In the “Travel” section, heroes living in other countries explain what topics can be discussed with locals and which are better to avoid, where to have a couple of drinks and where to go without getting into a crowd of tourists. Petersburg student Anna Novgorodova left for Paris two years ago and entered the University of Paris II at the Faculty of Political Science. She talked about what's new in tourist places where local bobos spend time and why you can talk with the French about everything, even about Putin and Ukraine.

From the age of seven I knew that I would go to study in France. Everything was leading up to this in principle: I graduated from a French school, where the number of hours of French was approximately equal to the number of hours of all the humanities taught combined, and I went to France more than anywhere else. But when I graduated from high school and it was time for admission, I ran into one legal nuance: I was 17 years old, and if you are under 18 and you are going to France, you need a French guardian. I didn’t have it, and after school I decided to enter the university like everyone else.

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As a result, I studied journalism for two years. The first, because it was necessary, and the second, because I liked it and I still wanted to think about whether it was worth leaving. After my second year, I finally made up my mind. Of course, it is morally not so easy to leave after half a completed bachelor's degree: after all, at this time you are already starting to somehow spin in a professional environment, the first connections appear. But I left and, in general, I do not regret anything. Because when you leave at 19, it is easy to adapt, and if the adaptation is successful, then you can make a career anywhere.

When I graduated from high school and it was time to enter, I faced one legal nuance: I was 17 years old, and if you are under 18 and you are going to France, you need a French guardian. I didn't have it

When I left, I already had quite a few illusions about Paris and France in general, since I had been there many times and thought that I knew it like the back of my hand. However, there were some discoveries. The first thing I didn’t pay attention to before: in this city, like in many other European megacities, there is a rather bright division of neighborhoods into “good” and “bad”, poor and rich, business and residential. Gradually, this border is smoothed out: representatives of disadvantaged strata of society are gradually moving beyond the city limits, so now the suburbs (banlieues) also have “good” and “bad” ones.

The second is a terrible bureaucracy. It would seem that the Russian people are no strangers, but the French bureaucracy is a phenomenon no less striking and no less annoying: the desire to scrupulously follow the rules, which we do not understand, sometimes reaches the point of absurdity. The first week in Paris, I did not yet have my own housing (I lived with friends), I was going to find an apartment on the spot. To find an apartment, you had to call the owners. In order to call them and not go broke on roaming, they really needed a local SIM card. To make a SIM card, you need to open a bank account. And to open a bank account, you need to have housing. Vicious circle. Of course, you need to know about such things in advance, but no websites for students or in you will tell you about it.

Bookstores. Photo: montourdanslemonde.e-monsite.com

I was not a little surprised when I learned that in France a lot is done through regular mail. Even to a university located in the same city as you, some documents must be sent by mail. But don't panic: the French postal service works well and quickly, and, apart from the unpleasant waste of time associated with going there, there are usually no problems. In general, you gradually get used to this functioning of life, although it still seems to me that a lot of things are not arranged very rationally.

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My university (University Panthéon-Assas) is located in the sixth arrondissement, right across from the Luxembourg Gardens, so studying does not cut off from city life, as happens with students whose schools are located far in the suburbs (like HEC, for example). For me personally, this location is a huge advantage: having lived most of my life on Vasilyevsky Island, it would be difficult to move outside the city, even to a well-equipped university campus.

I was not a little surprised when I learned that in France a lot is done through regular mail. Even to a university located in the same city as you, some documents must be sent by mail.

The 6th arrondissement is one of the districts that I know best, and it seems to me that it is the center of everything truly Parisian: it is bourgeois, but in moderation (unlike, for example, the 16th, where I also lived). It is very student and dynamic: with a huge number of small galleries, art shops, wine (and just) bars. In it, it seems to me, the atmosphere that at the beginning of the 20th century attracted all the bohemia to Paris was preserved. It is also valuable that some eclecticism in architecture remained there: Baron Osman (the right hand of Napoleon III, he was entrusted with the restructuring and improvement of the city), apparently, did not have time to rebuild it completely in a strictly Ottoman style, so you can find many streets that are clearly were the same a few centuries ago.

Three streets to walk

Cafe Les Deux Magots. Photo: Yellow Scarf and a Suitcase via Compfight

Boulevard Saint Germain

Boulevard Saint-Germain is probably one of the busiest thoroughfares on the left bank of Paris (rive gauche). From time immemorial, it has been the focus of local bohemia and the elite - everyone has heard the famous Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots. Now they go there, rather to join the atmosphere sung by Hemingway, and the real bohemian has moved much further east. However, this atmosphere is worth it: in such places it seems that time has stopped, and you really plunged into a holiday that is always with you. In addition, in Saint-Germain (because it is not only a boulevard, but also a quarter adjacent to it) there are several medieval churches - Saint-Sulpice and Saint-Germain des Près, where you can always look to take a break from the annoying bustle and think about the eternal. And remember that France, in addition to bon vivantism and gourmandism, is historically still a Catholic country.

Cannett street

Cannett street

Cannett Street (rue des Cannettes) branches off from the boulevard near the Mabillon metro station. Unremarkable in appearance, it is nevertheless a Mecca for lovers of bar and pub culture (the main category of visitors are students) and is filled every evening with drinkers wandering from bar to bar (which includes most of the French). The fun in the bars ends at two o'clock in the morning (there are practically no those where they walk until the morning). So if you want to continue it, then you need to go to the club (boite de nuit).

Street Montorguey. Photo: DolceDanielle via Compfight

Street Montorguey

Montorgueil is a pedestrian street between the first and second arrondissement of Paris. The strange name comes from the name of the hill, which was located earlier in this place. This is a street in the heart of Paris that is not to be missed, although it is often neglected by tourists (so much the better). In addition, it is a stone's throw from the Pompidou Center, City Hall (Hôtel de ville) and BHV (Bazar de l'hôtel de ville), so you won't have to look for it for a long time. By the way, there you can look into one of the best Italian restaurants in Paris (according to the general opinion of my friends) - Little Italy.

Places to see if you are not afraid of tourists

Jewish Quarter

Library of Saint Genevieve

Jewish Quarter

The Jewish quarter (Quartier Juif) or Pletzl is another interesting place in the Marais quarter. Unlike the rest of Paris, on Sunday you can find a pleasant revival, try the best falafel and other specialties Jewish cuisine, including sweets that you will not find anywhere else in Paris (or almost). There is also the Holocaust Museum, which, in addition to the classic expositions for museums of this genre, often hosts exhibitions of modern art, original and well-designed. And by the way, boutiques in the Marais are also open on Sundays. If the passion for shopping is as strong in your heart as the passion for saving, on Sunday you can go to La Vallée Village - a discount center an hour from Paris, where you can really find many famous brands(Zadig et Voltaire, Valentino, Pinko and others) at prices three times lower than the original ones. So what if last year's collections.

Places the locals love

Canal Saint Martin

Tokyo Palace

Tokyo Palace (Palais de Tokyo) is a modern art complex in the 16th arrondissement, close to the Trocadero (where everyone takes pictures of the Eiffel Tower). For some reason, it is less known among tourists than the Pompidou Center, but it is no less interesting - moreover, both the exhibitions and the space itself are interesting there. The best way to experience the art of the era after Marcel Duchamp (Marcel Duchamp), you need to go there. Sometimes you can see incredible light, sound and video installations there. There are several restaurants and a huge terrace, fashion shows and parties are also held in the Palais de Tokyo: in a club called YoYo you can hear the world's best DJs: electro, house, dubstep. It is worth adding that the Palais de Tokyo, as well as the Museum of Modern Art located in the neighboring building (Musée d’art moderne), are rare specimens belonging to the architecture of constructivism, which is very, very rare in Paris.

luxembourg garden

This is the Parisian place that is equally loved by both locals and tourists. However, there are more first ones. This is the best place to take a walk among the trees and marble statues, also on the territory of the Luxembourg Gardens is the Luxembourg Palace, commissioned by the notorious Marie de Medici in the likeness of the Palazzo Pitti in Florence. Of course, this is the main pearl of the Sixth district. In addition to the Senate, there is, of course, a museum - for the most prestigious exhibitions of recognized geniuses like Marc Chagall or Amedeo Modigliani, you need to go there.

Canal Saint Martin

If you want the underground, something non-trivial and not very sleek (like all of Paris), the Saint-Martin Canal is the perfect place. Young artists, musicians and unrecognized geniuses hang out there, just like regular students. This is one of the places in the originally proletarian east of Paris that has become a haven for Parisian bobos (bourgeois-bohemian). The history of this term is curious: initially they were the children of wealthy French bourgeoisie, who in the sixties and seventies fell under a wave of student demonstrations and, in defiance of their parents, adhered to left-wing views and creative professions. Now bobo is rather an analogue of our "hipster", although this term is also used in French. As usual, his connotation lately is slightly sarcastic. All this does not prevent Canal Saint-Martin from being a place with a special charm and slightly dirty bars where you can hear unknown but not bad bands. And on the banks of the canal on warm evenings it is very pleasant to arrange an “apero” (from aperitifs): get together with a company, drink wine and smoke, because in Paris they smoke, and they smoke a lot.

Cafes and bars to visit

With such an abundance of catering and public catering establishments, it is difficult to choose only a couple that are worth recommending. Therefore, in addition to gastronomic, one of the criteria can be considered the location - such that it is easy to find and easy to get to.

Prescription is a cocktail bar in the 6th arrondissement, on Rue Mazarin, which you may not notice if you don't know. This is a place with bartenders of such a level that they can not only prepare a cocktail based on your wishes, but also independently determine your mood at a glance and create a cocktail that somehow really fits. I've had it there many times. No wonder it's packed with people every weekend.

If you have come here, consider that you are almost the leading figure of the Parisian nightlife. The club is called so because it is located in the mansion where Georges Bizet once lived. And although the music played there is far from classical, the famous composer could be satisfied with the popularity of one of his haunts thanks to the excellent interior. Intimacy gives the feeling that all the guests are one big family. Especially at five in the morning at the exit.

Topics you can always talk about with locals

The French are really interested in politics. From a young age they are taught to be included in civilian life (there are, of course, exceptions, but they only confirm the rule). Such upbringing often instills political views shared by the family, that is, it is not always the fruit of one's own reflections. However, they, like no one else, are characterized by the ability to think critically, which is supported by a love of conversation: the ability to express one's thoughts is an important part of French education. Therefore, conversations are more art for art's sake, conversation for conversation, and not a search for a single truth. If we talk about current events, it is possible and interesting to discuss the situation in Ukraine with the French: although the French media develop the characteristic rhetoric “Russia is the aggressor” and “Putin is the tsar”, the French are always ready to question everything, if only to keep the conversation going.

The French, including the Parisians, are terrible gourmets and are ready to talk endlessly about food. Restaurants, recipes, cuisines of the peoples of the world (the French travel a lot) - you can always talk about all this without fear of awkward silence. A Parisian, whether he is a marketer, lawyer, programmer or whatever, considers it his duty to keep abreast of new cultural trends. Sometimes, to get to exhibitions at the Luxembourg Palace or the Orangerie, you can stand in line for several hours (which can not even always be avoided by buying tickets on the site). So if you are interested in art, you can always start a conversation about it: surely your interlocutor has recently visited the exposition of German expressionists or at the opening of a gallery of his friend.

Photos to take in Paris

The Eiffel Tower houses several restaurants, a bar and a buffet. On the first level there is a restaurant called 58 Tour Eiffel. A two-course lunch (main and dessert) here will cost about 18 euros.

Basically it's a sandwich and some kind of croissant, or a sandwich and french fries. Drinks are purchased separately. This offer is valid for a limited time - from 11:30 to 17:30.

In the evening, the program is more interesting. Dinner from 18:30 to 21:00. Several menu options are offered. For example, a glass of champagne, an appetizer of your choice, a main course and dessert, coffee, mineral water– 82 euros per person. As such, there is no dress code, but if you are in a T-shirt and shorts, they may ask.

Also on the first and second floors for ordinary mortals there are ordinary buffets. A slice of pizza and a glass of juice here will cost about 7.5 euros. If you want to show off on a grand scale - you are in the restaurant Le Jules Verne (Jules Verne), which is located on the second floor. Here, lobsters are served for dinner, and the final bill will have a figure of at least 200 euros per person. Lunch here will cost 85 euros. A table must be booked in advance. It is natural to visit restaurants in eiffel tower you need to buy an entrance ticket.

If you don’t want to eat, but have an irresistible desire to drink a glass of champagne in a solemn atmosphere, then Champagne Bar, located on the third floor, is suitable for such purposes. A glass of champagne costs 10 euros. However, it is not necessary to have lunch or dinner on the territory of the Eiffel Tower. For example, close to Palace of Chaillot there is Cafe Trocadero with amazing views of the Eiffel Tower. You will see a veranda with a white awning and a Trocadero sign if you stand with your back to the tower and facing the palace.

The prices here are not as high as in Jules Verne (although they still bite, as for our tourists), and the cuisine is pretty good. It is especially recommended to order onion soup and cold foie gras with traditional fig jam. Alcohol is quite expensive - a 0.5 liter bottle of beer costs 11 euros. In general, dinner for two will cost 100-140 euros. If you cannot afford lunch or dinner in a restaurant, have a picnic on the Champ de Mars! A couple of baguettes, fruit and bedding, and you will have one of the most memorable picnics of your life.

The best restaurants, cafes and wine bars of Trocadero

1). Restaurant 59 Roipsage“A chic restaurant in an ideal location. Chef Alain Ducasse offers incredible combinations of lobster, meat and vegetables, such as grilled Canadian lobster with pears and potatoes, or thin slices of Spanish beef. With fennel, onions and shallots. In summer, tables are served in the cozy garden. You will have to pay 65 euros for lunch, 130 euros for dinner, and if you look at the wine list, you will have to pay much more. Opening hours: Tuesday-Friday 12.00-14.30 and 19.30-22.30, Saturday 19.30-22.30. Restaurant address: 59 av Raymond Poincare, Metro Victor Hugo;

2). Bistro Aux Marshes du Palais– Simple traditional bistro with tables on the sun-drenched sidewalk against the wall Tokyo Palace. Excellent entrées (appetizers) and side dishes like creamed broccoli followed by pepper steak with lentils and cucumber. Expect 35 euros per person with wine. Opening hours: Monday-Friday 12.00-14.00 and 19.30-22.30, Saturday 19.30-22.30. Bistro address: 5 rue de la Manutention, metro lena;

3). Bistro La Table Lauriston- A respectable middle-aged audience dine in the traditional bistro of the star chef Serge Rabay. Game pate with forest mushrooms and chicken croquettes in wine are typical examples of local food. You will easily spend 40-50 euros per person, but the food is worth it. Opening hours: Monday-Friday 12.00-14.30 and 19.15-22.00, Saturday 7.30-22.30. Bistro address: 129 rue Lauriston, Trocadero metro;

4). Tokyo Eat Restaurant– A restaurant in the Hall of Contemporary Art with a catchy futuristic interior and a respectable audience. The cuisine is a mixture of modern Mediterranean and fusion style. You will have to choose between lamb tenderloin, risotto with porcini mushrooms or chopped tuna with salsa and mint oil. Appetizers cost 12 euros, main courses - about 20. Drinks are served all day, but it is better to skip a glass with a sandwich in the cafe located there. Opening hours: daily 12.00-15.00 and 19.00-23.30. Restaurant address: Palais de Tokyo, subway lena/Alma-Marceau;

5). Cafe Salon de Porcelain– There are few modest but decent places in this area, so the cafe-restaurant Guimet Museum seems like a good option. Particularly attractive is the presence in the menu of tea and dishes from different regions of Asia: Chinese, Thai, Japanese, etc. The set menu costs 16-20 euros. Opening hours: daily except Tuesday 10.00-17.30. Cafe address: Place d`lena, Trocadero metro.

The best restaurants, cafes and wine bars in the 7th arrondissement of Paris

1). Restaurant L'Affriole– Be sure to check out this chic restaurant with pseudo-classical decor. Great traditional french cuisine with a slight Mediterranean touch. A two-course dinner with wine will cost 23 euros, an evening set menu 32 euros. Opening hours: Monday-Friday 12.00-14.45 and 10.00-22.30, closed in August. Restaurant address: 17 rue Malar, metro station Invalides;

2). Restaurant L'Ami Jean- Good Franco-Basque (paella, piperade, Basque chicken) food. About 16 euros per dish, set menu 28 euros. The interior is cozy, lots of dark wood. Try not to get on the day of rugby matches: the owner is a fan and the food can be overlooked. Restaurant address: 27 rue Malar, metro La-Tour-Maubourg;

3). Restaurant L "Arpege– First class restaurant directly opposite Musée Rodin. The great Alain Passard (at the age of 26 he already had 2 Michelin stars) cooks delicious vegetarian dishes. Traditionalists will be offered fish here. Haute cuisine: fried turnips with chestnuts or lobster "shose" (from 50 euros). The 6-course menu costs 180 euros. Tables are reserved by reservation only. Opening hours: Monday-Friday 12.00-14.30 and 20.00-23.00. Restaurant address: 84 rue de Varenne, Metro Varenne;

4). – Old-fashioned interior: checkered tablecloths, lamps, paintings, climbing plants. The menu (three courses for 18 euros) is also old-fashioned: veal chop, andouette, roast pork. Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 12.00-14.00, closed in August. Restaurant address: 13 rue de Babylone, metro station Sivres-Babylone;

5). Restaurant Le Chamarre– If you want to eat delicious food, but are not a fan of french cuisine, you will like the cuisine restaurant o. Mauritius, run by an excellent Parisian-trained chef. The muted beige tones are nothing like the Indian Ocean, as are the prices of set menus: 85 or 105 euros in the evening, 40 euros in the afternoon. Opening hours: Monday-Friday 12.00-14.30 and 19.30-22.30, Saturday 19.30-22.30, closed in August. Restaurant address: 13 bd de la Tour Maubourg, metro station Invalides/La-Tour-Maubourg;

6). Restaurant Chez Germaine“In a charming, tiny, family-run restaurant, the hostess barely squeezes between the tables, the wines are on a shelf at the back wall. The three-course menu costs 13.50 euros: anchovies with potato salad, an excellent list of steaks and desserts. Daily menu 11 euros. Opening hours: Monday-Friday 12.00-14.30, and 19.00-22.00, Saturday 12.00-14.30, closed in August. Restaurant address: 30 rue Pierre-Leroux, metro station Durok/Vaneau;

7). Restaurant La Fontaine de Mars- A good neighborhood restaurant. Everything is pink: tablecloths, napkins, curtains on the windows. Attentive service and truly good food. The names of the dishes are written on the board Tartan (17 euros), excellent St. Pierre fish fillet with basil and sweet tomato-plum sauce (20 euros). A charming summer veranda under a stone arcade. The daily menu costs 15 euros. Opening hours: daily 12.00-15.00 and 19.30-23.00. Restaurant address: 129 rue St-Dominique, metro station La-Tour-Maubourg;

Kitchen: there are so many interesting things here that you can forget about a plate of food. But in vain, it can satisfy the most demanding taste: a ham on a spit, a huge entrecote and fine wines.

Coordinates: 69, rue des Gravilliers, 3rd arrondissement. Tel. + 33 1 44 61 91 95.
Set menu price: from 25 Euro(at lunch).
The cost of ordering from the menu is about 45 Euro.

Le Plongeoir chez Hermes
Situation: there used to be an Art deco du Lutetia pool (closed in 1970), which the famous House of Hermes put in order: wooden structures in wicker ash cover the walls of the pool without water. The 1930s room, designed by Lucien Beguet, is now adorned with three giant wooden "wigwams" built by the architect Denis Montel. Throw in bedspreads, silks, and colorful fabrics, and you're sure to have a pleasant time at this sophisticated tea room.

Kitchen: nothing extraordinary: club sandwiches, fruit salads, the taste of which is immediately forgotten.

Coordinates: 17, rue de Sevres, 6th arrondissement. Tel. + 33 1 42 22 05 39.
Schedule: all days except Sunday from 10.30 to 19.00.
The cost of ordering from the menu is about 40 Euro.

Cristal Room Baccarat
Situation: thanks to the talent of Philippe Starck, the former mansion of Marie-Laure de Noy turned into a sparkling showcase of Baccarat. Visitors can only admire the successful combination of brick, stucco and gilding. An amazing little salon in pink tones, decorated with black crystal.

Kitchen: Chef Guy Martin ( sand cake with parmesan, turbot with yuzu oil), with astronomical prices.

Coordinates: 11, place des Etats-Unis, 16th arrondissement. Tel. + 33 1 40 22 11 10.
Schedule: all days except Sunday.
Set menu price: 110-160 Euro(with wine).
The cost of ordering from the menu is about 120-150 Euro.

Georges
Situation: choose from an elevator or a slow escalator, but the result is equally stunning: Paris unfolding before your eyes, the Marais and domes glowing gold at sunset. The ultra-modern hall enhances the effect. A breathtaking panoramic view opens up through the huge panoramic windows.

Kitchen: the world of restaurateur Kost with his casual yet professional way of handling food. Service is sometimes intrusive.

Coordinates: Center Georges Pompidou, Esplanade Beaubourg, 4th arrondissement. Tel. + 33 1 44 78 47 99.
Schedule: all days except Tuesday.
The cost of ordering from the menu is about 80 Euro.

Bofinger
Situation: a stone's throw from the Bastille through a revolving door you find yourself in the noisy and cozy atmosphere of Alsatian pubs of the late 19th century. The feeling that you are present on the set of the film does not leave. Black leather seats, bronze lamps, painted walls - all this is reminiscent of the times when the first draft beer was served. The glass dome illuminates the room.

Kitchen: the menu always contains steamed sole, seafood and choukrut in various variations: Alsatian, peasant style, with seafood…

Coordinates: 5-7, rue de la Bastille, 4th arrondissement. Tel. + 33 1 42 72 87 82.
Set menu price: 27.50 and 32 Euro.
The cost of ordering from the menu - 35-45 Euro.

Orsay Restaurant
Situation: chandeliers, mirrors, ceilings, painted by Gabriel Ferrier ... It captures the spirit at the sight of the 1900 hall, which is considered a historical monument. Wilmott's furniture remains in the background to shift the focus to the play of light, gilding and marble statues.

Kitchen: a menu for every taste and budget. Dish of the day (14 euros) is often simple, but the service is quick.

Coordinates: 62, rue de Lille, 7th arrondissement. Tel. + 33 1 45 49 47 03.
Schedule: all days except Monday.
Set menu price: 6.70 (children's menu) and 16.50 Euro.
The cost of ordering from the menu is about 25-40 Euro.

Situation: Built in 1728, this mansion, a former embassy of the United States and the United Kingdom, impresses with its high ceilings, double curtains and sparkling polished parquet. In the evening, with flickering candles, a mysterious atmosphere reigns, thoroughly saturated with history. You can enjoy the music of stringed instruments while sitting comfortably in dark purple Regence armchairs.

Kitchen: ambitious, but sometimes disappointing: white tuna meatballs, beef sirloin canapes.

Coordinates: 8, rue d'Anjou, 8th arrondissement. Tel. + 33 1 40 17 04 77.

The cost of ordering from the menu is about 90 Euro.

Train Blue
Situation: The restaurant was built for the 1900 World's Fair. All the greatness of the late 19th - early 20th centuries is represented here, and it is considered a historical monument. Stunning scenery - high ceilings depict carelessly dancing nymphs and pensive gods. Gorgeous catalogs tell about the cities of France (Menton, …) with photos of stunning sunsets and sunrises, with sea views.

Kitchen: in general, traditional, without pomposity, lobster "a la planche", salami with pistachios.

Coordinates: Place Louis-Armand, 12th arrondissement.
The cost of ordering from the menu is about 60 Euro.

Cafe Salle Pleyel
Situation: located on the third floor concert hall Pleyel, this cafe that lives in the rhythm of the evening flashes, remains a place that really impresses and where you can dine well. Three colors - black, white and red - set the tone for the ballroom, which features huge windows draped in purple velvet. The cafe is modern and theatrical at the same time.

Kitchen: here it is customary to invite another famous chef every new season.

Coordinates: 252, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honore, 8th arrondissement. Tel. + 33 1 53 75 28 44.
Schedule: All days except Saturday and Sunday noon.
The cost of ordering from the menu is about 25-50 Euro.

Senderens
Situation: Located on the famous Place de la Madeleine. Behind the sliding doors is a hall where different eras are combined: wall panels from the past, white ceilings, as if from a science fiction film, the play of light ... Upstairs, the Le Passage bar deserves to be visited.

Kitchen: sensual, visually appealing, well executed. Everything is thought out for a successful combination of dishes with wine - another "feature" of the restaurant. Among classic dishes- dumpling with lobster vanilla sauce, veal and lobster tartare…

Coordinates: 9, place de la Madeleine, 8th arrondissement. Tel. + 33 1 42 65 22 90.
The cost of ordering from the menu is about 160 Euro.

Chartier
Situation: since its opening, true to its reputation as a folk restaurant - to feed as many people as possible, surrounded by a magnificent interior. Created in 1898, the Chartier restaurant has not changed one iota. The same huge mirrors, huge halls, the same numbered lockers where towels used to be kept. And the constant highlight of the program is a fan of plates in the hands of waiters.

Kitchen: canned green beans, but the prices are pleasantly pleasing: an egg with mayonnaise - 2.20 euros, blood sausage with puree - 8.60 euros.

Coordinates: 7, rue du Faubourg-Montmartre, 9th arrondissement. Tel. + 33 1 47 70 86 29.
The cost of ordering from the menu is about 20-25 Euro.

Julien
Situation: A stark contrast between the kebabs on this street and this affordable 1900 restaurant that miraculously survives. Glass women of dreams immortalized by Trezel, stained-glass windows, pink lighting and huge mirrors - the visitor seems to enter a fairy-tale world. One of the most impressive Art Nouveau designs.

Kitchen: nothing special, but the all inclusive menu (39 euros), which includes both wine and an aperitif, is pretty decent.

Coordinates: 16, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis, 10th arrondissement. Tel. + 33 1 47 70 12 06.
Set menu price: 34 and 39 Euro.
The cost of ordering from the menu is about 50-60 Euro.

Zyriab
Situation: The restaurant is located on the top floors of the Parisian Institute of the Arab World and shares an address with the Silver Tower restaurant (La Tour d'Argent), offering one of the most beautiful views on and on the Ile de la Cité. Like a postcard so frenchie, so sexy, where on sunny days the outdoor terrace culminates.

Kitchen: This address is run by Lebanese Chef Noura - high quality cuisine with prices to match.

Coordinates: 1, rue des Fosses-Saint-Bernard, 5th arrondissement. Tel. + 33 1 55 42 55 42.
Schedule: all days except Sunday evening and Monday.
The cost of ordering from the menu is about 60-80 Euro.

blue elephant
Situation: as soon as you open the door, the feeling that you find yourself in a colorful Asian world does not leave: lush plants, orchids, an abundance of fruits and vegetables, waiters in traditional costumes, Thai pillows and spa niches.

Kitchen: Classic cuisine of the Kingdom of Siam performed by highly qualified Thai chefs. If juicy crab can be intimidating, the Sunday Brunch Buffet offers a wide variety of dishes generously seasoned with curry and coconut milk.

Coordinates: 43, rue de la Roquette, 11th arrondissement. Tel. + 33 1 47 00 42 00.
Schedule: All days except Saturday noon.
Set menu price: 43 and 48 Euro.
The cost of ordering from the menu is about 35-50 Euro.

Zen Cafe
Situation: The former eatery of the Cineaqua aquarium (near Trocadero) has given way to the Zen Cafe restaurant - a higher quality fast food. But the stunning décor hasn't changed: a 12-meter-tall display-screen-aquarium dwarfs light-wood furniture and ancient samurai armor. An enchanting encounter with the wildlife of the oceans.

Kitchen: we are still talking about fast food, as the proposed menu is served in the cafeteria at the museum. Sufficiently satisfying and inexpensive food (8.90 euros per serving), which justifies its unpretentious appearance.

Coordinates: 2, av. des Nations-Unies or 5, av. Albert-de-Mun, 16th arrondissement. Tel. + 33 1 40 69 23 90.
Schedule: all days except Monday from 11.00 to 18.00.
Set menu price: 5.90 and 12.90 Euro.
The cost of ordering from the menu is about 8-12 Euro.

Looking for a place to admire the city over a plate of tapas? Would you like to dine inside the Eiffel Tower? Want to know where to sip a cocktail while contemplating the most famous panorama in the world? If the answer to any of the above is yes (and frankly, we can't imagine otherwise), you'll be well served by our list. the best restaurants Paris with views. We've sampled the most breathtaking panoramic views, the most beautiful gardens and indoor scenery that Parisian drinkers and gourmets have to offer. Forward!

Le Georges

With its breathtaking location atop the Pompidou Center and futuristic architecture, people don't really come to Georges for food, but for the trendy crowd and fabulous panoramic views. During the day it's popular mostly with museum goers, at night it's less of an art crowd than a fashion crowd, with DJs on decks and a volume that rocks. As for the food, it's a trendy cosmopolitan brasserie with fusion touches (try the famous Tigre qui Pleur - sliced ​​steak with Thai spices). The staff with a special attitude is all part of the experience. After 20:50, walk from Rambuteau via the escalator.

Address: 6th floor, Center Georges Pompidou, 19 rue Beaubourg 75004, Paris, +33 1 44 78 47 99, restaurantgeorgesparis.com
Metro: Rambuteau, line 11; Hôtel de Ville, line 1; RER A, B and D Châtelet.

La Vue Bar at Hotel Hyatt Paris

Le Bar La Vue, located on the 34th floor of the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile (formerly Concorde Lafayette), certainly lives up to its name. Enjoy panoramic views of Paris in a chic and trendy atmosphere. The team of mixologists, organized by the main bartender, creates very mouth-watering cocktails! It has a good lineup of music, including a different DJ each year. One of the most crowded places in the Port Mayo area.

Address: 34th floor, Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile, 3 place du Général Kœnig 75017, Paris (17th arr.), +33 1 40 68 51 31 / 51, parisetoile.regency.hyatt.com
Metro: Porte Maillot, line 1; Monceau, line 2; RER, line C.

Café Richelieu (Café Angelina)

Great for a lunch break between sightseeing at Louvre Square. Do not wait gastronomic food. Croque Monsieur - 15 euros. Coffee / Tea - 5 euros. A glass of wine from 7 to 11 euros. A glass of champagne - 12 euros. Great view of the Louvre Gardens (Coer Napoleon and Pyramid) with a tiny part of the Eiffel Tower in the background.

Open: Mon, Wed-Sun 10:00 - 17:00 pm (closed on Tuesday); open longer on Wednesdays and Fridays (until 21:00).
Address: Louvre, 93 Rue De Rivoli 75001, Paris, louvre.fr
Metro: Palais Royal, line 1 or 7.

Le Perchoir

This bar, with a name that literally translates to 'hen', offers stunning bird's-eye views of the city. The unmarked door is the cool highlight of this rooftop bar and accompanying restaurant. But all this has not stopped Le Perchoir from becoming one of the hottest spots in Paris. Be prepared to queue up even if you arrive early. Expertly crafted cocktails and an extensive wine list, panoramic views and a friendly atmosphere make Le Perchoir a popular destination for a relaxing summer evening.

Open: Mon-Fri from 18:00 to 2:00, Sat-Sun from 16:00 to 2:00
Address: 6th - 7th floor, 14 rue Crespin du Gast, 75011 Paris, +33 1 48 06 18 48, leperchoir.tv
Metro: Menilmontant (line 2).

Le Zyriab by Noura

Located on the ninth floor of the Arab World Institute, Le Zyriab is run by Noura, a successful Lebanese restaurant chain with locations in Paris and London. Le Zyriab is best known for its stunning views of Paris, which can also be enjoyed indoors through glass walls if the weather leaves a lot to be desired. Customers can enjoy a wide selection of wines, champagnes and cocktails and sip delicious food Lebanese cuisine, while the Eiffel Tower pierces the sky in the distance. And since the Arab community is firmly established in Paris, this is also part of the introduction to urban culture :)

Open: for lunch - from 12:00 to 14:30 (closed on Mon); for dinner from 19:30 to 22.30 (closed on Sun and Mon)
Address: 9th floor, Institut du Monde Arabe, 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard 75005, Paris, +33 1 55 42 55 42, noura.com
Metro: Jussieu (lines 7 and 10).

Les Ombres

Another exclusive favorite among locals who are in the know is Les Ombres. Located on the roof of the Musée du quai Branly, the restaurant was designed by renowned architect Jean Nouvel. The tables sit under a beautiful latticework glass ceiling and boast fantastic views of the city, including the Eiffel Tower. Chef Frédéric Claudel, formerly of La Bauhinia at the Shangri-La Paris hotel, prepares contemporary French dishes paying particular attention to the freshness and seasonality of the products used. Les Ombres is open for lunch and dinner. Recommended: open ravioli filled with Brittany lobster, clam shells, romaine lettuce, pea and clam broth.

The restaurant is open all year round; the outdoor patio is open from 12:00 to 14:00, 19:00 to 00:00 from June to September.
Address: Musée du quai Branly, 27 Quai Branly 75007, Paris, +33 1 47 53 68 00, lesombres-restaurant.com
Metro: Alma-Marceau, line 9; Iéna, line 9; Ecole Militaire, line 8; Bir Hakeim, line 6.

maison blanche

Sophistication in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. Stunning views of the Eiffel Tower, Seine and Les Invalides from the top of the Théâtre des Champs Elysées. Great for special occasion such as an anniversary or honeymoon dinner in Paris. The view of the sparkling Eiffel Tower at night and the rest of Paris is as breathtaking as the food. Trendy and romantic restaurant. Gorgeous environment. Reserve needed. Make a date out of the evening: enjoy dinner and a show at the theater.

Address: 15 Ave Montaigne 75008, Paris (Champs-Elysées, 8th arrondissement), +33 1 47 23 55 99, maison-blanche.fr
Metro: Alma - Marceau, line 9.

Kong

This designer restaurant in the sky overlooking the Seine is located on the last two floors of the Kenzo headquarters, in front of Pont Neuf, in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. Ultra-modern décor by Philippe Starck, menu by Fumiko Kono. Halfway between Paris and Tokyo, you'll be surrounded by Louis XV armchairs, plasma screens, fluorescent stairs and pebble carpet. Kong is very Parisian, luxurious and accessible at the same time for everyone.

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner 7/7, from 12:00 to 18:00 and from 19:00 to 23:45, on Fri and Sat until 1:00. Cocktail bar 7/7 from 18:00 to 02:00. Club Fri - Sat from 23:00 to 03:00.
Address: 1 Rue Du Pont-Neuf, Paris, 1st arrondissement, +33 1 40 39 09 00, kong.fr
Metro: Pont neuf, line 7; Louvre-Rivoli, line 1.

Le Ciel de Paris

While the Montparnasse Tower, which opened in 1973, is not the most attractive building in Paris, its views remain unsurpassed. Restaurant El Ciel de Paris is located on the 56th floor and has been redesigned by French designer Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance. The hall space is modern and simple; tables are set under a canopy of floating discs that create soft amber lighting. Chef Christophe Marchais holds the reins in the kitchen and serves gourmet French cuisine of foie gras, caviar and lobster. CitySoulClub Recommends: Pickled Lotte (Angler Fish) and Saint-Marcelin Cheese for Dessert.

All Paris at your feet! We have already told you the most of the city. But, you see, there is nothing more romantic than breakfast on the terrace of a restaurant with a charming view of Paris. gourmet cuisine, luxury design interior, musical accompaniment or sounds of the city and the extraordinary atmosphere of the main institutions of the French capital will conquer everyone.

Today we have compiled a selection of five restaurants that will make you go to the real and fall in love with this extraordinary city again!

Terrass"" Restaurant

Panoramic restaurant with a terrace on the roof of the hotel of the same name with a breathtaking view of the city and its main symbol - the Eiffel Tower. The interior of the restaurant is decorated in the Loft style, most of the details of the space are made of leather and wood. You will definitely enjoy the contrast of the somewhat urban decor with the stunning panorama outside the window. The outdoor terrace will allow you to relax and enjoy your dinner alone with one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Visitors celebrate the cuisine of the restaurant with special admiration - gourmet dishes from the chef, a modern look at traditional recipes and a perfectly matched wine list of the bar perfectly complete the overall concept of the institution.

La Plage Parisienne

Another restaurant with a magnificent view of the Eiffel Tower is La Plage Parisienne, located on the very banks of the Seine. The space of the institution is decorated with special attention: a tired tourist will always be met here by comfortable sofas, a relaxed atmosphere and relaxing music.
The kind waiter will offer you gourmet dish, created as a result of rethinking traditional recipes from all over the world, and a popular cocktail of the very best flavors.

La Plage Parisienne often becomes a venue for private events, weddings and other celebrations, which is not surprising, because the combination of a stylish interior, stunning views and excellent cuisine will turn any restaurant into the perfect place for your holiday!

Cafe Marly

After a long study of the masterpieces of the city's main art museum, we recommend that you enjoy your stay at the Cafe Marly restaurant, located under the Richelieu wing in the Louvre, from whose terrace you can enjoy an amazing view of the pyramids. The bold and innovative menu, the original presentation of dishes and the exceptional atmosphere of the mysterious Paris will take a special place in your heart.
Guests of the establishment are delighted with the luxurious interior of the restaurant: gilded wood, soft armchairs and many exquisite details seem to take us to a real royal residence.

Les Ombres

Restaurant Les Ombres conquers with its unsurpassed style. Exquisite minimalism, an amazing ability to harmoniously combine conciseness with true luxury. The institution is located on the roof of the museum in the heart of the gardens on the Quai Branly and offers an equally amazing panoramic view of the Eiffel Tower, which illuminates it with its light in the evenings. The restaurant has a very large and bright space, and an equally stunning spacious terrace. This is the perfect place to relax both during the day and in the evening! The author's cuisine will delight you with its modern, bold dishes, collecting hundreds of rave reviews.

maison blanche

A snow-white restaurant located on the roof of the theater with a luxurious glazed terrace, offering a magical view of the western part of Paris. You can hide in a cozy leather niche or also comfortably sit in the space of an incredibly bright hall. The exquisite cuisine of the restaurant was awarded by the Michelin guide in 2015. Guests celebrate in a special way the impressive collection of wines in the wine list.

In your pursuit of seeing the limitless sights of Paris, don't forget to stop for a moment at one of these restaurants. After all, this is how, in a calm relaxing atmosphere, you will feel the real spirit of this magical city.