Vieux restaurant guide - activities

At Le Rocher de Cancale, this historic restaurant, a major oyster-eating spot in the 19th century

The blue façade of the restaurant "Au Rocher de Cancale" leaves no one indifferent. Have you ever wondered what this typical seaside restaurant was doing in the middle of rue Montorgueil? We take you on a journey to discover the history of this atypical place, which still delights gourmets today.

Le Procope: rediscover Paris' oldest café

Do you know Procope, the oldest Café in Paris? It's undoubtedly one of the capital's finest restaurants, listed as a Monument Historique. We'll take you through its history, its menu and what's new to discover.

Les Deux Magots: legendary café in Paris's Saint-Germain des Près district

At Les Deux Magots, you'll discover a place steeped in history and an ideal setting for a gourmet break on the terrace. Since 1885, this legendary café has welcomed gourmets and art lovers alike.

La Maison de la Truffe, the French restaurant for truffle lovers in Paris

La Maison de la Truffe is the Paris boutique and restaurant where truffles reign supreme. A historic temple to the famous mushroom, it offers the very best in truffle-based products. We'll take you on a tour of its elegantly decorated restaurant.

Le Grand Colbert, the legendary Parisian brasserie listed as a historic monument

Just a stone's throw from the sublime gardens of the Palais-Royal, the Grand Colbert is a well-known Parisian restaurant for tourists and locals alike. Listed as a historic monument, this brasserie plunges us back into the Paris of yesteryear and delights us with a menu that puts French gastronomy in the spotlight. A gourmet embodiment of what makes Paris so charming!

Parisian institution La Tour d'Argent gets a makeover

A true Parisian institution, the Tour d'Argent unveils a new, more contemporary face, with the creation of a new bar and the opening of its rooftop.

Au Pied de Cochon, gourmet cuisine at Les Halles day and night

Day or night, the brasserie Au Pied de Cochon delights Parisians and tourists alike with its traditional, generous French cuisine. A legendary address to try at least once in your life.

Florence Kahn, the stunning Jewish institution in the Marais that hasn't aged a day

A true pillar of Ashkenazi culture and an authentic Jewish institution in the Marais, Florence Kahn has not aged a day since 1988 and still offers unrivalled pleasure.

L'Auberge Pyrénnées Cévennes, the authentic, gourmet Parisian bistro

L'Auberge Pyrénnées Cévennes is the old bistro in the 11th arrondissement of Paris that has been delighting diners with its traditional cuisine for over 100 years. Taken over by Pierre Négrevergne two years ago, this institution continues to delight lovers of generous French cuisine. Are you a fan of pâté en croûte, blanquette and cassoulet? Here's your address!

La Grande Cascade, the sublime starred gastronomic restaurant in the Bois de Boulogne

What if we went to rediscover the Grande Cascade? This gastronomic restaurant, Michelin starred for 55 years, never ceases to delight us in its exceptional setting, nestled on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne in the 16th arrondissement. It renews itself with new delicacies for our greatest pleasure.

Benoit Paris, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred bistro at Les Halles

A landmark for bon vivants since 1912 in the 1st arrondissement, Alain Ducasse's Michelin-starred Benoit Paris restaurant plunges us into the Paris of yesteryear with delight.

Au Petit Riche, bourgeois French cuisine without a wrinkle

Since it opened in 1854, Au Petit Riche has been delighting the Parisian elite with its bourgeois French cuisine.

La Maison Fournaise, the restaurant on the Ile des Impressionnistes in Chatou

La Maison Fournaise, the guinguette that inspired Renoir's "Déjeuner des canotiers", is reborn with a new decor, a new chef and a new menu. We're off to enjoy a bucolic break by the water.

Le Café de la Paix: the sublime historic restaurant in Paris with a renovated setting

The Café de la Paix, this world-famous restaurant classified as a historical monument, is without a doubt one of the most beautiful restaurants in Paris. The emblematic Parisian restaurant, ideally located on the magnificent Place de l'Opéra, welcomes you since its renovation in its two bright and airy spaces, entirely redesigned by the architect Pierre-Yves Rochon in 2021.

L'Escargot Montorgueil, the Parisian institution still delighting, 200 years later

Located in the Halles district of Paris, L'Escargot Montorgueil showcases Burgundy snails in original recipes, and brilliantly executes the great classics of French gastronomy.

L'Auberge Nicolas Flamel with Grégory Garimbay at the helm

A true Parisian institution, the Auberge Nicolas Flamel welcomes a new chef, Grégory Garimbay. The oldest inn in Paris has also taken advantage of the past few months to give itself a sober makeover. And on the plate, you'll find a gastronomic cuisine that doesn't deny its classical roots and aims for the stars.

Michelin starred restaurant Le Grand Véfour renews as a bistro, our test and pictures

Le Grand Véfour signs a new page in its story. Goodbye 2 Michelin stars, hello affordable menu with market produces on the great terrace, safe from the rain and sun, across the Palais Royal garden. The team is still settling in, but the historic house is starting the year auspiciously.

Brasserie Gallopin, the historic restaurant with traditional French dishes

Brasserie Gallopin is a must in Paris for lovers of traditional French cuisine. Situated on the Place de la Bourse, this historic address boasts a sumptuous decor and offers bourgeois cuisine prepared according to the rules of the art.

Drouant, the mythical home of the Académie Goncourt

A new page is being written for Drouant, the legendary Parisian institution that has been home to the Académie Goncourt since 1914. Taken over in 2018 by the Gardinier brothers, the restaurant surprises and delights with great classics of French gastronomy, brought up to date.