This page gathers places I regularly recommend before or after sessions. Everything here is easy to book, easy to enjoy, and works well alongside a wine tasting in Paris.

Restaurants and Wine Bars I Recommend

Around Archibon

Bouillon Chartier
A true Paris institution. Classic French dishes at unbeatable prices in a historic Belle Époque setting. Expect crowds and character.
📍 7 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris
🔗 www.bouillon-chartier.com

Eels
Seasonal, precise cooking with an excellent wine list. Creative without being intimidating.
📍 27 Rue d’Hauteville, 75010 Paris
🔗 www.restaurant-eels.com

Brigade du Tigre
Bold modern Asian flavors paired with natural wines. A fun alternative to classic French dining.
📍 38 Rue du Faubourg Poissonnière, 75010 Paris
🔗 www.brigadedutigre.fr

Delaville Café
Great outdoor space, lively atmosphere. Perfect for a coffee, apéritif, or casual meal.
📍 34 Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle, 75010 Paris
🔗 www.delavillecafe.com

Marie Belle
A lively brasserie opposite the Grand Rex. Great for breakfast, drinks, or classic French dishes. Nice little terrace.
📍 50 Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle, 75010 Paris
🔗 www.mariebelleparis.fr

Elsewhere in Paris

La Boissonnerie
A charming bistrot with a thoughtful wine list and Mediterranean inspired plates. Relaxed, lively, and very Parisian.
📍 69 Rue de Seine, 75006 Paris
🔗 www.fishlaboissonnerie.com

Bouillon République
A modern take on the bouillon tradition. Simple, generous French cooking in a lively atmosphere. No reservations.
📍 39 Boulevard du Temple, 75003 Paris
🔗 www.bouillonrepublique.fr

Avant-Comptoir du Marché
Standing room only and always buzzing. Great wines and small plates. Ideal for a casual stop before or after dinner.
📍 14 Rue Lobineau, 75006 Paris
🔗 www.camdeborde.com

Lipp
An iconic brasserie serving timeless French classics. Old school Paris through and through.
📍 151 Boulevard Saint Germain, 75006 Paris
🔗 www.brasserielipp.fr

Cantine du Troquet Dupleix
Generous portions, bold flavors, and a warm, no frills vibe. A favorite with locals.
📍 53 Boulevard de Grenelle, 75015 Paris
🔗 www.lacantinedutroquet.com

Barav
Relaxed wine bar where you choose your bottle from the shelves. Lively, friendly, and well priced.
📍 6 Rue Charles François Dupuis, 75003 Paris
🔗 www.lebarav.fr

Clos d'Astorg
A cozy wine-focused address with a carefully curated selection of bottles and a warm, intimate atmosphere. A great spot for discovering lesser-known French producers.
📍 22 rue d'Astorg, 75008 Paris
🔗 No website
 

Where to Buy Cheese, Food and Wine in Paris

Food Streets That Are Easy and Lively 🥖

These streets are compact, walkable, and packed with excellent producers — perfect for browsing:

• Le Marais: Rue de Bretagne – near Marché des Enfants Rouges
• Left Bank: Rue Cler
• Montmartre: Rue des Martyrs
• Arc de Triomphe: Rue Poncelet

Great for everyday produce, bakeries, butchers, small cheese shops, boulangeries, and casual wine stops.

Open Air Markets 🧺 

Markets are wonderful for fruit & veg, charcuterie, picnic supplies and browsing local French life:

• Marais / 11th: Marché Bastille (Sundays)
• Left Bank: Avenue de Saxe (Thursdays and Saturdays) + Boulevard de Grenelle (Wednesdays and Sundays)
• If you go to Versailles, there's a wonderful, old market there: Place du Marché Notre-Dame

For cheeses, markets are fun but specialty shops below will have deeper selections.

Truly Special Cheese and Charcuterie Shops 🧀 

These are some of the best artisan stops for real food lovers:

Fromagerie Quatrehomme
Cheese Shop
📍 62 rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris
🔗 www.quatrehomme.fr

Arnaud Nicolas
Charcuterie
📍 46 avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris
🔗 www.arnaudnicolas.paris

Maison Vérot 
Charcuterie
📍 3 Rue Notre Dame des Champs, 75006 Paris
🔗 www.maisonverot.fr

Wine & Gourmet Food Shops Worth Visiting🍷

La Grande Épicerie de Paris – A temple of French gastronomy. Outstanding cheeses, pastries, prepared dishes and a large wine selection.
🔗 https://www.lagrandeepicerie.com

Galeries Lafayette Gourmet – Beautiful gourmet hall near Opéra for cheese, chocolates, gifts, and wine in one stop.
🔗 https://www.galerieslafayette.com

Nysa – Wine shop focused on independent producers; great value and well-curated.
🔗 https://www.nysa.fr

Caves Augé – One of Paris’ oldest wine shops; traditional, serious bottles and knowledgeable advice.
🔗 https://www.caves-auge.com