postcard from
PARIS
A city we have visited quite a few times, but always with the same great enthusiasm.
A wonderful fashion city with beautiful people and, not least, a fantastic cityscape. Besides admiring the Eiffel Tower, running in the Louvre Garden, reading books in the Luxembourg garden, shopping at Merci, and exploring all the beautiful monuments the city has to offer, we have compiled a "fraction" of our best recommendations for experiencing the French people and their rich culture.
All recommendations are from locals we have met along the way.
We hope you find them useful and fall in love with Paris, just like us.
OUR BEST SPOTS
COFFEE
Brigat
No need to look for Paris' best croissants. This is the place! The Place des Vosges park across is perfect for enjoying the best (and cheapest!) pain au chocolat you will ever have. Grab a coffee from Causeries to enjoy with it.
Causeries (19 Rue du Parc royal)
Great location! Serves both coffee (La Cabra) and natural wine. Get a window seating to spot cute Parisian dogs.
Dreamin Man
Cool Japanese guys serving varying coffee, such as Prolog. Choose their authentic café or the one connected to The Broken Arm, which definitely is worth a visit shopping-wise.
Recto Verso
A beautiful couple runs this lovely café and serves really good coffee. If you sit outside, you are guaranteed to spot fashionable people.
Café du Clown
A sister café to Clown Bar, where good coffee is served in the company of the loveliest dog lying on the doorstep.
DRINKS / WINE
La Banquette
Nothing beats this spot for people watching! Serving great drinks (yes, their Americano is good!) and cold white wine sided with uncanny delicious fries. Fashionable people guaranteed!
Mary Celeste
Recommended by locals, this spot serves delicious small dishes and a perfect Negroni among all their other great drinks.
Causeries (19 Rue du Parc royal)
Deserves a 2nd recommendation! Great location, serves both coffee (La Cabra) and natural wine. Get a window seating to spot cute Parisian dogs.
Deviant
Winebar with a great atmosphere and selection of wine.
MUSEUMS
Bourse de Commerce Pinault Collection
Musée Picasso
Fondation Louis Vuitton
Giacometti
Musée de l'Orangerie
Centre Pompidou
Petit Palais
Musée D'Orsay
DINNER
Clown Bar
A cozy atmosphere and authentic food. Book a table in advance and enjoy a dinner you won't regret.
Chez Janou
Book a table in advance for either lunch or dinner. French vibes with witty waiters serving amazing dishes. Don't forget to taste Paris' best chocolate mousse.
Come A Casa
Might be an Italian recommendation, but definitely worth a visit. Runned by Italian people, they guarantee a cozy atmosphere and dreamy lasagna.
Le Perraudin
Classic and authentic French food and vibes. Make sure to visit this spot if you want a true French experience!
Au Petit Fer A Cheval
Also a French experience with classic food. Be aware you can't make a reservation in advance, so be there early.
Aux Deux Amis
Serving tasty dishes to share, you are guaranteed a young and hip audience once the locals are off work.
LUNCH
Micho
Get a seat at the bar to watch the cool crew make amazing dishes or grab a sandwich to enjoy in Jardin du Palais Royal.
L'as du Fallafel
The falafels of your dreams! Grab a pita and find a spot in the hidden Jardin de Rosiers Joseph Migneret.
Foccacheria
A place run by Italians serving great foccachia-sandwiches!
Sonny's Pizza
A perfectly greased pizza to enjoy with all the locals at the Saint-Martin Canal.
Le Enfants du Marché
Hidden foodmarket with all kinds of "restaurants" and great music.
