Rachel's Guidebook
Food scene
Roba seria
13 Rue des Lavandières Sainte-OpportuneGreat Italian pizza, good service, right downstairs from the apartment.
Incredible, fresh French cuisine. A bit pricey but for good reason.
22 locals recommend
La Robe et Le Palais
13 Rue des Lavandières Sainte-OpportuneIncredible, fresh French cuisine. A bit pricey but for good reason.
Incredibly delicious French cuisine - foie gras and duck specialties. Best two reserve two days in advance.
34 locals recommend
Le Comptoir de Mathilde
34 Rue MontmartreIncredibly delicious French cuisine - foie gras and duck specialties. Best two reserve two days in advance.
Au Vieux Comptoir
17 Rue des Lavandières Sainte-OpportuneExcellent French cuisine, right downstairs from the apartment.
Good French classics (steak, Aligot, etc.) for a good price. 5 min from apartment.
7 locals recommend
Le Pavé
7 Rue des LombardsGood French classics (steak, Aligot, etc.) for a good price. 5 min from apartment.
Great, fresh French cuisine, excellent service and price. 3 courses for 26€. Historic building.
17 locals recommend
Les Bougresses
6 Rue de JarenteGreat, fresh French cuisine, excellent service and price. 3 courses for 26€. Historic building.
Maybe the best pasta and Mediterranean food in Paris. Sardinian chef. Secret hole in the wall with lots of charm. Historic building.
12 locals recommend
L'Alimentari
6 Rue des EcouffesMaybe the best pasta and Mediterranean food in Paris. Sardinian chef. Secret hole in the wall with lots of charm. Historic building.
Israeli French fusion street food to die for. The boeuf bourguignon pita will change your life.
128 locals recommend
Miznon
22 Rue des EcouffesIsraeli French fusion street food to die for. The boeuf bourguignon pita will change your life.
Super local spot for great specialty coffee. Friendly service. English speakers abound. Bike tours and rentals offered.
6 locals recommend
Le Peloton Café
17 Rue du Pont Louis-PhilippeSuper local spot for great specialty coffee. Friendly service. English speakers abound. Bike tours and rentals offered.
One of the only bakeries in Paris making their own sourdough breads from scratch. The cardamom bun is out of this world. Good coffee. All homemade. Limited seating.
Circus Bakery
63 Rue GalandeOne of the only bakeries in Paris making their own sourdough breads from scratch. The cardamom bun is out of this world. Good coffee. All homemade. Limited seating.
The absolute best high end pastry / cake shop in Paris. Not only beautiful but delicious. The Gucci of cake shops.
50 locals recommend
Des gâteaux et du pain
63 Bd PasteurThe absolute best high end pastry / cake shop in Paris. Not only beautiful but delicious. The Gucci of cake shops.
The best chocolate in the universe. Try it. Take some home. You won’t regret it.
48 locals recommend
Patrick Roger
43 Rue des ArchivesThe best chocolate in the universe. Try it. Take some home. You won’t regret it.
L'Avant Comptoir du Marché
14 Rue LobineauGreat French style tapas and wine.
Sightseeing
Amazing 13th century stained glass church built by Saint Louis (Louis IX) in 1248. A must see hidden gem, 5 minute walk from the apartment.
331 locals recommend
Sainte-Chapelle
10 Bd du PalaisAmazing 13th century stained glass church built by Saint Louis (Louis IX) in 1248. A must see hidden gem, 5 minute walk from the apartment.
Cute cobblestone market street, great night life. Near the apartment.
670 locals recommend
Rue Montorgueil
Rue MontorgueilCute cobblestone market street, great night life. Near the apartment.
Oldest and cutest food market in Paris, dating to the 1600s. Lots of delicious food stalls to choose from for lunch. Surrounding area full of antiques, art, and boutique shopping.
1003 locals recommend
Marche des Enfants Rouges
39 Rue de BretagneOldest and cutest food market in Paris, dating to the 1600s. Lots of delicious food stalls to choose from for lunch. Surrounding area full of antiques, art, and boutique shopping.
Historic and local neighborhood in the heart of Paris. Must not miss. Don’t be afraid to get lost in the tiny streets.
1783 locals recommend
Le Marais
54 Rue Vieille du TempleHistoric and local neighborhood in the heart of Paris. Must not miss. Don’t be afraid to get lost in the tiny streets.
The highest natural point in Paris, this charming neighborhood full of artists is like a little village in the city with great views overlooking the whole city and the beautiful sacré cœur basilica.
Neighborhood of Amelie Poulain, Moulin Rouge, 19th century impressionists and bohemians.
Steer away from the Main Street in any direction, it’s more charming. Recommend getting off at Abbesses metro instead of Anvers.
2604 locals recommend
Montmartre
The highest natural point in Paris, this charming neighborhood full of artists is like a little village in the city with great views overlooking the whole city and the beautiful sacré cœur basilica.
Neighborhood of Amelie Poulain, Moulin Rouge, 19th century impressionists and bohemians.
Steer away from the Main Street in any direction, it’s more charming. Recommend getting off at Abbesses metro instead of Anvers.
Go all the way to the rooftop for a free panoramic view of Paris. The interior couple is stunning as well even if you don’t like shopping. Across the street is a gourmet grocery and deli with food stalls and gifts.
125 locals recommend
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
40 Bd HaussmannGo all the way to the rooftop for a free panoramic view of Paris. The interior couple is stunning as well even if you don’t like shopping. Across the street is a gourmet grocery and deli with food stalls and gifts.