not hesitate to take a look on the back of the inn where there is a cave called "the Augas cave." Lovers of fondues will be happy, because the inn has made it its specialty: Savoyard fondue, Burgundy and charcuterie are on the menu as well as raclette, tartiflette and famous baked pastry ... The andouillette, the butcher's dish, the steak with shallots, sausage from Troyes or the lanyards of poultry are accompanied by an excellent homemade gratin, potatoes or french fries and salad. For dessert, the chocolate fondue will delight the gluttons! New services: takeaways and the opportunity to rent fondue and raclette are now available. Good to know: Water is served only in bottles and there is no baby seat or booster seat. 74 SEINE-ET-MARNE - Fontainebleau AU SOMMELIER DU CHÂTEAU 26, rue du Ferrare & +33 (0)1 60 71 12 03 Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2pm and from 7pm to 10pm. À la carte: Around E25. Wine by the glass. Terrace. Cellar with cigar. To have fun, it is however advised to go to the Petit Futé, at the Sommelier du Château. This is a place where one can spend a good time and enjoy good wine, especially wine of good quality with friends in a convivial atmosphere. The star of the house is the famous Spanish ham Pata Negra of Bellota or plates of tapas and Corsican meat as well as a selection of different types of cheese to taste without any limit. The wine list is very extensive and the prices are worth the wine with 6 E as corkage fee for the service. This is the most affordable place for epicureans. Sleeping LA CARPE D'OR ................................ 2 Stars 7, rue d'Avon & +33 (0)1 64 22 28 64 www.hotelcarpedor.com 15 rooms. Double room from E69; triple room from E89. Breakfast: E9.50. Pets allowed (E5). The Carpe d’Or hotel benefits from an ideal location in the centre of Fontainebleau and in the direct vicinity of the gardens of the castle. It welcomes you in a modern and warm setting. Its spacious and well-appointed rooms are accessible at any time - 24/7 - thanks to the reception terminal. A peaceful haven with many sports or cultural activities just next-door awaits you. HÔTEL DE LONDRES 1, place Général de Gaulle & +33 (0)1 64 22 20 21 www.hoteldelondres.com [email protected] 16 rooms. Double room from E100; suite from E180. Free Wifi. The Londres hotel is so close and opposite to the Fontainebleau castle that you can see it from various rooms of the hotel. Their refined design and comfort are a guarantee of having a good time. The small courtyard and lounges are also conducive to peace. The quietness and the peace that the Londres hotel offers invite you for a calm and timeless stay. Meaux Situated in the heart of a loop of Marne, the ancient capital of the Gallic tribe of Meldi can be seen from afar, with the high tower of the Saint-Etienne cathedral. The archaeological site of La Bauve attests that it was an urban centre from the Gallo -Roman era. Meaux is now a sub-prefecture of 50,000 inhabitants, which blends past and present with its rich historical heritage and neighbourhoods with futuristic architecture like the courthouse and administrative centre. Meaux is classified as a City of Art and History. Its monuments reveal a prestigious past: the Saint -Etienne Cathedral in Gothic style from the twelfth to fifteenth centuries, which houses the tomb of Bossuet, the famous bishop of the city, the courtyard of VieuxChapitre, the Episcopal palace, which is animated every summer by a historic show, or the Bossuet Museum and hall of brie of Meaux. With its cultural and social mosaic, Meaux is also part of original projects such as the reopening its beach on the Marne since summer 2007 or the opening of the Pâtis park in 2006. With its 150 acres of open public amenities, today it is the largest urban natural area of Ile -de- France. There are walking tours and bird observatories. Among the sights of the city to be discovered is the Dam: metal structure on the Marne, at the boundary between Meaux and Villenoy (near downtown), the market bridge and the Cornillon channel: ancient canal (certified in 1235 in the chapter of Thibaut de Champagne), cutting the loop of the Marne and retaining some of the traces of the old fortifications of market neighbourhood. Its lock dating from the late eighteenth century and restored around 1995, collapsed in late 2007. Finally, for gourmets, the capital of the Brie country remains the city of the king of cheeses, Brie de Meaux, or the famous mustard whose secret recipe remains closely guarded. OFFICE DE TOURISME (TOURISM OFFICE) 1, place Doumer & +33 (0)1 64 33 02 26 www.ville-meaux.fr [email protected] Low season: open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 12.30pm and from 1.30pm to 5pm; Sunday from 2pm to 5pm. High season: every day from 10am to 6.30pm. The City of the Bossuet bishop is known for its famous funeral orations and also as the largest town of the county (51 398 inhabitants). Known for its local products (brie, mustard ...), it is also famous to have been at the heart of the battle of the Marne. The Bossuet museum, its episcopal city makes it a historic town and, a city of art. Do not miss the town of Meaux during your stay. Sightseeing LA CATHÉDRALE SAINT-ÉTIENNE Rue Notre-Dame Low season: open every day from 8.30am to 11.45am and from 2pm to 6pm. High season: every day from 8.30am to 11.45am and from 2pm to 7pm. Flexible schedules. It is among the 51 most beautiful cathedrals in France and is considered the most beautiful religious building as per the Briard newspaper. Its construction has been for over 400 years, that is between 1180 to 1540. It highlights the various Gothic architectural styles, all at the same time majestical and elegant made of Varreddes stone, three monumental gates, and the Noire Tower made of wood which houses bells. It is the height of the corners of the building that surprise when you enter: 31.50 metres at the crossing! In a chapel, south of the nave is the tombstone of Jean Rose and his wife. Jacques Benign Bossuet also rests behind the iron gates of the choir of the cathedral. There, we can also find two monumental statues of the author of Sermons, one to the left of the entrance, and the other from 1904, where he is represented as a preacher on his eagle. Built in 1627 by Valéran of Héman, the ablest organ builder of his time, the organ is also a real gem. The renovation of the north tower has permitted people to rediscover Meaux - SEINE-ET-MARNE across multiple sculptures, not always accessible to the eye, a fantastic medieval bestiary. MUSÉE DE LA GRANDE GUERRE DU PAYS DE MEAUX Rue Lazare-Ponticelli & +33 (0)1 60 32 14 18 www.museedelagrandeguerre.eu onl Closed on January 1st, on May 1st, on December 25th. Open Wednesday to Monday from 9.30am to 6.30pm. From 10am to 5.30pm from October to April. Enclose cash desks 30 mn before closing. Reservation Tourist Office to the +33 (0)1 64 33 10 99. Reduced rates: E5; E9.70. Free for under 8-year-olds. Label Tourism & Disability. Guided tour. Catering facilities. Bookshop. Shop. Cultural programming. Reference library. Free parking. With the prospect of the centenary of the outbreak of the war of 1914-1918, the museum opened on November 11, 2011 is destined to become one of the major sites in France on this issue, as well as a gateway to the North East of France and its memorial places. At the beginning of the project, there was Jean -Pierre Verney's collection, a self-taught and a specialist of the Grande Guerre. The private collection of this specialist of the Grande Guerre had an interesting orientation that two major museums; one in the United States and the other in Germany, each wanting to become the purchaser. But this collection remains finally in France, becoming the property of the Agglomeration Community of Pays de Meaux in 2005 and the new museum serves as a backdrop. The American Monument indicates its location on the site. It occupies a land of 16 hectares fully landscaped and the museum itself has a surface area of 7000 m² with 3000 m² reserved for permanent exhibition. Using multimedia and audiovisual media, the exhibition starts outside, with images of the battles of the Marne projected on the floor of the forecourt. Once you are inside, the tour begins with a panoramic movie giving a chronological overview of the conflict. Then there are the rooms where the conflict is seen in its geopolitical and social context, to get an idea of the mood that prevailed before the war. The main space or the Grande Nef exposes new technologies of that time, equipments and uniforms showing the war of 1914-1918 marks the transition from the nineteenth to the twentieth century. It also leads to several themed rooms. Two trenches with their no man ‘s land; one German and the other French, are reconstructed in order to position the artillery and trenches of the day. Finally, the conclusion of the permanent exhibition takes visitors to the consequences of this unprecedented war until today. The Grande Guerre du Pays de Meaux museum is first and foremost a museum of history and society, witness of social, technical, military and geopolitical upheavals, during this decisive period in the understanding of contemporary history . LE JARDIN BOSSUET Place Charles-de-Gaulle The Evêché garden was opened to the public in 1911, where the Bishop takes the name of the illustrious prelate. Created in the seventeenth century, it has the peculiarity of having a curved shape. Like every typical French garden, we find those surrounded by box trees, geometric shapes but also beautiful flowers and very old medicinal plants. Local tradition wants the famous André Le Nôtre to be the author, but no document attests it. Some contemporary changes have transformed it by adding the rock of the basin or the roses around the aisle, but there is still the same atmosphere. Bishop Dominique Siguier did extend the garden up to the battlements. The garden is accessed by a staircase to a terrace which is none other than the top of the Gallo-Roman wall. It opens only on guided tours. The Bossuet flag can be seen on a wonderful small hermitage. In a soothing tranquility, the place is ideal for meditation, reading and romantic walks. Knife & Fork CHEZ NINA 23, rue du Tan & +33 (0)1 60 23 93 41 o Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. Menu from E20 to E25.90. Children’s menu: E9. Lunch menu: E14.90. Daily special E9.90. Checks are not accepted. Chèque Restaurant. Room air-conditioned and accessible to the wheel chairs. Groups welcome. Terrace. You must expect a change of scenery on stepping in Chez Nina. It is one of the most charming restaurants of Meaux thanks to an elegant setting with a feminine touch of a mother and her daughter. The decoration is a lounge style between Baroque and Indian culture with different lighting ambiences and music changing according to the evenings. The dining room extended to a pretty indoor patio makes it a place where it is pleasant to eat. As for the food, it is Nina herself who cooks. The waiting time can be short or long according to the wish and state of mind of the customer. The dishes’ presentation and the food quality are refined. Note that the moist chocolate cake is a real treat. The welcome and the service are flawless and smiling. The best of all is that they repay you 1 hour and 30 minutes of parking on simple request. With this, you should find a very good excuse not to come back. PARIS AND ITS REGION LA CITÉ ÉPISCOPALE This area was once reserved to the bishop, the chapter of canons of the cathedral and their secular or ecclesiastical entourage. The architecture of the city consists of the cathedral, the Palais des Evêques, the Vieux Chapitre and the Bossuet garden. The Bishop's Palace becomes a municipal museum in 1927 and takes the name of Musée Bossuet. It houses collections of Fine Arts and is placed to be a Historical Monument. All this is organized around a large rectangular courtyard and landscaped garden that local tradition attributed to André Le Nôtre. Before Revolution, theology was important to this place because the religious neighbourhood symbolized the prominence of the city of Meaux in Western Christianity. The Reforme from Germany brought in ideas that will overheat spirits. It is the coming of Henry IV in 1594 which will cool down tensions. The episcopal city is still the same today as in the eighteenth century while having various architectural elements. The lower rooms of the palace of the twelfth century, are the oldest. 75 76 SEINE-ET-MARNE - Meaux LE DOMAINE 14, rue du Tan & +33 (0)1 75 17 63 55 [email protected] Open Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm to 2.30pm and from 7pm to 11pm. À la carte: Around E20. The new owner of this wine bar, taken over in 2012, made it a fine location, popular with the connoisseurs and the experts. You can taste wines from all over France, from Alsace late harvest 2006 at Chateauneuf-du-Pape from the Rhone Valley through the Latour-Martillac, powerful, elegant and well balanced. Plates of cold meats and cheeses accompany this delicious moment if you wish. P Whiskey enthusiasts are not left behind as the card lists no fewer than 16 varieties. Remembering that consumption is with moderation, this is the opportunity to spend a pleasant evening with friends around the wealth of our country. LA GRIGNOTIÈRE 36, rue de la Sablonnière & +33 (0)1 64 34 21 48 www.lagrignotiere.fr [email protected] Closed in August. Closed one week in March and all August. Open Sunday to Friday for lunch and dinner; Saturday for dinner. Menu from E26 to E49. À la carte: Around E50. Children’s menu: E15 (starter + main course + dessert). Chèque Restaurant. Baby chairs. Air-conditioning. The owners have done work in August 2012 to provide their customers with a more modern decor. The place is friendly and the food excellent. Comfortably installed in the room decorated with refinement, we can get flavours from dishes presented, in winter, the glow of the fire from the fireplace, lunch and dinner. Joel Verguin the chef, uses fresh seasonal produce. Fricassee of snails and small mushrooms, Breton artichoke soufflé with barigoule accoquiné of foie gras, small mussels from Mont Saint -Michel in rocheltaise mouclade for entry. We continue with the breast of duckling with Bergeron apricots and their sweet and sour sauce, skewer of Saint- Jacques just snackée with pullet satay or pigeon fillets cooked rosé with spring mousseron. Among the desserts, there is the big fluffy macaroon with raspberries and pistachio light cream, the half-baked grand cru chocolate served warm and its scoop of vanilla ice cream, egg custard with caramel and its financial almonds or the large chocolate plate. Sleeping L'ÉTAPE MELDOISE 170, avenue de la Victoire & +33 (0)1 64 33 06 55 a Open all year. Reception 24/24. 8 rooms. Double room from E50. Breakfast: E7. Parking. Free Wifi. Catering facilities (menu at E19 and E25. Express formulas at lunchtime at E13 and E16). Satellite TV, Canal+. With a traditional restaurant, the hotel is located in the outskirts of Meaux. The charming rooms are equipped with bathroom with shower, and an excellent value for money. Please note that, a new formula "Overnight" specially designed for business men in all inclusive: room, breakfast, complete meal, drink, a quarter of wine, coffee and taxes, all cost 85 E. The dining room is bright and spacious. The chef prepares dishes made with fresh products but the menu changes with the seasons. As a starter, you will appreciate the reblochon cheese salad, warm brie salad or the meat board. As dish, salmon fillet or duck pie fillet. Then, have a taste of a delicious homemade dessert. The hotel has a private car park. Moret-sur-Loing Being an imposing medieval town located at the border of the kingdom of France and the Duchy of Burgundy in the Middle Ages, the Capetian fortress that was annexed in 1068 was the heyday of Louis VII and Philip Augustus. Moret has about 4500 inhabitants whose origins seem to date back to the Gallo- Roman era. It has a strategic importance especially in 1081 when entering the royal domain. The Benedictines of Moret in 1638 created the recipe for barley sugar. A brotherhood and a museum are promoting this world famous confectionery with about 6 tons being produced annually in the city. It is by coming from the east, before crossing the old bridge of the twelfth century that the view of the city is the most beautiful. You will suddenly enjoy the whole view of the Loing and its islands, the old tan mill, dock washers, the beautiful Burgundy gate and walls. Indeed, the city has retained many traces of the past that can be explored by walk or, more original, by boat along the Loing. If you notice above all its doors – from Burgundy and from Samois – posted at each end of the old town, it also has beautiful Roman and medieval monuments, pedestrian cobbled streets, Grande street and its half-timbered houses or Renaissance façade called Francois, the street of Granges and sundial dating from the Benedictine convent founded in 1638 by the Countess of Moret, the dungeon, the walls ... Moret was an important stopover for painters. Memories of Pissaro and Sisley can still be found as they were buried here. Today Moret know reviving memories through its museums – the Museum du Sucre d'Orge, Conservatoire du Vélo and the new Point Sisley ... – but also through annual events such as the forefront sound and light shows or Fête 1900... OFFICE DE TOURISME (TOURISM OFFICE) 4 bis, place de Samois & +33 (0)1 60 70 41 66 www.cc-moret-seine-loing.fr [email protected] Low season: open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 12pm and from 1.30pm to 5pm. High season: Monday from 10am to 12pm and from 1.30pm to 5pm; Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 12pm and from 1.30pm to 6pm; the weekend and public holidays from 10am to 6pm. Located near one of the major gateways of the city, a visit to the documentation space is recommended when you come there for the first time. One will take the full guide and some booklets that will play truant according to its desires, or to provide one or more tours from a well-stocked catalog. To go further, we will rely on the expertise of the Board who is also the tourism base of the Communauté Provins - SEINE-ET-MARNE de Communes of the Seine and Loing to discover many surrounding villages worth visiting these loops of the Seine and locks of Loing. Sightseeing MUSEE MUNICIPAL Place de Samois & +33 (0)1 60 70 32 30 Low season: open Friday to Monday from 2pm to 6.30pm. High season: Friday to Monday from 2pm to 7pm. Painting collections, sculptures and ancient pottery tell the whole story of Moret. The museum mainly hosts temporary exhibitions and also has remnants of the history of Moret. LA PORTE DE BOURGOGNE Grande-Rue www.laportedebourgogne.fr A fortified monument, it was built in the twelfth century with its two side walls enclosing the harrow, Comprising three floors, it houses an exhibition on the fortifications. The top floor, offres an exceptional view of Moret. To see, its wooden framework. Former prison, it contains a small wooden cage of the sixteenth century, recalling the "fillette" used by Louis XI to make his enemies submit. Knife & Fork LE CHEVAL NOIR – LA TABLE DES IMPRESSIONNISTES 47, avenue Jean-Jaurès & +33 (0)1 60 70 80 20 www.chevalnoir77.com [email protected] o Open Wednesday to Sunday from 12pm to 2pm and from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Menu from E42 to E90. Children’s menu: E16. Groups welcome. You have on the menu: lobster ravioli on a watercress mousse, emulsified stock with lemongrass, roasted pigeon on gingerbread canapé and foie gras, sautéed raw rhubarb, apple soufflé and Religieuse de Moret sugar candy, banana and coconut mousse sweets… Are you still reading? If you have been in the country of high and refined cuisine, you are inclined to dare try La Table des Impressionnistes, the restaurant of the magnificent hotel, Le Cheval Noir. You will be under the spell of Gilles de Crick, the owner and art lover who has decorated his restaurant-hotel like a museum-gallery club of sybarite pleasing everyone. LA GAVOTTE 43, avenue Jean-Jaurès & +33 (0)1 60 70 41 92 www.la-gavotte.fr [email protected] Open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday to Sunday for lunch and dinner; Thursday for lunch. Menu from E10.90 to E19.80. Children’s menu: E12.10. Lunch menu: E10.90. This creperie-saladerie set close to Porte de Samois offers all kinds of pancakes and galettes at very correct prices. The large fireplace where flames crackle in a rustic setting is ideal in winter. You can sit in the spacious dining room or on the mezzanine. The warm and friendly welcome from the owner is ideal and you chose your dishes from the menu: pancakes and galettes, hearty salads like the Fromagère salad, Terroir, Paysanne, Suédoise, etc. will delight you. Sleeping HOSTELLERIE DU CHEVAL NOIR 47, avenue Jean Jaurès & +33 (0)1 76 39 00 80 www.chevalnoir.fr [email protected] A Double room from E105 to E175; studio/apartment E250. Breakfast: E12 (E18 in room). Several fixed rate formulas and packages are also proposed. Pets allowed (E10). Seminars. Receptions and weddings. Wifi. Catering facilities. In this charming hotel, you are received with great attention and care. These fully equipped rooms are available with three levels of comfort, and some have a lovely terrace. Each room is named after a painter and has reproductions of their paintings, which truly "impress" ... And while we're at the table of the Impressionists, the restaurant is also a must, to enjoy quality dishes crafted with passion by the chef. Provins Provins, a medieval walled city, known as the "North Carcassonne" is since 2001 listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The discovery of the 58 classified monuments of this ancient market town, the Saint -Jean or Jouy gates giving access to the upper town and the walkway, festivals and medieval events punctuating the year, all combine to make the city a tourist destination. During its golden age in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, Provins minted its own coins and Thibaud IV of Champagne led crusades of the famous pink Damascus which became "Provins rose." At the time of the great Champagne fairs, you could find men from all countries that trade not only in goods but also ideas. The end of the thirteenth century marked the decline of county fairs, with its attachment to the kingdom of France in the fourteenth century. PARIS AND ITS REGION LE MUSÉE DU SUCRE D’ORGE 5, rue du Puits-du-Four & +33 (0)1 60 70 35 63 Low season: open at weekends and public holidays from 3pm to 7pm. High season: Monday to Friday from 3pm to 5pm. Adult: E2. Child: E1. For more information on the religious barley sugar, you have to come here in the Rousseau family house where an exhibition of equipment, free tasting and sales on site of this famous delicacy is made. There are continuous Video projections- 18 minutes in French, English, German, elaborate the production of this delicious candy from barley tea. To taste the barley sugar, the shop La Maison du Sucre d'Orge is open all year, from April to November, 7days/7 from 9: 30am to 12: 30pm and from 3pm to 7: 30pm in winter. From Tuesday to Saturday 9: 30am to 12: 30pm and from 3pm to 7: 30pm, then Sunday from 9: 30am to 12: 30pm. Derivatives: confit with apple or pear, barley sugar liquor. Shop Address: Place Royale Tel: +33 (0)1 60 70 24 53. Tasting of products on site. 77 78 SEINE-ET-MARNE - Provins A stroll through the city reveals its medieval character: Chatel square and the cross where the count's edicts were proclaimed, the Saint- Quiriace, built in the twelfth century, wearing her magnificent dome of the seventeenth century, the Caesar Tower – military dungeon -, underground, the Tithe Barn, the beautiful stone and timber-framed houses... In the lower part of town, the Saint- Ayoul church is a place of pilgrimage since the tenth century through the saint's relics deposited there by monks of the Abbey of Saint -Benoît- sur- Loire , and the Holy Cross church are also to be discovered. Every Saturday, the Honore de Balzac market square and Val street animates the lower town. and show your goods in some kind of " show-rooms ." Some rooms also served for worship meetings, or were used later on as " Orient " of Masonic lodges as ancient writings on the walls attest. Nowadays, one can visit the communal part of these networks (250 metres) beautifully lit with optical fibre, especially those who are under the Hotel -Dieu in the Saint- Thibault street. "The glow of time," it is a tour of the underground with headlamps for two hours in group. At Christmas, a portion of this galleries welcomes children and adults with a storyteller Information and reservations at the tourist office and on the website www.guidestourismeservices.fr Tel: +33 (0)1 64 60 52 93 While on Provins; +33 (0)6 50 79 52 08. OFFICE DE TOURISME (TOURISM OFFICE) Chemin de Villecran & +33 (0)1 64 60 26 26 www.provins.net [email protected] Low season: open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm; the weekend and public holidays from 9.30am to 5pm. High season: every day from 9am to 6.30pm. From November 13th to December 31st: weekends and public holidays from 9.30am to 5pm; on weekdays from 9am to 5pm. Open all year except on January 1st and December 25th. The guided tour "Provins upside down" will permit you to discover the Tour César, symbol of the power of the Counts of Champagne, and the Souterrains. It will give you the opportunity to understand the unique history of the city which has been proclaimed a World Heritage by the UNESCO. From April to November, except during the Medieval, weekends and holidays are at 2pm. In winter, the circuit "Provins timeless" will deliver the secrets of the city (departure at 11am). There are special and free tours during the Journées du Patrimoine. Guided tours at night themed during the Rays of Time. LA TOUR CÉSAR Rue de la Pie Low season: open every day from 2pm to 5pm. High season: every day from 10am to 6pm. Adult: E4.30. Child (from 5 to 12 years old): E2.80. The creation of Provins dates from the Roman era and legend says that the construction of the first watch tower was initiated by a decision of Julius Caesar , although Julius has not specifically mentioned it in his bestseller, " The Gallic Wars ": It is possible! More verifiable that César tower that we see today was built in the twelfth century by Henry I the Liberal. The keep which is a symbol of the power of the Counts of Champagne, was a place of refuge, of watch or prison. Its structure was rebuilt during the sixteenth century and houses two bells. The biggest was made in 1511, and it has a diameter of 1.48 metres and weighs 3000 kilograms. The second is the guard room in 1889, vaulted, it accentuates the prison nature of the building. At the top of the stairs, the view on the Brie countryside is breathtaking. By audiovisual scenography projected in different rooms of the tower, the visit will immerse you in the everyday life of the keep eight centuries ago, thanks to sequential projection of images and sounds lasting 5 minutes each. To schedule a night tour by candlelight, consult the tourist office. On the program themed tours. This is magical! Sightseeing LES SOUTERRAINS DE PROVINS Hôtel-Dieu – rue Saint-Thibault Open all year. Closed on December 25th and on January 1st. Low season: Friday to Sunday and public holidays. High season: Monday to Friday; the weekend and public holidays from 10.30am to 6pm. Low season: from the 2/01 to the 30/03 and the 8/11 to the 31/12: departures at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm; School holidays every day zones C and high season on weekdays, departures at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. Visits from 1.45pm to 6pm in July and August. 45 minutes the visit. Adult: E3.80. Child (from 5 to 12 years old): E2.30. Provins has this peculiarity of having its double underground . Every important building of the fortress extends underground with a quarry, a low room, a crypt connected to the others by underground. Over a hundred halls listed in the Ville Haute, and dozens in the Ville Basse, the second city was formed from quarry extractions of " fuller's earth " that was used to remove grease and clean high quality wool made in Provins. These cavities were used as shelters for the poor, pilgrims, but mainly as warehouses during the Foires de Champagne, where traders were stockpiling expensive goods, well protected by police contingents of the Comtes de Champagne. In these vast " lower rooms ", decorated and lit by skylights, it was nice to welcome guests Knife & Fork L'ANGLE 1, rue Saint-Jean & +33 (0)1 64 01 43 58 [email protected] Open all year. Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 3pm and from 7pm to 10.30pm. Dishes from E11.90 to E15.90. Groups welcome (up to 20 people). Terrace. Take-away. This restaurant located just across the Grange aux Dîmes has as orange, black and "angle" its key words. In the halls or in the food served, one can notice a game around the corner. You can discover the savory "angles" which are some kind of pastries. Served in two pieces with fries and salad, you will have a choice between feuille de brique, tortillas or pancake. The "angles" are also available sweet. Also, on the menu, we have hearty salads, bruschetta, steak and plates of meat or cheese. All at a great value for money! A fireplace found there enhances the cozy atmosphere in winter. The dim lights and candles on each table make this place comfortable. It is possible to hire the floor, ideal for evenings with friends. The medieval exposed beams, tiles Nogent-sur-Marne - VAL-DE-MARNE and modern furniture suit well. Even the toilets at angles that are very spacious worth the visit! LA TABLE SAINT-JEAN 3, rue Saint-Jean & +33 (0)1 64 08 96 77 www.table-saint-jean.com Open on Monday and Thursday to Saturday for lunch (last sitting at 3pm) and for dinner (last sitting at 10pm); Tuesday and Sunday for lunch. Menu from E17.90 to E29.90. Children’s menu: E10.30. Fixed rate formula: E14.90. The beautiful building, featuring a garden terrace, casts its half timbering to the opposite Tithe barn. Immediately after entering, we find two rooms in succession furnished in a thirteenth century setting. The cuisine alternates traditional specialties and suggestions of the day: crayfish salad and to balsamic vinegar, piccata of beef fillet and its truffade, paved bream with the oyster mushrooms, sea sauerkraut, duck breast with chanterelle... Among the homemade desserts, try the gourmet dish – specialty – or pies of season. Also available, suggestions of the week on slate or a la carte, according to the seasons. Excellent reception. Flower-decked terrace. Sleeping CÉSAR HÔTEL ..................................... 3 Stars 13, rue Sainte-Croix & +33 (0)1 60 52 05 20 www.lecesarhotel.com [email protected] Rooms from E88 to E450. This new three-star hotel imagined by the designer Laurent Maugoust is ideally located in the middle of the medieval town. It has relied on a resolutely chic and contemporary décor while referring to the Middle Ages through many details. As for the comfort, the house has chosen highquality bedding and each room has its unique furniture with refinement as requirement. You can also see from your room the César Tower or the Sainte-Quiriace church. It is indeed a very beautiful place to stay in Provins. HOSTELLERIE AUX VIEUX REMPARTS Rue Couverte 3, cité médiévale & +33 (0)1 64 08 94 00 www.auxvieuxremparts.com [email protected] n 40 rooms. Single room from E92 to E267; double room from E117 to E277. Breakfast: E17. Label Tourism & Disability. Pets allowed (E15). Catering facilities (menu from E32.50 to E46, children’s menu at E12 or E15). Hammam, whirlpool, sauna. Ideally located in the heart of the medieval city, this hotel with a refined setting offers 32 personalised rooms equipped with bathrooms, toilets, televisions, a minibar, hairdryers, overlooking the garden and the roofs of the old town. In the lovely dining room with walls covered with medieval tapestries, exposed beams and pastel green walls, you can savour a really delicious cuisine: scallops nuts marinated with fleur de sel and hibiscus, farm pork chest, sea bass fillet in a crust of matcha tea, half pigeon, etc. You can also enjoy a spa with a pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and a steam room. Cottages FERME DU CHATEL 5, rue de la Chapelle-Saint-Jean & +33 (0)1 64 00 10 73 www.provins.net [email protected] For 6 people (5 rooms). From E300 to E500 per week depending on season. 1 to 4 people from E64 to E124. Wifi. Annie and Claude Lebel equipped guest rooms and a cottage., in their brie farmhouse near the ramparts and the Office of Tourism. The breakfast room has a large solid wood table decorated with bunches of wheat braided and dried flowers made by Annie. On the ground floor are located two bedrooms, the other three occupying the first floor. Each equipped with a bathroom with toilet, they are comfortable . The garden terrace is adjacent to the orchard, sharing with the adjoining house in which the living room and fireplace create a cozy space in winter. Two bedrooms are accessed by stairs leading upstairs. In the courtyard, there we find farm animals including horses. Important: Every rider finds here bed and board for his mount. Finally, for lovers of discovery by motorcycle, La Ferme du Châtel has a shelter that can enable you keep your motorcycle. Val-de-Marne Nogent-sur-Marne You will climb to the top of Nogent-sur-Marne of the 12th century, during the construction of the Saint-Saturnin church and the plantation of numerous vineyards. The site was adored by nobilities and the Parisian middle-classes who constructed their houses there. The arrival of the railway at the end of the 19th century led to the creation of industries and open-air cafes where the inhabitants of the capital meet on Sundays. PARIS AND ITS REGION L'ESTAMINET 33, rue Hugues Le Grand & +33 (0)1 60 67 62 44 Open every day from 12pm to 2.30pm and for dinner from 7pm to 10pm. Closed Monday for lunch and Sunday for dinner. Booking advised. Menu from E24.50 to E34.50. À la carte: Around E39. Wine by the glass. Notice to tourists and even to Provins residents, the best restaurants are not necessarily found in high city. The Estaminet located in the lower city, is one of the best evidence. It's been almost a year since the Petit Futé spotted out this nice restaurant with a rustic atmosphere, typical of the old inns or taverns with their decoration consisting of a variety of utensils and old objects. The house offres quality traditional cuisine made with seasonal products, especially of impeccable freshness.With its cassoulet, beef carrots, sauerkraut, first choice meat of French origin, and even sea fruits between September and February, this restaurant will transport you on a culinary journey through the regions. The welcome and the services offered are the best. We advise you to book the weekend. 79 80 VAL-DE-MARNE - Nogent-sur-Marne Nogent-sur-Marne now has more than 31,000 inhabitants who live in a city with an interesting in built heritage and green areas. The town is on the edge of the Vincennes woods which completes the tranquillity of the city. OFFICE DE TOURISME DE NOGENT-SURMARNE (TOURISM OFFICE) 5, avenue de Joinville & +33 (0)1 48 73 73 97 www.ville-nogentsurmarne.fr [email protected] RER A station " Nogent-sur-Marne ". By car: highways A4 and A86. Open on Monday from 2pm to 6pm; Tuesday to Friday from 9.30am to 6pm; Saturday from 9.30am to 1pm and from 1.30pm to 4pm. You will find in this tourist information point, the documentation on places to visit in Nogent and in Perreux. You are also informed on exhibitions and performances that take place there. Note that the tourist office organizes guided tours of the city, particularly on the subject of architecture, local heritage potraying their richness in original homes, usually Art Nouveau in nature for example. Sightseeing LA DATCHA 15, rue Henri-Dunant RER E stop " Nogent Le Perreux " , then bus n° 116 and n° 317, stop Viaduc. By car: highways A4 and A86. Does not visit itself. Built of logs in the characteristic style of dachas, this is one of the most surprising houses that we can see in Nogent-sur-Marne. Ruin of the Russian pavilion at the Universal Exhibition of 1878, it was dismantled and rebuilt here by wealthy citizens. When Passing near this home so pretty as well as surprising, we can say to ourselves that the people who live there are very lucky to live in such a house! PARC DEPARTEMENTAL WATTEAU Avenue Maréchal-de-Lattre-de-Tassigny & +33 (0)1 43 99 82 80 www.cg94.fr Open all year. Covering a surface area of 1.70 hectares, this small park provides space for relaxation and recreation for the young and the old. Former private estate acquired by the county, more than 40 years ago, the park is located below the sub-prefecture and near the centre of the town. Planted ash and blue cedars, there is a view of grassland, terraces overlooking the valley, a waterfall as well as playgrounds for children. One can also play table tennis or jog there. In short, it is a pleasant place where you can enjoy the beautiful season in peace. PASSERELLE DES ARTS Quai du Port RER E stop " Nogent Le Perreux " , then bus n° 116 and n° 317, stop Viaduct. By car: highways A4 and A86. Open all year. Free access. The very pleasant walk along the Marne is a key sector and allow you to discover this amazing metal bridge located in the marina. This is a portion of the old bridge of Arts built on the Seine in Paris in 1801. It was dismantled in the 1980s to make way for a new one. There now remains only that part which has been installed in Nogent in 1992: Here, the structures have therefore not been sacrificed to the delight of all! ÉGLISE SAINT-SATURNIN 132, Grande-Rue Charles-de-Gaulle & +33 (0)1 48 73 92 40 RER A station « Nogent-sur-Marne or The RER E» station « Nogent Le Perreux « , then bus n° 114 and n° 120, stop Marché de Nogent-surMarne. By car: highways A4 and A86. Open all year. The church was built in the twelfth century and has undergone changes up to the twentieth century. With a harmonious overall shape, it shall include a Romanesque bell tower of the twelfth century (classified as a historical monument) and a Gothic porch dating from the late fifteenth and early sixteenth century. The latter was inserted into the building in the early twentieth century after being purchased by the City of Paris by a wealthy donor. Sculptures, paintings and enamels of different era decorate the interior of this place of worship which you will understand the different parts as evidence of different eras. PAVILLON BALTARD 12, avenue Victor-Hugo & +33 (0)1 48 73 45 81 www.pavillonbaltard.fr RER A station " Nogent-sur-Marne ". By car: highways A4 and A86. Open at the time of events, shows where television programs: ask for information. In the nineteenth century, the architect Victor Baltard was commissioned by Napoleon III to construct buildings of cast iron and to house the Halles de Paris. When this huge market was moved to Rungis, the destruction of the Baltard buildings was ordered. Fortunately, only one pavilion was still preserved, the one that housed the market for eggs and poultry. In 1976, it was sent up to Nogent-sur-Marne. Since then, it hosts public and private events, shows, conventions, trade shows, and especially TV shows: haven't you ever heard of the famous "En direct de Baltard! ". Regularly launched by popular show hosts? Knife & Fork LE PETIT MACHON 5, Rue Paul-Bert & +33 (0)1 48 73 68 14 www.petitmachon.fr [email protected] RER A station "Nogent-sur-Marne" or RER E station "Nogent Le Perreux", then bus n° 114 and n° 120, stop Sous-prefecture Jules Ferry. By car: highways A4 and A86. Open Monday to Saturday for lunch and dinner; Sunday for lunch. À la carte: Around E40. Fixed rate formula: Auvers-sur-Oise - VAL-D’OISE E24.50 (E26.50 with starter, main course and dessert). Lunch menu at E11 in Crep Café. Organization of receptions. The restaurant serves good traditional food with a reasonable selection of meat and fish. All in a pleasant setting, a large and long room, including medieval wrought iron chandeliers on a ceiling in the shape of a hull boat overturned. The house is well kept, neat presentation of the dishes, impeccable and very friendly service. The Petit Mâchon is also a wine bar and has a "creperie section" named Crep Café. It offers cakes, pancakes, salads and ice cream. Sleeping HOTEL NOGENTEL 8, rue du Port & +33 (0)1 48 72 70 00 www.nogentel-hotel.com RER A station " Nogent on Marne". Open all year. Reception 24/24. 60 rooms (from E100 for a double room the weekend and E145 on weekdays). Breakfast: E15 (or E8). Parking: E8 (paying). Offers in progress: to see the website. American Express. Pets allowed (with supplement). Seminars. Internet access. Wifi fee. Catering facilities. This hotel has the advantage of having a significant location as it is situated on the banks of the Marne and therefore offers a peaceful setting, just a few hundred metres away from the RER to reach the capital in a few minutes. The 60 rooms are simply decorated and all have a bathroom, a TV set, a minibar and an internet connection. The hotel has a restaurant known as "Le Canotier", which proposes traditional cuisine. For seminars, the hotel has a conference hall and eight meeting rooms, offering a complete range of offers to suit all. Val-d'Oise Auvers-sur-Oise Auvers-sur-Oise sounds like the name of a painting, mysterious and unknown… Van Gogh was the one who ensured the international reputation of this village of light perched on the bank of Oise. He stayed there 70 days supported by the Doctor Gachet, and made there at least a painting each day until he died in a dramatic way at the Ravoux Inn. The latter has been transformed into the «Maison de Van Gogh» and can be visited like the house of the Doctor Gachet. You have to visit the church overlooking the village: it is the subject of one of the most famous painting of Van Gogh who is buried in the not-so-far cemetery, next to his brother Théo. But Auvers is not only about Van Gogh. Many other painters met there at the end of the 19th century. At the beginning, there were Daubigny and Corot; then came the impressionists Pissaro, Sisley and Renoir. You will discover the history of this picturesque village through its various museums. Sightseeing CHÂTEAU D'AUVERS Rue de Léry & +33 (0)1 34 48 48 48 www.chateau-auvers.fr [email protected] SNCF train station: Auvers-sur-Oise. By car: A115 motorway, exit Mery Closed from December 15th to January 15th. Low season: open Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays from 10.30am to 4.30pm. High season: Tuesday to Sunday from 10.30am to 6pm. Free for under 6-year-olds. Adult: E13.50. Child (from 6 to 18 years old): E9.40. Catering facilities. Shop. The castle was built from 1632 by a wealthy Italian banker, secretary to Queen Marie de Médicis, and large landowner. It now houses an interactive exhibition entitled « Voyage au temps des impressionnistes ." Equipped with an infrared Audio you walk in settings restoring Parisian scenes that inspired the artists of the nineteenth century. After a stop in a café-concert, you can take the train for a Sunday in the countryside or by the sea. With your eyes widely open on a projection of five hundred Impressionist paintings. Since 2012, dynamic screens offer a more interactive visit. A film, "Researchers of light" evokes the technique used by the painters. To remain in this atmosphere, do not hesitate to have a lunch at the Impressionist'café, adjacent to the orangery. You will find three very different areas: From the orangery of the seventeenth century to the Guingette. The park is open to the public and free to access. It is constituted of a French garden ranged in three terraces facing south. PARIS AND ITS REGION ca OFFICE DE TOURISME D'AUVERS-SUR-OISE (TOURISM OFFICE) Manoir des Colombières Rue de la Sansonne & +33 (0)1 30 36 10 06 www.auvers-sur-oise.com SNCF train stations: Auvers-sur-Oise or Chaponval. By car: A115 motorway, exit Méry/ Auvers-sur-Oise. Low season: open Tuesday to Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 5pm; the weekend and public holidays from 9.30am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 5.30pm. High season: Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays from 9.30am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm. The Tourism Office offers many ways to discover Auvers and its history. Visitors are invited to watch a 15-minutes film, "From Daubigny to Vincent Van Gogh" (free and permanent access). The discovery of the village, organized "in the footsteps of Impressionist painters" can be done only with a coin (1 E), or audio-video guide innovated in 2012 (6 E), which allows for a flexible course of 1hr30 to 4hrs. Concerning the same theme, a guided tour is offered every Sunday and on public holidays from April to October, for 15 hours (6 E). Other suggestions: A natural walk in the park of Vexin is offered, every first Sunday of the month. The office also offers a pass to visit four landmarks of the village for very low prices. The hotel also offers information on various cultural activities that take place in Auvers, especially its classical music festival that takes place every year from May to July. 81 82 VAL-D’OISE - Auvers-sur-Oise ATELIER DE DAUBIGNY 61, rue Daubigny & +33 (0)1 30 36 60 60 www.atelier-daubigny.com [email protected] SNCF train station: Auvers-sur-Oise. By car: A115 motorway, exit Mery Closed from July 15th to August 15th and from October to March. Open Thursday to Sunday from 2pm to 6.30pm. Groups by reservation apart from this schedule. Free for under 12-year-olds. Adult: E6. Reduced rate: E4. The painter Charles-François Daubigny (1817-1878) is considered a precursor of Impressionism and also a member of the Barbizon school. It was in 1861 that he moved to Auvers. He designed a home-workshop which will be the first artistic center of the village, on the edge of Castle Park with his friend, the architect and painter Oudinot. The walls of his house raised the spontaneous expression of Daubigny, and all his relatives: you can also see the brush strokes of Daumier, Corot, Oudinot, covering an area of about 200 m2. The artist decorated his daughter’sroom with scenes from fairy tales, all remained very fresh. Restored by the artist’s descendants, the house was listed as a historic monument and open to the public in 1991. EGLISE NOTRE-DAME D'AUVERS Rue de l'Eglise & +33 (0)1 30 36 71 19 www.festival-auvers.com [email protected] SNCF train station: Auvers-sur-Oise. By car: A115 motorway, exit Mery Originally a simple chapel, this church was built in local stone from the twelfth century. Built on a promontory, it is topped by a steeple-shaped square tower. This is probably one of the most famous in the world. Visitors from all countries come to admire it, because of the famous painting by Van Gogh that immortalized it, and that one can admire in the Orsay museum. Inside, the organ took place in 2006, and was acquired thanks to an international fund. It is the result of the momentum created by the Auvers-sur-Oise festival whose first edition took place in 1986. This event takes place every year in May and June and brings together classical and lyrical renowned artists. MAISON DE VAN GOGH Auberge Ravoux Place de la Mairie & +33 (0)1 30 36 60 60 www.maisondevangogh.fr [email protected] SNCF train station: Auvers-sur-Oise. By car: A115 motorway, Mery exit. Closed from November to February. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 6pm. Only accepted weekends and public holidays, groups the morning. Free for under 11-year-olds. Adult: E6. Child: E4. Catering facilities (to lunch Wednesday to Sunday and dine Friday and Saturday). Bookshop. On the 20th May 1890, the painter Vincent Van Gogh resides in this inn run by Mr and Mrs Ravoux. He stayed there for 70 days before dying of a wound resulting from a gunshot he made himself. During his last moments, he was attended to by his brother Theo. During his stay in Auvers, Van Gogh painted about a painting per day, on this issue. He then dried his works in his small attic room of 7 m². Never re-let since the death of the artist, people visit the place with much emotions, it is almost a pilgrimage. It is also preferable to get there during the week, because the place attracts people. In the attic of the house, an audiovisual setting of the Van Gogh Institute traces the links between Auvers -sur -Oise and the artist (old postcards, images of paintings, excerpts ...) . The trip to the Ravoux Inn will end up with a visit to the bookstore, an opportunity to discover the equally talented Van Gogh as a writer, then a friendly and traditional breakfast in the dining room awaits you. MUSEE DAUBIGNY Manoir des Colombières Rue de la Sansonne & +33 (0)1 30 36 80 20 www.musee-daubigny.com [email protected] SNCF train station: Auvers-sur-Oise. By car: A115 motorway, Mery exit. Low season: open Wednesday to Friday from 2pm to 5pm; the weekend and public holidays from 2pm to 5.30pm. High season: Wednesday to Friday from 2pm to 5.30pm; the weekend and public holidays from 10.30am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm. Free for under 18-year-olds. Adult: E4. Reduced rate: E2. Guided tour (E5). One of the precursors of Impressionism, the painter Charles-François Daubigny (1817-1878) was the first artist to settle in Auvers, where he lived for twenty years. The museum that bears his name is located in the same building as the tourist office. Collections are largely derived from two donations from families of artists in Auvers-sur-Oise, the Raskin-Daubigny and Goeneutte. It has paintings, watercolours, drawings and prints of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. These are works of Daubigny's students, of members of the Barbizon school (Millet...), of Impressionist (Guillaumin...) and of various regional artists. You can also see the Lavech Chancy collection which has as theme; cat (paintings, drawings, bronzes, and ceramics), as well as collections of simple art and contemporary art (Alechinsky Goetz ...). Temporary exhibitions are regularly held. MUSÉE DE L'ABSINTHE 44, rue Alphonse-Callé & +33 (0)1 30 36 83 26 www.musee-absinthe.com [email protected] SNCF train station: Auvers-sur-Oise. By car: A115 motorway, Mery exit. Closed from November to March. Open at weekends and public holidays from 11am to 6pm. High season: Wednesday to Friday from 1.30pm to 6pm. Groups by reservation. Called the green Fairy, the absinthe is a spirit made with herbs (it has between 40 and 80 degrees). It was a popular drink during the Impressionist era. In France, Auvers-sur-Oise - VAL-D’OISE after a campaign to eradicate alcoholism, its consumption was forbidden in 1915. Marie- Claude Delahaye, lecturer in cell biology at Jussieu, was passionate about it that he went to the extent of transforming his house in Auvers into a museum. Through many objects (perforated metal spoons, posters, original prints, documents), we see the nineteenth century society and the importance of cafe life in the artistic world. The decor will allow you to feel the atmosphere of this special era. Each year, the day of the absinthe allows enthusiasts to find and present collectibles. An exceptional order permits you to taste the famous liquor at the Absinthe Bar, tasted of course in moderation! Les Relais dAlsace PARIS AND ITS REGION TOMBE DE VAN GOGH Cimetière d'Auvers-sur-Oise www.van-gogh.fr [email protected] SNCF train station: Auvers-sur-Oise. By car: A115 motorway, Mery exit. The grave of Vincent Van Gogh is found against the left wall of the cemetery. If you are not able to locate it, follow the many visitors, it is possible that they seek the same as you! After dying on July 30 in 1890 of a wound caused by a gunshot he had inflicted on himself, the artist was buried there. His brother Theo, present at his death, died six months later. Transferred from the Netherlands in 1914, his body also lies in this cemetery. Covered with a carpet of ivy, the two graves are extremely simple. While walking along the north wall, we see that of Mürer the painter (a pastry chef, patron of the Impressionists, who died in 1906). To the east wall, you will find the grave of Daubigny's friend, Léonide Bourges, herself a painter and designer. Emile Boggio's is placed at the centre of the cemetery, another painter who was based in Auvers-sur-Oise. Knife & Fork LES RELAIS D’ALSACE 18, quai de la Tourelle CERGY & +33 (0)1 34 24 90 96 www.relaisdalsace-cergy.com [email protected] Open daily from 12 a.m. to midnight. Carte: about 25 E. Children’s menu: 7.95 E. Lunch menu: 11 E. Groups welcome. Terrace. Relais d’Alsace is setup in a charming and original setting. Along Oise, you will have a pleasant view of the small port of Cergy, where yachting boats are anchored. As its name suggests, Relais d’Alsace has good bars. The atmosphere is warm, and a beautiful beer in hand will make you feel good! You will find what makes the flavour and the tradition of the East: flammeküches and sauerkraut, but also a lovely carte with meat and fish. Seafood lovers, with desires woken by the ambient setting will not be disappointed. Furnished and colourful trays of oysters, mussels and all kinds of shellfish, according to availability of course: the products are perfectly fresh. To conclude, the menu of cuts of ice cream... is breath-taking. It is a place where you will not hesitate to go! 83 18, quai de la Tourelle 95000 CERGY & 01 34 24 90 96 www.relaisdalsace-cergy.com 84 VAL-D’OISE - Auvers-sur-Oise In the surroundings of Auvers-sur-Oise: Cergy CREPERIE DU PORT Quartier Cergy-Village – CERGY 5, rue Jean-Bart & +33 (0)1 34 24 91 15 www.lacreperieduport.com [email protected] RER A and SNCF Train Station: Cergy Préfecture. By car: A15 highway, exit n°9 Cergy Prefecture Open all year. Every day from 11am to 1am. À la carte: Around E20. Children’s menu: E7. Checks are not accepted. Groups welcome. Terrace. If you are on spree with the kids or with friends and you want to have a good lunch without paying too much, the Crêperie du Port is the right place. You will love the warm atmosphere of this place whose setting looks more like the one of an Irish Pub than the one of a pancake house! You will eat delicious home-made pancakes made traditionally or in a more original way. They are very copious like the egg, shoulder and cheese pancake or snowy crust pancake with raclette cheese and Bayonne ham or the Scandinavian pancake with smoked salmon, shrimps and some vodka. The terrace is an advantage on hot summer days but also in autumn and winter as part of it is covered and heated. AUBERGE RAVOUX Maison de Van Gogh Place de la Mairie & +33 (0)1 30 36 60 63 www.maisondevangogh.fr [email protected] SNCF train station: Auvers-sur-Oise. By car: A115 motorway, exit Mery Auvers-sur-Oise. Closed from December to February. Open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch; Friday and Saturday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Booking is essential. Menu from E28 to E38. À la carte: Around E60. The Auberge Ravoux is a memorial site because this was Van Gogh's last home. But the house kept moving, and after a moment of silence in room number 5, we will stop and have lunch in the dining room. Time seems to be suspended, and the chef is not responsible. Often supplied by local producers, he recreates a type of cooking typical of the nineteenth century. Menus are available in several themes, from the typical "country inn" to fine "home cooking." Among the dishes offered: pressed rabbit on a bed of lentils, onion compote, fisherman's waterzooï and vegetables, soft beef in the bourguignon way, craquelin Ravoux with seasonal fruits... The tables being few, it is advisable to book as early as you can. A charming stopover. LE CHEMIN DES PEINTRES 3 bis, rue de Paris & +33 (0)1 30 36 14 15 www.le-chemin-des-peintres.fr [email protected] SNCF train station: Auvers-sur-Oise. By car: A115 motorway, exit Mery Open Tuesday to Saturday from 11.30am to 9.30pm; Sunday from 11.30am to 5pm. Booking advised. Menu from E18 to E24.50. À la carte: Around E30. Children’s menu: E8. Take-away. Shop. If you live in the Vexin , you will feel better than at home ... If you do not live there, a meal at the Chemin des Peintres will make you want to stay! This restaurant with a bistro style is worth a visit, do not hesitate. Since 26 December 2012, it was taken over by two brothers, Damiano and Sergio Pastoressa, who can cook food beyond your imagination. Everything we love: A warm and relaxed atmosphere, a gourmet cuisine, regional and farm like. There is a balance between tradition and unusual flavour, laced with a discreet Italian note that we can identify on hearing the leaders' names! After having nems with celeriac and pommes en l'air, we could opt for sea products such as salmon steak and its risotto with l'encre sèche, for land products; a sliced duck with maple syrup and linguine... Vegetables are from the region, and on Saturday morning, in partnership with "La Ruche qui dit oui " , you can also go back home with a basket of farm products. Finally, the place possesses a tearoom, perfect stop before going to the famous church or to go down to the Van Gogh's bedroom. HOSTELLERIE DU NORD 6, rue du Général-de-Gaulle & +33 (0)1 30 36 70 74 www.hostelleriedunord.fr [email protected] SNCF train station: Auvers-sur-Oise. By car: A115 motorway, Mery exit. Open all year. Tuesday to Friday for lunch and dinner; Saturday for dinner; Sunday for lunch. Booking advised. Menu from E60 to E80 (excluding drinks). Lunch menu: E50. Terrace. Joël Boilleaut is the master chef of France who works in this gastronomic restaurant. Together with his wife Corine, they do everything so that your stay in Auvers is sweet. There are many options from the business menu which includes wine and coffee and served only for lunch; to the discovery dinner where you can eat various dishes carefully prepared by Joel and his team. You will eat for example a marinated scallop carpaccio, a turbot à la grenobloise (in Grenoble style) or a hare from the Picardy plains and will end with a Vexin apple or a dessert of the day. On days where the restaurant is closed, the bar menu takes over. Therefore you can eat there all year round! The Church of Auvers-sur-Oise © FOXYTOUL - FOTOLIA 86 VAL-D’OISE - Auvers-sur-Oise Sleeping Sightseeing HOSTELLERIE DU NORD 6, rue du Général-de-Gaulle & +33 (0)1 30 36 70 74 www.hostelleriedunord.fr [email protected] SNCF train station: Auvers-sur-Oise. By car: A115 motorway, Mery exit. CASINO BARRIERE D'ENGHIEN-LES-BAINS 3, avenue de Ceinture & +33 (0)1 39 34 13 00 www.lucienbarriere.com [email protected] SNCF train station: Enghien-les-Bains. By car: A15 highway, exit no. 2 Enghien-les-Bains; the A1 motorway, exit no. 3 Saint-Denis. It was in 1901 that the first casino opened in Enghien -les- Bains. It was rebuilt with a theatre a few years later. During the First World War, it is turned into a hospital, then, it later resumed its operations. It closed again during World War II. The property was taken over in 1988 by the Group Lucien Barrière. It is then renovated but retains its architecture of the early twentieth century. Inside this building, large ship on the shores of the Enghien Lake, the park includes 485 slot machines, table games, a poker room. It should be noted that this casino is one that is closest to Paris. In addition to game rooms, the casino d'Enghien has bars, restaurants and a theatre which hosts theatre performances, comedy, music and dance. Here, major concerts are organized each year and a great festival that highlights jazz vocalists of international reputation. It holds at the end of June or early July and it lasts for a week. Concerts and free entertainment round up the program across the city of Enghien. c Open all year. 8 rooms. Double room from E99 to E129; suite E189. Breakfast: E15. Seminars. Catering facilities (menu from E50 to E80). Satellite TV. Built in the seventeenth century at the foot of the Auvers church the Hostellerie du Nord is one of the first relay station on the northern route. Cézanne settled there in 1872. In this hotel Leonide Bourges and Daubigny also had a stay there. You will be welcomed by Joel BOILLEAUT, Master Chef of France, and his wife Corinne. You will sleep in the Gauguin room, or in the Junior Suite Van Gogh, or one of the six other rooms named after famous painters who stayed at Auvers. All rooms are different and decorated with great taste. Equipped with a mini-bar, they will offer all the comforts for a great stay. Do not hesitate to offer a lunch or dinner for the Hostellerie also bears a popular restaurant. Enghien-les-Bains The name Enghien comes from present day Belgium. In the 17th century, the prince of Condé was both lord of Montmorency and Enghien, located near Mons. It units them under the same word that finally distinguish no more than a large pond, then the hamlet based on the banks of the latter in the 18th century. At that time, the abbot Louis Cotte discovered sources of sulphurous water near the pond. During the 19th century, it was transformed into a lake meanwhile a spa, hotels and villas were built. The healing of an ulcer on the right leg of the king Louis XVIII thanks to water of Enghien definitively instituted the station. The city became a healing and entertainment centre, and obtains a casino, built at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, the town of Enghien-les-Bains has a little more than 12,000 inhabitants. OFFICE DE TOURISME D'ENGHIEN-LES-BAINS (TOURISM OFFICE) 81, rue Général-de-Gaulle & +33 (0)1 34 12 41 15 www.ot-enghienlesbains.fr SNCF train station: Enghien-les-Bains. By car: A15 highway, exit n°2 Enghien-les-Bains. Or A1 highway, exit n°3 Saint-Denis Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm; Sunday from 3pm to 6pm. The team of the office offers a rich and varied range of documents, plans and brochures to plan your stay. It offers four walks to explore the heritage of the spa: "A city at the edge of a lake," "History through the streets", "A city of gardens" and "In the Footsteps of Mistinguett. » Her real name was Jeanne Bourgeois, the famous music hall artist was born in 1875, at 5 rue du Chemin de Fer, in Enghienles-Bains. This route is now called rue Gaston-Israel. LE LAC D'ENGHIEN Boulevard du Lac SNCF train station: Enghien-les-Bains. By car: A15 highway, exit no. 2 Enghien-les-Bains; the A1 motorway, exit no. 3 Saint-Denis. Free access. Pedal boats Tel. +33 (0)1 34 12 04 98. Veil, rowing: Nautical company of Enghien Tel. +33 (0)1 34 17 31 53. Website: www.snenghien.com. As important as it is, the lake is the privilieged destination for walks in Enghien. It can be seen from the garden of Roses, which provides a fascinating view. The L''île aux Cygnes appears in the middle of this stretch of 43 hectares. On the shore, you will find a romantic private garden at the back of which are built beautiful houses, walks appointed, the casino, spa and hotel. Sometimes boats or paddlers gliding on the water complete the picture. The most athletic will follow their lead in a pedal boat! In the evening, we walk under the old lampposts of the esplanade Patenôtre-Desnoyers, behind a railing with wrought iron that evokes the splendour of the Belle Epoque. THERMES D’ENGHIEN-LES-BAINS 38, rue de Malleville & +33 (0)1 39 34 10 57 www.lucienbarriere.com [email protected] SNCF train station: Enghien-les-Bains. By car: A15 highway, exit no. 2 Enghien-les-Bains; the A1 motorway, exit no. 3 Saint-Denis. The baths have always been a driving force for development and the international reputation of the city. They have evolved with time. Former director of the Saint- Louis Hospital in Paris, Mr. Péligot was the first in 1821 to provide the city with a full establishment. In 1865, the Enghien-les-Bains - VAL-D’OISE water utility is recognized and is used in particular for the treatment of ENT and that of the respiratory tract. The hotel was rebuilt in 1930 with the founding of the Medical Society of Enghien- les-Bains. Today it is part of the Barrière hotel. In a relaxed atmosphere, medical spas offer the opportunity to take ENT / Respiratory and Rheumatology cures. A comprehensive medical center also offers services appropriate for pathologies such as rehabilitation of voice, stress management, smoking cessation or post- surgical care. Note that: in the same building as the spa found the SPARK, an establishment that combines, Health , Sports & Spa as its title indicates. For accommodation, the spa offers the Grand Hotel Barrière (45 rooms , including 6 suites) and the Hotel du Lac d'Enghien-les-Bains ( 134 rooms and 7 suites ), also belonging to the Barrière group. Knife & Fork AUX SAVEURS D'ALICE 32, boulevard d'Ormesson & +33 (0)1 34 12 78 36 www.auxsaveursdalice.fr [email protected] SNCF train station: Enghien-les-Bains. By car: A15 highway, exit no. 2 Enghien-les-Bains; A1 motorway, exit no. 3 Saint-Denis. Closed in August. Open Tuesday to Sunday for lunch; Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday for dinner. Reservation advised. Menus from 22 E to 28 E. Carte: about 30 E. Lunch menu: 16 E. Those who cross the red and white facade of Saveurs d’Alice are welcomed in a very friendly atmosphere by Serge and its warm and caring team. You feel good in this sunny setting. You have on the menu a savoury traditional and original cuisine from Mauritius, sweet to the mouth and finely spiced up. We are charmed by this gourmet escapade: wine stewed lamb shank or shark steak with candied lemon, then pineapple carpaccio or chocolate fudge cake and violets syrup. If you come back on a Friday evening, the manager will set a nice programme once a month, with good cuisine and concerts. Sleeping GRAND HÔTEL BARRIERE.................... 4 Stars 85, rue Général-de-Gaulle & +33 (0)1 39 34 10 00 www.lucienbarriere.com ca 37 rooms (and 6 suites). Double room from E106 to E169; suite from E264 to E314. Catering facilities. Satellite TV, Canal+. The Grand Hotel d'Enghien-les-Bains, hushed and refined, fully complete the atmosphere of well-being and relaxation that the spa offers. This establishment has 37 elegant and comfortable rooms and 6 luxurious suites overlooking the park or the lake. You will have a peaceful stay. Guests can enjoy a relaxing moment in the spa and enjoy excellent cuisine, healthy and creative, at restaurant 85, whose menu offers dishes both delicious and Dietary (menus from 22 E). French traditional cuisine with a touch of Mauritius 32, boulevard d’Ormesson 95880 Enghien-les-Bain PARIS AND ITS REGION PAVILLON DU LAC 66, rue du Général-de-Gaulle & +33 (0)1 34 12 11 22 www.pavillondulac.com [email protected] Open daily for lunch and dinner. Menu from E39.50 to E44. Children’s menu: E18. Lunch menu: E25. Terrace. Take-away. This restaurant, located in the city centre really has a strategic location: it offers a breathtaking view of the lake and the casino. With its large windows, the room has light all over, and the terrace is very pleasant when the sun shows up. On the menu, there are traditional dishes made with quality products such as snails with garlic, the chicken tarragon roasted on a spit, the pavement of grilled swordfish. For dessert, strawberry pie and chocolate cake. The restaurant will be happy to welcome you for your receptions and also offers a takeaway service (a tray of sea fruits, foie gras and smoked salmon). AUX SOURCES D’ENGHIEN 26, rue du Départ & +33 (0)1 39 64 39 88 www.auxsources.fr SNCF train station: Enghien-les-Bains. By car: A15 highway, exit no. 2 Enghien-les-Bains; the A1 motorway, exit no. 3 Saint-Denis. Open all year. Sunday to Thursday for lunch; Friday and Saturday for lunch and for dinner. Menu at E32. À la carte: Around E40. Lunch menu: E15 (full: E18). The chef in the kitchen of this establishment with a great reputation is André Richard; – former customers remember that this was also a hotel. There is a classic decor and a bourgeois atmosphere in this restaurant. It is divided into a brewery and the other part, a cookery. The cuisine has a marine side (perch, skate, turbot, monkfish or lobster), but also a land side (lamb, duck, veal kidneys, Rossini). You can, on the menu at 32 E, treat yourself to a crisp marinated salmon, followed by the specialty of the house: homemade tournedos Rossini with its foie gras and truffle. You could end up with a medley of crunchy chocolate sorbet. A restaurant suitable for all budgets and all tastes. 87 88 VAL-D’OISE - Enghien-les-Bains L'HÔTEL DU LAC 89, rue Général-de-Gaulle & +33 (0)1 39 34 11 00 www.lucienbarriere.com [email protected] a 134 rooms (and 7 suites). Double room from E109 to E134; suite from E159 to E184. Seminars. Receptions and weddings. Catering facilities. Satellite TV, Canal+. Hotel du Lac is somehow the little brother to the Grand Hotel since it is new and offers a comfort level almost equivalent to the Grand Hotel. It possesses 134 modern and bright rooms, and 7 large suites tastefully decorated. The hotel is comfortable and warm, and you'll find a restaurant Café du Lac and a bar Café Barrière, two delightful spots where you can enjoy a tasty meal, some tea or a cocktail. L'Isle-Adam Gentleness and charm could be used to describe this "city park" nestled between the river and the forest. The place has survived through centuries. This small Gallic village occupied by the Romans and then entrusted to the monks of the abbey of Saint-Denis saw the passage of Norman longships. Two centuries later, lord Adam stayed in a fort castle built on the island in 825... The present town was named after him. Time passed, and it is thanks to its reputation as a tourist resort that we visit this « Petite Deauville » in a qualitative architectural heritage in the 19th century. "L'Isle-Adam is my paradise," wrote Balzac, who fond "the sweetest retirement, more voluptuous to see, the most flirtatious for a walk, the wettest in summer of all those created by luxury and art. " OFFICE DE TOURISME (TOURISM OFFICE) 18, avenue des Ecuries-de-Conti & +33 (0)1 34 69 41 99 www.tourisme-isle-adam.net [email protected] SNCF train station: L'Isle-Adam-Parmain. By car: A16. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 12.30pm and from 2pm to 6pm. Located in a charming courtyard behind the Louis Senlecq museum, the tourist Office of Isle-Adam organizes every Sunday at 10: 30 guided tours with various programs. You will then discover the St. Martin's Church, the Chinese Pavilion, the Louis Senlecq Arts and History museum or Stors castle and chapel. Several tours of the city will also be organised, on foot or by car. If you prefer a tour by boat, cruises on the Oise will make you discover the valley of the Impressionists. Good to know; the office rents electric bikes for those who like to be independent: Finally, note that art exhibitions are regularly reported in the buildings of the office. Sightseeing CHÂTEAU DE CONTI Ile du Prieuré 1, rue du Prieuré chateauconti.chez-alice.fr Does not visit itself. 1783 marks the time when the kingdom on the island was the home to the Isle -Adam and Bourbon- Conti families. There, we could get hunting horns, neighs of horses, or music of sumptuous festivities. Mozart or La Fontaine had a stay there, but that time is over: Prince Conti, riddled with debts he inherited from his father, and the heavy work he did on the estate, sold it to Louis XVI. The Revolution left the castle richly furnished, but abandoned. Looted, crumbling, it was then sold on auction. Housing for some time a ribbon factory, buildings were destroyed to make way for the current building with Louis XIII style at the end of the nineteenth century. The early twentieth century ties with a remote ostentation: the Parisian bourgeoisie will park its yachts to the shores of the castle, before dining in the luxurious restaurant that is installed. After further abandonment, the site was restored and reopened in 2010. Its fleet has found the former vigor and the premises now house receptions and seminars. CHÂTEAU DE STORS 1, chemin de Stors & +33 (0)1 34 08 53 21 / +33 (0)6 66 84 68 55 www.chateaudestors.com [email protected] Closed from November to April. Free for under 15-yearolds. Adult: E8. Guided tour (at 3.30pm Sunday, from May to October). A large part of the right side of this dwelling was destroyed during a bombing in 1944, and that is what makes its peculiarity when we discover it. Nevertheless, this pleasure palace built in the eighteenth century still preserved its beauty as wanted by the Prince of Conti, one of its first owners. He was also owner "in town" of the Conti castle, where he lived a pleasant and generous life in L'Isle -Adam, as reflected in the kitchens, which saw more than a feast organised, if one should believe the inventory of their equipments made during the Revolution. The chapel, founded in the thirteenth century and recently restored, was long devoted to the lepers. In addition to the castle buildings with classical architecture, the tour allows you discover a garden decorated with two Chinese pavilions, where a variety of flowers grew. You will walk in the footsteps of famous visitors such as Grimm, Diderot, Buffon or the Romanov family. EGLISE SAINT-MARTIN 44, Grande Rue & +33 (0)1 34 69 01 88 SNCF train station: L'Isle-Adam Parmain. By car: A16 motorway. This church, built in the late fifteenth century, had Gothic foundations and was completed in the Renaissance style by Jean Bullant, the architect of the Ecouen castle. It is dedicated to St. Martin, Bishop of Tours in the fourth century and "apostle of Gaul." It is a building with three naves and a polygonal apse. The church has a big gate adorned with statues depicting vices and virtues. It was carved in 1537 and restored in the nineteenth century. The double door was also built during this period. Inside, the carved wooden pulpit, probably from Germany, is a work of the sixteenth century. You can also see the vault of a family (the Conti) that marked the history of the city in the eighteenth century in the north transept. 92 VAL-D’OISE - L’Isle-Adam You only need to come here once for it to become one of your firm favourites. A beautiful terrace, exotic yet cosy decor and then there’s the food ! The view from the terrace looks out over the Oise river. The restaurant is open seven days a week with live concerts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday venings. There’s a real latin buzz about this place at times. The Tropicana’s food is traditional with fillet of beef or scallop and prawn skewers, paella royale or even ostrich fillet. There’s a friendly welcome each time you come and if you don’t want to eat or listen to music you can just treat yourself to a delicious cocktail. A real little gem. HISTOIRE DE FAMILLE 10, avenue des écuries de Conti & +33 (0)1 34 69 02 00 www.histoire-defamille.com Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner; Sunday for lunch. Menu at E32 (to be composed in the à la carte). Lunch menu: E16.50 (on weekdays). Chèque Restaurant. Groups welcome. Terrace. Here the meal begins as a festival, strongly colourful, in a decor with warm tones and shades of orange and purple. Here things are very tasty, such as the beautiful cocktail prepared by Mathieu. It continues as it began relaxed, tasty bite and trendy. One is speechless before the elaborate and delicious menu, which changes every three months. First, a brown cappuccino. Then a rack of lamb with stuffed rosemary, and turnips, or a Wok lobster and young vegetables. The dishes are fresh and very nicely presented. A gourmet touch to conclude: soufflé with grand marnier, or exotic fruit Riviera. During the week, you can stop without hesitation for a lunch of the market: the menu is built from day to day by Geoffray and his team, based on seasonal produce. LA BARCAROLA 15, quai de l’Oise & +33 (0)1 34 69 00 15 www.labarcarola.net Open Wednesday to Monday afternoon and evening. Reservations recommended. Menus from 38 E to 58 E. Carte: about 35 E. Groups welcome. Terrace. Nestled on the banks of Oise, this is really Italy at your disposal ... But not any type! It is the third generation of a Tuscan family who runs this place opened in 1979. From a traditional pizzeria, it has evolved into a high quality restaurant, where Tuscany is in the spotlight. Stefano Mariani, a titled chef of the Italian kitchen federation, with a rich culinary heritage developed recipes. The program includes classic antipasti, pizza and pasta. But also quality meats – filet of beef or veal, perfectly prepared seafood – prawns or scallops, and especially fresh lobster, a speciality of the house. It is the subject of a particular menu, worth a visit! Finally, if you ask again, you can stop at n°25 on Nogent Street. A shop for Italian products was open early 2013: cheeses and cut hams, and of course, catering ... Italian flavours directly from the restaurant’s kitchen. Sleeping LE CABOUILLET 5, quai de l'Oise & +33 (0)1 34 69 00 90 www.le-cabouillet.com [email protected] SNCF train station: L'Isle-Adam Parmain. By car: A16 motorway. 4 rooms. Double room from E90 to E140. Breakfast: E10. Canal+. Le cabouillet is a charming stop on the banks of L’Oise and the magnificent site of Isle-Adam. This pretty house with terrace welcomes you opposite the bridge of Le Cabouillet in an enchanting setting. The Logis de France labelled hotel offers four very comfortable and cosy rooms with view on the river. You can choose the very honourable standard room or the Pompadour, Pur zen or Glam chic, for a more sophisticated style. We love the black and white bathroom of the Glam chic. The gourmet restaurant and its wooden terrace on the bank of l’Oise are worth the stop (closed on Mondays). Saint-Prix Sightseeing DOMAINE DU CHÂTEAU DE LA CHASSE Chemin de Montlignon à Bouffémont Route forestière des Fonds Estate in free access all year. While roaming on the estate of the Château de la Chasse, you will walk in the steps of the medieval kings, soldiers of the Hundred Years’ War and then of Victor Hugo or Jean-Jacques Rousseau who were inspired by this romantic and natural place. The castle - probably built in the 12th century - was visited by the kings of France who stopped there during their hunts in the Montmorency Forest. The love for hunting remained in the region but as from the reign of Francis I, the Court made its stop at the more luxurious Château d’Ecouen. The fortified castle went through wars being garrisoned during the Hundred Years’ War and a weapons’ depot during the Revolution. Its charming figure reflecting in the water has kept its original structure with its thick walls and four corner towers. The latter were strangely truncated during the 18th century but they bear an original charm. The monument is embellished by a natural site with charming ponds, secular trees and renowned fauna. Knife & Fork LE BOIS PERCHÉ 2, rue de l'Eglise & +33 (0)1 39 59 07 01 www.resto.fr/leboisperche/ [email protected] Open Monday for dinner; Thursday to Tuesday from 12pm to 2pm and from 7pm to 11.30pm; Sunday for lunch. Menu from E22.50 to E58. 4 rooms = maximum 90 seats, groups (upright 170 seats, sitted 120 seats), terrace (30 seats). Le Bois Perché welcomes you in a stylish and warm setting high in Saint-Prix, a few steps away from Montmorency Forest. The chef has offered a new traditional cuisine for two years now with an original and refined transformation of the products perfectly depicted in his specialities. Whether it is offal or very fine fish, the tasty stroll revolves around three dishes, each one being delicious as well as stunning. The terrace is full during summer! Carnelle forest © ALAMER - ICONOTEC LA VERSION COMPLETE DE VOTRE GUIDE BEST OF FRANCE 2014 en numérique ou en papier en 3 clics à partir de 13.99€ Disponible sur
