Guidebook for Paris
Drinks & Nightlife
Le Faitout is one of my favourite places in Paris. The staff are very friendly, while the food is good and affordable. You can actually have a 3-course-lunch for 16 euros. How great is that? :)
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Le Faitout
23 Av. Simon BolivarLe Faitout is one of my favourite places in Paris. The staff are very friendly, while the food is good and affordable. You can actually have a 3-course-lunch for 16 euros. How great is that? :)
While being a hipster's paradise is not always a good thing, this charming cabin in the woods has one of the most breath-taking views of Paris.
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Rosa Bonheur
2 Av. de la CascadeWhile being a hipster's paradise is not always a good thing, this charming cabin in the woods has one of the most breath-taking views of Paris.
This popular bistrot has recently had an overhaul and we like it! Sit down for a freshly-made hamburger or just enjoy a café-noisette at this funky hang-out brimming with locals.
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Le Bariolé
103 Rue de BellevilleThis popular bistrot has recently had an overhaul and we like it! Sit down for a freshly-made hamburger or just enjoy a café-noisette at this funky hang-out brimming with locals.
Food Scene
France's Auvergne, Argentina and Thailand come together in this cozy restaurant with succulent food. Be sure to make a reservation (or just pop in earlier) as it gets full at the speed of light.
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Valentin
64 Rue RebevalFrance's Auvergne, Argentina and Thailand come together in this cozy restaurant with succulent food. Be sure to make a reservation (or just pop in earlier) as it gets full at the speed of light.
This tiny restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine! While not a place to go out on a romantic date, it is a must for its unbeatable prices and good food. I dare you not to love it!
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Le Fleuve Rouge
1 Rue PradierThis tiny restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine! While not a place to go out on a romantic date, it is a must for its unbeatable prices and good food. I dare you not to love it!
It's a quintessential French bistrot where you can mingle with the locals feasting on confit de canard, escargots and grenouilles. That would be duck, snails and frogs. Yes, they are delicious!
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L'Escargot Bar
50 Rue de la VilletteIt's a quintessential French bistrot where you can mingle with the locals feasting on confit de canard, escargots and grenouilles. That would be duck, snails and frogs. Yes, they are delicious!
This unpretentious Indian restaurant serves quality food in generous portions (by Parisian standard). I usually order a takeaway as I never manage to finish my dal and palak paneer...
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Samsara
3 Rue du JourdainThis unpretentious Indian restaurant serves quality food in generous portions (by Parisian standard). I usually order a takeaway as I never manage to finish my dal and palak paneer...
My Uncle the Wine-grower is quite original: one home-made meal every night cooked by the owner, right in front of you. You have to book in advance as they seat very few people.
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Mon Oncle le Vigneron
73 Rue RebevalMy Uncle the Wine-grower is quite original: one home-made meal every night cooked by the owner, right in front of you. You have to book in advance as they seat very few people.
You can choose from several restaurants, my favourite being L'Entrepot's and Le Lieu-Dit. It's a 20-minute-walk from the apartment.
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Rue Sorbier
Rue SorbierYou can choose from several restaurants, my favourite being L'Entrepot's and Le Lieu-Dit. It's a 20-minute-walk from the apartment.
Ranked #5 of 13,296 Restaurants in Paris. From Trip Advisor:
We just had a meal of a lifetime. Every course was a dream realized. Thought we had tried the best of Paris, but we were wrong.
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A l'Endroit
9 Rue du TunnelRanked #5 of 13,296 Restaurants in Paris. From Trip Advisor:
We just had a meal of a lifetime. Every course was a dream realized. Thought we had tried the best of Paris, but we were wrong.
Essentials
I'm an unabashed fan of this French frozen-food chain. It has helped me through many panicky evenings with their huge choice of staple, not-junk French food. FYI, that includes macaroons. #yummy
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Picard
15-17 Av. Simon BolivarI'm an unabashed fan of this French frozen-food chain. It has helped me through many panicky evenings with their huge choice of staple, not-junk French food. FYI, that includes macaroons. #yummy
The Pâtisserie de l'Eglise is a must. I could spend hours staring at those little edible works of art. Indulge yourself in "velvet chocolate... crispy praliné... blackberry figue spongecake".
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Pâtisserie de l’Église
10 Rue du JourdainThe Pâtisserie de l'Eglise is a must. I could spend hours staring at those little edible works of art. Indulge yourself in "velvet chocolate... crispy praliné... blackberry figue spongecake".
From the founder of L'Occitane, this is a chain specialised in finest Provençal olive oil. Dip into their fabulous selection of tapenades, your tastebuds will be ever so grateful.
1 Rue Lassus
1 Rue LassusFrom the founder of L'Occitane, this is a chain specialised in finest Provençal olive oil. Dip into their fabulous selection of tapenades, your tastebuds will be ever so grateful.
It's a nice little independent wine shop with great deals, starting with 5 euros a bottle. They always have some wine-tasting going on!
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105 Rue de Belleville
105 Rue de BellevilleIt's a nice little independent wine shop with great deals, starting with 5 euros a bottle. They always have some wine-tasting going on!
It's a cheese-lovers dream come true. Roquefort, vacherin, tomme, you name it, they have it. Also, butters and other dairy treats. It can actually be overwhelming, not for the faint of heart.
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Fromagerie Beillevaire
140 Rue de BellevilleIt's a cheese-lovers dream come true. Roquefort, vacherin, tomme, you name it, they have it. Also, butters and other dairy treats. It can actually be overwhelming, not for the faint of heart.
There are many bakeries in the area, but this is one of the best (also, not the cheapest). The smell of freshly-baked baguettes and puffy croissants will soothe your soul and open your chakras.
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Boulangerie Au 140 par Frédéric Comyn
140 Rue de BellevilleThere are many bakeries in the area, but this is one of the best (also, not the cheapest). The smell of freshly-baked baguettes and puffy croissants will soothe your soul and open your chakras.
An independent wine-shop with helpful and knowing staff. Countless bottles of Chablis, Burgundy and Bordeaux are waiting to be opened and sipped in blissful abandon.
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Caves Dargent Bolivar
27 Av. Simon BolivarAn independent wine-shop with helpful and knowing staff. Countless bottles of Chablis, Burgundy and Bordeaux are waiting to be opened and sipped in blissful abandon.
And yes, another organic grocery store chain. They absolutely thrive in this neighbourhood.
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La Vie Claire
305 Rue des PyrénéesAnd yes, another organic grocery store chain. They absolutely thrive in this neighbourhood.
Bio c' Bon Paris Poteau
60 Rue du PoteauAnother organic grocery store chain.
If you're looking for organic produce, this is one of the places to go. You will find everything from fresh and packaged foods to cleaning supplies and beauty products.
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NATURALIA
180 bis Rue des PyrénéesIf you're looking for organic produce, this is one of the places to go. You will find everything from fresh and packaged foods to cleaning supplies and beauty products.
Everything Else
Inside you will find several blue and yellow "guichets automatiques", automatic postage machines, with instructions available in English. Weigh packages and buy the appropriate stamps.
8 Rue Clavel
8 Rue ClavelInside you will find several blue and yellow "guichets automatiques", automatic postage machines, with instructions available in English. Weigh packages and buy the appropriate stamps.
Autolib' is an electric car share programme. The membership can last a day (10€), a week (15€), a month (30€), or a year (144€). For every half-hour, you'll pay 5 to 7 euros.
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Autolib'
31 Rue du Professeur Victor PauchetAutolib' is an electric car share programme. The membership can last a day (10€), a week (15€), a month (30€), or a year (144€). For every half-hour, you'll pay 5 to 7 euros.
Autolib' is an electric car share programme. The membership can last a day (10€), a week (15€), a month (30€), or a year (144€). For every half-hour, you'll pay 5 to 7 euros.
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Autolib
64 Rue de La JonquièreAutolib' is an electric car share programme. The membership can last a day (10€), a week (15€), a month (30€), or a year (144€). For every half-hour, you'll pay 5 to 7 euros.
Take a bike, return it where you like, Vélib’ is a self-service bike share system available 24 hours a day. To access the service, buy a 1-day or a 7-day ticket online or at any Vélib’ station.
1 Rue Melingue
1 Rue MelingueTake a bike, return it where you like, Vélib’ is a self-service bike share system available 24 hours a day. To access the service, buy a 1-day or a 7-day ticket online or at any Vélib’ station.
Arts & Culture
It's a great place to enjoy a concert, be it jazz, electro or yet-unlabelled. The venue also hosts exhibitions and festivals. The restaurant is a bit too pricey, but the atmosphere makes it worthwhile
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La Bellevilloise
19-21 Rue BoyerIt's a great place to enjoy a concert, be it jazz, electro or yet-unlabelled. The venue also hosts exhibitions and festivals. The restaurant is a bit too pricey, but the atmosphere makes it worthwhile
You'll be able to see indie bands, hip-hop artists and Gypsy orchestras give intimate performances in this perfectly sized concert hall for maximum acoustics. The venue is legendary among Parisians.
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La Maroquinerie
23 Rue BoyerYou'll be able to see indie bands, hip-hop artists and Gypsy orchestras give intimate performances in this perfectly sized concert hall for maximum acoustics. The venue is legendary among Parisians.
Shopping
Because the stuff they sell is super cute and will make for wonderful gifts back home. Seriously, cuteness overload.
A Tout Cœur
99 Rue de BellevilleBecause the stuff they sell is super cute and will make for wonderful gifts back home. Seriously, cuteness overload.