Picnic Providers
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
Poilâne Get the best bread for your picnic, made from the recipe of the late king of bread-makers, Lionel Poilâne.
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. Fromagerie Quatrehomme The crème de la crème of cheese in Paris. Aged slowly and sold at peak ripeness. Charcuterie Charles Nicole This award-winning charcuterie shouldn’t be missed. Flavoured sausages and boudin blanc are specialities. Marché Raspail An organic market held on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday mornings. Superb produce but pricey. 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.
Parisian patisserie
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. Charcuterie Coesnon Produce from Normandy is sold at this charcuterie – pâtés, ham, cheese and cider too. 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.
Places to Eat
L’Épi Dupin The dishes are sublime, such as cod with saffron leeks. La Tour d’Argent Historic restaurant with fine views of Notre-Dame and offering duck à l’orange as the speciality.
Les Bouquinistes This bistro, owned by Guy Savoy, offers creative cooking on the banks of the Seine. Alcazar A stylish brasserie with a mix of French, Asian and British food. 62 rue Mazarine, 75006 01 53 10 19 99
Alcazar
Lapérouse Classic French cuisine served in a setting unchanged since 1766. 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.
L’Atelier Maitre Albert
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
Le Pré Verre Dine on classic French cooking with Asian flourishes. 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
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
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Unless otherwise stated, all restaurants accept credit cards and serve vegetarian meals
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