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RESTAURANTS (the best of)

There are hundreds of kosher restaurants in Paris.  The locals generally don't eat the meat under Beis Din as they don't require Glatt meat.  But they will eat everything else under Beis din. Make sure to confirm it's Glatt before attempting to eat beef.

Spreadsheet of restaurants with notes.


NameLocationMetroTypeHechsherNotes
Darjeeling17thArgentine-1MeatRottenberg
Sar Eden19thOurcq-5BakeryRottenbergOrganic bakery
Charles Traiteur19thOurcq-5BakeryBeth-Din
Charles Traiteur20thSaint-Mandé-1BakeryBeth-Din
Charles Traiteur11thRue-Des-Boulets-9BakeryBeth-Din
Charles Traiteur16thVictor-Hugo-2BakeryBeth-Din
Charles Traiteur17thWagram-3BakeryBeth-Din
Charles Traiteur Halavi17thWagram-3BakeryBeth-Din Chalavi
Korcarz4thSaint-paul-1BakeryBeth-DinIn the Marais
Ardely’s19thOurcq-5Milk ChocolateKatz
Damyel19thOurcq-5Parve ChocolateRottenberg
L’As Du Fallafel4thSaint-paul-1FallafelBeth-Dinin the Marais
L’Inte Cafe12thMiromesnil-9,13DairyBeth-Din15 minute walk from the Park Hyatt
Kosher pizza4thSaint-paul-1PizzaRottenberg
Le Shine17thPorte Maillot-1ChineseLubavitchnear the Arc
Soumsoum11thVoltaire- 9MeatLubavitchGreat Israeli restaurent, there is a second one in the 8th
Doron ba Laïla19thGare Saint-Lazare 3-12-13-14MeatRottenbergNice meat restaurant
Tibs19thOurcq-5DairyKatz
Thai One2ndSentier-3MeatRottenberg
Le XXV16thTrocadéro-9-6BakeryRottenberg Chalavi
Le XXV8thTernes-2BakeryRottenberg Chalavi




Activities:
-Segway Tour. Please do not PM Ergel with requests for coupon codes. The codes are long dead
-Seine River Tour
-Eiffel Tour (Metro: Trocadero -6,9)
-Versailles Palace and Gardens. Never wait on line to buy tickets. 1. Use museum pass 2. Buy in advance 3. There are vending machines near the bathrooms (you have to poke around to find them) without lines. (if you go during a really busy time and the line seems endlessly long, go to the gardens first and return to the palace in the afternoon when lines are shorter). To get an audio guide, you usually proceed across the Royal Courtyard after passing security. If the lines for the audio guides are long, turn left in the Courtyard, to the Apartments of the daughter's of Louis XV’s. There you'll find another counter where you can get audio guides, with no lines at all. You can then exit the apartments and continue along the tour, bypassing the longer line.
-Louvre Art Museum (Closed Tuesday) (Metro: Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre -1,7) Shushan/Purim artifacts that can be seen at the Louvre, per the book Purim and the Persian Empire.
-D'Orsay Art Museum (Closed Monday) (Metro: Solférino -12)
-Musée de l'Orangerie des Tuileries (closed Tuesday) small museum featuring Monet's lilies (Metro Concorde: -1,8,12)
-Centre Georges Pompidou modern art museum open 11-9. closed tuedays (Metro: Rambuteau -11)
-Tuileries Gardens. (Metro: Tuileries -1)
-Paris sewer museum Smells really bad but an interesting look at the sewer system
-Champs Elysees shopping (Metro: Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau -1,13)
-Arc de Triomphe (Metro: Charles de Gaulle - Étoile -1,2,6)
-Operan National De Paris opera house. tours daily 11:30 and 2:30. Admission included in Museum Pass, tour extra
-Montmartre (Great neighborhood to walk around with boutiques, artists, and great views, and a funicular that kids will love) (Metro: abbesses -12, Anvers -2)
-The Great Synagogue (La Victoria) is beautiful but the main shul is only open on Shabbos mornings for Shacharis, but definitely worthwhile if you're there over Shabbos (Metro: Notre-Dame-de-Lorette -12)

Hotels:
-Park Hyatt Paris (Hyatt cat 7) is an outstanding value for your points. They used to give a phenomenal kosher breakfast but now it's barely even worth requesting.  Still rooms are a decent size for Paris, the Spa facilities are very nice, and the intoxicating smell used throughout the hotel for forever be linked with the romance of Paris. Ideally located between the Opera and Tuileries metro stations.
The Park Hyatt has free parking, though driving and parking elsewhere in Paris is very difficult.
The Park Hyatt has also complimentary bikes for guests.
There is a backdoor for entry on shabbos.

-The InterContinental Paris - Le Grand is not far from the Park Hyatt. It cost 70k IHG points per night or you can use IHG free nights. It is a good alternitive if the PH is not available or if you don't have/don't want to spend 30k Hyatt points per night.

-The Westin (SPG cat 6) is not as luxurious at the Park Hyatt but is located nearby and does the trick if you only have Starpoints and not Chase or Hyatt points.

Shabbos meals:
-Chabad of Champs Elysees has great shabbos meals and you're sure to bump into other tourists there as well to share tips.
It is a 30 minute walk to the Park Hyatt, but the walk is quite lovely via the Tuileries Gardens and the Champs Elysees.
Reservations are required: http://www.chabadchampselysees.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/888847/jewish/Shabbat-at-Chabad-Champs-Elyses.htm
-if you don't/can't eat at Chabad, they suggest getting takeout from Ben & Cook located in the 8th. Hashgacha: rabbinate Lubavitch De France 33 1 45 61 03 95. 35 Euro for 2 challas, 2 dips, meatballs with noodles or veggies for 2. they close at 3pm on Fridays (in the summer). call for more info
- Friday night meals at Grand Synagogue http://www.tiny.cc/chabbat

There is no eruv in Paris. Consider taking the metro to shul with your talis bag along with return tickets for motzei shabbos.

Transport from CDG:
-If you are going to the Opera area you can take the RoissyBus (pronounced Wahsee-Boos as you will get blank stares if you ask for the Royzee-Bus) which goes there nonstop. You can pay by credit card in the RoissyBus waiting station or on the bus.  The cost is €10.  It is a 5 minute walk to the Park Hyatt.

-There are also train options from CDG: the subway is located in terminal 2E/2F, to get to paris its ligne B (Blue) it should take approximately 30minutes to get to Gare Du Nord
it cost 9€10 each way per person

- Mendy Taxi: 0(1133) 6 50 99 82 93 http://mendystransport.com/en/
- Shimon taxi: 0(1133)6 98 27 16 08  Tamidshuttle@gmail.com

- Uber, Bolt are the best option to get to paris cheapest and fastest

Metro:
The subway is fast, efficient, and cheap. A book of 10 tickets is 13,30€ for adults and 6,65€ for kids.
The subway closes between 12:30 and 2am.

Map:
Streetwise Paris cannot emphasize enough, this is really a must. Of course, if you have GMaps and data you don't need this map unless you really like paper.

Guidebooks
Rick Steves' Paris 2013
Fodor's Paris 2013 (Full-color Travel Guide)

Other Tips
-If you plan on visiting several of the items covered by the Museum Pass - make sure to check it out and price out your options.  Many times it is worth it to get a one-day or multi-day Museum Pass to save some money and more importantly, time (see link for more details: http://en.parismuseumpass.com/)
-Double check days when museums/sites are closed as many do close on different days of the week.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #4040 on: January 17, 2025, 08:51:09 AM »
@tavster @Yehoshua

Is Montmartre really worth it? I get it's a nice view and cute area..but is something worth dropping form my list for it?
Def don't want to spend a whole day on Versailles, i heard its not as nice in the winter anyway.
Centre Pompidou looks cool, thank you, maybe we'll do that on our last/half day in the am.

Thanks!


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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #4041 on: January 17, 2025, 08:53:52 AM »
@tavster @Yehoshua

Is Montmartre really worth it? I get it's a nice view and cute area..but is something worth dropping form my list for it?
I think so. But it's really up to you and what you're into. Views are beautiful, and you have a couple of picturesque albeit very touristy street. Can be done in half hour. I think if you're already so close, might as well stop by - but totally up to you.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #4042 on: January 17, 2025, 08:59:38 AM »
Thank you, let's see where we can squeeze it in.:)

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #4043 on: January 26, 2025, 05:12:06 PM »
Any decent hotel close to CDG? Hyatts have terrible review, Sheraton is in the terminal but old and expensive
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« Reply #4044 on: February 02, 2025, 04:42:58 PM »




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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #4045 on: February 03, 2025, 03:34:03 PM »
Lets see in december whats new
things are moving quickly in paris

Best place would be in the 17 arrondissement (75017) of paris
Any changes or updates?
What would currently be the best option for dinner (Glatt)?

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« Reply #4046 on: February 03, 2025, 03:58:10 PM »
Have one full day in Paris, arriving early morning, should I go with Segway tour so I get a bit of everything or rather go with a a couple of sights

Can I get to all of these?
Louvre Museum
Arc de Triomphe
Eiffel Tower
Champs-Elysées
Montmartre

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« Reply #4047 on: February 03, 2025, 04:09:45 PM »
Any changes or updates?
What would currently be the best option for dinner (Glatt)?

new sushi places very fancy (lubavitch hechsher)

call UNAGI
https://www.instagram.com/unagi.paris/?hl=fr
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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #4048 on: February 03, 2025, 10:25:51 PM »
Have one full day in Paris, arriving early morning, should I go with Segway tour so I get a bit of everything or rather go with a a couple of sights

Can I get to all of these?
Louvre Museum
Arc de Triomphe
Eiffel Tower
Champs-Elysées
Montmartre
Louve takes a lot of time.  wait on line for over an hour, walk around to see a gallery or 2...
Champs-Elysées starts at the Arc de Triomphe - 1 nice walk.
Eifel Tower - I didn't bother going up - long lines - but I think there are nice views from there.  Near the Tower are boats on the Siene that give a talk on the bridges and areas nearby.
Plan some time for food. there are excellent restaurants.
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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #4049 on: February 05, 2025, 06:33:14 PM »
Have one full day in Paris, arriving early morning, should I go with Segway tour so I get a bit of everything or rather go with a a couple of sights

Can I get to all of these?
Louvre Museum
Arc de Triomphe
Eiffel Tower
Champs-Elysées
Montmartre
Tentative schedule, landing 8:45AM
It's a Monday so lots of museums are closed

Breakfast The reserve
Arc de Triomphe/ climb to the top
Champs-Elysées
Montmartre

Lunch at Rosetta
2.5Hr Segway
Finish around sunset time at Eiffel Tower
Either go up Eiffel Tower or 1 hr Seine River cruise (which one is better?)

Dinner at Safrane.

Any comments or suggestions?

Should I rather take out something and put in louvre? (Not sure how much appreciation I have for art)

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #4050 on: February 05, 2025, 06:39:56 PM »
Flavio is better than Rosetta.

Do you like Indian food?

Going up Eiffel tower at sunset is special.

I'm not into art, but D'Orsay is better than the Louvre. Set in a stunning old train station and views and just a well done museum. Still worth seeing the Louvre from the outside.
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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #4051 on: February 05, 2025, 07:04:37 PM »


Flavio is better than Rosetta.

Do you like Indian food?

Going up Eiffel tower at sunset is special.

I'm not into art, but D'Orsay is better than the Louvre. Set in a stunning old train station and views and just a well done museum. Still worth seeing the Louvre from the outside.
Noted about Flavio

Never tried Indian but like different and unique flavors, the other top rated places are not glatt, open to suggestions

D'Orsay is closed on Monday
Will be seeing Louvre from the outside with the Segway tour

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #4052 on: February 05, 2025, 07:09:15 PM »
Noted about Flavio

Never tried Indian but like different and unique flavors, the other top rated places are not glatt, open to suggestions

D'Orsay is closed on Monday
Will be seeing Louvre from the outside with the Segway tour
Most non-glatt places do have many glatt options. Ask your LOR about that.

Indian food is uh. Very unique. You may love it, but certainly may not.
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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #4053 on: February 11, 2025, 03:51:36 AM »
Any list of shuls/minyan times? Thanks!!
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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #4054 on: February 11, 2025, 05:23:21 AM »
Has anyone eaten at Grill Bar?

https://grillbar.fr/menu/
https://www.123cacher.com/restaurant/grill-bar/?id_l=23886974

Menu says cheddar and bacon but under Lubavitch hechsher - I presume it's fake cheese and fake bacon?

In need of a quick and easy lunch with kids after Eiffel Tower and this is very close.

Thanks

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« Reply #4055 on: February 11, 2025, 06:02:22 AM »
Has anyone eaten at Grill Bar?

https://grillbar.fr/menu/
https://www.123cacher.com/restaurant/grill-bar/?id_l=23886974

Menu says cheddar and bacon but under Lubavitch hechsher - I presume it's fake cheese and fake bacon?

In need of a quick and easy lunch with kids after Eiffel Tower and this is very close.

Thanks

exactly fake chedar and fake bacon

Its a good fast food
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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #4056 on: February 11, 2025, 06:26:58 AM »
exactly fake chedar and fake bacon

Its a good fast food

Thank you, much appreciated