Paris
Toulouse
Breizh Café
€
€€€
(
109 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75003,
+33 142 721 377
) There are crepes, then there are Breizh
Café crepes. Whisk yourself off to the Breton shores with
a
bol
(mug) of artisan cider and a updated homely staple.
Stripy jumpers optional.
Un Dimanche a Paris
€€€€
(
4-8 Cour du Commerce Saint Andre, 75006, +33 156 811
818
) Cheer up dark winter days with a full chocoholic
dining experience. From rich pasta sauces to a simple
sprinkling of cocoa nibs, this restaurant aims to bring the
delights of the French chocolaterie to every course.
La Machine du Moulin Rouge
(
90 Boulevard de Clichy,
75018, + 33 153 418 889
) It may be in the complex of
the famous Moulin Rouge, but this is far from a clichéd
tourist hotspot. It offers the finest of techno, electro and
alternative music to keep you dancing all night long.
Kids will go mad for the
Jours de Fetes
at the Grand
Palais on 21 December – 5 January. The gorgeous glass
dome of the building’s nave plays host to all manner of
festive attractions.
grandpalais.fr
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La Pizza du Faubourg
€
€€€
(
44 Rue du Faubourg-
Bonnefoy, 31500, +33 561 260 000
) With four different
sizes of no less than 37 different pizzas on offer, most
tastes should be catered for. Those up for something
more unusual will love the shepherd’s pie or kebab pizza.
Le Saint Sauvage
€€€€
(
20 Rue des Salenques, +33
5 6123 5686
) This restaurant is super-smart and yet
curiously intimate. Try the duck breast with violet-flower
mustard or red fruits, and don’t hesitate to ask for advice
about the wine list. It’s worth booking ahead.
El Ruedo
(
3 Rue Baour Lornian, +33 5 6121 2252
)
Formerly the Rembrandt, El Ruedo is a casual restaurant-
bar just up from the Place du Capitole. Great for a glass or
two after browsing the main square’s Christmas market.
Carmes Nature
(
18 Place des Carmes, +33 5 6155 4905
)
is a health-food shop selling all kinds of organic foods,
plus specialist weight-loss products and groceries for
people with allergies or intolerances.
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After a sleepy
autumn, Paris comes
back to life in December
Over 250,000 people
visit the Capitole
Christmas Market
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