Guidebook for Paris
Food Scene
A Japanese chef with training in classical French cuisine offers traditional dishes w/ a twist. Foodies from all over town come for the ever-changing menu, but lucky you, it’s right across the street!
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Sot l'y Laisse
70 Rue Alexandre DumasA Japanese chef with training in classical French cuisine offers traditional dishes w/ a twist. Foodies from all over town come for the ever-changing menu, but lucky you, it’s right across the street!
Fans of the movie “Before Sunset” may recognize Le Pure Café. The beautiful zinc bar and “bobo” crowd are reason enough to swing by and capture your own shots on film.
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Le Pure Café
14 Rue Jean-MacéFans of the movie “Before Sunset” may recognize Le Pure Café. The beautiful zinc bar and “bobo” crowd are reason enough to swing by and capture your own shots on film.
Bistrot Paul Bert is one of the most beloved bistros in the whole city. If you’re looking for a traditional French meal in typical surroundings and quality food, it’s hard to go wrong here.
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Bistrot Paul Bert
18 Rue Paul BertBistrot Paul Bert is one of the most beloved bistros in the whole city. If you’re looking for a traditional French meal in typical surroundings and quality food, it’s hard to go wrong here.
Everyone needs a reliable corner café. This here is that place and located literally steps away. Inexpensive, laid-back, Café Lino is also open 7/7 (rare in Paris!) and sometimes features live music.
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Boulevard de charonne
43 Bd de CharonneEveryone needs a reliable corner café. This here is that place and located literally steps away. Inexpensive, laid-back, Café Lino is also open 7/7 (rare in Paris!) and sometimes features live music.
This is one of the buzziest restaurants in the capital! It's supposed to be fantastic. If you snag a reservation (you must book well in advance), let me know how it is!
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Septime
80 Rue de CharonneThis is one of the buzziest restaurants in the capital! It's supposed to be fantastic. If you snag a reservation (you must book well in advance), let me know how it is!
Drinks & Nightlife
Famed architect Philippe Starck is behind this design hotel with a buzzy nightlife. Enjoy New York style cocktails in the lounge or try the pizzeria for an easy dinner lighter on the wallet.
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Mama Shelter Paris East
109 Rue de BagnoletFamed architect Philippe Starck is behind this design hotel with a buzzy nightlife. Enjoy New York style cocktails in the lounge or try the pizzeria for an easy dinner lighter on the wallet.
A renowned name in the nightlife scene, this club (in a converted train station!) hosts concerts ranging from pop to punk, electro to hip-hop. Check out their website to see who's playing.
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La Flèche d'Or
102 Bis Rue de BagnoletA renowned name in the nightlife scene, this club (in a converted train station!) hosts concerts ranging from pop to punk, electro to hip-hop. Check out their website to see who's playing.
Beer connoisseurs, head here! This artisanal beer bar features a huge selection with 20+ beers on tap and 150 different kinds by bottle. Craft beer fans delight!
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La Fine Mousse
6 Av. Jean AicardBeer connoisseurs, head here! This artisanal beer bar features a huge selection with 20+ beers on tap and 150 different kinds by bottle. Craft beer fans delight!
A wee little wine shop/wine bar with a thoughtful selection of natural wines. It sometimes holds wine tastings, too. With a specialty in organic wines, you'll probably discover something new.
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Au Nouveau Nez
104 Rue Saint-MaurA wee little wine shop/wine bar with a thoughtful selection of natural wines. It sometimes holds wine tastings, too. With a specialty in organic wines, you'll probably discover something new.
Shopping
Looking for healthy fare? Biocoop has it! A great supermarket for those seeking organic food. Lots of options for vegetarians and gluten-free diets, too.
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Le Retour à la Terre rive droite
114 Av. Philippe AugusteLooking for healthy fare? Biocoop has it! A great supermarket for those seeking organic food. Lots of options for vegetarians and gluten-free diets, too.
Monoprix has *everything* so if you're looking for a one-stop deal, try here. Food (more gourmet than Leader Price!), clothes, cosmetics, books - 2 large floors of whatever you need.
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MONOPRIX
20 Bd de CharonneMonoprix has *everything* so if you're looking for a one-stop deal, try here. Food (more gourmet than Leader Price!), clothes, cosmetics, books - 2 large floors of whatever you need.
Printemps is one of the most famous department stores in the world. The one on Blvd Haussmann is better known, but the one here has far fewer people. Beat the crowds at the sales close to home.
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Printemps Nation
21-25 Cr de VincennesPrintemps is one of the most famous department stores in the world. The one on Blvd Haussmann is better known, but the one here has far fewer people. Beat the crowds at the sales close to home.
Essentials
154 Boulevard de Charonne
154 Boulevard de CharonneDiscount grocery store. Good for grabbing your basics at a budget price.
This location of Franprix is the biggest in the neighborhood of this particular chain. The other bonus is that it's open until 10 PM Monday through Saturday. Great when you need to shop late.
176 Boulevard de Charonne
176 Boulevard de CharonneThis location of Franprix is the biggest in the neighborhood of this particular chain. The other bonus is that it's open until 10 PM Monday through Saturday. Great when you need to shop late.
This multimedia library is where I go to work! If you want a free place to lounge and read the paper, connect to WiFi, or listen to CD's, pull up a chair. Seats by the window are nice for the light.
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Mediatheque Marguerite Duras
115 Rue de BagnoletThis multimedia library is where I go to work! If you want a free place to lounge and read the paper, connect to WiFi, or listen to CD's, pull up a chair. Seats by the window are nice for the light.
I don't do my main shopping here as it's more of a quick mart than say, Monoprix, but it still has a lot. And most important, it's open on Sundays if you need!
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I don't do my main shopping here as it's more of a quick mart than say, Monoprix, but it still has a lot. And most important, it's open on Sundays if you need!
Leave it to the French to make frozen food gourmet. Picard is often a lifesaver. Tons of full meals, ingredients and things you didn’t know were possible to freeze can be found here. Fast, easy, good.
Picard Surgeles
Leave it to the French to make frozen food gourmet. Picard is often a lifesaver. Tons of full meals, ingredients and things you didn’t know were possible to freeze can be found here. Fast, easy, good.
Everything Else
Jeff des Bruges is one of the famous French chocolatiers. There's a small boutique here should you need to buy some last minute gifts. (Or treat yourself, of course!)
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Boulevard de charonne
43 Bd de CharonneJeff des Bruges is one of the famous French chocolatiers. There's a small boutique here should you need to buy some last minute gifts. (Or treat yourself, of course!)