| There are thousands of different Paris | | | | but there are now lots of restaurants |
| restaurants and cafes and these will range | | | | providing a Brunch type service, so it is |
| from the small a bistro to haute cuisine, but | | | | great time to re-fuel before continuing your |
| the quality of food will be a delight to all, | | | | sightseeing. |
| no matter how big or small your budget is. | | | | |
| | | | If you need to have a snack in the afternoon |
| Choosing a restaurant in Paris can give you a | | | | prior to an evening meal, where most |
| real headache, as there are so many different | | | | restaurants only start serving from 7.30pm |
| types of cuisine to choose from, and you will | | | | onwards, you would need to go to a Brasserie |
| be really spoilt for choice deciding where to | | | | as they are usually open all day and serve |
| eat. | | | | the same food, whatever the time. |
| | | | |
| But there is something to suit everyones | | | | Having a glass of wine with your meal is like |
| palate, so why not try something a little | | | | a French tradition and is almost expected in |
| different, like Japanese food in France, or | | | | most places, but bear in mind that a table |
| you could opt for numerous other | | | | wine in France is not normally a cheap and |
| International varieties of cuisine from | | | | hopefully cheerful option, like it is in the |
| Mexican, American, Turkish, Italian, | | | | UK, and you can often purchase more |
| Brazilian like the very popular Brasil | | | | reasonably priced wines from the menu, yet |
| Tropical that also has a cabaret show, | | | | there are also always vintage wines |
| Spanish, Indian, and many more to excite your | | | | available, so if you know what you like then |
| taste buds! | | | | go for it, ad we are sure that you will |
| | | | experience quality, whatever your wine |
| The finest way of eating in Paris is at a | | | | choice. |
| Haute Cuisine restaurant, but you need a good | | | | |
| bank balance, as this type of meal has | | | | But thinking about this, normally wine is |
| elaborate preparations and presentations of | | | | paired with your meal, so when dining at a |
| the delicacies in small portions and can be | | | | plush restaurant it is customary to order a |
| found at some of the best hotels and plush | | | | different wine to accompany each different |
| restaurants. | | | | dish served, so as to truly enjoy the cuisine |
| | | | and not take away from any of the exquisite |
| However, most Paris restaurants have a 'Menu | | | | tastes. |
| du Jour' and this normally means the most | | | | |
| reasonably priced meals or set meals, with | | | | There are so many different options for a |
| the food prepared from what is available | | | | Paris restaurant and a couple of these even |
| locally and always changing through the | | | | have museums such as the Musee du Vin. Here |
| seasons, it is the freshest produce | | | | you learn about wine making, its history and |
| available. | | | | different wines, plus do some wine tasting, |
| | | | then you can even enjoy a fabulous meal with |
| The French loves their sauces and there are | | | | the wine and come away feeling a little more |
| many different sorts, and some are regarded | | | | knowledgeable. |
| as specialities at certain restaurants where | | | | |
| they will accompany most food, so if you get | | | | But if you are still not sure about where to |
| a chance, consider trying some of these. | | | | go for your next evening eating out in Paris, |
| | | | then it may be an idea to pick up Le Carnet |
| Having breakfast out is more than likely to | | | | Gourmand, which is a free guide to |
| be at a Patisserie or cafe in Paris where you | | | | restaurants in Paris that are registered with |
| can get croissants, bread, numerous varieties | | | | the Tourism office and has a list of around |
| of cheese and cold meats, plus pastries that | | | | 200 with the type of cuisine, average costs, |
| are usually accompanied by a cup of strong | | | | and other information such as access for the |
| black coffee, but if you prefer white coffee, | | | | disabled. To obtain a copy you would need to |
| then ask for café au lait, so that you get | | | | go to the Office de Tourisme, but this |
| milk with it. | | | | restaurant guide can also be found in |
| | | | numerous Paris hotels and at the restaurants |
| Whilst experiencing this fabulous city, you | | | | that are listed. |
| will come across numerous cafes and bistros | | | | |
| in Paris that have indoor and outdoor dining, | | | | Yet there is one last point we would like to |
| but if you decide to eat on the terrace, | | | | make and that is the fact that Parisians tend |
| there is often an additional charge added to | | | | to dress up for an evening meal and many |
| your bill. | | | | restaurants require a jacket or even dinner |
| | | | attire, so we would recommend that you check |
| Most of the shops in France close for at | | | | what the dress code is when booking, or you |
| least two hours of a lunch time, which is | | | | may be refused entry! |
| when most of the French have their main meal, | | | | |