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Les Deux Magots unveils its bucolic terrace-garden, ideal for welcoming Spring

A true emblem of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Les Deux Magots is now inaugurating its terrace-garden where life is good. Zoom in on this meeting place where Parisians love to sit down and admire the peaceful view of the Saint-Germain Church… Renowned for its literary history, Les Deux Magots is an unmissable Germanopratin spot. If in the last century, the famous café hosted the fine flower of the intellectual and artistic scene (Verlaine, Rimbaud, Mallarmé, Aragon, Sartre and Beauvoir, Hemingway, Picasso, to name a few…) today the tradition continues and Les Deux Magots remains more than ever the headquarters of Parisian and international personalities from the political sphere, the arts, literature and fashion. Every year, on sunny days, the establishment inaugurates its terrace-garden. At the corner of Boulevard Saint-Germain and the famous square of the same name, it preserves the authenticity and history of the house, while breathing new life into it... This legendary meeting place brings together both Parisians from the neighborhood but also artists and other international celebrities, …

Where to treat yourself to a chic and healthy lunch in Saint-Germain?

The Hotel Montalembert's restaurant offers light cuisine focused on Asian flavors, in an extremely sophisticated setting. In the heart of the left bank, not far from the church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Hotel Montalembert is one of the most charming hotels in Paris. With its golden stone façade overlooking rue du Bac, this establishment rubs shoulders with antique shops and art galleries. No wonder then that this address is particularly frequented by the artistic community, which particularly appreciates the Montalembert restaurant, a real central point of the house. The decor is sumptuous with white Carrara marble for the bar, dark rosewood paneling and dark wood flooring. A sofa by Pascal Allaman brings a colorful note facing the fireplace, while the famous Salon Gallimard – in reference to the neighboring publishing house – has a large bay window opening onto a bright mini patio. In this setting of undeniable charm, we come to taste the cuisine of chef David Maroleau, oriented towards lightness and …