Bistrot Vivienne
Located in the heart of the stock exchange district, this is is a great bistro serving quality wines by the glass.
Charming bench and wooden chair seating with a small but traditional bistro menu ‘Pot-au-feu’, ‘Confit de canard’ (leg of Duck roasted in its fat) and ‘Gourmand d’agneau’ (Lamb) or Pave de thon (Tuna). The menu is only in French as this place is popular with locals.
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4 rue des Petits Champs 75002 t : 01 49 27 00 50
La Fontaine Gaillon
We love his movies but will we love his restaurant? Gérard Depardieu and his chef friend, Laurent Audiot own two elegant bistro specialising in seafood but also regional dishes. Reasonable for the ambiance and quality of the food. Open Monday to Friday.
L'Ecaille de la Fontaine is just around the corner and is popular for its fine selection of rare Oysters. Open Monday to Thursday.
Open Monday to Thursday.
www.la-fontaine-gaillon.com
15 rue Gaillon 75002 t: 01 47 42 63 22
Point Bar
Daughter of Michelin star chef, Jean Bardet, Alice, has created an upbeat and charming restaurant, she recently moved to this new area for more tables (250m2) and prices have also slightly risen. Allow 50 euros pp. New pic to follow.
25 rue du Colisee 8th t: 01 43 59 25 29
Chez Jenny
One of the best bistro 'eats' specialising in hearty meals from Alsace. Interiors date back to 1930. Portions are large so don't feel you have to order 3 courses here.
www.chez-jenny.com
39, boulevard du Temple 75003 t: 01 44 54 39 00
Le Fumoir
This restaurant, cocktail bar and tea room also doubles as a library and the opportunity to catch up on the latest media or novel. Open from 11 daily. Great place for dinner the Menu du Soir is 30 euros pp for 3 courses.
www.lefumoir.com
6, rue de l'Amiral Coligny - 75001
Les Bains Douches
For the very young at heart, this is a restaurant, nighclub and bar. Lots of sensual lighting and white stone floor, white lace curtains and very groovy looking staff. Very much for those looking to dance the night away.
Métro: Etienne Marcel
www.lesbainsdouches.net
7 rue du Bourg l’Abbé, 75003 ?t: 01.48.87.01.80