What are the best addresses in the 11th arrondissement? Must-sees and well-kept secrets.

Where to brunch? Lunch? Where to dine?

Hidden

Category: Intimate restaurant
Address: 8 rue du Général Renault, 75011 Paris
Telephone: +33 6 63 25 54 18

Website: Caché/ BAR RESTAURANT / Paris
Behind an anonymous façade lies an address for confidants: aptly named, Restaurant Caché distills the art of surprise and refinement in a raw, bohemian decor. It's a secret whispered to friends, a cuisine as sunny as its chef Alessandra Montagne, Brazilian at heart and French in taste. A rare hideaway for insiders hungry for sincerity.

Clamato

Category: Seafood restaurant / sharing
Address: 80 rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris
Telephone: +33 1 43 72 74 53
Website: clamato-charonne.fr

Like a Breton fishing cabane transposed to Paris XI, Clamato invites you to a feast of the senses and sharing. On the menu: seafood platters to munch on with friends, oysters from Quiberon, tangy ceviche and whelks in iodized sauce. Relaxed without being sloppy, the rustic-chic decor and natural wines extend the promise of a simple yet inspired gourmet moment.

Bistrot Paul Bert

Category: Classic Bistrot
Address: 18 rue Paul Bert, 75011 Paris
Telephone: +33 1 43 72 24 01
Website: bistrotpaulbert.fr

A Parisian bistro landmark! Here, tradition becomes flesh: generous steak-frites, andouillette, soufflé and tarte Tatin... all enhanced by a selection of natural wines. Charming, lively and often packed to capacity, Paul Bert offers an authentic experience, a little rough around the edges, but always comforting. Arrive early... or be patient!

The Paul Bert cellar

Category: Wine cellar / Eating bar
Address: 16 Rue Paul Bert, 75011 Paris

Telephone: 0893025487

Adjacent to the Bistrot Paul Bert, this cellar is a temple for lovers of fine, lovingly cultivated wines. On the slate or in snacks, you can enjoy carefully selected, sometimes rare, bottles, perfect for extending the bistro interlude with a little more indulgence.

L'Ecailler du Bistrot

Category: Oyster / seafood bar
Address: 22 Rue Paul Bert, 75011 Paris

Phone: 0143727677
A precious counter dedicated to the treasures of the sea: iodized oysters, elegant shellfish, meticulous sauces... L'Écailler continues the Paul Bert's maritime tradition, in a refined and friendly atmosphere, perfect for a tasty (and iodine-rich) aperitif.

Clutch

Category: Cellar à manger / Wine bar
Address: 4 rue de la Fontaine au Roi, 75011 Paris
Telephone: +33 1 43 38 18 79
Website: restaurant-clutch.fr

‍Clutchis the cellar where you hang on to your glass as much as the conversation. Seasonal plates, precise and dapper, carefully selected natural bottles and a team with a sense of rhythm. The place vibrates like a friendly bistro where everyone toasts with everyone else. A sure-fire hit with chatty appetites and curious palates.

La Réserve

Category: Tapas bar
Address: 7 rue du Général Renault, 75011 Paris
Phone: +33 1 70 23 34 45
Website: Instagram @lareserve_bistro

‍AtLa Réserve, we spike, we munch, we toast. In a neat decor where small plates line the rough wooden tables, Here, sharing is the only rule, the atmosphere rises gently and glasses are emptied in cadence. Perfect for an evening that stretches out gently.

Ty Louis

Category: Bistrot breton
Address: 240 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine - 34 rue Claude Tillier 75012 Paris
Telephone: 06 73 08 54 13
Website: tylouis.fr

‍AtTy Louis, we cultivate the art of bon vivant à la bretonne. There's no folklore here, just cheerful, generous cuisine: buttery cockles, free-range poultry, far breton and kouign-amann to die for. In the dining room, the service is attentive and informal, the atmosphere as warm as a Sunday at home, and the produce as authentic as can be.

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Pépite Boulangerie

Category: Bakery-pastry
Address: 195 Bd Voltaire, 75011 Paris
Telephone: 01 45 30 61 92
Website: pepiteboulangerie.com

‍Anugget, really. Here, indulgence comes in the form of crisp baguettes, inventive pastries like the Matcha Roll, and cheerfully colorful pastries. The atmosphere? Simple, warm and inviting: you come for a treat, try out the creation of the day, and leave with a smile... and a few croissants. An irresistible spot for sunny mornings.

Café Singuliers

Category: Coffee & best cookie in Paris 2025
Address: 15 rue Oberkampf, 75011 Paris
Website: instagram.com/cafe.singuliers

Singuliers was chosen for its divine patisserie: here, the cookie is king (official price 2025), soft, square, powerful in chocolate, but always under control. A sweet little break in the midst of the urban hustle and bustle, to be enjoyed between sips of strong Colombian. The ambience? Attentive, refined, slightly offbeat-like the address.

Bastard Sandwich

Category: Gourmet Sandwich Shop
Address: 59 avenue Philippe-Auguste, 75011 Paris
Website: Instagram @sandwichdebatard

‍Thebastard? It's not just a bread, it's a statement. Mehdi imposes his XXL sandwiches - lamb with honey, vegetable tagine, stewed beef - far from the classics, generous and finely seasoned . In a nod to Orso, these sandwiches are all about boldness and generosity. Available in XL or mini versions, for lovers of uncompromising taste.

Ham's House of Hams

Category: Delicatessen & delicatessen
Address: 21 rue Paul Bert, 75011 Paris
Telephone:0961687035
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Hams-Maison-de-Jambons-337790563349335/

Here, ham is elevated to the level of a work of art: a selection of terroirs, precise maturing, slices of rustic elegance... A cavern of Ali jambon where each piece tells a story. You're sure to leave with a jar of gherkins, an aperitif sausage, and the desire to put together a gourmet picnic.

Monbleu - Père Lachaise

Category: Fromagerie
Address: 151bis rue de la Roquette, 75011 Paris
Telephone:01.42.50.76.03
Website: monbleu.fr/monbleu-pere-lacheese

‍Monbleuis a summit of dairy decadence: blue-veined cheeses, washed rinds, vegetal creations... All selected with a mad love for tradition and taste. The team is chatty and passionate: perfect for recommending an Italian pairing or a solarized maturing process. The perfect address for a majestic platter.

Manobaké Bakery

Category: Bakery
Address: 102 quai de la Gare, 75013 Paris
Info: via Instagram/manobakeparis

Manobaké is the croissant of the future: ultra-light, flaky and almost airy, with a bistronomic bakery background. A curious and distinguished place, the loaf is galactic, the yuzu cake twirls, and we find ourselves lingering to taste their seasonal creations. A little corner of innovation in the XIIIᵉ.

Adar

Category: Grocery & canteen
Address: 11 Rue Faidherbe, 75011 Paris
Telephone: 0765883095
Website: adar-paris.com

‍Adaris a gourmet poem: every shelf overflows with Middle Eastern treasures, every self-service dish an invitation to travel. The welcome is sunny, the decor vibrant, and the hummus downright addictive . A little off the track for Orso, but irresistible, especially at a nomadic lunchtime.

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Where to go shopping? and empty your wallet

Le Tampographe Sardon

Category: stamp workshop
Address: 4 rue du Repos, 75020 Paris
Telephone: +33 9 80 56 55 63
Website: tampographe.com

‍Aden where stamps grow like sarcastic art. Vincent Sardon, aka "Le Tampographe", sculpts words and shapes as poetic as they are impertinent. You go in to buy a stamp and come out with a fragment of graphic counter-culture: "I make stamps... and with the money, I buy drinks". Open only on Saturdays, this is his weekly taste break, so there's no need to force fate.

Haïlane

Category: Sustainable flowers (paper & dried)
Address: 49 rue Léon Frot, 75011 Paris
Website: atelierhailane.com

‍Herethe flowers never die. Laura, a paper-crepon magician, shapes poppies, poppies or ginkgo, all of which are unalterable. Store and creative workshops, Tuesday to Saturday, for those who want to pick the eternal.

Tulip Brocante

Category: Vintage store & curios
Address: 55 rue Léon Frot, 75011, Paris
Website: tulipebrocante.com

‍Oldfurniture with forgotten charm, twisted knick-knacks, textiles with fuzzy histories - Tulipe Brocante rips the banal from the contemporary. A place for romantic bargain hunters, curious about tracing the past in style, with just a hint of the offbeat.

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Hark Records

Category: Record & vinyl
Address & contact:76 rue léon Frot, 75011, Paris
Website: hark.paris

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The kingdom of vinyl, where turntables surreptitiously spin and covers come to life. Jazz, funk, electronic or local, Hark Records is a sonic journey, a precious detour for discerning ears: we unearth, we discuss, we stroll.

Petals

Category: Local florist (11ᵉ)
Address: 141 Bd Voltaire, 75011 Paris

Phone: 0143705955
Petals dares to be simple and floral, with just the right touch: a few heads, lots of taste, a delicate blend without overdoing it.

La Friche bookstore

Category: Independent bookstore & book field
Address: 36 rue Léon Frot, 75011, Paris
Telephone: 01 78 11 80 40
Website: librairielafriche.fr

‍Nowasteland here, but a merry bazaar of pages. La Friche unearths local nuggets, hard-to-find works and fine editions. A haven for wandering readers, hungry for words, where every shelf whispers a secret to those who know how to listen.

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Where to stroll?

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Père Lachaise Cemetery

Category: Historical & contemplative walks
Address: 16 rue du Repos, 75020 Paris

Graveyard? No, a showcase for the ghosts of the XIXᵉ century. Stroll among the tombs of Chopin, Molière, Oscar Wilde; feel the echo of lives strong, discreet or flamboyant. The alleys are lined with century-old trees, teasing lichens, complicit shadows: a perfect place to remember that every life is a work of art.

Saint-Germain de Charonne church

Category: Architectural stopover
Address: 17 rue Saint-Blaise, 75020 Paris

A little Romanesque gem nestled in the XXᵉ. Silence, domes, ancient motifs... it's a whisper of faith and History. Turn your head towards the vaults, admire the stones patinated by time, then emerge with that rare impression of having visited a secret.

Skatepark Charonne

Category: Urban walks & sports
Address: 63 rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris

The rue de Charonne skatepark is all about aerial figures, rumbling boards and urban ballet. Sit back and watch the riders' fervor, the sweat of the asphalt, the raw energy. Ideal for watching the city in motion, with its squeals and adrenaline rushes.

Place de la Nation

Category: Carrefour citoyen & balade urbaine
Address: Place de la Nation, 75011 Paris

A majestic and slightly theatrical crossroads, Nation is to the city what the curtain call is to the theater: a great spectacle. Statues, fountains, demonstrations, market returns... the square comes alive, breathes and encourages you to observe the city. The perfect angle to start a loop, a coffee break or an impromptu photo shoot.

Boulodrome Nation

Category: Relaxed stroll & friendly game
Address: Cours de Vincennes, 75012 Paris (near Nation)

Position yourself in the shade, get out the boules and listen to the "clic" mingle with the neighborhood chatter. The boulodrome, with its stone-bench tables, is all about sharing - and open competition. Hang around for a while, have a few laughs, and leave feeling reassured.

Culture in the 11th arrondissement

Villa Riberolle

Category: Urban walk & architectural discovery
Address: Cité Aubry - 99 bis rue Julien-Lacroix, 75020 Paris

A little gem hidden away in the 20ᵉ: the Villa Riberolle catches your curiosity. Nestled in a garden city with the air of a bucolic retreat, it freezes the architectural history of the interwar period. A stroll straddling art deco and residential calm: perfect for breathing in the poetry of unusual Paris.

Magnum Photos Gallery

Category: Contemporary photography
Address:68 Rue Léon Frot, 75011 Paris
Website: store.magnumphotos.com/pages/paris-gallery

‍Thetemple of the image. Here, the street is a theater, the real world played out in black and white or bright colors, captured through the eyes of legends like Cartier-Bresson or Doisneau. The program changes, so do the views: each visit redefines your vision of the world. Each exhibition brings a new thrill.

Atelier des Lumières

Category: Immersive art center
Address: 38 rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris
Telephone: +33 1 80 98 35 51
Website: atelier-lumieres.com

‍Welcometo the temple of the "immersive work". Painting classics leave their frames to invade walls and floors, in dizzying immersive projections. Klimt, Monet, Van Gogh, Hundertwasser: the capital's most hypnotic exhibitions. The perfect place for a hypnotic date... or a tête-à-tête with your emotions.

Espace Monte-Cristo

Category: Literary & artistic space
Address: Fondation Villa Datris - 18 avenue Daumesnil, 75012 Paris
Telephone: via fondation
Website: fondationvilladatris.fr/espace-monte-cristo

‍Nestedin the Villa Datris, this hybrid venue celebrates writing as a creative act. Residencies, readings, archive presentations: Monte-Cristo welcomes words, ideas and new voices. A writing salon, a refuge for the curious and lovers of beautiful forms: make silence, we put words to music.

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Shall we have a drink?

Le Bizart Café

Category: Bar & live music
Address: 30 bis rue des Boulets, 75011 Paris
Phone: +33 9 83 51 33 28
Website: Facebook Le Bizart Café

An authentic retreat where the music spills out of the furniture. Jazz, soul, pop or world grooves, every evening is an invitation to vibrate, often around an improvised piano. Cosy sofas, well-crafted cocktails and friendly customers: in the evening, the small room becomes a musical salon where you feel anything but a spectator.

The Kasbah

Category: Vintage cocktail & dance bar
Address: 18-20 rue de la Forge Royale, 75011 Paris
Telephone: +33 1 88 33 41 78
Website: lacasbah.paris

Fancy a trip to Marrakech without leaving Paris? La Casbah plunges the night into a sensual tumult: fine spices, signature cocktails and a lively dancefloor from 11pm, Thursday to Saturday. Vintage clubbing, 70s-90s DJ sets or themed evenings - every night is a ritual.

Notre Dame Music Bar

Category: Bar à concerts & bon son
Address: to be verified (info Instagram)
Phone: -
Website: instagram.com/notredame_musicbar
Under the wing of the Bastille, this discreet venue shines with its sharp musical programming. Intimate concerts, jam sessions or DJ sets, Notre Dame Music Bar whispers that here, sound is everything. Ideal for an attentive evening with music-loving friends - with curiosity always on the alert!

Septime La Cave

Category: Natural wine bar
Address: 3 rue Basfroi, 75011 Paris (extension of Septime)
Telephone: +33 1 43 67 38 29
Website: septime-lacave.fr/en
In the evening, this sanctuary of natural wine dresses up for a discerning audience. Chubby glasses, fine nibbles and sharp bottles are shared in a brut-chic decor. Here, we take the time to taste, discuss cuvées and vintages - like an elegant conversation between initiates.

The Bluebird

Category: Cocktail bar
Address: 12 rue St Bernard 75011 Paris
Telephone: -
A rare bird perched in the Parisian night: the Bluebird plays on an airy, bittersweet decor where creative cocktails and a hushed ambience mingle. Ideal for an aperitif trio, a philosophical discussion or a tête-à-tête in the corner of avionic nostalgia.

La Flèche d'Or

Category: Concert hall & club
Address: 102 bis rue de Bagnolet, 75020 Paris
Telephone: +33 1 43 49 93 35
Website: flechedor.org
A former legendary venue, La Flèche d'Or has been reborn with an exciting program of jazz, indie, electro and dreamy nocturnes. You'll go for the music, stay for the dense, hushed, irresistible club atmosphere in the basement. Each concert is experienced as a shared ritual, in the feverish atmosphere of the neighborhood.