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What's Open in August in Paris

What’s open in August?

What’s Open in August in Paris? We’ve been answering this question every year for more than a decade. If you are planning to visit Paris in late July or August, it’s important to know that most restaurants close for summer vacation. They vary a lot in terms of how much time off they take, and when they take it. We asked our favorite restaurants – the ones we recommend after visiting anonymously and paying full price – to confirm their summer holiday… Read More »What’s open in August?

Loulou restaurant in Paris - outdoor dining near the Louvre

Outdoor Dining in Paris

We have updated our guide to outdoor dining in Paris as an article in our Paris by Mouth newsletter. Click below to find our favorite restaurants with outdoor seating.

Chez l'Ami Jean restaurant in Paris

Chez L’Ami Jean

Chef Stéphane Jego was an early star of the bistronomie movement, elevating traditional bistro fare with the sort of techniques and emphasis on quality ingredients that one might expect from finer dining. His simple, cheerful dining room at Chez l’Ami Jean has not wavered in quality, even though the dining room is filled with visitors expressing delight in foreign tongues. Meat and fish options abound (vegetarians beware), but wild game is the star when in season.  CHEZ L’AMI JEAN 27 rue Malar,… Read More »Chez L’Ami Jean

France Opens to Vaccinated Americans on June 9 (really!)

Vaccinated Americans, Canadians, and Brits are allowed into France from June 9 with a PCR or antigen test. Unvaccinated travelers from these countries have to jump through a lot of hoops. Australians, New Zealanders and other travelers from “green” countries with very low COVID rates face no restrictions in entering France or crossing EU borders.

Outdoor Dining in Paris this Summer

Outdoor terraces have reopened in Paris, and we’ve mapped your best options. Read more to learn who’s put together the prettiest patios, plus our advice for reservations.

Celebrating Thanksgiving 2016 in Paris

Haven’t sorted out your Thanksgiving holiday plans yet? No need to freak out. We’ve rounded up a few resources to help our American readers, as well as any locals who’ll be sharing the table this year.

Picnicking at the Sacré-Cœur

This is one picnic spot with a view. Below you’ll find our suggestions for where to pick up food and wine before camping out atop the steps of the Sacré-Cœur.

Our Guide to Game Season in Paris

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Game season is a special time in Paris restaurants, with gibier à plumes (wild birds) arriving in late Autumn and gibier à poils (hare, boar or deer) turning up in the early winter. For those who aren’t quite sure how to play the game, we’ve compiled some resources to help guide you through the forest of options.