The 1st arrondissement is a microcosm of Paris in itself. Located in the center of the capital, it is crossed by the Seine, bordered by the Tuileries Garden, and home to the Louvre Museum, the Palais Royal, Les Halles, and the very elegant Rue Saint-Honoré. Every day, it attracts a colorful crowd of tourists, Parisians, strollers, and workers, in a setting where history meets modernity.
Brunch is a natural fit in this prestigious and lively setting. The neighborhood's luxury hotels offer high-end brunches in cozy settings with views of the monuments. But these aren't the only options: many more affordable places, often tucked away in quiet streets or hidden passageways, offer delicious weekend menus.
Brunch in the 1st arrondissement also has a cosmopolitan feel, with Anglo-Saxon influences, vegetarian cuisine, Asian inspirations, and a revisited French terroir. Whether you're looking for perfectly designed avocado toast, runny eggs Benedict, specialty coffee, or a beautiful sweet and savory plate to share, you're sure to find a place to suit your taste.
Afterbrunch, we like to extend the experience with a stroll around the neighborhood: a visit to the Louvre, a detour to the Palais Royal, a stroll under the arcades of Rue de Rivoli, or a little window shopping in the neighborhood's boutiques.
Miami Boulevard : a festive restaurant-club that keeps the party going every day, and an all-you-can-eat brunch on weekends.
Sponsored - Miami Boulevard, located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, is expanding its unlimited brunch offering with a new menu featuring fresh recipes and a wider selection of grilled dishes and barbecue, while keeping its all-you-can-eat, all-inclusive package at €29 per adult, available Saturdays and Sundays. [Read more]
An exotic escape in Bali: dinner at the Djakarta Bali restaurant
Sponsored - Djakarta Bali, Paris’s go-to Asian restaurant, is the must-visit destination for a culinary journey through Indonesia, a treasure offering delicious dishes prepared in pure tradition. For a total immersion, on the first Friday evening of each month, a dancer in traditional attire transports you to Bali with royal and warrior dances, then to the island of Java with dances that are more noble and slower. [Read more]
Les Petits Bateaux du Jardin des Tuileries, playful sailboats to sail on the Grand Bassin
In the center of the Jardin des Tuileries, around the large octagonal basin (on the Concorde side), funny sailboats are generously pushed by children from all around the basin. A historic Tuileries tradition, the Petits Bateaux are one of the Garden's flagship family attractions. [Read more]
Sunday brunch at Mandarin Oriental, Paris: a six-course gourmet bistro menu
Sunday brunch at Mandarin Oriental, Paris reinvents tradition with a six-course bistronomic formula orchestrated by chefs Maxime Gilbert and Julie Dugourd. In the chic setting of the Camélia restaurant or its landscaped garden, every Sunday from 12:30 to 2:30 pm, seasonal flavors are brought to the plate. An elegant, gourmet rendez-vous a stone's throw from Place Vendôme. [Read more]
An exotic brunch at Djakarta Bali
Sponsored - Fancy a tasty brunch in the heart of Paris? Djakarta Bali offers a new brunch formula for 35 euros. To be discovered every Sunday lunchtime, this offer is sure to awaken your taste buds with dishes featuring Indonesian flavors. [Read more]
Gast, bakery and brunch during the day, bistronomy in the evening
A multi-faceted place, Gast is open non-stop, offering a choice of pastries, brunches or bistronomic toasts, depending on the time of day. [Read more]
Madame Sarfati's brunch: the superb brunch at Fary's comedy club
Madame Sarfati's brunch is held at 49 rue Berger in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. In a magnificent room designed by JR and in collaboration with artists Takao and Dirby, we discover new flavors. [Read more]
Le Tout-Paris at Cheval Blanc Paris
Le Tout-Paris, the sublime restaurant that rules the capital, wins its first Michelin star. Located on the 7ᵉ floor of the Cheval Blanc Paris, with a terrace boasting breathtaking views of the Seine and the capital's iconic monuments, you'll discover William Bequin's beautiful contemporary French cuisine, generous and well mastered. [Read more]
Le Buffet des Merveilles, the brunch-snack for sweet and salty lovers at Sweet Bazar in Paris
For families with a sweet tooth, here's a concept that's sure to please. At Sweet Bazar, temple of sweet street-food, a buffet of wonders now awaits you at brunch, lunch or snack time, offering a mouth-watering banquet with culinary workshops, all in an ultra-instagrammable setting. [Read more]
All-you-can-eat brunch at Les Artizans
Les Artizans, a friendly bistro on rue de Montorgueil next to Les Halles, which combines good market cuisine with delicious pastries, is launching a brunch program on Saturdays and Sundays. Let's go and find out! [Read more]
Olivier Stehly's all-you-can-eat brunch
Food lovers beware! Pastry chef Olivier Stehly is launching his all-you-can-eat brunch, and he's not kidding. On the menu: viennoiseries, savoury verrines, but above all, all-you-can-eat pastries and macaroons! [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
Paris 1 restaurants: Where to eat in the 1st arrondissement? Our favorite places and top picks
Looking for a good restaurant in Paris' 1st arrondissement? Follow the guide to discover our best addresses, our latest discoveries and our favorites! [Read more]
Paris 1 restaurants: Where to eat in the 1st arrondissement? Our favorite places and top picks
