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POP INTO ANY OF THESE COOL CASUAL CAFES FOR COFFEE & CAKE, OR A CASUAL BITE THRO UGHOUT THE DAY

I N D U STRIA L COO L A mecca for co ee lovers, Café Coutume has developed an avid following since opening in 2011. Supplying expertly roasted co ee beans to over 60 bars, restaurants and hotels across Paris, Coutume serves superb co ee in a trendy, industrialchic setting accompanied by a casual breakfast and lunch menu. Budding baristas can also learn the craft at their in-house courses. €€

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47 rue de Babylone, 75007 Paris

+33 1 45 51 50 47 | coutumecafe.com

C L ASSIC Former Guatemalan Ambassador, Gloria Montenegro pioneered Paris’s co ee-drinking scene when she opened La Caféothèque almost ten years ago. Rich co ee aromas drift throughout La Caféothèque’s labyrinthe-like space, which showcases beans from around the world. With an extensive menu of co ee types to choose from, this cafe attracts an eclectic crowd of co ee-lovers. €€

52 rue de l’Hôtel-de-ville, 75004 Paris

+33 1 53 01 83 84 | lacafeotheque.com

R E TRO-C H IC As a fairly recent addition to Paris’s trendy concept store-cum-cafe scene, e Broken Arm is a popular, all-day hangout spot in the chic Marais district. Enjoy co ee, juices and homemade baked treats in the boutique’s light- lled cafe which overlooks the leafy Square du Temple, where you’ll nd the city’s creative crowd sampling freshlymade sandwiches, soups and fruit juices. €

12 rue Perrée, 75003 Paris

+33 1 44 61 53 60 | the-broken-arm.com

4. Café Craft

H A N G Popular with freelance creatives looking for a friendly place to hang out, Café Craft o ers a great workspace for those in need of great co ee and high-speed wi . With beans from Paris roasters Café Lomi, the cappuccinos are guaranteed to keep the creative juices owing. Set in Canal St. Martin, interiors feature clean lines, rustic woods and a bold monochrome palette. €€ 24 rue des Vinaigriers, 75010 Paris +33 1 40 35 90 77 | cafe-craft.com

Nee D To K N Ow

Recent O pe ning: Paris is experiencing a co ee revolution, with cool cafes opening in all corners of the city. Two of our favourite recent openings in Le Marais include the jewel-box Boot Cafe and Foundation Cafe, both chic and cosy places serving expertly-crafted co ee.

5. Café Strada

FRI EN D LY Remaining a well-kept secret among Paris’s co ee lovers, Café Strada lies hidden in the Marais district. With co ee beans sourced from around the world, Café Strada’s friendly team led by the super cool Marie-Christine and Peter serve some of the best co ee in Paris, along with heart-warming fare. € 94 rue du Temple, 75003 Paris +33 1 44 61 09 28 | fr-fr.facebook.com/stradacafe94

6. Café Télescope

COSY For those in search of a barista who knows his craft, seek out David Flynn at his intimate Café Télescope. With only a few tables and a communal bench outside, the cafe o ers a counter-top lled with fresh cakes and the lingering aroma of freshly roasted co ee beans. €

5 rue Villedo, 75001 Paris

+33 1 42 61 33 14 | telescopecafe.com

7. Ten Belles

H IPST E R With a cosy setting in Canal Saint Martin, Ten Belles’ hip crowd can be found sipping expertly crafted co ees accompanied by freshly baked treats. Having worked his way around some of the city’s best co ee shops, barista omas Lehoux and his team have raised the co ee benchmark in Paris. €€

10 rue de la Grange aux Belles, 75010 Paris

+33 1 42 40 90 78 | tenbelles.com

8. Institut Finlandais

COFF EE G EE KS Fans of Paris’s co ee hotspot Café Coutume can nd an equally alluring outpost at the light- lled Institut Finlandais, where luminous spaces of wood and white attract the student and creative crowd. Expect laptops galore, friendly sta and Café Coutume’s signature superb co ee. € 60 rue des Écoles, 75005 Paris

+33 1 40 51 89 09 | institut-finlandais.asso.fr

9. Café Lomi

COFF EE G EE KS Champions of quality co ee, Café Lomi supplied many of Paris’s best cafes with roasted beans long before they decided to open their own on-site cafe. A relaxed haven in an overlooked area of the 18th district, Café Lomi’s rough wooden oors and chilled atmosphere set the perfect scene for mellow co ee-savouring. Stay on for their homebaked treats and casual lunch menu. €€

3 ter rue Marcadet, 75018 Paris

+33 9 80 39 56 24 | cafelomi.com

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DON ’ T MISS A VISIT TO THESE ICONIC PARISIAN FOOD MARKETS, GOU RMET GROCERS & CASUAL LOCAL FOOD TRUCKS.

Gourmet Grocers

Food Markets

1. Boulevard Raspail

SOP H ISTICAT E D One of our favourite gourmet food halls in the world, this famous épicerie in the luxurious Le Bon Marché department store has recently been renovated, and is now more impressive than ever. You’ll be spoiled for choice at this world famous épicerie.

24 rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris

+33 1 44 39 80 00 | lebonmarche.com

2. Lafayette Gourmet

B U ST L I N G is animated, vibrant food hall within the iconic Galeries Lafayette department store is one of the most actionpacked épiceries in Paris. You’ll nd an astounding choice of sweet and savoury items guaranteed to satisfy your every foodie whim.

48 boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris

+33 1 42 82 34 56 | haussmann.galerieslafayette.com

3. Fauchon

ICO N IC is internationally-renowned gourmet food brand is synonymous with quality. Visit its glamorous pink and blackthemed boutique and stylish cafe which overlooks the historic La Madeleine.

24-26 place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris

+33 1 70 39 38 00 | fauchon.com

ICO N IC Held from 7am-2.30pm on Tuesdays and Fridays (and until 2pm on Sundays) along boulevard Raspail, this open-air food market is where you’ll nd local Parisians fresh produce of the highest quality. On Sundays, you’ll nd organic vendors selling fresh vegetables and other premium produce. Boulevard Raspail, 75006 Paris

2. Marché des Enfants Rouge

H ISTORIC As the oldest covered market in Paris, this bustling food market in the Marais o ers a wide variety of international food stalls where you can enjoy delicious and a ordable casual cuisine such as Japanese, Lebanese, Moroccan, Caribbean and Italian. Arrive early to secure a table. € 39, rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris

3. Marché Bastille (also Marché Richard Lenoir)

A N IMAT E D As one of the largest outdoor food markets in Paris, a section of Boulevard Richard Lenoir in Paris’s 11th district transforms into the bustling Marché Bastille every ursday and Sunday from 7am-2.30pm, lled with a wide variety of street vendors. Boulevard Richard Lenoir, 75011 Paris

Food Trucks

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H AMB U RG E RS Don’t miss chef Kristen Frederick’s smash-hit creative, seasonal burgers served from a food truck. You’ll be spoiled for choice with over 30 burgers made using premium seasonal ingredients to choose from. Despite the lengthy queues, this is one food truck worth queueing for. € lecamionquifume.com

2. Cantine California

B U RG E RS & TACOS Serving 100% organic burgers and Mexican tacos made with local farm ingredients, Cantine California transports Californian street food to Paris. Following the success of their food truck, the team has recently opened a new restaurant in Paris’s Arts et Métiers district. € cantinecalifornia.com

3. Deux Filles Un Camion (2F1C)

FR E S H As a healthier alternative to the typical food trucks in Paris, two enterprising female French chefs run this popular food truck which serves fresh and healthy soups, salads and sandwiches made on-site and inspired by seasonal market produce. € facebook.com/deuxfillesuncamion

Why are you are so committed to the world of cinema and especially with the Cannes Film Festival? We have been very involved with the world of cinema since 1933 and we gained a great deal of visibility in the 1950s thanks to Marilyn Monroe who really loved our champagne. We were present in Hollywood during the Oscars in 1964, at which time we produced a gigantic bottle to celebrate Rex Harrison's Academy Award win for his role in ‘My Fair Lady’. Since then, Piper-Heidsieck has been partnering with many lm festivals around the world, and since 1983, we have become the o cial provider of the legendary Cannes International Film Festival. To celebrate our commitment to this event, Piper-Heidsieck will launch a new limited edition bottle for the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.

Marilyn Monroe claimed that she started each day with “a glass of Piper-Heidsieck champagne”. What is the history of the brand? Our House was established when France was still a monarchy in 1785.

CÉCILE BONNEFOND CEO, Piper-Heidsieck

Founded in 1785, Piper-Heidsieck is one of the oldest and most prestigious champagne houses in the worl, which is built upon a reputation of excellence. In 2013, Piper-Heidsieck's Cellar Master, Régis Camus, was crowned 'Sparkling Winemaker of the Year' by the International Wine Challenge for the eighth time. As the o cial partner of exclusive events such as the Cannes Film Festival, we meet with the CEO of Piper-Heidsieck to find out more about the brand's involvement in the film festival and her favourite restaurants in Paris.

Legend claims that founder Florens-Louis Heidsieck’s ambition was to produce a cuvée “worthy of a queen” and to o er it to her at that time, for Queen Marie-Antoinette. During the 19th century, Henri-Guillaume Piper was the ambassador of our House around the world. From Habsburg princes to Chinese emperors, fourteen royal and imperial courts granted him the distinction of becoming their “authorised supplier”. To celebrate our 200 year anniversary, we organised an unforgettable celebration in Versailles where we presented a special bottle designed by Van Cleef and Arpels.

What are your favourite restaurants in Paris? ere are many beautiful restaurants that I could recommend, including the ones where we can nd our champagne wines to pair with the meals. For a business lunch, I would choose Le Pré Catelan in the Bois de Boulogne or Le Fouquet's on the Champs-Elysées. With friends, I love to go to L’Ami Louis in Le Marais. Apicius restaurant is my favourite place for a romantic dinner.

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