Paris – Around Town : St-Germain, Latin and Luxembourg Quarters (part 4) – Picnic Providers, Places to Eat

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Picnic Providers




  1. Rue de Buci Market


    Head for this chic daily market where you’ll find the very best regional produce, wine and pastries .




    Rue de Buci market

  2. Poilâne

    Get the best bread for your picnic, made from the recipe of the late king of bread-makers, Lionel Poilâne.

    • 8 rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006




  3. Maubert Market

    A
    small market specializing in organic produce every Tuesday, Thursday
    and Saturday morning. A good place to pick up olives, cheese, tomatoes
    and fruit.

    • Pl Maubert, 75006

  4. Fromagerie Quatrehomme

    The crème de la crème of cheese in Paris. Aged slowly and sold at peak ripeness.

    • 62 rue de Sèvres, 75007

  5. Charcuterie Charles Nicole

    This award-winning charcuterie shouldn’t be missed. Flavoured sausages and boudin blanc are specialities.

    • 10 rue Dauphine, 75006

  6. Marché Raspail

    An organic market held on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday mornings. Superb produce but pricey.

    • Blvd Raspail, 75006

  7. Bon

    Wonderful
    patisserie, with an especially good line in small fruit tarts, such as
    lemon and strawberry. Fat-free cheesecake for the health-conscious, too.

    • 159 rue St-Jacques, 75005




    Parisian patisserie

  8. La Grande Epicerie de Paris

    Hunt for treasures such as Breton seaweed butter and coucou de Rennes at the gourmet food hall in Le Bon Marché department store.

    • Le Bon Marché, 38 rue de Sèvres, 75007

  9. Charcuterie Coesnon

    Produce from Normandy is sold at this charcuterie – pâtés, ham, cheese and cider too.

    • 30 rue Dauphine, 75006

  10. Kayser

    If you don’t want to make up your own picnic then try a ready-made sandwich from
    the bakery. Mouthwatering combinations include goat’s cheese with pear.

    • 14 rue Monge, 75005


Places to Eat




  1. L’Épi Dupin

    The dishes are sublime, such as cod with saffron leeks.

    • 11 rue Dupin, 75006

    • 01 42 22 64 56

    • Closed Sat–Sun, Mon L, Aug

  2. La Tour d’Argent

    Historic restaurant with fine views of Notre-Dame and offering duck à l’orange as the speciality.

    • 15 quai de la Tournelle, 75005

    • 01 43 54 23 31

    • Closed Mon, Tue L

    • No disabled access




  3. Les Bouquinistes

    This bistro, owned by Guy Savoy, offers creative cooking on the banks of the Seine.

    • 53 quai des Grands-Augustins, 75006

    • 01 43 25 45 94

    • Closed Sat L, Sun

    • No disabled access

  4. Alcazar

    A stylish brasserie with a mix of French, Asian and British food.

    • 62 rue Mazarine, 75006

    • 01 53 10 19 99




    Alcazar

  5. Lapérouse

    Classic French cuisine served in a setting unchanged since 1766.

    • 51 quai des Grands-Augustins, 75006

    • 01 43 26 68 04

    • Closed Sat L, Sun, Aug

  6. L’Atelier Maître Albert

    Spit-roasted meats and signature dishes by top chef Guy Savoy. Aim for a table in front of the giant fireplace.

    • 1 rue Maître Albert, 75001

    • 01 56 81 30 01

    • Closed Sat, Sun L




    L’Atelier Maitre Albert

  7. La Bastide Odéon

    A taste of Provence from chef Gilles Ajuelos. Try the risotto with scallops.

    • 7 rue Corneille, 75006

    • 01 43 26 03 65

    • Closed Sun– Mon, Aug

    • No disabled access

  8. Le Pré Verre

    Dine on classic French cooking with Asian flourishes.

    • 19 rue du Sommerard, 75005

    • 01 43 54 59 47

    • Closed Sun–Mon, Aug

  9. Les Papilles

    Pick your wine straight off the shelves to accompany the stunning menu .

    • 30 rue Gay Lussac, 75005

    • 01 43 25 20 79

    • Closed Sun

    • No disabled access

  10. Au Moulin à Vent

    One of the best bistros in Paris, with frogs’ legs, escargots and Châteaubriand on the menu.

    • 20 rue des Fossés-St-Bernard, 75005

    • 01 43 54 99 37

    • Closed Sat L, Sun–Mon, Aug


Unless otherwise stated, all restaurants accept credit cards and serve vegetarian meals