Paris restaurants are a dream for gourmets and connoisseurs of fine cuisine. If your budget allows you to visit Parisian restaurants, you can find not only a variety of culinary delights, but also exquisite interiors, often a rich and interesting history, and sometimes luxurious panoramic views.
True, the portions can be quite small, in contrast to the bill. But many are ready to fork out for a unique gastronomic or even cultural experience. So, which restaurants in Paris deserve special attention?
La Tour d’Argent
15 Quai de la Tournelle
A legendary restaurant, one of the oldest in Europe. It is believed that it was opened back in 1582 as a wine tavern, and at one time King Henri IV himself visited here. It is famous for its beautiful view of Notre Dame Cathedral, as well as a collection of wines.
Maxim’s
Royale, 3
One of the most famous restaurants in Paris. Initially, it was a bistro opened by Maxime Gaillard in 1893. In 1981, the establishment became the property of Pierre Cardin, who created an Art Nouveau museum on the upper floors. At various times, John Travolta, Brigitte Bardot, Edith Piaf, Maria Callas, Aristotle Onassis, Coco Chanel, and Vladimir Vysotsky came to Maxime to sample haute cuisine.
Le Procope
13 Rue de l’Ancienne Comedie
Procope is considered one of the oldest cafes in Paris. It was opened in 1686 at a time when coffee, recently imported to France, was just gaining popularity. The restaurant’s tables remember Voltaire and Rousseau, Diderot, Danton, Robespierre, Balzac, and many others. They say that it was here that the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen of 1789 was drawn up.
