Paris is full of museums of all kinds. History, fashion, design, music, architecture, and cinema enthusiasts will find something to suit their tastes with a variety of exciting exhibitions to discover throughout the year. But soaking up so much culture works up an appetite!
Parisian museums understand this well. That's why many of them have a café or restaurant within their premises. Before or after your visit, a quick stop at one of Paris's museum restaurants is a sure way to satisfy your hunger or even enjoy a real feast!
On sunny days, the green terraces and hidden gardens of museums are the ideal place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city, while enjoying a drink and a bite to eat. What's more, most of the restaurants in Parisian museums follow a theme related to the museum that hosts them, paying tribute to an artist, a fashion, a country...
So set off to discover the restaurants located inside Parisian museums, combining cuisine and culture!
A Korean restaurant is hidden away in the heart of the Guimet Museum: Hanok.
You may not know it, but there is a discreet Korean restaurant hidden away inside the Guimet Museum. Open all year round and with a rooftop terrace in summer, we invite you to discover Hanok, a spot that smells of kimchi. [Read more]
Lovely terrace restaurant set up permanently in the gardens of the Musée Carnavalet
Fabula is dead, replaced by Joli, the now-permanent terrace restaurant at the Musée Carnavalet in Paris. An interlude in a magnificent historic and bucolic setting, but lacking in personality on the plate, all at a truly excessive price. [Read more]
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]
Café Lapérouse, the explorers' brasserie at the Hôtel de la Marine
If the Hôtel de la Marine is a must-see cultural jewel in Paris, the Café Lapérouse it houses is also a not-to-be-missed stopover. The restaurant's menu proudly pays homage to navigators, including explorer Jean-François de La Pérouse. A magnificent setting and fresh, gourmet cuisine worthy of the monument! [Read more]
Le M., Musée du Vin in Paris: tastings, restaurant, exhibitions, concerts & parties!
Did you know that Paris has its own wine museum? Located in the capital's 16th arrondissement, this historic institution invites you to stroll through its 15th-century vaulted cellars and discover all the secrets of wine culture. Renovated and renamed M. Musée du Vin, the venue promises a rich program of restaurants, tasting courses, taste experiences, temporary exhibitions, concerts and Parisian soirées. [Read more]
Oscar, David Gallienne's restaurant at the Musée des impressionnismes in Giverny
Chef David Gallienne has opened Oscar, his second restaurant in Giverny, this time in the heart of the Musée des impressionnismes. [Read more]
Le Café de l'Homme: the Trocadéro's terrace restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower
Café de l'Homme boasts one of the finest views of the Eiffel Tower. We're off to discover this restaurant, whose terrace offers a breathtaking view of the Trocadero and the Iron Lady. [Read more]
Discover the Café-salon de thé Rose Bakery and its verdant terrace at the Musée de la Vie Romantique
The Café-salon de thé Rose Bakery at the Musée de la Vie Romantique is the hidden nugget that welcomes you to a green, soothing setting with a superb terrace. Available all year round, in the garden and the greenhouse, it's the place to be for lunch or a sweet break. [Read more]
Rose Bakery at the Maison de Balzac, the café-tea room and terrace in a bucolic garden
A confidential coffee shop tucked away in the hidden, leafy garden of the Maison de Balzac, here's something to tempt us. With its all-organic, homemade menu, luminous setting overlooking a relaxing garden and Eiffel Tower view, it's hard not to be seduced. [Read more]
Mademoiselle Angelina, tea room and terrace at the Musée du Luxembourg
Mademoiselle Angelina - that's the name of Angelina's trendier concept at the Musée du Luxembourg tearoom. A relaxed atmosphere and a terrace on the edge of the Jardin du Luxembourg await you. You'll discover exclusive creations. [Read more]
Rhodia, the café-restaurant of the Bourdelle Museum arrives
The Musée Bourdelle reopens its doors after several months of renovation, and unveils a new café-restaurant to be discovered from March 28, 2023, within the former workshops of the famous sculptor. Named Le Rhodia in honor of Antoine Bourdelle's daughter, this spot promises an original, comforting menu inspired by the artist's life. [Read more]
Madame Brasserie by Thierry Marx, the restaurant on the 1st floor of the Eiffel Tower unveils itself
Madame Brasserie is the name of Thierry Marx's new restaurant on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. Enjoy a breathtaking view of Paris, while savoring creative French cuisine with a focus on local produce. [Read more]
Café Renoir, the superb hidden terrace of the Montmartre Museum
Café Renoir, hidden away in the garden of the Musée de Montmartre, awaits you for an exotic break in its glass roof, or in its lush garden in summer. Just a stone's throw from the Sacré Coeur, come and take a bucolic, gourmet break in this hidden, confidential terrace-tea room, offering both sweet and savory dishes. [Read more]
Le Camondo, a divine responsible cuisine and a green terrace on the edge of the Parc Monceau
Le Camondo, the restaurant adjacent to the Musée Nissim de Camondo, ideally located on the edge of the Parc Monceau in the 8th arrondissement, is a veritable nugget to be discovered. With its beautiful historic spaces, leafy terrace and fresh cuisine orchestrated by chef Fanny Herpin, this is a gourmet getaway we warmly recommend. [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]
L'Augustine, the restaurant of the Rodin Museum
Now reopened, the Musée Rodin unveils its new restaurant, L'Augustine, and its beautiful green terrace overlooking the museum's sculpture garden. A little haven of peace and gourmet delights, thanks to chef Amandine Chaignot. [Read more]
Find the location of all these great places by clicking on the map at the bottom of the article.
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