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2026 Prix Goncourt: the menu served to the academicians at Drouant

The 2026 Prix Goncourt menu, served to the judges at Drouant, is now open to the public at the historic restaurant in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, in tribute to bourgeois cuisine and the Renaudot’s 100th anniversary, through December 2, 2026. We tried the menu and reveal it to you.

L'Alcazar, the historic restaurant-and-show venue, reopens in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

From September 1, 2026, L’Alcazar returns to Saint-Germain-des-Prés with a new concept that blends dining, a live stage, and theatrical décor, staying true to the spirit of this historic Left Bank address.

A brief history of the great restaurants of Paris: La Rotonde, the hustle and bustle of the Belle Epoque

Opened in the early 20th century, La Rotonde Montparnasse is a legendary brasserie on the Left Bank, frequented by Picasso, Modigliani and Hemingway, where you can enjoy traditional cuisine in a luxurious, timeless setting.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Select, in the rhythm of the Roaring Twenties

Opened in 1923 on Boulevard Montparnasse, Le Select has embodied the artistic and literary spirit of Paris for a century, with its mythical figures, unchanged decor and ever-present effervescence.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Dôme Montparnasse, a Left Bank legend

Born in the late 19th century, Le Dôme Montparnasse is a historic Left Bank brasserie, famous for its artistic past, exceptional seafood and Art Deco decor.

A brief history of the great restaurants of Paris: Drouant, literary temple of the Prix Goncourt

Since 1880, Drouant has been home to the Prix Goncourt and French literature. An elegant brasserie in the heart of the 2nd arrondissement, it has combined classic gastronomy and literary heritage for over a century.

A short history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Café de la Paix, breeding ground for emperors

Facing the Opéra Garnier, Le Café de la Paix is a prestigious address in the 9th arrondissement, open since 1862. Its majestic Second Empire setting has witnessed the passing of celebrities and the history of Paris.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Procope, meeting place of the Enlightenment

Paris' first café-restaurant opened in 1686, Le Procope is a temple to literary and political history, frequented by Voltaire, Rousseau and Diderot, in the heart of the Odeon district.

The history of Paris's great restaurants: La Coupole, symbol of the Roaring Twenties

An art deco institution in Montparnasse since 1927, La Coupole is a monumental brasserie that has seen the Parisian avant-garde come and go. A festive temple to popular Parisian gastronomy.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: La Closerie des Lilas, a literary bastion

A former coaching inn turned literary café, La Closerie des Lilas has reigned over Boulevard du Montparnasse since 1847. A place beloved of Hemingway, Apollinaire and Picasso, with its hushed charm.

A brief history of the great restaurants of Paris: Le Café de Flore, literature and elegance

A legendary café in the 6th arrondissement, the Café de Flore is the symbol of the German-Pratin intelligentsia. Since the late 19th century, it has attracted writers, philosophers and coffee-lovers to its unchanged setting.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Les Deux Magots, artistic life in Saint-Germain

A landmark of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Les Deux Magots embodies the Paris of letters and cafés. Opened in 1885, it was the Art Deco haunt of Sartre, Beauvoir and Hemingway.