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At the heart of the old Paris, this little corner of trendy paradise epitomizes the very quintessence of the capital: a chic mix of food and fashion. When the gourmet traditions of an area that was nicknamed the Stomach of Paris by Zola naturally cohabit near the enclaves of new wave fashion, in a typically Parisian atmosphere. An itinerary in these cobblestone pedestrian streets where the fat and the thin go to market in the gourmet grocery shops, bakeries from another century and hip concept stores. Montorgueil, represents a certain idea of Paris.

Here are some nice spots :

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Le Rocher de Cancale
78, rue Montorgueil 75002 Paris

To be perpetuated at the Rocher de Cancale, mythical place of the district since the 18th century where all of the literary glitterati Paris used to gather and discuss world affairs...

Count 5 to 10 € for breakfast

(take the time to admire the facade, amazing!)

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Passage des Grands Cerfs

145, rue Saint Denis and 8, rue Dussoubs
75002 Paris

It's a real eye-opener to discover one of the most beautiful passages in Paris, built in 1825, platform tail-end for the Messageries Royales coaches that serviced the Eastern provinces. Nearly two centuries later, this huge gallery was totally renovated in the identical style and welcomes wonderful boutiques and crafts persons.

Open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 8pm


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Experimental Cocktail Club
37, rue Saint-Sauveur 75002 Paris

Not to be missed rendez-vous of the « happy-few », the Experimental Cocktail Club has brought back on the Paris agenda this trend for marvelous small potions, cultivates its spirit of curiosity cabinet and of « Speakeasy » in a divinely Prohibition spirit and clandestine bar... The utmost chic enclave to begin ... or end a one-to-one evening.

Starting at 10 € for a cocktail

 


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Max et Jeremy
30, rue Saint Sauveur 75002 Paris

A Basque tapas bar where one can enjoy delicious pinxos in a fun « afterwork » ambiance, that can last longer if one wants... Count 15 to 30 €

 


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Kiliwatch
64, rue tiquetonne 75002

Is it still necessary to present this little queen of vintage and absolute trend conceptualized like an old fashioned second hand store? In a UFO style, it is possible to find a wide array of carefully picked novelties as well as a great number of old pieces of clothing classified by themes and spread out throughout the entire store: amazing furs, chapkas, 70's dresses, leather shorts, croc bags, silk shirts, booties and a wide array of cowboy boots...
A real cavern of Alibaba for fashionistas.


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