Guidebook for Paris
Food Scene
One of the best tables around. So popular that it's hard to get a seat without a reservation : call 09 54 17 48 88.
26 locals recommend
Tempero
5 Rue ClissonOne of the best tables around. So popular that it's hard to get a seat without a reservation : call 09 54 17 48 88.
Gastronomy cuisine, with a menu that changes each month to reflect a specialty of one specific french region. Only fresh products, wine chosen with graceful care, and an owner as passionate as lovely.
Les Bottes de 7 lieues
2 Rue DuchefdelavilleGastronomy cuisine, with a menu that changes each month to reflect a specialty of one specific french region. Only fresh products, wine chosen with graceful care, and an owner as passionate as lovely.
A small neighborhood bar, where the young - and not so young - people of the place come to hang out after class (uni closeby) or a long day of work. Reasonable prices and good cuisine as well.
19 locals recommend
Le Caminito Cabaret
31 Rue CantagrelA small neighborhood bar, where the young - and not so young - people of the place come to hang out after class (uni closeby) or a long day of work. Reasonable prices and good cuisine as well.
Real institution in the neighborhood, a New-York-ish café, very simple, offers excellent brunches, cakes and decadent beverages. Also a nice place to stay for a bit of work.
12 locals recommend
L'Arobase Café
101 Rue du ChevaleretReal institution in the neighborhood, a New-York-ish café, very simple, offers excellent brunches, cakes and decadent beverages. Also a nice place to stay for a bit of work.
As suggested by its name, small "creperie" with original menu, reasonable prices and warm vibes.
La Petite Crêperie
85 Rue AlbertAs suggested by its name, small "creperie" with original menu, reasonable prices and warm vibes.
One of the major spots of the neighborhood, that brings together fine cuisine, nice multi-generation atmosphere and cheap beer !
18 locals recommend
Le Debonnaire
107 Rue du ChevaleretOne of the major spots of the neighborhood, that brings together fine cuisine, nice multi-generation atmosphere and cheap beer !
Entertainment & Activities
One of the reference movie-theaters of eastern Paris. You'll find there both mass public and "film d'auteur". Most of the movies are in original version, with french subtitles.
249 locals recommend
MK2 Bibliotheque
128 - 162 Av. de FranceOne of the reference movie-theaters of eastern Paris. You'll find there both mass public and "film d'auteur". Most of the movies are in original version, with french subtitles.
A floating swimming-pool, so funny, and very pleasant. My personal advice : go there when it's dark out, and try a swim on your back. The glass ceiling reflects the pool and the swimmers, so poetic !
124 locals recommend
Joséphine Baker Pool
Quai François MauriacA floating swimming-pool, so funny, and very pleasant. My personal advice : go there when it's dark out, and try a swim on your back. The glass ceiling reflects the pool and the swimmers, so poetic !
Everything Else
The best option for standard supermarket around. You'll find anything you need in there.
239 locals recommend
MONOPRIX
75 Rue de ParisThe best option for standard supermarket around. You'll find anything you need in there.
A small shop hosting local and cheap organic vegetables. Excellent quality. My main address for everyday meals.
13 locals recommend
Naturenville
87 Rue de la ProcessionA small shop hosting local and cheap organic vegetables. Excellent quality. My main address for everyday meals.
Picard, mon sauveur... The very famous super-tasty ready-to-heat french frozen food chain, just two steps away !
115 locals recommend
Picard
15-17 Av. Simon BolivarPicard, mon sauveur... The very famous super-tasty ready-to-heat french frozen food chain, just two steps away !
Parks & Nature
Very nice landscape built, lots of grass and the CInematheque, a cinema museum where you can vision collector, historical and off-the-track movies !
218 locals recommend
Parc de Cluny
Very nice landscape built, lots of grass and the CInematheque, a cinema museum where you can vision collector, historical and off-the-track movies !
One of the biggest parks around, always full of joy and families, and not so many joggers !
809 locals recommend
Parc Montsouris
One of the biggest parks around, always full of joy and families, and not so many joggers !
Drinks & Nightlife
Quais de Jussieu
Free Dancing every week-end !
Essentials
MONOPRIX
75 Rue de ParisGetting Around
Fast line to the city center, that connects to all the other lines. The easiest way to get around!
67 locals recommend
Olympiades station
Fast line to the city center, that connects to all the other lines. The easiest way to get around!
Direct line to the Eiffel Tower ! Also connects to the Montparnasse Station and Denfert Rochereau for your way to Orly Airport
31 locals recommend
Nationale station
Direct line to the Eiffel Tower ! Also connects to the Montparnasse Station and Denfert Rochereau for your way to Orly Airport
Bus Stop for Bus27, that directly connects you to St Michel (Quartier Latin) and further crosses the Seine to head towards Le Louvre. Definitely hop for this mode of transportation if you have a little time, you'll get more to see than under the ground ;)
Clisson station
Bus Stop for Bus27, that directly connects you to St Michel (Quartier Latin) and further crosses the Seine to head towards Le Louvre. Definitely hop for this mode of transportation if you have a little time, you'll get more to see than under the ground ;)