Antoine Besse

C’est avec la généralisation des lampadaires, au XIXe siècle, que Paris s’est transformée en capitale de la fête. Tripot, resto, goguette, bal musette, dancing, discothèque, boîte de nuit, aujourd’hui club : autant de mots que d’époques pour désigner ces lieux où l’on vient entrer en transe ensemble au fil des danses. Depuis les années 70 et le disco, précurseur de toutes les dance music d’aujourd’hui, la piste est bâtie autour de la figure magnétique du DJ, un culte relancé dans les années 2010 à Paris par les évangélistes de Concrete, qui a permis à l’offre de la capitale de considérablement s’étoffer.Dans un panorama festif constitué d’open airs forcément saisonniers, de soirées éphémères et de lieux qui ferment parfois au bout de quelques mois (voire quelque semaines), on a dressé la liste de nos clubs sûrs, ceux sur lesquels vous pouvez compter toute l’année ou presque, des lieux qui misent sur l'inclusivité, la diversité et la sécurité pour toutes et tous. Un dossier qui entremêle les décors – friche, béton, cave –, les styles – toutes les nuances des musiques électroniques –, et les ambiances – hype, schlag, entre-deux. Une sélection garantie sans entrée gratuite pour les filles. Et pour découvrir notre sélection des salles de concerts à Paris, c'est par ici.

La chantilly de Vatel, les pièces montées de Marie-Antoine Carême, le savarin des frères Julien, la pêche melba d’Escoffier… Soyons chauvins : la France fait partie de la crème de la crème pâtissière depuis plusieurs siècles. Et ça ne va pas changer de sitôt vu la quantité de boulangeries et salons de thé présents à Paris. On vous a sélectionné nos artisans pâtissiers préférés, celles et ceux qui respectent les saisons (pas de fraisier en décembre !) et ne travaillent que des matières brutes. À côté des adresses des grands noms, des petits creusent leur sillon avec leurs particularités, leurs influences (souvent nippones), leurs ingrédients étonnants. A vous les paris-brest, cookies, mochis, mont-blanc et autres religieuses pour une crise d'happy glycémie!

So you’re in Paris en couple. How original. There can be a lot of pressure to make an evening out in the City of Love especially romantic – and finding the perfect restaurant is particularly difficult in a city also famed for its cuisine. But don’t stress. We’ve tried and tested thousands of restaurants in our time, and also have a pretty good idea of what makes the ideal date spot. The two go hand in hand – duh. So from cosy casual spots to fine-dining blowouts, here’s our guide to the most romantic restaurants in Paris. RECOMMENDED:🥘 The best restaurants in Paris🎨 The best things to do in Paris🥐 The best patisseries in Paris🏨 The best hotels in Paris Antoine Besse is the food and drink editor Antoine Besse. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Existe-t-il quelque chose de plus agréable que de bien manger à Paris ? Oui : bien manger en terrasse à Paris ! Selon un théorème qu’on n’explique pas, les assiettes ont toujours meilleur goût quand on les déguste avec une paire de lunettes de soleil sur le nez, des glaçons dans les verres et qu’on ne peut pas lire l’heure à cause des reflets. Dans cette sélection, on a réuni les terrasses parisiennes les plus agréables de nos restaurants favoris, des parenthèses où se poser pour se régaler, à la fraîche, décontractés des papilles. Si vous voulez prendre de la hauteur, zieutez notre guide des rooftops.

The food in Paris is out of this world, but it can weigh heavily on your wallet. The city has something like 120 Michelin-starred restaurants (putting it only second to having the highest number in the world), and if you grab a snack in the wrong spot you could be looking at accidentally spending €20 on a sandwich and a drink.  But hey, even in a bougie city like Paris, there’s always going to be something affordable hiding round the corner – you just have to know where to look. Lucky, the team at Time Out Paris know their stuff, and have spent years scouring the city for its best affordable snacks, testing everything from bibimpap to ramen and €15 lunch deals. We know, it’s a hard life. Without further ado, here are the best cheap eats in Paris right now.    RECOMMENDED:🥘 The best restaurants in Paris🎨 The best things to do in Paris⛵ The best day trips from Paris🏡 The best Airbnbs in Paris Antoine Besse is the food and drink editor at Time Out Paris. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Paris food might seem meaty (it is), but don’t panic – there’s tons here for vegetarians and vegans to get their teeth into. After all, even the biggest carnivores amongst us need a break when they’ve been devouring animals day in, day out.  Contrary to popular belief, Paris is actually home to a ton of great veggie spots, as well as non-veggie spots serving up marvellous veg-friendly menus. From Indian to Middle Eastern (and so much more), our pick of the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Paris have something for everyone. Read on, veg lovers.  RECOMMENDED:🦪 The best restaurants in Paris 🍰 The best patisseries in Paris🍷 The best wine bars in Paris📍 The best things to do in Paris This article was written by the editorial team at Time Out Paris. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

En quelques années, l’offre de la cuisine japonaise s’est développée comme le tour de taille d’un élève sumo. Des sushis bien sûr, mais aussi des ramens fumants, des gyozas, du poulet karaage, des bentos nappés de tonkatsu, des menus omakase… Jamais les échanges culinaires entre la France et le Japon n’ont été aussi intenses ! Il y en a pour tous les budgets : de l’adresse de rupin jusqu’à la pause déj pour salaryman pressé, découvrez notre guide ultime des meilleurs restaurants japonais de Paris mettant à l'honneur tous les visages de cette gastronomie singulière et délicate. Et comme on dit là-bas : Itadakimasu ! (Bon appétit !) Pour encore plus de bons plans, inscrivez-vous à la newsletter de Time Out Paris.

What makes a city great? Some would say it’s all about buzzing neighbourhoods, affordable food and drink and a mighty selection of things to do, from art galleries and museums to live music and theatre. Others might highlight things like the happiness of its locals, access to green space and strong community vibes. We factor in all that and more in our annual survey, which asks city-dwellers around the world to tell us what it’s like to live, work and play in their hometowns right now. Thanks to the opinions and insights of locals on the ground and our global network of city experts, we’re able to create a global ranking of the world’s best cities – and the 2024 results are in. As in previous years, the basis of the ranking remains our global survey of the people who know their city best: the locals. Working with research company Potentia Insight, we surveyed thousands of city-dwellers about the quality and affordability of food, culture and nightlife in their city. We also asked locals how their city makes them feel: are they happy there? Is it a beautiful place? Is it easy to make social connections? Their thousands of responses gave us a unique insight into the reality of living in the world’s greatest cities right now. Now that international travel is forecast to bounce back to the highest levels since 2019, many travellers will be planning a city break this year – so in 2024, we added a little extra weight to a city’s global appeal. Each survey respondent was asked which

So, you’re in Paris, probably after watching a thousand Paris TikToks before you went. What’s the first thing you need? A croissant. Or maybe a chewy baguette. Or maybe a pain aux raisin, or a cookie, or perhaps a millefeuille (or three).  Essentially, you need to get yourself to a pâtisserie, or a boulangerie, stat (the former is for cakes, the latter primarily for bread, but both will do you a banging croissant). There’s nowhere better for baked goods than in Paris – you’ve just got to avoid the tourist traps. Luckily enough, the editorial team at Time Out Paris have sampled every spot worth its dough in the city, to bring you this list of the absolute best. Please, enjoy. It’s on us.  RECOMMENDED:🥞 The best places for brunch in Paris🥘 The best restaurants in Paris🎨 The best things to do in Paris🏨 The best hotels in Paris🥐 The best food tours in Paris  This article was written by the editorial team at Time Out Paris. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Et voilà ce moment rituel de l’année où, tandis que l’eau tiède inonde les réseaux, on ose prendre parti pour défendre nos adresses préférées. Et comme on sait que certains reprochent aux classements de restaurants de privilégier les tables multi-étoilées, carénées pour les imposables du dernier décile, par rapport aux restos de quartier, on précise que dans notre top 50, le premier prix s'affiche à 12 € le midi ! Vous y croiserez plus de bistrots que de palaces, plus de zinc que de velours et des menus voyageurs qui vous évitent de vous ruiner en avion. Ce top est-il un florilège hautement subjectif ? Affirmatif, mais qui tente de traduire au mieux cette rencontre miraculeuse du kif gustatif, de la douceur de l’ambiance et de la joie d’être là. Au plaisir de vous croiser à l’une de ces tables ! Pour encore plus de bons plans, inscrivez-vous à la newsletter de Time Out Paris.

You know it as well as we do: if you’re looking to live out your Parisian main character dreams, you have to get brunch in Paris. And it’s every part as fabulous as you can imagine; find eggs, smoked salmon, avocado, delicious coffee and sweet granola bowls, all with a mimosa or two to wash it all down with.  You’re never short of options in Paris, but we’re here to help you avoid the gimmicky spots and the tourist traps (and save a bit of dough in the process). The team over at Time Out Paris have been sampling brunch spots in the city for so long, they can spot a good egg from a mile away – and all their favourites are right here. These are the best brunches in Paris.  RECOMMENDED:🥞 The best places for breakfast (not brunch) in Paris🥘 The best restaurants in Paris🎨 The best things to do in Paris🏨 The best hotels in Paris This article was written by the editorial team at Time Out Paris. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

From the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and Sacré Coeur to the hills of Belleville – heck, even the Tour Montparnasse on a good day – the French capital has undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and iconic skylines in the world. And sure, you could try your luck sightseeing at a bar terrace in pretty much any part of the capital, but let’s be honest, where better to survey Paris’s architectural marvels than ten floors up with a cocktail in hand? Whether you go for a hotel whipping up mixology magic or one of the Perchoir chain’s trendy AF locations in the east, our list of the absolute best rooftop bars in Paris will make regular street-level boozing seem oh-so passé. Here are the best rooftop bars in Paris.  RECOMMENDED:🍴 The best restaurants in Paris🍷 The most romantic restaurants in Paris🎨 The best things to do in Paris🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Paris Antoine Besse is the food and drink editor at Time Out Paris. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Fancy ceiling mouldings, plush armchairs, lustrous crystal chandeliers and classical paintings…  Le Clarence is an old-school Parisian mansion, revamped in 2015 to look like something from the extravagant era of Napoleon III. As you wander through the lavish salons, feel free to pretend you’re the Prince of Luxembourg. (Yep, he owns this place.) It’s in this impeccably OTT setting that Christophe Pelé – a true eccentric and culinary artiste – serves up his radical, free-spirited and fascinating dishes. A meal at Le Clarence is like going on a wild journey without leaving your seat: be prepared to spend a good three hours at the table, as you forget about the present day and toss aside any preconceptions about haute cuisine. From his kitchen, Pelé keeps French cooking traditions alive while dismantling the whole Michelin-starred scene – and he does it all without any pretentious theatrics. On my visit, a four-course lunch menu with plenty of side dishes (priced at €180) turned out to be a daredevil tightrope performance balancing land and sea, France and Asia. Along the way we encountered whole prawns in tempura, baby eels snuggling up with brain, grilled red mullet in a ménage à trois with marrow and ginger, a yin-yang of veal sweetbread gyoza with ink and cuttlefish tartare, a poached oyster and a beef consommé. But your meal could be completely different, because you won’t ever eat the same thing twice here – the chef improvises based on whatever comes in that morning. The

We’ve loved this Sichuan joint since it opened in 2018, and we’re happy to report that in 2023, it hasn’t lost its spark. Just a short bike ride away from the big department stores, it’s a cosy gem with light wood decor, striking murals, and three six-seater tables where you’re packed in with fellow lovers of legit Sichuan food. The best indicator of its quality is that the place is always abuzz with Mandarin conversation: it’s clearly a favourite with the Chinese community. The short menu features wheat noodle or rice vermicelli soups (at €10 to €13) packed with meat or dumplings and, of course, cranked up on the spice scale. You can tweak the heat from 0 to 3 ‘chillis’, but there’s no need to go crazy: even level 1 packs a punch. The beef version really lights up the old taste buds, with noodles swimming in a not-too-oily broth (a contrast to other places that mask stodgy meals with loads of chilli). We’d also recommend digging into a plate of dumplings with a smooth filling and an explosive secret pepper-and-chilli sauce. Your nose will run. Your eyes will water. But boy, is it worth it.