Guidebook for Paris
Food Scene
♥ This is exactly what you would want in a brasserie : classic menu with classic french dishes very well done. Worth the mention is the tartare ! Prices are not exuberant but not cheap either.
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místní doporučujíLe Suffren
84 Avenue de Suffren23
místní doporučují♥ This is exactly what you would want in a brasserie : classic menu with classic french dishes very well done. Worth the mention is the tartare ! Prices are not exuberant but not cheap either.
♥ A well-known restaurant opened since 1988 serving the classics. Famous guests are regulars especially for Sunday lunch. Much appreciated by former President Chirac.
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místní doporučujíLe Père Claude
51 Avenue de la Motte-Picquet28
místní doporučují♥ A well-known restaurant opened since 1988 serving the classics. Famous guests are regulars especially for Sunday lunch. Much appreciated by former President Chirac.
♥ Traditional French cuisine by chef Pierre Olivier Lenormand. A menu according to the season. Affordable and good wines. A treat.
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místní doporučujíLe CasseNoix
56 Rue de la Fédération14
místní doporučují♥ Traditional French cuisine by chef Pierre Olivier Lenormand. A menu according to the season. Affordable and good wines. A treat.
♥ Much appreciated by President Obama. Specialized in southwestern french gastronomy : foie gras, duck confit etc …
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místní doporučujíLa Fontaine de Mars
129 Rue Saint-Dominique54
místní doporučují♥ Much appreciated by President Obama. Specialized in southwestern french gastronomy : foie gras, duck confit etc …
♥ A great table by famour chef Etchebest. Taste South-West cuisine and its foie-gras, boletus mushrooms and piment d’Espelette. Much appreciated by parisians. Go early to get a place !
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místní doporučujíLa Cantine du Troquet Dupleix
53 Boulevard de Grenelle44
místní doporučují♥ A great table by famour chef Etchebest. Taste South-West cuisine and its foie-gras, boletus mushrooms and piment d’Espelette. Much appreciated by parisians. Go early to get a place !
♥ Art deco style from the 30s, glass roof, nice staff and good value for money. Excellent traditional cuisine, with a selection of authentic recipes (poireau vinaigrette, oeuf mayonnaise, and their great Limousine meat). Always packed out, you should book.
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místní doporučujíLe Café du Commerce
51 Rue du Commerce100
místní doporučují♥ Art deco style from the 30s, glass roof, nice staff and good value for money. Excellent traditional cuisine, with a selection of authentic recipes (poireau vinaigrette, oeuf mayonnaise, and their great Limousine meat). Always packed out, you should book.
♥ A "cocotte" is similar to a Dutch oven or a casserole dish and is a form of cooking. Famous chef Christian Constant cooks all the dishes in "cocottes" in this restaurant. Excellent. Get here early and come hungry. Pay attention, you CANNOT miss the famous chocolate tart, just to die !
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místní doporučujíLes Cocottes
135 Rue Saint-Dominique62
místní doporučují♥ A "cocotte" is similar to a Dutch oven or a casserole dish and is a form of cooking. Famous chef Christian Constant cooks all the dishes in "cocottes" in this restaurant. Excellent. Get here early and come hungry. Pay attention, you CANNOT miss the famous chocolate tart, just to die !
♥ French bistrot of famous Chef Christian Constant. Great inventive food, reasonable prices. You can't book, so either turn up early, or enjoy a glass of wine a short wait.
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místní doporučujíConstant Cafe
139 Rue Saint-Dominique59
místní doporučují♥ French bistrot of famous Chef Christian Constant. Great inventive food, reasonable prices. You can't book, so either turn up early, or enjoy a glass of wine a short wait.
♥ Italian authentic and delicious family style dishes. You can eat there or bring back your selection home to enjoy a ready made excellent italian diner with the view on the Eiffel Tower ;).
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místní doporučujíIl Giramondo
175 Rue de Grenelle9
místní doporučují♥ Italian authentic and delicious family style dishes. You can eat there or bring back your selection home to enjoy a ready made excellent italian diner with the view on the Eiffel Tower ;).
♥ Small restaurant much appreciated by locals. Basque specialities (south west France near Spain). Good value for money. Better book ahead.
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místní doporučujíPottoka
4 Rue de l'Exposition24
místní doporučují♥ Small restaurant much appreciated by locals. Basque specialities (south west France near Spain). Good value for money. Better book ahead.
♥ For more than 80 years, this cafe of tea and sweets has held center court in the famous Place du Trocadéro. They offer macarons and other sweets, finger tea sandwiches and a good selection of teas. Don't miss the must : THE éclair au chocolat !
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místní doporučují
Carette
4 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre93
místní doporučují♥ For more than 80 years, this cafe of tea and sweets has held center court in the famous Place du Trocadéro. They offer macarons and other sweets, finger tea sandwiches and a good selection of teas. Don't miss the must : THE éclair au chocolat !
♥ The right place for Sunday morning brunch and people-watch for a few hours (get there early, because you can’t make reservations) : the rue Clerc is a pedestrian street with a great food market where locals head for their baguettes, bottle of wine, cuts of meat, cheese and desserts for their traditional Sunday lunch.
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místní doporučujíCafé Du Marché
38 Rue Cler38
místní doporučují♥ The right place for Sunday morning brunch and people-watch for a few hours (get there early, because you can’t make reservations) : the rue Clerc is a pedestrian street with a great food market where locals head for their baguettes, bottle of wine, cuts of meat, cheese and desserts for their traditional Sunday lunch.
♥ If you are fed up with french coffee and definitively need an American coffee …
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místní doporučujíStarbucks
66 Avenue de la Motte-Picquet14
místní doporučují♥ If you are fed up with french coffee and definitively need an American coffee …
Grenelle open air food market : under the subway from station Dupleix to La Motte-Piquet. Wednesdays & Sundays from 8 AM to 1 PM. The earlier in the morning the better. Anything from flowers to cheese to fish…
71 Boulevard de Grenelle
71 Boulevard de GrenelleGrenelle open air food market : under the subway from station Dupleix to La Motte-Piquet. Wednesdays & Sundays from 8 AM to 1 PM. The earlier in the morning the better. Anything from flowers to cheese to fish…
Bio shop : very convenient, you will find fresh bread, fruits and vegetables, bio wine and gluten free food.
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místní doporučujíBiocoop Toutelabio Grenelle Paris
44 Boulevard de Grenelle12
místní doporučujíBio shop : very convenient, you will find fresh bread, fruits and vegetables, bio wine and gluten free food.
♥ Our favourite open air market: in a pedestrian street, fantastic if you need some fresh flowers, fruits & groceries, cheese, wines, delicatessen, pastries... also many terrasse-cafés & restaurants. So parisian !
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místní doporučujíRue Cler
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místní doporučují♥ Our favourite open air market: in a pedestrian street, fantastic if you need some fresh flowers, fruits & groceries, cheese, wines, delicatessen, pastries... also many terrasse-cafés & restaurants. So parisian !
Poilâne
49 Boulevard de Grenelle31
místní doporučujíFromagerie Laurent Dubois
2 Rue de Lourmel30
místní doporučujíBoulangerie Benoit Maeder
18 Rue de Lourmel22
místní doporučujíNicolas Champ de Mars
35 Avenue de SuffrenA la Petite Chocolatière
66 Avenue de la Motte-PicquetAux Merveilleux de Fred
94 Rue Saint-Dominique21
místní doporučujíLenôtre Ecole militaire
36 Avenue de la Motte-PicquetSarl Lambert Rue CLER
39 Rue Cler
Fromager Marie-Anne Cantin
12 Rue du Champ de Mars7
místní doporučujíDrinks & Nightlife
♥ Friendly bar close to the Champs de Mars. Great cocktails et huge terrasse. Don't miss the happy hours ! Excellent burgers if you are hungry.
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místní doporučujíLe Zinc
61 Avenue de la Motte-Picquet14
místní doporučují♥ Friendly bar close to the Champs de Mars. Great cocktails et huge terrasse. Don't miss the happy hours ! Excellent burgers if you are hungry.
♥ THE French bistro in the district.Good beer and generous southwestern dishes. Always crowded !
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místní doporučujíAu Dernier Métro
70 Boulevard de Grenelle21
místní doporučují♥ THE French bistro in the district.Good beer and generous southwestern dishes. Always crowded !
♥ A typical french café with a nice deco. Staff is very kind. Perfect for a light lunch in the sunny side of the avenue.
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místní doporučujíCafé le Piquet
48 Avenue de la Motte-Picquet8
místní doporučují♥ A typical french café with a nice deco. Staff is very kind. Perfect for a light lunch in the sunny side of the avenue.
Sightseeing
♥ ♥ ♥ Did you know ? The Eiffel Tower has often changed her looks with the application of different colors : reddish-brown color at her opening, yellow a decade later, then yellow-brown and chestnut brown and finally the current, specially mixed “Eiffel Tower Brown” since 1968. Every seven years, painters apply 60 tons of paint, with 3 shades, progressively lighter with elevation, in order to augment the structure’s silhouette against the canvas of the Parisian sky. From home, you will enjoy the spectacle day and night :).
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místní doporučujíTour Eiffel
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místní doporučují♥ ♥ ♥ Did you know ? The Eiffel Tower has often changed her looks with the application of different colors : reddish-brown color at her opening, yellow a decade later, then yellow-brown and chestnut brown and finally the current, specially mixed “Eiffel Tower Brown” since 1968. Every seven years, painters apply 60 tons of paint, with 3 shades, progressively lighter with elevation, in order to augment the structure’s silhouette against the canvas of the Parisian sky. From home, you will enjoy the spectacle day and night :).
♥ Walk from the Tuileries Garden to the Eiffel tower : this large portion of left bank is pedestrian with attractions for chidren, adults, pets … A great way to appreciate the Seine and its sights. Have a picnic at one of the picnic tables near the Musee d'Orsay, or snacks on the famous Rosa Bonheur boat.
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místní doporučujíBerges de Seine
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místní doporučují♥ Walk from the Tuileries Garden to the Eiffel tower : this large portion of left bank is pedestrian with attractions for chidren, adults, pets … A great way to appreciate the Seine and its sights. Have a picnic at one of the picnic tables near the Musee d'Orsay, or snacks on the famous Rosa Bonheur boat.
♥ Also called Palais de Chaillot. Just across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. Was built for the International Exhibition of 1937. As the palace is built on a hill, you can enjoy a tremendous view of the Eiffel Tower and around from there.
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místní doporučujíPalais de Chaillot
1 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre32
místní doporučují♥ Also called Palais de Chaillot. Just across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. Was built for the International Exhibition of 1937. As the palace is built on a hill, you can enjoy a tremendous view of the Eiffel Tower and around from there.
♥ One of the parisian companies operating cruises on the river Seine. An essential part of your stay in Paris, not to be missed ! The most famous Paris landmarks lie along the banks of the river. You can choose a 1 hour tour or a romantic lunch or diner.
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místní doporučujíVedettes de Paris
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místní doporučují♥ One of the parisian companies operating cruises on the river Seine. An essential part of your stay in Paris, not to be missed ! The most famous Paris landmarks lie along the banks of the river. You can choose a 1 hour tour or a romantic lunch or diner.
♥ One of the parisian companies operating cruises on the river Seine. An essential part of your stay in Paris, not to be missed ! The most famous Paris landmarks lie along the banks of the river. You can choose a 1 hour tour or a romantic lunch or diner.
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místní doporučujíBateau-mouche
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místní doporučují♥ One of the parisian companies operating cruises on the river Seine. An essential part of your stay in Paris, not to be missed ! The most famous Paris landmarks lie along the banks of the river. You can choose a 1 hour tour or a romantic lunch or diner.
♥ The Pont de Bir-Hakeim is a two-level bridge built in the early 20th century. One of the most beautiful bridges of Paris and is popular for the great views it offers on the river and to the Eiffel Tower.It is one of the most popular places for wedding photos. You can continue along to the Allée des Cygnes, a walkway over the Seine. From here you will admire the Statue of Liberty replica next to the Pont de Grenelle.
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místní doporučujíPont de Bir-Hakeim
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místní doporučují♥ The Pont de Bir-Hakeim is a two-level bridge built in the early 20th century. One of the most beautiful bridges of Paris and is popular for the great views it offers on the river and to the Eiffel Tower.It is one of the most popular places for wedding photos. You can continue along to the Allée des Cygnes, a walkway over the Seine. From here you will admire the Statue of Liberty replica next to the Pont de Grenelle.
Getting Around
♥ Hop-on, hop-off boat with 9 key stops : Beaugrenelle (luxury new shopping center and Ile aux Cygnes with replica of Satue Liberty), Eiffel Tower (and home !), Musée d'Orsay (and the heart of the left bank), Louvre, Saint Germain des Prés (Artist's Paris), Notre-Dame (and historical heart of Paris), Hotel de Ville (and trendy Paris) and Jardin des Plantes (parks and Cité de la Mode et du Design).
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místní doporučujíBatobus Tour Eiffel
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místní doporučují♥ Hop-on, hop-off boat with 9 key stops : Beaugrenelle (luxury new shopping center and Ile aux Cygnes with replica of Satue Liberty), Eiffel Tower (and home !), Musée d'Orsay (and the heart of the left bank), Louvre, Saint Germain des Prés (Artist's Paris), Notre-Dame (and historical heart of Paris), Hotel de Ville (and trendy Paris) and Jardin des Plantes (parks and Cité de la Mode et du Design).
Dupleix
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místní doporučujíLa Motte-Picquet – Grenelle
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místní doporučujíavenue Joseph-Bouvard
36 Avenue de Suffren
36 Avenue de Suffren73 Rue de la Fédération
73 Rue de la Fédération23 Rue Desaix
23 Rue Desaix48 Boulevard de Grenelle
48 Boulevard de Grenelle18 Rue Jean Rey
18 Rue Jean Rey
Champ de Mars - Tour Eiffel
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místní doporučujíArts & Culture
♥ 3,500 objects highlights of all the cultures : masks and tapa from Oceania, costumes from Asia, and musical instruments or textiles from Africa. Fascinating video installations. Nice architecture, great garden (we love to walk in the garden), and a roof top restaurant (Les Ombres), with a terrace and an unforgettable view on the Eiffel Tower.
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místní doporučujíMusée du quai Branly
37 Quai Branly289
místní doporučují♥ 3,500 objects highlights of all the cultures : masks and tapa from Oceania, costumes from Asia, and musical instruments or textiles from Africa. Fascinating video installations. Nice architecture, great garden (we love to walk in the garden), and a roof top restaurant (Les Ombres), with a terrace and an unforgettable view on the Eiffel Tower.
♥ At the opposite end of the Champ-de-Mars park, is the impressive facade of the École militaire, built during the reign of Louis XV. Today, this building houses a training school for French army officers. It can be visited during the European Heritage Days (september).
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místní doporučujíÉcole Militaire
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místní doporučují♥ At the opposite end of the Champ-de-Mars park, is the impressive facade of the École militaire, built during the reign of Louis XV. Today, this building houses a training school for French army officers. It can be visited during the European Heritage Days (september).
♥ This museum (also called Cité de Chaillot) is situated inside the Trocadero palace. The principal permanent exhibit is the Musée des Monuments Français (Museum of French Monuments), which contains casts of French architecture, wall paintings and stained-glass windows reproducing outstanding works from historic monuments and french and international architecture from 1850 to the present.
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místní doporučujíCité de l'architecture et du patrimoine
1 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre36
místní doporučují♥ This museum (also called Cité de Chaillot) is situated inside the Trocadero palace. The principal permanent exhibit is the Musée des Monuments Français (Museum of French Monuments), which contains casts of French architecture, wall paintings and stained-glass windows reproducing outstanding works from historic monuments and french and international architecture from 1850 to the present.
♥ This museum is situated inside the Trocadero palace. The permanent collection originates in a collection that dates back to Louis XV of France. A thousand extraordinary objects, replicas of boats of all sizes, sailors souvenirs, figureheads, weapons and navigating instruments.
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místní doporučujíMusée national de la Marine
17 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre20
místní doporučují♥ This museum is situated inside the Trocadero palace. The permanent collection originates in a collection that dates back to Louis XV of France. A thousand extraordinary objects, replicas of boats of all sizes, sailors souvenirs, figureheads, weapons and navigating instruments.
♥ The Palais de Tokyo is a magnificent 1930s architecture palace dedicated to modern and contemporary art. There are 2 museums inside. The eastern wing hosts the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (a permanent collection with more than 10,000 works makes it one of the biggest museums of modern and contemporary art in France). The western wing hosts the Palais de Tokyo / Site de création contemporaine(mainly temporary exhibitions of contemporary art). Incredible view from the terrace of the building.
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místní doporučujíPalais de Tokyo
13 Avenue du Président Wilson251
místní doporučují♥ The Palais de Tokyo is a magnificent 1930s architecture palace dedicated to modern and contemporary art. There are 2 museums inside. The eastern wing hosts the Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (a permanent collection with more than 10,000 works makes it one of the biggest museums of modern and contemporary art in France). The western wing hosts the Palais de Tokyo / Site de création contemporaine(mainly temporary exhibitions of contemporary art). Incredible view from the terrace of the building.
♥ The City of Paris Fashion Museum, situated in a fantastic small palace surrounded by a nice garden. We love to visit the exhibitions there. Pay attention there is no permanent collection, museum is only opened when there is a temporary exhibition. Between every exhibition, the museum is closed to the public.
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místní doporučujíMusée Galliera
10 Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie51
místní doporučují♥ The City of Paris Fashion Museum, situated in a fantastic small palace surrounded by a nice garden. We love to visit the exhibitions there. Pay attention there is no permanent collection, museum is only opened when there is a temporary exhibition. Between every exhibition, the museum is closed to the public.
Entertainment & Activities
Fat Tire Tours
24 Rue Edgar Faure6
místní doporučujíParks & Nature
♥ Just downstairs your home, you just need to cross the street. The Champs de Mars is a hugeand very popular public park, perfect for any moment : an early bird jogging, a picnic in the sunshine, or a glass of wine in the night when the Eiffel Tower sparkles, all magical moments you will ever remember.
Le Champ de Mars
45 Avenue de la Bourdonnais♥ Just downstairs your home, you just need to cross the street. The Champs de Mars is a hugeand very popular public park, perfect for any moment : an early bird jogging, a picnic in the sunshine, or a glass of wine in the night when the Eiffel Tower sparkles, all magical moments you will ever remember.
♥ This is a pleasant and very quite unknown garden, where we like to sit for a while for sunbathing.
Square Nicole de Hauteclocque
8 Voie CV15♥ This is a pleasant and very quite unknown garden, where we like to sit for a while for sunbathing.