Guidebook for Paris
Sightseeing
Great place for picnics! Watch the tower sparkle at night, each hour, starting at 8pm. If going to the top, I recommend to go in the morning to avoid the lines, which can easily be 1 -2 hours long.
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Eiffelturm
5 Av. Anatole FranceGreat place for picnics! Watch the tower sparkle at night, each hour, starting at 8pm. If going to the top, I recommend to go in the morning to avoid the lines, which can easily be 1 -2 hours long.
Trocadéro
Best view of the eiffel tower.
Food Scene
Rue Cler
Rue ClerGreat cafe for people-watching and drinking coffee or wine.
One of the best, reasonably-priced, restaurants in the neighborhood (and my personal favorite!) For lunch, try the 2-course menu! No reservations, so get there by 7PM if going for dinner.
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Constant Cafe
139 Rue Saint-DominiqueOne of the best, reasonably-priced, restaurants in the neighborhood (and my personal favorite!) For lunch, try the 2-course menu! No reservations, so get there by 7PM if going for dinner.
Another great Christian Constant restaurant. Romanitc, yet modern, with classic french food cooked in "cocottes" (hot clay dishes).
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Les Cocottes
135 Rue Saint-DominiqueAnother great Christian Constant restaurant. Romanitc, yet modern, with classic french food cooked in "cocottes" (hot clay dishes).
Great italian food. A fancy, romantic place - perfect for a date.
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Il Sorrentino
4 Rue de MonttessuyGreat italian food. A fancy, romantic place - perfect for a date.
Gusto Italia 218
218 Rue de GrenelleRelaxed atmosphere and great pizza!
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite bar in the neighborhood. Half-price cocktails during the week from 5 to 8 pm. Great for a drink and a cheese or meat plate (which they call a "planche").
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Le Roussillon
186 Rue de GrenelleMy favorite bar in the neighborhood. Half-price cocktails during the week from 5 to 8 pm. Great for a drink and a cheese or meat plate (which they call a "planche").
Fun Irish pub where both anglophone students attend and French locals. A good place to watch European football matches.
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O'Brien's
77 Rue Saint-DominiqueFun Irish pub where both anglophone students attend and French locals. A good place to watch European football matches.
Bar du Central
99 Rue Saint-DominiqueA classy bar with good cocktails.
La Varangue
27 Rue AugereauHome-cooked French food - recommended by Rick Steves!
Essentials
One of the few grocery stores that is open until midnight! (Except on Sundays.)
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LE CENTRAL - PARIS
40 Rue ClerOne of the few grocery stores that is open until midnight! (Except on Sundays.)
G20
23 Rue BeaurepaireGrocery strore which also has wine, beer, and alcohol.
Franprix
16 Rue Alexandre ParodiOne of the many grocery stores in the neighborhood.
Everything Else
Stop in to hear a lecture or presentation to stimulate your mind. Or try the Amex Cafe for a beer with students. Come on a Sunday afternoon for brunch. Check www.aup.edu for info on public events.
A.U.P. - Bookstore
Stop in to hear a lecture or presentation to stimulate your mind. Or try the Amex Cafe for a beer with students. Come on a Sunday afternoon for brunch. Check www.aup.edu for info on public events.