The city of love, museums, and the capital of fashion. All this is about the majestic and self-sufficient Paris. You can travel to the French capital at any time of year. And you definitely won't go wrong with your choice, because the city is different in every season. Planning to go to France in the summer? We're sure you've already mapped out your itinerary, planned obtaining a Schengen visa , and even bought a ticket to the Olympic Games. We have prepared a guide to the best places to visit. You will discover the delights of the national cuisine and feel like a local.
Café de Flore
This place is well known to fans of the series "Emily in Paris." However, the café became popular long before Netflix brought it to the screen. The establishment on the corner of Saint-Germain has been operating since 1880. Among its regular visitors were many iconic figures. Pablo Picasso and Robert Desnos regularly relaxed here under the awnings with a cup of aromatic drink.
Incidentally, in 1994, Frédéric Beigbeder established the Prix de Flore literary prize for young talent. It is inextricably linked to the rich history of the Café de Flore. The winner receives a prize of €6,000, as well as a daily glass of Pouilly-Fumé at the Café de Flore for a year.
Here you will enjoy not only the food, but also the interior details. Orders are served in traditional tableware with authentic curly logos. And the silver teapots and cups of fragrant hot chocolate will be associated with Paris for many years to come. We recommend complementing your drink with a slice of cream puff or Welsh toast. Who knows, maybe you will find yourself among the actors in the next film about Paris in a few years.
Holybelly
The menu at this establishment in the 10th arrondissement will surprise you with its variety. They offer much more than just coffee and croissants. Creative pancakes with bacon, brown rice porridge, and pecan cake will help satisfy your gastronomic cravings. What's more, the menu changes every day, so there's no risk of monotony.
Be warned: be prepared for a long queue that starts outside. However, if you make it to the end, you will be rewarded with rich coffee flavors and aromas, as well as an American diner-style interior. In the warmer seasons, be sure to try New Orleans iced coffee with homemade condensed milk paired with the signature chia pudding.
Although Holybelly's staff and dishes differ from traditional Parisian cafes, it's definitely worth coming here for a new experience, if nothing else.
Boulangerie du Sentier
Our top list would be incomplete without establishments offering baked goods that have become the hallmark of France. Crispy, fluffy croissants, fragrant pain au chocolat, golden babka, and hearty quiche—each item deserves the highest praise and glowing reviews.
At the same time, when locals are asked about the best bakery, they name different places based on their taste preferences. However, Boulangerie du Sentier is consistently among the most popular recommendations. Head to the 2nd arrondissement and choose whatever you like. There are several tables inside where you can relax and enjoy a croissant or sandwich paired with a fragrant drink. And if you want to take a croissant to go, it will be a great addition to your photos of the streets of Paris.
Café Kitsuné
Instagram lovers, are you ready? Then you'll definitely love this recommendation. Café Kitsuné is one of the most popular cafés in Paris on social media. The atmosphere, details, and dishes give you every reason to expect high reach in your feed and stories.
The establishment is famous for its high-quality pastries and has several locations throughout Paris. What's more, the café has gone international and even has branches in Japan, London, New York, and South Korea! Can you imagine how popular it is? We recommend stopping by Café Kitsuné right after visiting the Louvre and rounding off your visit to the Mona Lisa with a cup of hot chocolate, fragrant cookies, or a full, hearty breakfast.
Chateau Voltaire
Are you planning to stay in a place that is included in the top hotelsand ready to delight you with a first-class restaurant? Then you should definitely consider Chateau Voltaire. Here you will feel like a true Parisian, regardless of how long you stay in the capital.
The menu will surprise you with its exquisite dishes and reasonable prices for an establishment of this caliber. Choose your favorites and immerse yourself in the world of haute cuisine. But if you find yourself overwhelmed by the choices, we recommend sticking with the beef chops, lemon salmon, and crème brûlée with Madagascan vanilla.
