Parisian Breweries
Exceptional emblematic places in Paris
La Tour d'Argent
15, quai de la Tournelle - Paris 5ème.
Although the exact date of inauguration is subject to debate, the establishment is often cited as one of the oldest restaurants in France.
It is said to have been founded in 1582 by a great chef named Rourteau.
The restaurant is famous for its panoramic view of the Seine and Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral from the Île de la Cité.
Legend has it that King Henry III discovered the fork there, an instrument with three spades, used by Italian gentlemen seated in the establishment.
Louis XIV and his court would also have frequented this place, and Cardinal Richelieu would have appreciated a goose with prunes served here.
The restaurant is renowned for its specialties such as Duck Tour d’Argent, Blood Duck, Wild Pike Quenelles and Crêpes Mademoiselle.
Since its foundation, the Tour d’Argent has undergone numerous developments and remains at the highest level of world gastronomy.
If you have the chance, I highly recommend enjoying a summit gastronomic experience there.
Le Proscope
The oldest café in Paris.
Founded in 1686, by the Sicilian Francesco Procopio Dei Coltelli.
Procope is considered the oldest Café-Glacier in the capital.
Café de la Paix
5, place de l'Opéra - Paris 9th
Café de la Paix was created by brothers Auguste and Antoine Chartier in 1862.
Since then, it has become an emblematic place in Paris, welcoming generations of Parisians.
The Café de la Paix is located opposite the Opéra Garnier.
It is at the crossroads of Parisian artistic life.
Here, tourists, dancers, opera singers, writers and actors from neighboring theaters rub shoulders.
This legendary place has embodied Parisian chic for over 150 years.
Café de la Paix offers classic French cuisine, with revisited dishes such as foie gras, sole and onion gratinée.
You can also stop for a coffee on the terrace or enjoy a homemade pastry. It is a place steeped in history where you could meet political, literary and artistic figures.
Brasserie Mollard
115, rue Saint-Lazare - Paris 8th
Brasserie Mollard is the oldest brewery in Paris
It was founded in 1867.
Classified as a historic monument, it offers a unique setting composed of ceramics, mosaics and Art Nouveau style ceilings.
Brasserie Lipp
151, boulevard Saint-germain - Paris 6th.
In 1880, Brasserie Lipp opened its doors thanks to its founder, Leonard Lipp.
For more than 143 years, Brasserie Lipp has been anchored in the cultural fabric of Paris.
Nestled in the heart of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, Brasserie Lipp is a true historical gem.
Maxim's
3, rue Royale - Paris 8th
Maxim's Restaurant was opened on May 21, 1893.
Its founders are Maxime Gaillard and Georges Everaert.
The clientele is worldly and elegant.
The establishment was redeveloped for the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1900 at the initiative of the maître d'hôtel Eugène Cornuché.
The inspiration for its decorations comes from fauna, flora and feminine charm.
Le Fouquet's
99, avenue des Champs-Élysées - Paris 8th
Its name comes from its owner, Louis Fouquet, who developed and made this place famous.
Fouquet's was inaugurated on September 28, 1898.
The ground floor room of Fouquet's has been listed as a historic monument since 1990.
With its mahogany decor, gilded chandeliers and portraits of cinema icons, Fouquet's offers a refined and glamorous gastronomic experience.
Chef Pierre Gagnaire reinterprets the classics of French cuisine, offering dishes such as escargot, sole meunière and millefeuille.
You are warmly invited to share a moment and reserve a table in the authentic atmosphere of this legendary place.
Le Train Bleu
Gare de Lyon - Place Louis Armand - Paris 12th
The Blue Train was inaugurated in 1901.
It was originally a station buffet which quickly attracted high society and artists.
The Blue Train was named in 1963 to pay homage to the legendary Paris-Ventimiglia line which served the towns of the Côte D'Azur along the Mediterranean.
Today, this majestic establishment offers an exceptional gastronomic experience, where the show takes place both in the kitchen and in the dining room.
The menu offers traditional French cuisine, with particular attention to dishes with sauces, stews and broths.
The room service is a real spectacle, with flaming and cutting carried out with precision by a brigade of passionate maîtres d'hôtel.
Brasserie Vagenende
142, boulevard Saint-Germain - Paris 6th
Brasserie Vagenende was founded in 1904 by brothers Edouard and Camille Chartier.
It has retained its superb Art Nouveau decor, classified as a Historic Monument.
There you will find beveled mirrors framed by arabesque woodwork, as well as beautiful painted ceramics.
The Vagenende Brewery is a place steeped in history where you could meet political, literary and artistic figures.
Bouillon Racine
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3 rue Racine - Paris 6th
Bouillon Racine was founded in 1906.
It has been classified as a historic monument since 1995.
It perpetuates the unique atmosphere of Paris in the 1900s.
This famous “bouillon” (ancestor of Parisian brasseries) in Art Nouveau style was created by the Chartier brothers.
Le Bouillon Julien
16, rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis - Paris 10th
Bouillon Julien was inaugurated in 1906, its founder is Edouard Fournier.
Le Bouillon Julien offers renowned cuisine in an exceptional Art Nouveau setting.
La Belle Epoque
36, rue des Petits Champs - Paris 2nd
La Belle Epoque was inaugurated in 1920, its founder is Edouard Fournier.
This brasserie with its unique decor is a must-see for lovers of bistro cuisine.
The menu offers traditional and trendy dishes, accompanied by a carefully chosen selection of wines.
Don't miss the roast sea bass with its Jerusalem artichoke puree, caramelized endives and Noilly Prat emulsion, as well as the organic Norman beef fillet with Kampot pepper sauce and homemade mashed potatoes.
And for desserts, the lemon basil tart and the enormous chocolate mousse are to share.
La Coupole
102, boulevard du Montparnasse - Paris14th
It was inaugurated on December 20, 1927 by the two creators Ernest Fraux and René Lafon.
La Coupole has become an iconic place frequented by figures such as Jean Cocteau, Picasso, Simone de Beauvoir and Ernest Hemingway.
La Coupole symbolizes the history of Montparnasse and offers French cuisine, seafood, and essential dishes from the great Parisian brasseries.