Author: paris-bistro

The Mouton Blanc? The name evokes an age-old French gastronomic tradition. And age-old is no exaggeration when speaking of this restaurant, one of the oldest in Paris, where the sumptuous odours of traditional cuisine mix with the scent of history and literature. Molière, Racine, Boileau, Chapelle and La Fontaine dined there, sometimes in the company of the famous French tragic actress Champmeslé and Ninon de Lenclos. The latter, a woman of letters and wit, most likely came here to partake in the epicurean pleasures she held dear. Of course, the décor has changed somewhat since those times. The Mouton…

The attempt by the Government to provide universal equality with retirement age and pension entitlements has led to wide spread havoc brought about by transport disruption. The strike of train and metro drivers has deadlocked Paris and its region since December 5th. The government’s plan to set up a universal retirement system for all French people is a declaration of downright war from the metro and train drivers. Presently they reach retirement at the age of 52 whereas others at 63. 1995 marked the last major strike in Paris which was launched for the very same reason. But, it had…

The geography of Burgundy looks like a vertical rectangular.  At the North, the famous wines of Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune together with their prestigious appellations. At the South, a more popular image, with easier drinking wines. Gilles Breuil, a southerner, proud of his region has named both his restaurant enterprises, “Bourgogne Sud”. His goal is to deliver a more simple, affordable and convivial message and style of eating although from this highly rich gourmet region of France. He has the know-how. A long experience in the brasseries of Paris as well as the knowledge of where…

Place du Châtelet, the heart of Paris, stands an historic café bearing the name of the greatest tragedienne of the French theater.  Sarah Bernhardt was an actress adored during the time of great cultural exuberance known as the Belle Epoque bridging the 19 & 20th centuries.  A theatre decorated in the style of the fin de siècle was dedicated to her and it is within its confines that the beautiful café also bearing her name is located. A place most elegant and chic, but equally popular. The Sarah Bernhardt cafe is a feast for the eyes as it evokes the…

Located in the heart of Beaujolais, often called “the most sensual vineyard” because of its pretty mountains that evoke the curves of female body, the domain of Manoir du Carra extends over more than 37 hectares of parcels. From Saint Etienne la Varenne to Bois d’Oingt … Domaine Manoir du Carra is a family estate which is run today by Frédéric and Damien, members of the fifth generation of the Sambardier family. From 4 hectares in 1962, the surface of the estate has now grown to over 37 hectares from the best limestone clay plots from south Beaujolais to the…

Just near Bastille and Place des Vosges, l’Arsenal is a bistro that sends you in the past, in the 1960s. Its decoration, its ambiance, its lights, all is retro. The boss, Jean-Paul Azemar is a real ” bougnat”. Like thousands of others of his countrymen, he came from Aveyron (Auvergne) to find happiness in the Paris bistros. In twenty years, he is in his second bistro. It is a little chauvinistic, but it’s a joke. He wears the foular of men of Aubrac. And it highlights the country’s products. The wine produced ont the banks of Lot River ant the…

Le Bonaparte is one of the finest cafes of Saint-Germain des Prés. Its terrace offers breathtaking views of the abbey church. And above all it is quiet place in the center of this tiny village of Paris, which was the center of thought. For the French, there is a big difference between Bonaparte and Napoleon. The first is a symbol of the Republic of courage and daring, the campaigns of Italy and Egypt, while the second evokes for many people, the tyranny and mass graves of the great battles. For decades, the Bonaparte café has attracted the students of Fine…

When you go up to Montmartre, you can not miss this old house of the “village”. It is built on the corner of rue des Saules, which leads to the vineyard of Montmartre, rue Norvins, the oldest street of Montmartre, and rue Saint Rustique, the highest street of Paris. “A la bonne franquette” is a French expression which emphasizes the simplicity and the convenience of a meal at home. This expression corresponds perfectly to this old flagship restaurant of the “Butte Montmartre”. This famous house in the village of Montmartre is headed by a man, Patrick Fracheboud, who has as…

50 meters from the Champs-Elysées, La Maison de l’Aubrac is one of the few restaurants devoted to beef in Paris and is open 24 hours a day 4 days/a week. It is also a pivot in the Champs Elysees district for years. The boss’ parents, Christian, bought this bistro in 1977. Together with Elizabeth, his wife, Christian Valette turned it into a famous meat restaurant called Maison de l’Aubrac. They wanted to pay tribute to the land of their ancestors. Aubrac is a beautiful and wild plateau at 1000 meters altitude in the South of Auvergne. The family Valette still…

“Le Livre de Cave” ( The Cellar Book)  is a singular Parisian company devoted to those who are fond of great french wines.Le Livre de Cave offers the possibility of managing your cellar according to your own personal needs. Wine Cellar Management The bottles composing your Cellar will be delivered to your own Cellar or we can store them in our Cellar. Our storage facilities provide the perfect environment for your wines.
  Creating a cellar appropriate for aging bottles.  
Creating a harmonious and diverse selection of items ranging from vintages to wines of the day, to rare exceptional products.
 Enriching…