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Gourmet Restaurants
Located in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, the biggest park of Paris, this beautiful Napoleon III mansion is the Haute Cuisine jewel of Lenôtre. It offers a cuisine seemingly classic and simple but nevertheless creative. The chef is Frederic Anton, one of Joel Robuchon’s best followers.
A reference for French gastronomy led by Valérie Vrinat.
Irreprochable cuisine by Alain Solivérès.
Remarkable service and outstanding wine selection.
hard-to-get
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Near the Seine, in the heart of the district of Saint Germain des Prés, an historic 17th century house, a warm restaurant in an ambiance of exposed woodworks and beautiful flemish paintings. Haute cuisine dining experience.
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La Truffière
Located a few steps away from the Panthéon, this romantic spot is a 17th century listed establishment. It proposes a modern gastronomic cuisine, associating tradition and creativity, around, as the name indicates, the truffle. Great wine list.
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Ledoyen
Under the chestnut trees at the lower end of the Champs Elysées, Christian Le Squer has taken possession of this parisian institution. With his fresh and elegant style, this king of the turbot brings a sparkle to dishes with his Breton touch. The Napoleonic decor is thus transformed into an amazing Bengal light. The service is performed like a Viennese waltz : precise, gracious and natural. For a truly elegant Haute Cuisine experience.
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Dominique Bouchet / DB
Ambassador of French gastronomy throughout the world, former chef of top ranking restaurants, including Jamin and La Tour d’Argent, Dominique Bouchet now runs this hidden haven of Haute Cuisine near Saint Augustin. Modern but warm interior and attentive service.
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Elegant restaurant located in the Plaza Athénée Hotel.
Unmatched cuisine and remarkable service.
The cream of the crop.
hard-to-get
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Hotel Raphael, La Salle à Manger
Charm and discretion are the keys to the success of the restaurant La Salle à manger, where the refined cuisine of Philip Delahaye is served in an elegant setting.
Superbe rooftop terrace opened during the summer : Les Jardins Plein Ciel.
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Lasserre
The Lasserre restaurant is a fabulous setting : an old-world 8th arrondissement mansion, famous for its unique opening roof. Chef J-L Nomicos combines great classics with innovations to make you enjoy the best of gastronomic refinement.
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Chiberta
Three-star chef Guy Savoy has taken over Chiberta, a popular business restaurant near the Arc de Triomphe that was a hot spot of 1970's nouvelle cuisine.
Architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte's new black-and-white décor with wine-bottle-lined walls creates a sleek, chic backdrop for power dining.
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Michel Rostang
After 30 years, still among the best of the Classic French establishments. The cuisine of chef-owner Michel Rostang is a perfect pairing of classical and modern flavors.
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Senderens
Located on the Madeleine square, the famous Chef's Alain Senderens restaurant offers a great personnalised cuisine elaborated from beautiful products of up to date taste, beautifully presented along with the matching glass of wine.
The very exeptional 'Art Nouveau' styled diningroom signed Majorelle, sober and modernised by contemporary designers furniture is definetely worthwhile.
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Le Restaurant
Surrounded by Left Bank art galleries, Le Restaurant takes place in the luxuriant boutique hotel where Oscar Wilde spent his last days. Philippe Belissent, a chef from Ledoyen, delivers creative and light Classic French cuisine. Decor from Jacques Garcia and very attentive service from Jerôme and his team.
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