The restaurants

Where to lunch? Where to have dinner? Where to take a coffee, a really fresh and tasty beer? The choice is yours...

GOURMET RESTAURANTS


3*  Le Meurice
228 Rue de Rivoli - 75001 Paris
Metro: Tuileries
Tel: 01 44 58 10 55
Fax: 01 44 58 10 76
Mail: restaurant@lemeurice.com
Closed: Saturday and Sunday – from 26/07/08 to 24/08/08
Menu: 90€ (lunch)/220 €
Carte: 164/292 € (not including wine)

The Chef, Yannick Alleno, received his third Michelin star in 2008. Situated just across from The Tuileries Garden, the restaurant “Le Meurice” boasts one of the most exquisite dining rooms in Paris. Their courses are prepared with the best ingredients from around the world. At “Le Meurice”, you will experience French cooking at its finest.


2*   Le Carré des Feuillants
14 Rue de Castiglione - 75001 Paris
Metro: Tuileries
Tel: 01 42 86 82 82
Fax: 01 42 86 07 71
Mail: carrédesfeuillants@orange.fr
Closed: Saturday and Sunday and from August 1st to August 31st 2008
Menu: 65€ (lunch) / 165 € (dinner)
Carte: 127/159 € (not including wine)

Le Carré des Feuillants is located at the old Convent of Feuillants, between the Place Vendôme and the Tuileries Garden. Alain Dutournier, a contemporary art enthusiast, decorated the restaurant with modern paintings and sculptures. The mouth-watering dishes are based on traditional recipes from the south-west.  


1*  Goumard
9 Rue Duphot - 75001 Paris
Metro: Madeleine
Tel: 01 42 60 36 07
Fax: 01 42 60 04 54
Mail: goumard.philippe@wanadoo.fr
Closed: the 24th and the 25th of December 2008
Menu: 46€ et 60 € (lunch)
Carte: 75/127 €

Located in the old Maison Prunier between the Place Madeleine and the rue Saint-Honoré, Goumard has a stylish and inviting atmosphere. Decorated in the “Art Nouveau” style, it is hard to hard to stop oneself from admiring the Lalique wood panelling. The young chef, Olivier Guyon, uses only the highest quality seafood to prepare his admirable dishes.


TRADITIONAL FRENCH CUISINE
 
Macéo
15 Rue des Petits-Champs – 75001 Paris
Metro : Palais Royal or Bourse
Tel : 01 42 97 53 86
Closed: Saturday mid-day, Sundays and for three weeks in August
Menus: 30 €, 37 €, 45 €
Carte: 65/70 €
 
This beautiful hall, dating from the 18th century, emphasizes its age by hanging contemporary paintings to the walls.
Two steps away from the Royal Palace, you can treat yourself to a traditional French cuisine that is skilfully prepared and an accompanied by a superb wine list.
 

BISTROS

L’Absinthe
24 Place du Marché Saint-Honoré – 75001
Metro: Pyramides or Tuileries
Tel: 01 49 26 90 04
Fax: 01 49 26 08 64
Closed : Saturday mid-day, Sundays and for ten days in between Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Menus: 29 € / 36 €
Carte: about 40/45 €
 
Situated on the Place du Marché Saint-Honoré, this bistro has a New-York loft feeling to it, both chic and laid-back. The chef, Laine Yanné, has created a “mischievous” menu. The little bowls of chocolate cream are a must-have for dessert.
 
 
Chez Flottes
2, Rue Cambon - 75001 Paris
Metro: Concorde or Madeleine
Tel: 01 42 60 80 89
Fax: 01 42 60 13 85
Closed: December 25th
Menus: 23 €, 28 €, 12 €(children)
Carte: 40/55 €
 
This neo-1900 brasserie, decorated with stained glass windows designed by Mucha (Czech Artist 1860-1939), serves a well-prepared, simple and classic cuisine. Excellent service and a great value.
 
 
OUR FAVOURITE ADDRESS

Le Soufflé
36 Rue du Mont-Thabor - 75001 Paris
Metro: Concorde ou Tuileries
Te : 01 42 60 27 19
Fax: 01 42 60 54 98
Email: crigaud@club-internet.fr
Closed: Sundays, national holidays, 3 weeks in August
Menus: 23 € (lunch), 29,80 €, 34 €
Carte: 45/55 €
 
Situated between Place Vendome, Placede la Madeleine and Place de la Concorde, le Soufflé is faithful to traditional French cuisine. Its speciality is, obvious from the name, the soufflé. The menu boasts a dozen different soufflés, both savoury and sweet, and the inspirations for the various soufflés follow the seasons. You definitely will be satisfied by the excellent quality of service.