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Kosher List-July 2015 or Here.

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.

Search for restaurants by cuisine and hashgocha here.


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 #2360 on: September 16, 2015, 11:22:23 PM »
I have a 5 hour stopover in CDG with a pregnant wife, not sure if i'll go out. Is there a way to gain access to a lounge for free?
Also is it ok to pray in the airport with tallis and teffilin?

davening = no problem at all, been there done that..  do you have a platinum card? if yes you can have a priority pass but you will need 2 one for your wife too.. the actual airport is a dump so I dont blame you for wanting to visit a lounge. 5 hours is very tight but doable if you just want food.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2361 on: September 17, 2015, 02:40:05 AM »
davening = no problem at all, been there done that..  do you have a platinum card? if yes you can have a priority pass but you will need 2 one for your wife too.. the actual airport is a dump so I dont blame you for wanting to visit a lounge. 5 hours is very tight but doable if you just want food.
I have no platinum card.. What would be the cheapest way to get access for my wife and i just for the day? CSP..?

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2362 on: September 17, 2015, 08:59:49 AM »
I have no platinum card.. What would be the cheapest way to get access for my wife and i just for the day? CSP..?
CSP won't get you in for free if that's what you're implying.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2363 on: September 17, 2015, 05:23:26 PM »
Is there such a thing as getting lounge access day pass?

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2364 on: September 17, 2015, 05:27:20 PM »
Is there such a thing as getting lounge access day pass?
Depends on the lounge. Some sell day passes, others don't.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2365 on: September 17, 2015, 07:02:03 PM »
Depends on the lounge. Some sell day passes, others don't.
CDG any lounge... What range are they?

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2366 on: September 17, 2015, 07:05:23 PM »
CDG any lounge... What range are they?
G(or the Loungebuddy app)IYF

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2367 on: September 17, 2015, 08:04:18 PM »
There is A king david [El-Al] lounge

You can sign up to the king david club for $300. I think a current member can sign you up for half price.
http://www.elal.co.il/elal/english/matmidfrequentflyer/abouttheclub/kingdavidclub.html

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2368 on: October 11, 2015, 01:19:50 PM »
Anyone here lever left luggage to hold in cdg airport and care to share their experience?
1)which terminal is it in
2)are they trustworthy?3)is it like in a locker and you get a key or something.4)how much does it cost??? TIA

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2369 on: October 11, 2015, 11:36:25 PM »
Is there such a thing as getting lounge access day pass?

AFAIK Air France doesn't allow it.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2370 on: October 11, 2015, 11:37:57 PM »
the actual airport is a dump so I dont blame you for wanting to visit a lounge. 5 hours is very tight but doable if you just want food.

Which terminal were you at? I think that Air France/skyteam terminals are great. (2e,f and maybe more. don't remember)

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2371 on: October 12, 2015, 09:09:01 AM »
Anyone here lever left luggage to hold in cdg airport and care to share their experience?
1)which terminal is it in
2)are they trustworthy?3)is it like in a locker and you get a key or something.4)how much does it cost??? TIA

I left luggage there for the day and had no issues.
 they put it through their own scanner before they store it
 and retrieval takes 5 min or less if there is no line. Very pleasant staff.

You get a receipt  which you have to produce to get your luggage back.

It's located in terminal 2- two floors above the RER station.
It was a schlep to walk there from our arrival gate (which included hopping on the airport monorail  for one stop)

http://easycdg.com/airport-guide/baggage-storage/

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2372 on: October 12, 2015, 09:14:25 AM »
I left luggage there for the day and had no issues.
 they put it through their own scanner before they store it
 and retrieval takes 5 min or less if there is no line. Very pleasant staff.

You get a receipt  which you have to produce to get your luggage back.

It's located in terminal 2- two floors above the RER station.
It was a schlep to walk there from our arrival gate (which included hopping on the airport monorail  for one stop)

http://easycdg.com/airport-guide/baggage-storage/
Thank you.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2373 on: October 16, 2015, 01:50:26 AM »
Any locals can update the restaurant Wiki?

Coming in from London for a few days and want some Fleishigs

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2374 on: October 16, 2015, 09:07:35 AM »
Any locals can update the restaurant Wiki?

Coming in from London for a few days and want some Fleishigs
I'm not local, but I did update the wiki with a fleshing place under R Rottenberg: ThaiOne.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2375 on: October 16, 2015, 09:38:22 AM »
Any locals can update the restaurant Wiki?

Coming in from London for a few days and want some Fleishigs

Also not a local but a search for meat restaurants under R' Rottenberg's supervision produced these options.

http://www.123cacher.com/en/kosher_restaurant/kosher-restaurants.php

You can search for additional glatt kosher restaurants with other hasgachas.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2376 on: November 01, 2015, 10:54:08 AM »
Coming in two days!
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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2378 on: November 02, 2015, 04:49:25 AM »
We're looking at a 3-4 day trip to Paris with our 15 month baby.

I am out of Chase MRs. Was thinking of doing a Priceline name your own price to find a hotel.
They've divided Paris into 28 sections. Anyone have experience with a strategized bid in Paris?
Here's the link.
Which 'priceline areas' are good to stay in (ideally near a metro, shul (and mikva, unless the hotel has a pool which I underdstand is unlikely in Paris) and what sort of price can i expect for a decent hotel. (not looking for anything fancy).
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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #2379 on: November 02, 2015, 08:30:06 AM »
We're looking at a 3-4 day trip to Paris with our 15 month baby.

I am out of Chase MRs. Was thinking of doing a Priceline name your own price to find a hotel.
They've divided Paris into 28 sections. Anyone have experience with a strategized bid in Paris?
Here's the link.
Which 'priceline areas' are good to stay in (ideally near a metro, shul (and mikva, unless the hotel has a pool which I underdstand is unlikely in Paris) and what sort of price can i expect for a decent hotel. (not looking for anything fancy).
20 - Opera Quarter West - Jardin des Tuileries