Charming bistro by the Seine with historic decor, Aubrac meat specialties and stunning riverside views.
Description
Since 1851, Le Louis Philippe has stood proudly on Quai de l’Hôtel‑de‑Ville, in the heart of Le Marais. Its green façade and flower‑lined terrace immediately set the scene: a romantic, timeless Parisian ambiance. Inside, vintage tiles, large mirrors, antique ads and a retro counter evoke authentic historic charm.
Guests can dine downstairs in a cozy setting or climb the narrow spiral staircase—a classified historic monument and a piece of an original Eiffel Tower staircase. Upstairs offers panoramic views of the Seine, Notre‑Dame and Saint‑Gervais Church—reserve ahead to secure window.
The menu celebrates French terroir, particularly specialties from Aveyron like Aubrac beef (steak, tartare, pot‑au‑feu), beef bourguignon, slow‑cooked lamb, blood sausage, porcini scrambled eggs, Romans ravioli, and duck with cherries. Seafood lovers will also enjoy oysters, frogs’ legs, and truffle pasta .
Service is warm and professional, regularly praised by locals and visitors alike . The clientele is diverse—couples, families, locals, architects, gourmets. Whether you prefer a quiet lunch upstairs or an animated dinner on the terrace, it fits both moods.
Culturally rich, the bistro has hosted presidents Pompidou and Mitterrand and featured in The Ninth Gate starring Johnny Depp.
Practical info: open 7 a.m. – 1 a.m. (until 2 a.m. Thu–Sat); meals served all day; accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, and meal vouchers . Pont Marie metro (line 7) just 200 m away.
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