Hop in the DeLorean and head for the Paris of yesteryear ! To do so, visit one of the capital's listed cafés, a true testament to the City of Light's past. Perfect places to sip a hot drink and eat a pastry, while contemplating breathtaking historical settings.
In September 2024, the French Ministry of Culture announced the inclusion of 'social and cultural practices in bistros and cafés in France' in Unesco's intangible cultural heritage list. A way of preserving and paying tribute to theart of the French bistro.
In Paris, some fifteen cafés have been listed, not by Unesco, but by Monuments Historiques, a distinction that protects monuments of remarkable interest on a regional scale. These are real pieces of Paris's past, to be discovered on a stroll through the city's streets.
To take a step back in time, head for the cafés in Paris listed as Monuments Historiques, as well as the café-bars located in buildings protected by the same prestigious distinction!
Réséda Café, Thierry Marx's signature restaurant at the Grand Palais
The Grand Palais has reopened with a host of new features, including a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx, called Réséda Café. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
La table des Bernardins, the unusual café-restaurant nestled in the nave of the Collège des Bernardins
La Table des Bernardins, located in the emblematic Collège des Bernardins in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, is the ideal spot for a meal or a break in an atypical, historic setting. Open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, this restaurant-café offers a varied cuisine, ideal for a relaxing lunch or a passing snack. [Read more]
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. [Read more]
The Hilton Opéra Bar-Café Restaurant and its historic setting
Do you know the Grand Salon of the Hilton Opéra next to the Gare Saint-Lazare? Under this sublime historic glass roof, where gilding, frescoes and crystal chandeliers await you, you'll be able to enjoy breakfast, exotic dishes and made-to-measure cocktails all day long. [Read more]
La Halle aux Grains, elegant gastronomy by Michel and Sébastien Bras at the Bourse de Commerce
Michelin-starred chefs Michel and Sébastien Bras have set up shop in the historic Bourse de Commerce at La Halle aux Grains, a timeless restaurant where the grain regains all its nobility. [Read more]
Find the location of all these addresses by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
Restaurants in the heart of listed buildings in Paris and the Ile-de-France region
For lovers of gastronomy and heritage, restaurants located in listed historic buildings are the perfect place to treat your taste buds as well as your taste buds. [Read more]
