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La Terrasse des Archives
Cuisine: Burger, European, French
10Best Says
On a lovely tree-shaded corner just across the street from the side entrance to Les Archives, the national archives, sits this local's cafe and restaurant. The fancy isn't in the food but in the... Read More
On a lovely tree-shaded corner just across the street from the side entrance to Les Archives, the national archives, sits this local's cafe and restaurant. The fancy isn't in the food but in the setting and there's really nowhere else like it in Paris. You can sit out on the large covered patio, "la terrasse" which occupies nearly the whole street corner and is graced even further by a last-century - and still working - stone water fountain.
In addition to serving a light Parisian breakfast of cafe/croissant/orange juice, they do brisk lunch and dinner services mainly catering to the many loyal patrons who work in the trendy shops and Marais businesses surrounding this location. An evening glass of wine during happy hour out on the sidewalk patio is unrivaled in terms of soaking up some true Parisian atmosphere.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Paige Donner
Paris Local Expert
- Outdoor Dining: "Now that Les Archives, the national archives of France, gardens are open to the public, make this stop your before or after relaxation point once you've taken in the lovely, tranquil landmark gardens. And then once you've rested, head down the street to the Musee Picasso, less than a 5 minute walk away."
- Best Value: "Now that Les Archives, the national archives of France, gardens are open to the public, make this stop your before or after relaxation point once you've taken in the lovely, tranquil gardens of this formerly closed-to-the-public landmark grounds."
- Best for Outdoor Dining Because: Here you're seated in the heart of the shopping-district Marais at one of the perennial cafe-bistros that makes Paris so beloved by so many.
- Recommended as Best Value Because: Perched on its tree-shaded leafy corner intersection of quiet Marais streets just across from the national archives, this spot is singular in Paris.
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