Food Scene
This restaurant and wine bar is just a 5-mn walk away and embodies the authentic Parisian outing in a small space with great food and, of course, excellent wine. ~30E. Calling ahead recommended.
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Le Vingt 2
22 Rue DesnouettesThis restaurant and wine bar is just a 5-mn walk away and embodies the authentic Parisian outing in a small space with great food and, of course, excellent wine. ~30E. Calling ahead recommended.
Our fave restaurant that's walking-distance and always delicious (menu according to what's fresh!), offers great service, prix-fixe options (~35E) and unassuming ambiance. Reserve 1- day ahead!
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Le Restaurant du Marché
59 Rue de DantzigOur fave restaurant that's walking-distance and always delicious (menu according to what's fresh!), offers great service, prix-fixe options (~35E) and unassuming ambiance. Reserve 1- day ahead!
Tapas bar where you could go the Iberian cured meats route (selection of platters) or the French gastronomy route (think mini steak tartare). Plenty of wine, fun and family-friendly, moderate prices.
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Le Petit Pan
18 Rue RosenwaldTapas bar where you could go the Iberian cured meats route (selection of platters) or the French gastronomy route (think mini steak tartare). Plenty of wine, fun and family-friendly, moderate prices.
If you're a foody, you'll want to eat here. French gastronomy. Closed on weekends. Reservation recommended. Prix-fixe starting around 35E. 15-mns away by metro.
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Le Casse Noix
56 Rue de la FédérationIf you're a foody, you'll want to eat here. French gastronomy. Closed on weekends. Reservation recommended. Prix-fixe starting around 35E. 15-mns away by metro.
Excellent French-Basque region fusion food. Always full, noisy, fun. Nice terrace for summer meals. 5-mn walk. Call ahead recommended. ~35E prix-fixe.
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Afaria
15 Rue DesnouettesExcellent French-Basque region fusion food. Always full, noisy, fun. Nice terrace for summer meals. 5-mn walk. Call ahead recommended. ~35E prix-fixe.
Best Korean restaurant in Paris. We're not kidding. Moderately-priced. 10-15mn walk Reservation recommended.
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Songsan Restaurant
20 Rue MarmontelBest Korean restaurant in Paris. We're not kidding. Moderately-priced. 10-15mn walk Reservation recommended.
Everything Else
Great park for a stroll, a run, a picnic or just lounging (& people-watching) in the grass. 10-mn walk away. Fountain, pony rides (wknds), playground and mini vinyard!
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Parc Georges Brassens
2 Pl. Jacques MaretteGreat park for a stroll, a run, a picnic or just lounging (& people-watching) in the grass. 10-mn walk away. Fountain, pony rides (wknds), playground and mini vinyard!
Essentials
Good grocery store with all the basics and then some, less crowded. 3-mn walk.
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Carrefour City
42 Av. de la Motte-PicquetGood grocery store with all the basics and then some, less crowded. 3-mn walk.
Well-reputed department-store chain, likely the largest selection of any other chains in Paris. Pricier than your average grocery store but has got it all in 1 place: food, clothes, appliances, etc.
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Monoprix
105 Rue de la ConventionWell-reputed department-store chain, likely the largest selection of any other chains in Paris. Pricier than your average grocery store but has got it all in 1 place: food, clothes, appliances, etc.
Organic food store. Non-dairy milks, gluten-free food, organic produce selection, etc. Pricier than regular supermarkets. 10-mn walk.
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Bio c' Bon Paris Jaurès
124 Av. Jean JaurèsOrganic food store. Non-dairy milks, gluten-free food, organic produce selection, etc. Pricier than regular supermarkets. 10-mn walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rugby bar that's always got a young-ish/local crowd. Live music once a month. Fun bar even if you don't want to watch a rugby match, but unavoidable if there is one! Good food selection, too.
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The Counter Rugby Bar
354 Bis Rue de VaugirardRugby bar that's always got a young-ish/local crowd. Live music once a month. Fun bar even if you don't want to watch a rugby match, but unavoidable if there is one! Good food selection, too.
Shopping
Glam's
381 Rue de VaugirardCheap, trendy shopping. 5-mn walk.
Parks & Nature
Big park great for a stroll or run, picnicking, kid-friendly. Hot-air balloon (attached) in the park to get a cool view of Paris, around 10+ euros to ride.
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André Citroën Park
2 Rue CauchyBig park great for a stroll or run, picnicking, kid-friendly. Hot-air balloon (attached) in the park to get a cool view of Paris, around 10+ euros to ride.