Where To Go in Paris, According to Le Monde
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As every Francophile knows, Le Monde is an authority on all things France. Founded in 1944, the publication is now France’s most circulated newspaper and a highly respected independent media source.
Ahead of our collaboration with the historic publisher, releasing as part of Not In Paris on June 19, we tapped the editorial team of M Le magazine du Monde (Le Monde’s magazine focused on long reads and lifestyle journalism) for some insider tips on the best places to eat, drink, shop, and explore in Paris.
Caluche
12 rue Mirbel, 5e arrondissement
M Le magazine du Monde's verdict: Caluche is a high-end, creative restaurant run by Benjamin Fourty and nestled in the Place Monge, not far from the Jardin des Plantes. The menu, which consists of just a few dishes, emphasizes local produce (and excellent terrines). It also has a top-flight wine selection.
La Petite Egypte
35 rue des Petits carreaux, 2e arrondissement
M Le magazine du Monde's verdict: In the heart of the Sentier neighborhood, this bookshop with its emblematic green façade offers a high-quality and well-curated selection of books, from French and foreign novels to political essays.
Institut Giacometti
5 rue Victor Schoelcher, 14e arrondissement
M Le magazine du Monde's verdict: A museum inside a legendary Art Deco townhouse in Montparnasse, L'Institut Giacometti recreates the original layout of Alberto Giacometti's studio and the objects that once belonged to the famous Swiss sculptor. Plus, a rich library completes the visit.
Olga
3 rue Michel Chasle, 12e arrondissement
M Le magazine du Monde's verdict: Camille Fourmont, owner of La Buvette in the XIth arrondissement of Paris, opened this new wine and cheese bar in a former confectionery shop a stone's throw away from the Gare de Lyon. She offers sandwiches based on delicious cuts of charcuterie and cheese and a few hand-picked skittles.
Shopu
36 rue de Varenne, 7e arrondissement
M Le magazine du Monde's verdict: In an upscale neighborhood, Franco-Japanese Nathalie Agematsu offers delightful objects for the table, kitchen, and home, plus accessories, books, and basic clothes. Its selection is imbued with the pure poetry of Japan.
La Bête noire
58 rue Henri Barbusse, 5e arrondissement
M Le magazine du Monde's verdict: Maltese chef Maria Victoria Schembri serves healthy, invigorating, vegetarian-friendly Mediterranean cuisine at La Bête Noire, which is known for its weekend brunch and excellent coffee roasted on-site. A small selection of homemade groceries (sauces, jams, etc.) are also available for takeaway, as are generously proportioned desserts.
Les Prairies de Paris
1 rue de Fleurus, 6e arrondissement
M Le magazine du Monde's verdict: In 2020, fashion designer Laetitia Ivanez relaunched this thirty-year-old family brand. Just off the Jardin du Luxembourg, her boutique is designed as a living space where you can listen to vinyl records while browsing the ideal wardrobe of a true Parisienne: striped shirts, pastel pantsuits, wrap skirts, flowery combi, and revisited Colombo trench coats.
Le Cahier Central
26 rue du Château d’Eau, 10e arrondissement
M Le magazine du Monde's verdict: Specializing in independent publications, this magazine shop offers a thoughtful selection of journals, magazines, zines, and other kinds of printed objects, just a stone's throw away from Place de la République. T-shirts, caps, and posters complete the offerings.
Le Dit Vin
68 rue Blanche dans le 9e arrondissement
M Le magazine du Monde's verdict: At aperitif time, the sidewalk of this corner bar in the Pigalle district comes alive as crowds of regulars and curious newcomers sample its formidable natural wine list. It's also a place to savor local, seasonal French cuisine.
Lux Perpetua / Unik Objekt
93 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 11e arrondissement
M Le magazine du Monde's verdict: Instagram accounts @lux_perpetua_paris and @unikobjekt share this space, which is open only from Wednesday to Friday. It is a cabinet of curiosities with real treasures at reasonable prices.
