“Paris is like an ocean. Throw a probe into it, and you’ll never know how deep it is” said Balzac.

Every day spent in the streets of our beloved capital proves him right.

Paris abounds in hidden nuggets, hidden around every corner.

Beyond the architectural gems, cafés, pharmacies, bistros, boulangeries… all contribute to the authentic charm so specific to Paris. Follow us as we reveal a small selection of our favorite storefronts!

Le Progrès

See those huge, old-fashioned bay windows, through which you can guess the neighborhood’s regulars? This is “Le Progrès”, an authentic bistro in the Montmartre district. The decor has not changed, but it has not lost its charm of yesteryear.

Take a seat on the terrace and watch delicious little Parisian scenes play out before your very eyes.

Le Progrès
7 rue des Trois Frères
75 018 Paris

Le Boot Café

This tiny coffee shop, housed in a former cobbler’s shop in the Marais, has retained the old sign of the craftsman who preceded it. Instead of repairing shoes, you can now enjoy delicious roasted coffees and homemade pastries (renowned throughout the neighborhood!).

With its cheeky patina-blue front, this tiny cofee shop is undoubtedly the cutest in Paris.

Le Boot Café
19 rue du Pont au Choux
75 003 Paris

Ladurée

The façades of Ladurée patisseries are almost as appealing as their famous little macaroons in their acidic colors… right? Recognized as the ambassador of the Parisian macaroon, Ladurée is also the inventor of the French tea room and heir to an art of living: that of the good and the beautiful. It’s impossible to walk through the doors and leave empty-handed (we warned you).

Ladurée (Nearest)
16 rue royale
75008 Paris

La Maison Rose

It’s hard to pass by rue de l’Abreuvoir without noticing this charming pink and green cottage! Situated at the corner of two winding streets, it looks like something out of an Impressionist painting.

Its history dates back to the 1850s, when it was just another shanty in what was then the village of Montmartre.

It wasn’t until the 20th century that Laure Gargallo, a model for Picasso and a friend of Montmartre’s great artists, bought the house, painted it pink and opened a small family canteen for her artist friends!

Restaurant La Maison Rose
2 rue de l’Abreuvoir
75 018 Paris

La librairie Jousseaume

Located in the heart of the Galerie Vivienne, just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel, the Jousseaune bookshop, open since 1826, has preserved its original storefront. Listed as a historic monument, it has become an institution in the sale of rare books, engravings and antique bindings. Famous French artists and writers such as Jean Cocteau and Colette are said to have been fans of the place!

Librairie Jousseaune
45 – 46 – 47 Galerie Vivienne
75 002 Paris

Café Les Deux Moulins

Look familiar? Of course it does! This pretty little café at the foot of Montmartre was the setting for the cult film “Le Fabuleux destin d’Amélie Poulain”. Contrary to what one might imagine, it’s far from a “tourist trap”, and the atmosphere is very convivial!  On Friday and Saturday evenings, fans of jazz and French chanson flock here to enjoy live music.

Café les Deux Moulins
15 rue Lepic
75018 Paris