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Where To Go in Paris, According to Le Monde

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As every Francophile knows, Le Monde is an authority on all things France. Founded in 1944, the publication is now France’s most circulated newspaper and a highly respected independent media source

Ahead of our collaboration with the historic publisher, releasing as part of Not In Paris on June 19, we tapped the editorial team of M Le magazine du Monde, Le Monde’s arts and culture-focused magazine, for some insider tips on the best places to eat, drink, shop, and explore in Paris.

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Caluche

12 rue Mirbel, 5e arrondissement

Me Le magazine’s verdict: Caluche is a high-end, creative restaurant run by Benjamin Fourty and nestled in the Place Monge, not far from the Jardin des Plantes. The menu, which consists of just a few dishes, emphasizes local produce (and excellent terrines). It also has a top-flight wine selection.

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La Petite Egypte

35 rue des Petits carreaux, 2e arrondissement

Me Le magazine’s verdict: In the heart of the Sentier neighborhood, this bookshop with its emblematic green façade offers a high-quality and well-curated selection of books, from French and foreign novels to political essays.

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Institut Giacometti

5 rue Victor Schoelcher, 14e arrondissement

Me Le magazine’s verdict: A museum inside a legendary Art Deco townhouse in Montparnasse, L’Institut Giacometti recreates the original layout of Alberto Giacometti’s studio and the objects that once belonged to the famous Swiss sculptor. Plus, a rich library completes the visit.

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Olga

3 rue Michel Chasle, 12e arrondissement

Me Le magazine’s verdict: Camille Fourmont, owner of La Buvette in the XIth arrondissement of Paris, opened this new wine and cheese bar in a former confectionery shop a stone’s throw away from the Gare de Lyon. She offers sandwiches based on delicious cuts of charcuterie and cheese and a few hand-picked skittles.

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Shopu

36 rue de Varenne, 7e arrondissement

Me Le magazine’s verdict: In an upscale neighborhood, Franco-Japanese Nathalie Agematsu offers delightful objects for the table, kitchen, and home, plus accessories, books, and basic clothes.  Its selection is imbued with the pure poetry of Japan.

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La Bête noire

58 rue Henri Barbusse, 5e arrondissement

Me Le magazine’s verdict: Maltese chef Maria Victoria Schembri serves healthy, invigorating, vegetarian-friendly Mediterranean cuisine at La Bête Noire, which is known for its weekend brunch and excellent coffee roasted on-site. A small selection of homemade groceries (sauces, jams, etc.) are also available for takeaway, as are generously proportioned desserts.

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Les Prairies de Paris

1 rue de Fleurus, 6e arrondissement

Me Le magazine’s verdict: In 2020, fashion designer Laetitia Ivanez relaunched this thirty-year-old family brand. Just off the Jardin du Luxembourg, her boutique is designed as a living space where you can listen to vinyl records while browsing the ideal wardrobe of a true Parisienne: striped shirts, pastel pantsuits, wrap skirts, flowery combi, and revisited Colombo trench coats.

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Le Cahier Central

26 rue du Château d’Eau, 10e arrondissement

Me Le magazine’s verdict: Specializing in independent publications, this magazine shop offers a thoughtful selection of journals, magazines, zines, and other kinds of printed objects, just a stone’s throw away from Place de la République. T-shirts, caps, and posters complete the offerings.

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Le Dit Vin

68 rue Blanche dans le 9e arrondissement

Me Le magazine’s verdict: At aperitif time, the sidewalk of this corner bar in the Pigalle district comes alive as crowds of regulars and curious newcomers sample its formidable natural wine list. It’s also a place to savor local, seasonal French cuisine.

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Lux Perpetua / Unik Objekt

93 rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud, 11e arrondissement

Me Le magazine’s verdict: Instagram accounts @lux_perpetua_paris and @unikobjekt share this space, which is open only from Wednesday to Friday. It is a cabinet of curiosities with real treasures at reasonable prices.

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