Tired of the tourist staple of bland and fatty foods? Unwilling to meet face-to-face with a starchy smile in a fancy restaurant? Unable to track down that fresh, hearty French food everybody is talking about? Let your Hotel Louvre Marsollier lead you onto unbeaten paths…
Le Colimaçon restaurant is located in the heart of the Marais, a fascinating neighborhood where traditional Jews share the sidewalk with a crowd of bourgeois-bohème and LGBT trend-setters. Its dedicated owners form a perfect gastronomic couple: one is passionate about regional products, the other about wines. Follow their warm advice and enjoy a tasty meal expertly concocted with garden-fresh products of certified origin, in a delicately rustic setting.
For a country-side feel with a quirky spin, run to Le Petit Resto dans la Prairie and pick your spot between wooden sheds and mockup horse stalls. The merry owners will please you with traditional dishes direct from the farm. The jokey allusion to The Little House on the Prairie becomes obvious in the bathroom, where episodes of the show run in a loop.
If a typical Parisian bistrot fits your mood, head straight to L’Aromatik, where Josephine Baker and Sidney Bechet used to drop in for lunch. A wide selection of wines complements the carefully crafted culinary creations. On Sundays, sleep in until 11 am, when the brunch is served (four arrangements to pick from, and a special option for children).
Practical information:
Le Colimaçon – 44 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75004 Paris – Reservations: 06 27 18 08 07 or 01 48 87 12 01 – Open Mon. to Sat. for dinner and Sun. for lunch; closed in August
Le Petit Resto dans la Prairie – 9 bis cours des Petites Ecuries, 75010 Paris – Reservations : 01 48 24 11 11 – Open Mon. To Fri. for lunch and Mon. to Sat. for dinner.
L’Aromatik – 7 rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, 75009 Paris – Reservations: 01 48 74 62 27 – Open Mon. to Sat. for dinner and Sun. for brunch; closed in August
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