Try the 5 oldest gastronomical restaurants of Paris
France rhymes with food tasting. Tourists are coming from all over the world to try, or enjoy again the wonders of french cuisine. And i have to admit that travel the world helped me understand how good our cuisine is. Not trying to shadow any other country especially as i had great food everywhere i went, but you know the saying: "You only realize the quality of something when you miss it." In other words, a very good friend of mine living in Los Angeles told me: "yes there is good food in the US, but you guys can have great food at any corner". But enough talking, let's see what the 5 oldest gastonomical restaurants of Paris can offer you.
Tour d’Argent – Founded in 1582
La Tour d’Argent, founded in 1582 in Paris, is an iconic restaurant overlooking the Seine and Notre-Dame. Famous for its pressed duck and exceptional wine cellar, it embodies French gastronomic excellence, blending tradition, prestige, and refinement in a uniquely historic setting.
Le Procope – Founded in 1686
Le Procope, founded in 1686, is Paris’s oldest café-restaurant and a cradle of Enlightenment thought. Frequented by Voltaire and Rousseau, it serves refined French cuisine in an opulent 18th-century setting. With its antique decor and literary legacy, Le Procope offers a timeless dining experience steeped in cultural history.
Lapérouse – Founded in 1766
Established in 1766, Lapérouse is a legendary Parisian restaurant known for its gilded private salons and romantic ambiance. Once favored by writers like Victor Hugo, it offers elegant French cuisine in a Belle Époque setting. Its blend of mystery, charm, and fine dining makes it a Parisian institution.
Le Grand Véfour – Founded in 1784
Le Grand Véfour, founded in 1784 near Palais-Royal, is a masterpiece of French haute cuisine. Adorned with ornate mirrors and historic elegance, it has hosted Napoleon, Colette, and Jean Cocteau. Its Michelin-starred menu delivers refined flavors, making it a symbol of Parisian culinary excellence for over two centuries.
Le Doyen (Pavillon Ledoyen) – Founded in 1791
Pavillon Ledoyen, established in 1791, is one of Paris’s oldest gastronomic landmarks, now led by three-star Michelin chef Yannick Alléno. Located on the Champs-Élysées, it offers inventive, modern French cuisine in a neoclassical pavilion, blending history, artistry, and culinary innovation at the highest level.
There is no way for you to come in France and not try at least one gastronomical restaurant in Paris or in region. Normandy, Champagne, Burgundy, they might surprise you with their different specialties. Missing our cuisine would be like going to the Louvre museum and not see the Mona Lisa. This is why we have designed city tours including lunch or dinner in these restaurants. Make sure to mention it to us when booking because some of them might need to book a table first.
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