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Bel Canto: the ideal restaurant for music lovers

A few steps from Notre-Dame de Paris, the Bel Canto restaurant perfectly combines haute cuisine and lyrical singing. This unusual address is a delight for fine gourmets. For more than 20 years now, Bel Canto has been offering an original concept that cannot be found elsewhere. The poetic encounter between two distinct worlds: lyrical singing and gastronomy. While in the 3th century, the famous Scala in Milan offered dinners, it is today at Bel Canto that we go to be amazed… and ears! – A sublime decor As soon as you enter, the tone is set: red velvet, noble woods and other paintings intertwine, a sumptuous decor that is reminiscent of that of the most prestigious opera houses. Every evening an incredibly enchanting dinner show is played here. In the four corners of the room, authentic costumes from the Opéra National de Paris watch over the grain… – A new menu On the plate, the meal is played out in 5 acts without false notes. On the menu, we discover a sublime duck foie gras with XNUMX spices alongside Gravlax salmon, …

A gastronomic-chic break at the Laurent restaurant 

Behind this mythical pink-orange facade hides one of the best kept secrets of Paris. An exceptional starred table, in which to savor your meal becomes an unforgettable experience. Former hunting lodge of King Louis XIV then Guinguette under the Revolution, the Laurent has lost none of its splendor over the centuries. Established in the heart of the gardens of the Champs-Élysées roundabout, this historic establishment first dazzles with its neoclassical and bourgeois setting, very popular at the time. This pretty house restored in 1842 by the German architect Jacques-Ignace Hittorff presents itself as a wooded enclave with a bewitching past where luxury is nestled in the smallest details: pilasters, columns, paintings of yesteryear and other classical sculptures associated with large Bay windows and bouquets of fresh flowers scattered here and there give it an air of a Balzacian palace. If upstairs, we discover 5 lounges that can be privatized for a wedding, cocktail party or other event requiring an authentic setting, in fine weather, true happiness turns out to be…

The Renoma Café Gallery, arty HQ of the 8th arrondissement

On Avenue George V, the Renoma Café Gallery, a sort of New York loft with a dash of French Touch, has been shining for 20 years in the most chic district of Paris. Part book-shop, part restaurant, its reputation continues to grow and regulars and tourists alike appreciate this multi-faceted place… THE LOCATION… With its arty-urban atmosphere and its New York spirit, the Renoma Café Gallery is a real institution. Its setting and decoration represent a large part of its reputation. This large space was imagined by a photographer from the 60s and 70s, friend of Gainsbourg and Saint Laurent, to whom he offers a nod in the decoration of the restaurant. For afterwork tapas aperitifs, it takes place in the lounge. Large leather sofas are the meeting place for lovers who want a romantic moment. The rest of the space is a mix of a metal bar, Louis XVI benches, a very chic vintage style and paintings and photos that take us into this universe. Short, …

The Café de la Paix, between tradition and modernity

Decor brought up to date, new menu by a new chef… A true Parisian institution since 1862, Le Café de la Paix has been able to renew itself with grace and is more than ever in tune with the times. Enthroned at the foot of the Opéra Garnier for more than 150 years, Le Café de la Paix crosses the generations without taking a wrinkle. Sumptuously renovated in 2003, this mythical place which has seen the greatest writers, singers, actors and politicians pass through its walls, has lost none of its splendor of yesteryear. With its gilded columns, moldings, frescoes, lamps and other gilding in the Second Empire style, the Belle Époque spirit still reigns supreme in the vast dining room! In the midst of this superb historic setting, you can enjoy a cuisine centered on the work of seasonal products, provided by quality producers. Chef Laurent André, who arrived at the house in October 2016, began by reworking the gastronomic menu, lightening it and bringing up to date legendary dishes such as foie gras, tartare, etc.

The facade of the Procope in Paris

Le Procope, the oldest café in Paris

In the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, in the rue de l'Ancienne Comédie, proudly sits the oldest café in Paris. Since 1686, the Procope has been the meeting place for all of Paris. If it is the café that made it famous, people come here today to taste traditional and bourgeois cuisine, which would not have displeased its illustrious regulars like Voltaire or Victor Hugo. We tell you the story of this legendary address. The beautiful story of Le Procope begins with the arrival of coffee in Paris at the end of the 17th century, in 1657 to be precise. An Armenian senses the potential of this “tonic drink” and decides to sell it in a small shop in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Some time later, his Sicilian waiter decides to buy the business from him. Her name ? Francesco Procopio dei Coltelli. For his establishment, the young man wishes the best. He thus relies on a refined decoration and does not skimp on luxurious details such as crystal chandeliers, mirrors and noble materials such as mahogany or velvet. Le Procope, the first café in Paris, ...

La Place, the new bistronomic address in the 16th arrondissement

In the heart of the 16th arrondissement, La Place is the new trendy spot that offers bistro cuisine with high added value. In a warm atmosphere, we delight in tasty dishes, as beautiful as they are good but above all homemade! Beef steak, duck confit, free-range chicken supreme or even truffle risotto to die for ... The menu is really complete and also offers fish (salmon, tuna, sea bass, cod fillet) as well as a large choice of salads which will delight vegetarians: Caesar, quinoa, Thai, Norwegian All in a chic setting, where nothing has been left to chance in terms of decoration. Velvet benches, marble tables and graphic lighting mingle with a few arty frames and canvases that add a twist to the elegant side. A second tropicool-style room is hidden behind, with the possibility of privatizing a large table of friends (12 people). The alcoves are ideal for romantic evenings or a more intimate dinner. Most ? The fresh products, …

Brunches to trust in Paris

Whether in palaces, bakeries or even brasseries, brunch has become one of our favorite weekend outings. This Anglo-Saxon tradition is essential and has adapted to French habits. Here are our favorite addresses according to our desires of the moment. The most gastronomic: La Réserve Do we still need to present La Réserve and its restaurant Gabriel? The hotel was voted the world's best hotel last year and the restaurant proudly displays two Michelin stars. The brunch offered by chef Jérôme Banctel has it all and offers an unforgettable moment. We start with assortments of salty pieces - such as tuna tataki or beef cromesquis - and sweet (lemon tart, vanilla-fig cabbage, passion fruit…) of the highest quality. It would hardly take more to seduce us, but the main course can then be set up with a breaded egg, a hot dish followed by cheese and a dessert. The hardest part is to choose between all his creations which bring water to ...