CLASSIC FRENCH

YO U ’LL STEP BACK IN TIME U PON ENTERING THESE HISTORIC CLASSIC

I N STIT U TIO N Gourmet foodies and dedicated locals sit elbow-to-elbow at this intimate, oldworld Latin Quarter bistro. Opt for the nobookings classic French menu at lunchtime, or wait up to several months to experience chef Yves Camdeborde’s gourmet tasting menu served during weekday evenings. €€€

9 carrefour de l’Odéon, 75006 Paris

+33 1 44 27 07 97 | hotel-paris-relais-saint-germain.com

LE G EN DARY With the atmosphere of a cosy and intimate private club, Le Voltaire’s classic red velvet banquettes, gleaming brass accents and elegant riverside setting attracts a mix of loyal locals and visiting celebrities. Feast upon steak au poivre, succulent lobster omelette, towering salads or the hearty rabbit stew. €€

27 quai Voltaire, 75007 Paris

+33 1 42 61 17 49 | No website

3. Brasserie oumieux

ELE GA N T is classic 1923 bistro underwent an intelligent renovation in 2009 under the direction of hotelier ierry Costes and Michelin-starred chef, Jean François Piège. O ering soul-satisfying cuisine and highly professional service, oumieux has quickly risen as one of Paris’s star French bistros. Open every day, non-stop service. €€ 79 rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris +33 1 47 05 49 75 | thoumieux.fr

4. Brasserie Lipp

MYT H ICA L Serving classic French fare for over 130 years, Brasserie Lipp was immortalised by Ernest Hemingway in his Parisian novel, A Movable Feast. With its smart bow-tied waiters, mirrored walls, wood-panelled dining room and loyal local clientele, Lipp’s menu has changed little over the centuries. €€ 151 boulevard Saint Germain, 75006 Paris +33 1 45 48 53 91 | groupe-bertrand.com/lipp.php

5. Aux Lyonnais

C H ARMI N G You’ll step back in time in Alain Ducasse’s authentic bistro, serving some of the nest Lyonnais cuisine in Paris. Dating back to the 1890s, the original furnishings and ttings create a warm, welcoming ambience. One of Paris’s most charming bistro settings. Closed Sundays & Mondays. €€€

32 rue Saint Marc, 75002 Paris +33 1 58 00 22 06 | auxlyonnais.com

6. Café des Musées

GO U RMA N D Acclaimed French chef, Pierre Lecoutre, runs this rustic, animated French bistro with exquisitely tasty classic French cuisine. e 2-course lunchtime menu and the highly a ordable xe prix dinner o er some of the freshest and most avoursome bistro cuisine in the city. Don’t miss the steak frites. Open daily. €€

49 rue de Turenne, 75003 Paris +33 1 42 72 96 17 | cafedesmusees.fr

7. La Rotonde Montparnasse

AU T HEN TIC Once the gathering place for artists and writers such as Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso and Scott Fitzgerald, La Rotonde retains its Art Deco elegance and is one of the most authentic brasseries in the city. Dine al fresco on the terrace during warmer months. Open daily, non-stop service. €€ 105 boulevard du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris +33 1 43 26 48 26 | rotondemontparnasse.com

8. Les Papilles

FOODI E Part wine shop, restaurant and foodie épicerie, Les Papilles nestles in a former wine cellar close to the Luxembourg Gardens. With a regularly changing gourmand fourcourse menu, enjoy expertly crafted bistro fare accompanied by a bottle of wine from the superb collection that lines the walls. €€

30 rue Gay Lussac, 75005 Paris +33 1 43 25 20 79 | lespapillesparis.fr

9. Les Cocottes & Café Constant

A N IMAT E D Located close to the Ei el Tower, chef Christian Constant’s Les Cocottes is a modern bistro with a fresh, avoursome menu served in authentic French “cocottes ” (hot pots). Fresh ingredients and a southwestern French bent are the signature traits of Constant’s tasty and a ordable menu. His other popular bistro, Café Constant, is located close by. €€ 135 rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris +33 1 47 53 73 34 | maisonconstant.com