Restaurants in Paris and French Museums

Paris is one of the gastronomic capitals of the world, especially for French and Mediterranean cuisine. A meal at a restaurant in Paris would not be complete without a glass or two of world-renowned wines.

Mediterranean

Villa Spicy

8 avenue Franklin Roosevelt.

Telephone: 01.56.59.62.59.

Villa Spicy is a restaurant in Paris best known for its Mediterranean cuisine, made of fresh ingredients under Master Chef Pascal Prod'Homme. Appetizers include duck with apples, quinces, and rosemary and homemade foie gras with roasted seasonal fruits, and there are a number of entrée and dessert options including filet mignon of pork and cinnamon macaroons.

French

Restaurant Chartier

7 Rue Du Faubourg Montmartre.

Telephone: 01.47.70.86.29.

Restaurant Chartier is an authentic French restaurant in Paris with its menu in the country's mother tongue. Many of the entrees and desserts have cream as an ingredient, and popular protein choices include prawns, roasted chicken, sausage and lentils. One of the most noteworthy after-dinner choices is crème de marron vanillee, which is a pot of sweet chestnut puree with a dash of vanilla.

Indian

Aarapana Restaurant

6 Rue Du Petit Pont

Telephone: 33.1.46.33.55.10.

Aarapana is a popular restaurant in Paris for those looking for traditional Indian food during their trip at reasonable prices. Offerings include curries, samosas, and a number of lamb, fish, and chicken dishes with Indian flavor.

No trip to Paris is complete without a visit to one or more of the famous Paris museums. Whatever your passion is, there is a good chance Paris has a museum where you can honor your love.

Musee du Louvre

99, rue de Rivoli

Paris Cedex 01

Telephone: 33(0)1.40.20.53.17.

The Louvre may be the world's most famous museum, and should not be missed during a trip to Paris. It is also near smaller Paris museums and could be the start or end of a day journey in the world of art and other exhibits. The Louvre boasts a variety of Eastern and Western artwork from ancient days to modern times.

The Advertising Museum

Palais du Louvre

107, rue de Rivoli

Telephone: 33(0)1.44.55.57.50.

Those interested in the field of advertising and its artistic expressions will enjoy this Paris museum, where a variety of brand names, press releases, radio spots, and commercial video is available for public viewing.

Rodin Museum

77, rue de Varenne

Telephone: 33(0)1.44.18.61.10.

Sculptor Auguste Rodin is featured in this Paris museum, but the works of other great artists including Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Camille Claudel are also displayed. Rodin Museum is especially known for its sculpture in the site's garden.