Opened two weeks ago in the same building as the freshly renovated la Maison de la Mutualité in the Latin Quarter, this chic loft-bistro is definitely one to watch in the Parisian dining scene. Its three-Michelin-star-awarded chef Yannick Alléno, also known as the chef of Le Meurice, pays homage to the growing locavore movement in the city by creating modern versions of traditional Ile de France recipes–only using local produce, of course. With the names for dishes taken from villages of its ingredients’ origin
There is so much fuss about organic food that, carried away by the organic frenziness, I sometimes found myself trying very unappetizing dishes or very weird, kind-of-green drinks. Well, going to a place such as L’Epicerie Générale reminds you what organic really should be about: regular products such as ham, cheese, olive oil, vegetebales, that taste different.
It’s never too late to talk about a classic venue. Located close to les Beaux Arts, L’Hotel is one of the historical hotspots for arty guys including Dali, Elisabeth Taylor and Oscar Wilde (who died there, as a side note).
The last to date opened shopof the most Parisian denim brand. With both men s and women s collections, this is the place to find sober, classic and well-designed jeans.
Contemporary art galleries, one of the most involved in street art scene.
The same authentic decoration across the years (Belle époque style), this restaurant has remained a rendez-vous of intellectuals and university professors
This warehouse-turned-cultural center shelters three cinemas showing current art-house films, a restaurant with a nice terrace and a bar. L‘Entrepot also hosts lectures and concerts.
The idea of this restaurant is to eat a sandwich without sacrificing on a quality meal.
It‘s a small Mexican grocery store/restaurant not far from Notre-Dame.