Restaurant historical monument guide

A brief history of the great restaurants of Paris: Prunier, a century of marine prestige

Since 1924, the Prunier restaurant has been celebrating haute marine gastronomy in a listed Art Deco setting, blending exceptional caviar with Parisian elegance.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Pavillon Ledoyen, prestige of the Ancien Régime

Pavillon Ledoyen, an institution in the 8th arrondissement since 1792, combines Parisian history and haute gastronomy. Under the direction of Yannick Alléno, this legendary venue has become the world's most starred independent establishment, with six Michelin stars.

The story of Paris's great restaurants: La Fermette Marbeuf, now Beefbar

La Fermette Marbeuf, an Art Nouveau jewel in Paris's 8th arrondissement, has a spectacular, listed interior.

A brief history of Paris's top restaurants: Le Pharamond, Normandy-style ambience

Founded in 1832, (Petit Bouillon) Pharamond has been serving Les Halles for two centuries in a Belle Époque listed setting. Affordable cuisine and a Norman atmosphere anchor this address in working-class Paris.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Grand Véfour, a jewel of neo-classical art

Since 1784, Le Grand Véfour has shone under the arcades of the Palais-Royal. A legendary restaurant frequented by Napoleon, Hugo and Colette, it embodies French haute cuisine in a neo-classical setting.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Bouillon Julien, a popular Art Nouveau gem

An Art Nouveau marvel listed as a historic monument, Bouillon Julien enchants lovers of popular cuisine in a dream setting. A jewel in the 10th arrondissement where you can dine like it's 1900, for a small price.

La petite histoire des grands restaurants de Paris: Bouillon Chartier, a century of modest cuisine

Opened in 1896 in the 9th arrondissement, Bouillon Chartier is the perfect example of the Parisian bouillon: popular cuisine, classy decor, non-stop service and unbeatable prices in a Belle Époque setting.

A brief history of the great restaurants of Paris: Maxim's, the crème de la crème of the Belle Epoque

A temple to Art Nouveau and Parisian chic, Maxim's has been an icon of the 8th arrondissement since 1893. Frequented by Colette, Marlène Dietrich and Brigitte Bardot, the address blends pomp and French gastronomy.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Le Train Bleu, a journey to the Belle Époque

In the Gare de Lyon, Le Train Bleu is a listed restaurant with a sumptuous Belle Époque decor. An institution opened in 1901, it is prized for its bourgeois cuisine and unique railway atmosphere.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Brasserie Lipp, living memory of Saint-Germain

Since 1880, Brasserie Lipp has welcomed writers, politicians and sauerkraut lovers to its Belle Époque decor. A German-Pratin mainstay.

A brief history of Paris's great restaurants: Lucas Carton, imperial Paris at the Madeleine

At the foot of the Madeleine, Lucas Carton is a gastronomic institution founded in 1839, renowned for its Art Nouveau decor.

The history of Paris's great restaurants: La Coupole, symbol of the Roaring Twenties

An art deco institution in Montparnasse since 1927, La Coupole is a monumental brasserie that has seen the Parisian avant-garde come and go. A festive temple to popular Parisian gastronomy.

Le Cercle, Thierry Marx's new affordable restaurant at the Hôtel de la Grande Loge de France

Chef Thierry Marx has just opened Le Cercle, a new, affordable restaurant in the Hôtel de la Grande Loge de France, Paris' Freemasonry headquarters.

Lovely terrace restaurant set up permanently in the gardens of the Musée Carnavalet

Fabula is dead, replaced by Joli, the now-permanent terrace restaurant at the Musée Carnavalet in Paris. An interlude in a magnificent historic and bucolic setting, but lacking in personality on the plate, all at a truly excessive price.

Le Pompon, the festive restaurant in the heart of the Palais Brongniart

Laurent de Gourcuff takes over the Palais Brongniart with a festive restaurant, Le Pompon, due to open in October.

L'écu de France, a gourmet restaurant in a historic setting on the banks of the Marne (94)

L'Écu de France is a gourmet French restaurant located in the heart of a former coaching inn dating from 1717, on the banks of the Marne River. A good address in the Val-de-Marne that's well worth the detour!

The Auberge Ravoux and the Maison Van Gogh: a journey in the painter's footsteps at Auvers-sur-Oise (95)

Do you know the Auberge Ravoux? Nestled in Auvers-sur-Oise, this historic eatery is also home to the "Maison de Van Gogh", where you can follow in the illustrious Dutch painter's footsteps.

La Véranda, the brasserie-restaurant of the Trianon Palace in its green setting at Versailles

At the Waldorf Astoria Versailles -Trianon Palace, on the edge of the Château de Versailles park in the Yvelines department, we're off to discover La Véranda, the chic, light-filled brasserie that is one of the hotel's two restaurants. Accessible to all, this restaurant on the right wing offers a bistronomic menu orchestrated by Chef Frédéric Larquemin, we tell you all about it.

Le Cochon à l'Oreille, a stylish French bistro at Les Halles

Less well known than some of the institutions at Les Halles, Le Cochon à l'Oreille is nonetheless a French bistro with a lot going for it, embodied by an equally impressive owner.

Les Chasses, the Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay's restaurant and its beautiful hidden terrace - Yvelines

The Abbaye des Vaux de Cernay, located in Cernay-la-Ville in the Yvelines department, hides several restaurants within its walls, accessible to all. We'd like to take you on a tour of Les Chasses, an unusual French restaurant in historic manor house style, with the added bonus of a beautiful terrace to enjoy the fine weather.