Guidebook for Paris
Food Scene
This is a delux pâtisserie/bakery ! Expensive but to die-for delish' !
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Pain de Sucre (Pâtisserie)
14 Rue RambuteauThis is a delux pâtisserie/bakery ! Expensive but to die-for delish' !
Tasty breakfast, healthy light lunch, hearty brunch and delish' pastries for tea time ! Crowded on week-ends !
45 locals raden deze aan
Le Pain Quotidien Marais
18-20 Rue des ArchivesTasty breakfast, healthy light lunch, hearty brunch and delish' pastries for tea time ! Crowded on week-ends !
A nice little (but not cheap !) bistrot if you are craving steak tartare with real home made fries, bavette steak, tuna tartare ... the daily specials are a must, and the wine list is very good !
28 locals raden deze aan
Le Bouledogue
20 Rue RambuteauA nice little (but not cheap !) bistrot if you are craving steak tartare with real home made fries, bavette steak, tuna tartare ... the daily specials are a must, and the wine list is very good !
Delish' crêperie ! Salt and sweet, cider, etc. With a small shop next door so you can stock up on salted butter caramels from Bretagne ! YOU NEED TO BOOK ON W/E !!!
184 locals raden deze aan
Breizh Café
109 Rue Vieille du TempleDelish' crêperie ! Salt and sweet, cider, etc. With a small shop next door so you can stock up on salted butter caramels from Bretagne ! YOU NEED TO BOOK ON W/E !!!
Jadis et Gourmande
56 Rue Saint-PlacideChocolat, caramels, candied fruits, etc.
Delitaly
12 Rue de BretagneYour neighborhood's Italian trattoria and deli !
The infamous praline (candied pink sugar-coated almonds)-studded brioche ! A must-taste ;...
28 locals raden deze aan
Shop Pralus Paris Rambuteau
35 Rue RambuteauThe infamous praline (candied pink sugar-coated almonds)-studded brioche ! A must-taste ;...
Stylish food with a stylish view of Paris - located on the roof-top terrasse of the Centres Georges Pompidou, there is enough to see and be seen ...
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Georges
Place Georges PompidouStylish food with a stylish view of Paris - located on the roof-top terrasse of the Centres Georges Pompidou, there is enough to see and be seen ...
For brunchs, goûters (the French version of 5'o clock tea), lunch and a view on the Place des Vosges !
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Carette
4 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 NovembreFor brunchs, goûters (the French version of 5'o clock tea), lunch and a view on the Place des Vosges !
Same as "Glou" ( see the specific entry) but different ! With a small outside patio.
97 locals raden deze aan
Jaja
3 Rue Sainte-Croix de la BretonnerieSame as "Glou" ( see the specific entry) but different ! With a small outside patio.
Pre and post dinner drinks, big, trendy, great locally sourced ingredients, extensive wine selection (same owners as "Glou" and "Jaja").
77 locals raden deze aan
Beaucoup
7 Rue FroissartPre and post dinner drinks, big, trendy, great locally sourced ingredients, extensive wine selection (same owners as "Glou" and "Jaja").
Traditional French restaurant: you will go there for the food, not the deco or "to see and be seen" !
14 locals raden deze aan
Au Bascou
38 Rue RéaumurTraditional French restaurant: you will go there for the food, not the deco or "to see and be seen" !
One of the best boulangerie/bakery of Paris, to take away or eat in !
124 locals raden deze aan
Poilâne
8 Rue du Cherche-MidiOne of the best boulangerie/bakery of Paris, to take away or eat in !
Slightly off the Marais' beaten tracks. Recommended by one host who is serious about eating ! Nice modern selection of veggies, meats and fish à la French with a fusion twist.
192 locals raden deze aan
Derrière
69 Rue des GravilliersSlightly off the Marais' beaten tracks. Recommended by one host who is serious about eating ! Nice modern selection of veggies, meats and fish à la French with a fusion twist.
French éclairs or the quintessence of Parisian pâtisseries !
41 locals raden deze aan
L’Eclair de Génie (la Fabrique)
32 Rue Notre Dame des VictoiresFrench éclairs or the quintessence of Parisian pâtisseries !
Brunch, coffee/tea breaks, light lunches ... nice, trendy, a tad expensive though and with smaller portions than in New-York !
69 locals raden deze aan
Rose Bakery
30 Rue DebelleymeBrunch, coffee/tea breaks, light lunches ... nice, trendy, a tad expensive though and with smaller portions than in New-York !
Princess Crêpe
3 Rue des EcouffesThe kitschiest crêpes you'll get to see and taste !
The food, the flair, the "see and be seen" and the view on Paris' roofs ...
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Georges
Place Georges PompidouThe food, the flair, the "see and be seen" and the view on Paris' roofs ...
Delish asian-inspired, French-touch small plates to share ! Like Spanish tapas meet Tokyo via Paris ... Book on week-ends !
45 locals raden deze aan
Le soma
13 Rue de SaintongeDelish asian-inspired, French-touch small plates to share ! Like Spanish tapas meet Tokyo via Paris ... Book on week-ends !
Shopping
Pharmacie de la Mairie
9 Rue des ArchivesOne always need a chemist, non ?!
THE bookshop of Le Marais: limited to books in French but great advice and choice and atmosphere !
Colette's Notebooks
23 Rue RambuteauTHE bookshop of Le Marais: limited to books in French but great advice and choice and atmosphere !
Great selection of teas (and tea-scented candles too) at more moderate prices than Mariage Frères, and they are so nice they always make you taste the "thé du jour" !
19 locals raden deze aan
Palais des Thes
25 Rue Raymond LosserandGreat selection of teas (and tea-scented candles too) at more moderate prices than Mariage Frères, and they are so nice they always make you taste the "thé du jour" !
Ab'fab' scented candles and home scents, distinctive and off the beaten tracks perfumes and eaux de toilettes
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Diptyque
34 Bd Saint-GermainAb'fab' scented candles and home scents, distinctive and off the beaten tracks perfumes and eaux de toilettes
Miss bio Archive
28 Rue des ArchivesBio/organic cosmetics and face/body care: and lots of it !
The department store with a human face: there is everything you need, you just have to find it !
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BHV PARIS
52 Rue de RivoliThe department store with a human face: there is everything you need, you just have to find it !
Concept store à la French: design, fashion, food and style ... Your trendy one-stop !
586 locals raden deze aan
Merci
111 Bd BeaumarchaisConcept store à la French: design, fashion, food and style ... Your trendy one-stop !
You stopped ballet classes a while ago ?! me too actually: but this is certainly no excuse not to visit Repetto's store and try on exquisite street shoes (flats, heels, closed, open-toed...)
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REPETTO
20 Rue de CharonneYou stopped ballet classes a while ago ?! me too actually: but this is certainly no excuse not to visit Repetto's store and try on exquisite street shoes (flats, heels, closed, open-toed...)
The new kid on the block for men fashion: everyone says he's great ! (have yet to have my husband try something on ...)
9 locals raden deze aan
AMI Alexandre Mattiussi
109 Bd BeaumarchaisThe new kid on the block for men fashion: everyone says he's great ! (have yet to have my husband try something on ...)
aboudabibazar
59 Rue des Francs BourgeoisGreat selection of affordable brands. One of my favorite place in the neighborhood !
Essentials
For the teamaniacs with a budget ! Exquisite teas from around the world, with expert advice ! great packagings, ideal for gift giving or self-indulging ! Tea time is recommended, but pricey !
106 locals raden deze aan
Mariage Freres
30 Rue du Bourg TibourgFor the teamaniacs with a budget ! Exquisite teas from around the world, with expert advice ! great packagings, ideal for gift giving or self-indulging ! Tea time is recommended, but pricey !
Daily Monop'
11 Rue des Archivesyour little Parisian Dean & Deluca: quaint and great for something tasty on the go !
REPETTO
20 Rue de CharonneConvenience store and a very convenient one (open on Sundays too !)
NATURALIA
52 Rue de PassyYour bio/organic local food shop !
Nicolas Rambuteau Beaubourg
30 Rue RambuteauWine shop ! a good selection for all budgets !
Guerlaine
24 Rue de SèvresQuintessence of French parfums: Guerlain needs no introduction !
Bio c' Bon
26 Rue du RenardOrganic, organic and organic everything !
Laverie Automatique
184 Rue de ParisBecause there is no washing machine in the apartment ...
Arts & Culture
Glou
101 Rue Vieille du Templecharming city museum
Musée National Picasso-Paris
5 Rue de ThorignyPicasso ! what else ?
The insiders and true Parisians call this "Beaubourg" but its full name is Centre Georges Pompidou - check the exhibits+permanent XXth art collections and museum and art book shops
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Centre Georges Pompidou
The insiders and true Parisians call this "Beaubourg" but its full name is Centre Georges Pompidou - check the exhibits+permanent XXth art collections and museum and art book shops
Museum van de Jacht en de Natuur
62 Rue des ArchivesHunting Museum: rather exotic ...
European Photography Museum: check the current exhibitions ...
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La Maison Europeenne de la Photographie
5/7 Rue de FourcyEuropean Photography Museum: check the current exhibitions ...
Check the current exhibitions and don't forget the amazing permanent exhibition of modern art ! Also: cinémathèque, public library, and great museum shop !
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Centre Georges Pompidou
Check the current exhibitions and don't forget the amazing permanent exhibition of modern art ! Also: cinémathèque, public library, and great museum shop !
Everything Else
Delicious waffles from northern France, in an exquisite setting. To bring home or self indulge in the small public garden round the corner ...
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Meert
16 Rue ElzevirDelicious waffles from northern France, in an exquisite setting. To bring home or self indulge in the small public garden round the corner ...
Sightseeing
Carnavalet Museum
23 Rue de SévignéCharming city museum !
Jewish Art and History Museum: more than 1000 thousands of history of Jews in France and French-speaking areas ...
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Museum van de Kunst en Geschiedenis van het Jodendom
71 Rue du TempleJewish Art and History Museum: more than 1000 thousands of history of Jews in France and French-speaking areas ...
Drinks & Nightlife
THE café of the 'hood (and unfortunately world-famous since ex-Dior's creative director John Galliano's tantrum there ;-((
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La Perle
78 Rue Vieille du TempleTHE café of the 'hood (and unfortunately world-famous since ex-Dior's creative director John Galliano's tantrum there ;-((
"LE" new bar of the neighbourhood: excellent selection of wines and refined tapas ... Better to book a table on week-ends.
204 locals raden deze aan
Le Mary Celeste
1 Rue Commines"LE" new bar of the neighbourhood: excellent selection of wines and refined tapas ... Better to book a table on week-ends.