Guidebook for Paris
Food Scene
Simple looking but very good traditional French food, sometimes with a twist, and many good wines. Featured in The New York Times. Reservation advised +33( 0)1 43 49 39 70
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Le Baratin
3 Rue Jouye-RouveSimple looking but very good traditional French food, sometimes with a twist, and many good wines. Featured in The New York Times. Reservation advised +33( 0)1 43 49 39 70
Very nice traditional Southwestern France cuisine. Reservation advised +33(0)1 42 39 94 70
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Mensae
23 Rue MelingueVery nice traditional Southwestern France cuisine. Reservation advised +33(0)1 42 39 94 70
Delicious Thai - though a no-hype, under-the-radar address for 25 years. Reservation advised +33 (0)1 43 66 83 74. Don’t wear a tight or short skirt.
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Krung Thep Mahanakorn
93 Rue Julien LacroixDelicious Thai - though a no-hype, under-the-radar address for 25 years. Reservation advised +33 (0)1 43 66 83 74. Don’t wear a tight or short skirt.
Best nearby brunch & delicious, quaint restaurant. Reservation advised +33 (0)9 53 56 24 14
La Bouche B
1 Rue d'EupatoriaBest nearby brunch & delicious, quaint restaurant. Reservation advised +33 (0)9 53 56 24 14
Second best neighborhood brunch (and nearer than #1). Both a pleasant terrace and a warm interior. +33 (0)1 46 36 65 81
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Le Zephyr
1 Rue du JourdainSecond best neighborhood brunch (and nearer than #1). Both a pleasant terrace and a warm interior. +33 (0)1 46 36 65 81
One of the trendiest places in Paris. Considered by several worldwide panels as one of the 10 most creative chefs in the world in 2011, yet affordable. Book well in advance. +33 (0)1 43 57 45 95
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Rosa Bonheur
2 Av. de la CascadeOne of the trendiest places in Paris. Considered by several worldwide panels as one of the 10 most creative chefs in the world in 2011, yet affordable. Book well in advance. +33 (0)1 43 57 45 95
Arts & Culture
All sorts of musics & shows in a cool, historical setting, founded in 1877 among the 1st non-elitist cultural places in Paris. Also exhibitions, restaurant & dance club, program at labellevilloise.com
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La Bellevilloise
19-21 Rue BoyerAll sorts of musics & shows in a cool, historical setting, founded in 1877 among the 1st non-elitist cultural places in Paris. Also exhibitions, restaurant & dance club, program at labellevilloise.com
Great place, mostly for intimate rock concerts, but sometimes other types of music too. Info & book at lamaroquinerie.fr or +33 (0)1 40 33 35 05
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La Maroquinerie
23 Rue BoyerGreat place, mostly for intimate rock concerts, but sometimes other types of music too. Info & book at lamaroquinerie.fr or +33 (0)1 40 33 35 05
Entertainment & Activities
250m. away, one of the most beautiful parks in Paris. 2 playgrounds, lake w/ ducks, carousel, puppet theater. Open
7am-8pm Oct. 1st - April 30th
7am-10pm May 1st - Aug. 31st
7am to 9pm in Sept.
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Buttes-Chaumontin puisto
1 Rue Botzaris250m. away, one of the most beautiful parks in Paris. 2 playgrounds, lake w/ ducks, carousel, puppet theater. Open
7am-8pm Oct. 1st - April 30th
7am-10pm May 1st - Aug. 31st
7am to 9pm in Sept.
One of the Paris "café-poussettes" (= strollers coffeehouse) for coffee or brunch with kids, who get their own play space.
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Les 400 Coups @ La Cinémathèque française
51 Rue de BercyOne of the Paris "café-poussettes" (= strollers coffeehouse) for coffee or brunch with kids, who get their own play space.
Ice rink and one of the nicest swimming pools in Paris: 50m pool under skylights, kid pool, baby pool & lawns for picnics. See pailleron19.com
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Espace Sportif Pailleron
32 Rue Edouard PailleronIce rink and one of the nicest swimming pools in Paris: 50m pool under skylights, kid pool, baby pool & lawns for picnics. See pailleron19.com
Steep gardens famous for their view over Paris (almost like home!). Four separate playgrounds covering all ages, ask me for details.
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Belleville-puisto
47 Rue des CouronnesSteep gardens famous for their view over Paris (almost like home!). Four separate playgrounds covering all ages, ask me for details.
One of the most happening cultural spaces in Paris - modern art exhibits, concerts, shows - also offers La Maison des Petits, a great space for toddlers (<5) on WE afternoons (2 to 7pm). See 104.fr
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104 Rue d'Aubervilliers
104 Rue d'AubervilliersOne of the most happening cultural spaces in Paris - modern art exhibits, concerts, shows - also offers La Maison des Petits, a great space for toddlers (<5) on WE afternoons (2 to 7pm). See 104.fr
Essentials
Square Bolivar
Square BolivarNice fruits & veggies, friendly staff.
Best neighborhood wine store - voted among the best in France several years in a row.
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Ma Cave en Ville
105 Rue de BellevilleBest neighborhood wine store - voted among the best in France several years in a row.
High quality frozen foods (the most beloved brand in France): prepared dishes of course, but also excellent washed & diced veggies (as found in my freezer), good fish, great soups & great ice creams.
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NATURALIA
180 bis Rue des PyrénéesHigh quality frozen foods (the most beloved brand in France): prepared dishes of course, but also excellent washed & diced veggies (as found in my freezer), good fish, great soups & great ice creams.
MONOPRIX
5 Rue du PoteauThe nicer neighborhood supermarket with the most choice.
Blando Michel
120 Rue de BellevilleMy everyday bakery, for good bread and pastries
Rue de Belleville
Rue de BellevilleThe best bakery in the neighborhood
Franprix: the nearest supermarket for usual, average products
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Rue de Belleville
Rue de BellevilleFranprix: the nearest supermarket for usual, average products
Drinks & Nightlife
La Mer à Boire
Cool bar has exhibits and a nice, quiet terrace