MONSIEUR BLEU

D E Sig Ne R Di N I N G

A stunning Art Deco-inspired restaurant, designed by Joseph Dirand, lays at the base of the Palais de Tokyo contemporary art center. Enjoy re ned international cuisine while soaking in the magni cent views of the Seine river and the Ei el Tower.

Monsieur Bleu may be located within the Palais de Tokyo, Paris’s leading experimental contemporary art space, but the restaurant’s beautiful design exudes a sense of elegant classicism. Opened in 2013, it immediately became a place for design-savvy diners to visit. The restaurant is a sleek, minimalist haven of Art Deco influences designed by Joseph Dirand, who has created luxury commercial spaces for Chloé in Paris and Rick Owens in London— not to mention extravagant 5th Avenue penthouses and French villas. Inside, beneath the lofty ceilings, plush olive green banquettes face designer chairs, and black marble columns contrast with white-painted wooden floors. Outside, a sprawling terrace with parasol-shielded tables overlooks the Seine, the Ei el Tower, and the Left Bank beyond. The menu o ers a mix of American comfort food such as gourmand cheeseburgers and hearty lobster rolls, Asian-inspired teriyaki dishes, Italian crowd-pleasers, and of course classic French favourites such as steak tartar, roasted chicken, and frogs’ legs.

20 avenue de New York, 75116 Paris +33 1 47 20 90 47 | monsieurbleu.com