Experience a convivial meal in a stunning medieval vaulted cellar in the heart of the Latin Quarter.
Description
Located at 40 rue de la Montagne Sainte‑Geneviève, L’Escarmouche transports you into an authentic medieval atmosphere from the moment you step in—exposed stone walls, 13th-century barrel vaults, stained glass and antique furnishings create a timeless setting.
Specializing in group events (from 15 to 100 guests depending on the rooms), this restaurant is ideal for private and corporate gatherings such as business lunches, seminars, weddings, birthdays or after‑work parties. A standout feature is its private rooms, including a vaulted cellar seating 25–35 guests and a spacious ground‑floor area for up to 80 people.
Open daily from 8 AM for seminars, service continues until 1:30–2 AM by reservation. The warm ambiance varies between calm professionalism and lively celebration, supported by multilingual service and full amenities: sound system, microphone, stage, wheelchair‑accessible restrooms, air conditioning and free Wi‑Fi.
The menu offers classic homemade French cuisine—frog legs, flambéed prawns, regional dishes—paired with a careful wine selection. Group menus are customizable and all-inclusive based on your budget. A la carte options range between €15 and €30 per dish.
Situated in the historic Latin Quarter close to the Panthéon, Luxembourg Gardens, Notre-Dame and the Arènes de Lutèce, L’Escarmouche is accessible via Metro Line 10 (Maubert–Mutualité, Cluny–La Sorbonne), RER B (Luxembourg), bus, with nearby parking on Rue Lagrange, Rue Soufflot, and coach parking on Rue Auguste‑Comte.
An interesting detail: the restaurant stands on the former Montagne Sainte‑Geneviève, a Gallo‑Roman hill steeped in medieval Parisian heritage.
Targeting tourists, companies, students, families and celebrations, the venue smoothly transitions from a serene business lunch to a warm evening event. There’s no dance floor, but the ambiance encourages festivity without dancing. Practical info: CB/Visa accepted, wheelchair‑friendly, reservations advised (especially for groups), children’s menus available, open year‑round, brunch occasionally on Sundays (€25).
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