Nearby & Useful Links

- The flat is 30 seconds-walk from rue Montorgueil and its colorful markets, restaurants (from Italian to Cambodian and Thai), famous pastry shop "Stohrer", one of the one of the oldest coffee shop in Paris (Rocher de Cancale)
- Market (with organic vegetables stands) rue Montmartre on Thursdays PM and Sunday AM.

- Market Place de la Bourse with a good fishmonger on Tuesdays and Fridays PM

 

- from the Central Post Office in Paris open 23h/24h, 365 days a year. Very convenient.

 

History at a couple of minutes walk

 

Medieval Tour Jean Sans Peur,  medieval Louvre, Saint Eustache church and its concerts, Louis the XIVth Place des Victoires, XIXth century Inside Passages, buildings of different era in the neighborhood and many other interesting points of interest.

Guides at your disposal  and Martine's recommendations.

Museums, Classic Theater and Movie Theaters in Paris center

 

- 5 mn-walk from the Louvre Museum, the Palais Royal gardens (the awesome "Grand Véfour" restaurant, its alleys and craftsmen), the Comédie Française theater (classics).

- 10mn-walk from the Pompidou- Beaubourg center and the Marais.

 

Here are some links to major museums, Movie theaters and drama theater

 

Musée du Louvre

34, Rue du Louvre 75001 Paris

+33 (0)1 40 20 50 50

 

Musée d'Orsay

1 rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris

+33 (0)1 40 49 48 14 .

 

Centre Pompidou-Musée Beaubourg

Place Georges Pompidou 75004 Paris

+33 (0)1 44 78 12 33

 

Musee Picasso

5, Rue de Thorigny 75003 Paris

+33 (0)1 42 71 88 18

 

Musée du jeu de Paume

Rue Cambon 75001 Paris

 

Musée de l'Orangerie

Jardin des Tuileries 75001 Paris

+33 ( 0)1 44 77 80 07

 

Musée Carnavalet

23 rue de Sévigné 75003 Paris

+ 33 (0)1 44 59 58 58

 

Musée Marmottan (Monet and Impressionist)

2 Rue Louis Boilly 750-16 Paris, France

+ 33 (0)1 44 96 50 33

 

Comédie Française

Place Colette 75001

+33 (0)44 54 19 30

 

Ciné Halles Paris 1

7 place de la Rotonde 75001

 

MK2 Beaubourg

50 rue Rambuteau 75003

0 892 69 84 84

 

 

 

 

Castles and Artists just outside Paris

 

 

Giverny Monet's house & Gardens

Giverny France

+ 33 (0)2 32 51 28 21

 

Auvers sur Oise Van Gogh

Rue de Léry

+ 33 (0) 1 34 48 48 40

 

Versailles

Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles

+ 33 (0)1 30 83 78 00

 

Fontainebleau

Place du Général de Gaulle 77300 Fontainebleau

+ 33 (0)1 60 71 50 70

 

 

 

Services

 

I have a list of local good services if you need so. I believe in local businesses.

 

- a hair dresser : cutshop  50 rue d'Argout  01 71 32 22 55

I like their haircuts and the friendly welcome. Did not try the color yet ...

 

-helpful shop for swimming suits, stockings, underwear

 

- nails (hands and toes)

 

- a cookbook store : the BEST

 

-  Kitchen utensils

Restaurants and caterers :

 

there are many to choose from. Different styles, different budgets, some new ones, some that were but are not anymore, some disappeared from my list because the welcome "accueil" was not up to my standards or because a better one opened nearby ...

 

This is my 2012-2013 list

 

 

 

Very Close to Argout :

 

across the street very good and welcoming. Trendy, international flavors La Brigout

 

When I do not want to cook I do not want to go far but want to eat healthy and tasty : Organic lunch at Fée Nature just outside the building. I love their vegetable blends. Good for your soul, good for your health. Tell Isabelle you're coming on my behalf. Avoid the rush hour from 12.45 to 1.45, full of busy corporate people and long queuing.

 

No cooking, no walking but want a New York style quality lunch or brunch ? Go to Adèle's Family next door , the yellow window. Salads, deli burgers and Adèle's energy and smile on top. Open during weekends. Tell Adèle you're coming on my behalf.

 

Would like a good quality burger with quality French fries ? Ready to queue or wait till 1.45 to enjoy your lunch ? Go to Blend at the end of the street.

 

I highly recommend rue Leopold Bellan : l'Hedoniste. I am not convinced by the decor but the food is VERY good with a great wine list and they are VERY friendly. The fish dishes are always perfect. Interesting and right blends of spices and flavors.

  One of the waiter has a great sense of humor in French or English. Go on my behalf. I have some good US friends who are foodies and they ADORED it ! creative cuisine.

 

For pizza lovers : same street same sidewalk : Il campionissimo the Pizza vice champion of the world. The largest Pizza "à la carte" menu I've ever seen. They also propose salads.

 

 rue Bachaumont 2 mn walk, traditional French : Aux Crus de Bourgogne. Small Brasserie, smiling and good food on average. Some dishes are better than others. But globally a nice experience.

 

Le comptoir de la gastronomie rue Montmartre 2-3 mn walk excellent for foie gras, smoked fish all of Southwestern French food. Smiling service. A must. They also sell to take home...

 

Another nice Italian lively and noisy ( Italian !) Little Italy rue Montorgueil. Nice antipasti and pasta dishes.

 

History and food : Corner of Greneta ( facing you when you go through Mandar) : le Rocher de Cancale. one of the oldest cafés in Paris (= Procope on the left bank) façade just redone : all blue and gold a real Marie Antoinette style

 

 

rue Etienne Marcel towards Sebastopol, after the tower Jean sans Peur : Pierrot decor not as "ancient" but fine food

 

 

Looking for some exotic flavors : there are a few good Thai restaurants in the area :

 

rue Mandar ; a bit expensive but refine and really good. Thai discreet service Silk and Spices

 

rue Tiquetonne : between Montorgueil and Dussoubs : les 3 Elephants. Nice food, not too expensive but not a smiling service. I hesitate to recommend it because of their "not friendly at all welcome".

 

between Dussoubs and Saint Denis : Villa Papillon nice but slow, very slow

 

Going towards Sentier top of rue des Petits Carreaux and then cross rue Réaumur. First street on you right

 

- Frenchie rue du Nil : from word of mouth this little  place has gained an International reputation. The food is good but I think they are very good on wine list.

The wine bar is open and no need to book.

But for the restaurant, you'd have to book ASAP as they are very searched for and the place si quite small with just a few tables for each of the 2 services. . It is 5-7 mn walking distance. tasty food, small intimate place, smiling and excellent wine list. 

They are difficult to reach as they only pick up the phone from 3 to 5 Pm and the line is always busy. I propose to book on your behalf as they know me by now and I can walk. But  if there is no room , there won't be for me. So book ahead  via me or not. If you did not decide soon enough, I have a list of alternative upon request.

See Spring the same comment on the "recommended by guests" section.

 

going towards Grands Boulevards

in rue du faubourg Montmartre 8-10- walk from Argout , you have to try "Bouillon Chartier" food is typical French brasserie style. Not gourmet but typical, landmark recipes,   VERY cheap and it is a must visit for the experience and fun.

 

Passage Panoramas Racine

  Good quality food and smiling. Was not impressed by the whole menu and white wine was not chilled but I’d go back  to give them another chance as they propose quality products and I love the busy atmosphere in le Passage

 

When in Le Marais: Loir dans la Theière for a relaxed NY style atmosphere, good salads, quiches and desserts but they don't take reservations so you'd better go at noon...

Many Jewish  addresses Sephardic and Ashkenasi : try Marianne, L'as du Falafel and my favorite one Finkelsztajn, la Boutique Jaune

 

le Haut Marais  rue de Bretagne, Marché des Enfants Rouges ( don't miss the Japanese but go early) ...

Spices at Goumanyat

 have lunch at Rose Bakery, organic English tea house,   BoBo atmosphere...

A small China Town rue au Maire with some good Bo bun...

 

Towards Opéra

 

Near place des Victoires a typical French Brasserie, very nice décor good food and average price for lunch : Le grand Colbert

 

le Grand Café near Opéra on Bld des Capucines good food, reasonable price, welcoming

 

Also if you go further on rue des Petits champs you reach the REAL Japanese district (not only sushis run by Chinese ! :-) ) great Authentic Japanese food everywhere in that area

 

Don't miss Roellinger rue saint Anne for their wonderful spices

 

In La Madeleine district

Ladurée rue Royale: "Salon de thé" Versailles style decor. Their Macarons are among the best. Try the small sandwiches for lunch or the Kugelhopf  (Alsatian brioche) for breakfast. Not to be missed.

 

 L’écluse Bar à vin Brasserie style cuisine with some french classics

 

Fauchon : THE image of luxury when it comes to food. Try the restaurant above the museum Pinacothèque  if you want to indulge, be snob for a few hours.

Try the catering service to have a chic dinner at home.

 

Mustards and Vinegar chez Maille. There is a mustard for every dish...

 

If you like fish and seafood and willing to send some €, Prunier is a must.

 

Another  luxury is la Maison de la truffe  but all these addresses are unique experiences

 

Lifetime experiences

 

Louvre- Palais Royal

 Le Grand Véfour rue du Beaujolais has 3* 

 the decor on Palais Royal is awesome and the food by Guy Martin is perfect.This place is definitely a landmark from the 1780ies. Some famous  writers used to dine there and their name is still on their seat ( Balzac, Colette ....) read the History of this  Grand restaurant and its ups and downs but is now definitely up !

 

- 1728 behind la Madeleine is like having dinner in Versailles. I'd go back just for the Décor.

 Food is quality ( French with an Asian twist) . I'd say it is quite expensive,going for lunch is less expensive. Their real downside is their the Maitre d'o who is snobish, dispising, tries to force into fresh dessert that he has to sell on the day. resist to this an and enjoy the experience.

 

-  Jean François Piege in the 7th 2* have to book ahead. This "young" chef is very creative, nice person - met him several times- not pretentious. food is excellent, place not too big. his restaurant is above the Thoumieux but he also runs the Brasserie Thoumieux downstairs.

 

- Gare de Lyon : Train Bleu an upscale address in the train station with an unforgettable decor.

 

 

Of course there are so many… this is not an exhaustive list.

I have more recommendations for  the Left Bank ( restaurants,  famous pastry shops, spices, grocery..)

 

I also have recommendations from  previous guests  for addresses I had not time to visit yet...

 

I will share everything with you when you contact me ...