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Map of Jewish Paris
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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 #1400 on: March 23, 2014, 01:33:57 PM »

He also has an audio app which i found very helpful and full of info
IINM the app includes some great audio tours for certain museums too.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1401 on: March 23, 2014, 02:43:05 PM »
IINM the app includes some great audio tours for certain museums too.
IMO great is an exxageration. They were fascinating for a given item of interest but would only be great if you actually had an interest in touring the entire museum in his order (not always possible, due to crowding at a given time).

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1402 on: March 23, 2014, 05:17:02 PM »
Maybe it depends on when u listen to it :)
i listened on the 6 hour flight. it was great. however  i must admit i ddnt really use it much during the actual touring - aside for the fact that i didnt do any museums. I was only there for 3 days

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1403 on: March 26, 2014, 05:47:08 PM »
Going to be in Paris in June. Staying at the Trianon Palace Versaille, using my Hilton 2 free nights. I'll be at the hotel over shabbat.
Can anyone recommend a restaurant I can order from that will deliver to the hotel?

I land at 5:15pm, and sundown is about 9:35pm
Any recommendations would really be appreciated.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1404 on: March 26, 2014, 09:01:31 PM »
Going to be in Paris in June. Staying at the Trianon Palace Versaille, using my Hilton 2 free nights. I'll be at the hotel over shabbat.
Can anyone recommend a restaurant I can order from that will deliver to the hotel?

I land at 5:15pm, and sundown is about 9:35pm
Any recommendations would really be appreciated.


For shabbos?
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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1405 on: March 26, 2014, 09:02:44 PM »

For shabbos?

Yes. Sorry I used the word shabbat. Its my orthodox jew slang.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1406 on: March 27, 2014, 12:08:50 AM »
Yes. Sorry I used the word shabbat. Its my orthodox jew slang.

Check the wiki
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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1407 on: March 27, 2014, 12:10:52 AM »
Check the wiki
I've checked it briefly. Mostly talks about picking up food for shabbos, or eating at restaurants Friday night that you pre-pay.

I'm looking for a restaurant that delivers Friday night dinner to me and I can heat it up by the hotel.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1408 on: March 27, 2014, 08:24:00 AM »
I've checked it briefly. Mostly talks about picking up food for shabbos, or eating at restaurants Friday night that you pre-pay.

I'm looking for a restaurant that delivers Friday night dinner to me and I can heat it up by the hotel.
Do you not have time to pick up dome food before shabbos? I found a place that does deliver, but it's not cheap. We ended up picking up delicious food in the 19th and saved a pretty penny as well.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1409 on: March 27, 2014, 08:26:42 AM »
Do you not have time to pick up dome food before shabbos? I found a place that does deliver, but it's not cheap. We ended up picking up delicious food in the 19th and saved a pretty penny as well.

I guess. Technically I should since I land at 5:15 in ORY. Shabbos is not for another 4 hours.

What's the name of the place? I'll see what the delivery costs will be and compare that with picking up food on the way to the hotel from the airport.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1410 on: March 27, 2014, 09:54:04 AM »
I guess. Technically I should since I land at 5:15 in ORY. Shabbos is not for another 4 hours.

What's the name of the place? I'll see what the delivery costs will be and compare that with picking up food on the way to the hotel from the airport.

Trying to find it but I'm having trouble. If I do, I'll let you know.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1411 on: March 27, 2014, 09:55:06 AM »
Trying to find it but I'm having trouble. If I do, I'll let you know.

Thanks! I'll explore both pickup and delivery.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1412 on: March 27, 2014, 09:57:33 AM »
I guess. Technically I should since I land at 5:15 in ORY. Shabbos is not for another 4 hours.

What's the name of the place? I'll see what the delivery costs will be and compare that with picking up food on the way to the hotel from the airport.
Ask a local, but I doubt you'll have time to pick up anything before shabbos. As it is, you are cutting things pretty close
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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1413 on: March 27, 2014, 10:00:26 AM »
Ask a local, but I doubt you'll have time to pick up anything before shabbos. As it is, you are cutting things pretty close

I'm flying from Lisbon, so I am not worried about many delays. I built in 4 hours as a precaution.
Asking a local will not do me any good as Shabbos orders need to planned ahead of time.

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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1414 on: March 27, 2014, 10:01:00 AM »
I'm flying from Lisbon, so I am not worried about many delays. I built in 4 hours as a precaution.
Asking a local will not do me any good as Shabbos orders need to planned ahead of time.
Inta-Europe flights don't have delays?
I meant on DDF (mendoul)
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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1415 on: March 27, 2014, 10:03:55 AM »
Inta-Europe flights don't have delays?
I meant on DDF (mendoul)

They do, my flight time is 1:50. That gives me 9:40 to get to Paris.
How much more time do you want me to build into this? lol
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« Reply #1416 on: March 27, 2014, 10:12:59 AM »
They do, my flight time is 12 noon. That gives me 9:40 to get to Paris.
How much more time do you want me to build into this? lol

I'm confused. You said you're landing at 5:15. Aren't you landing around 3?
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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1417 on: March 27, 2014, 10:22:50 AM »
I'm confused. You said you're landing at 5:15. Aren't you landing around 3?

You got me excited! I made a mistake with the army time calculation.
Instead, I made a mistake on flight time.
I am flying from Faro (FAO) with a stopover in Lisbon.
Flight from Faro departs 11:15am, lands 12pm
Flight from Lisbon departs 1:50pm, lands 5:15pm


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Re: Paris Master Thread
« Reply #1418 on: March 27, 2014, 11:10:23 AM »
Inta-Europe flights don't have delays?
I meant on DDF (mendoul)

it happens! Like every other flight

I guess. Technically I should since I land at 5:15 in ORY. Shabbos is not for another 4 hours.

What's the name of the place?

Call this guy he makes shabbos food
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« Reply #1419 on: March 27, 2014, 11:41:15 AM »
You got me excited! I made a mistake with the army time calculation.
Instead, I made a mistake on flight time.
I am flying from Faro (FAO) with a stopover in Lisbon.
Flight from Faro departs 11:15am, lands 12pm
Flight from Lisbon departs 1:50pm, lands 5:15pm


Sounds like a recipe for disaster to me. A flight with a stopover getting in four hours before shabbos. Leaves very little room for error. I would never take such a flight
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