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The 7 most iconic restaurants in the capital

Paris, the City of Lights, has long been a popular destination for its culinary delights. Among the city's gastronomic treasures, certain restaurants have acquired worldwide fame. A special place in the hearts of locals and visitors. Here is a selection of the 7 most emblematic restaurants in Paris, each with its own charm and unique history. La Tour d'Argent La Tour d'Argent, founded in the 16th century, is truly a treasure of French gastronomy that has stood the test of time. Located in the historic Seine district, this emblematic establishment is much more than just a restaurant, it is a culinary experience that is adorned with history, elegance and enduring traditions. From its windows, diners have the chance to contemplate the banks of the Seine and the emblematic monuments of Paris, thus adding an exceptional visual dimension to their meal. La Tour d'Argent – ​​19 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris Le Procope Established in 1686, Le Procope is the oldest café-restaurant in Paris. Located in the district of…

10 starred restaurants in Paris to try at least once in your life

Listed for several years as part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity, French cuisine can be proud of its extraordinary richness, its service and its distinguished traditions of the art of living... A brief overview of the best starred restaurants in the capital, the ones you absolutely must try, at least once in your life! – Pavyllon * The pitch: The latest of chef Yannick Alléno's restaurants, Pavyllon opened its doors at the Pavillon Ledoyen just a year ago, in October 2019. Only a few months later, the gastronomic counter already won its first star at the Michelin Guide ! The menu: Morisseau mussels, langoustines grilled over a wood fire and ginger butter, candied trout, crunchy tuiles with coarse milk and butter mounted with dill... Here we are treated to a cuisine that subtly mixes French influence and other culinary traditions . 8 avenue Dutuit, 75008 Paris. I RESERVE Find out more about Pavyllon, here. – Le Clarence ** The pitch: Enthroned in the heart of the Golden Triangle, Le Clarence is nestled in …

Meeting with the three-star chef, Yannick Alléno

He is one of the few chefs to have two three-star restaurants. After having cut his teeth in legendary palaces such as the Royal Monceau, the Lutetia or even Le Meurice, Yannick Alléno has decided to devote himself solely to his eponymous group, launched in 2008 as well as to his cooking school, created in partnership with Mauviel. Undoubtedly become one of the greatest chefs in the world, Yannick Alléno excels in the art of sublimating products ... Meeting with this juggernaut of French gastronomy. The origins of your passion? My passion for cooking obviously comes from my family. The desire to run the stove came from my cousin, Jean-Marc Aniel, cook at Mirman in La Canourgue. Determined to become a cook, I decided to train as a teenager and I had the chance to do so alongside great masters (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) such as Paul-Louis Meissonnier or Gabriel Biscay and especially Louis Grondard , 2-star chef at Drouant, with whom I stayed for five years. Your cult recipe? Linguines ...

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.