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Discover Les Halles’s 6 best spots for your trip in Paris

From the classic Au Pied de Cochon and Comptoir de la Gastronomie, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.

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Au Pied de Cochon1
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4.4 (24,225)$$ · Mid-range

Near the Canopée des Halles and the Louvre, this brasserie has served round-the-clock since 8am to 5am, seven days a week. The menu features generous, traditional French dishes such as frog legs, cassoulet and pig's trotters, alongside a seafood selection also available for takeaway.

With its classic Parisian décor, terrace and lively atmosphere, it's a spot for family lunches, late dinners or gatherings with friends.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, near Les Halles
  • 2Signature dish is pig's trotters, reflecting the restaurant's name
  • 3Classic Parisian brasserie decor near the former Les Halles market site

💡 Good to know

  • 1Reserve online a few days ahead for a smooth seated experience
  • 2the top floor has air conditioning if you prefer a cooler spot. Since it's open 24/7, it's also a good option for a late-night meal when other places are closed.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h15

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

6 Rue Coquillière, 75001 Paris, France · Les Halles
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Hours

  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 AM
Comptoir de la Gastronomie2
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4.5 (3,557)$ · Budget-friendly

This épicerie fine has crafted foie gras and smoked fish by hand for over 40 years, alongside caviar, charcuterie, escargots, and gourmet groceries like truffles, preserved vegetables and canned foie gras. A wine cellar stocks champagnes and fine vintages, while a restaurant on site serves the same specialties.

Gift boxes and seasonal selections make it a stop for holiday and celebration shopping.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Has hand-crafted foie gras and smoked fish on site for over 40 years.
  • 2Functions as both an épicerie fine and restaurant, so dishes like foie gras are made from the same products sold in the shop.
  • 3Stocks a wine cellar of champagnes and fine vintages alongside caviar, truffles and charcuterie.

💡 Good to know

Known for foie gras and duck liver specialties, so reserve ahead for lunch or dinner to avoid waiting, especially if visiting after the Louvre or on weekends.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h15

🕰️ Best time

lunchtime, afternoon or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

34 Rue Montmartre, 75001 Paris, France · Les Halles
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Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
Saint-Eustache Church3
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4.7 (8,503)Free

Located in the historic Les Halles district, Saint-Eustache is one of Paris's most visited churches, notable for its scale and abundance of artworks. It maintains a strong musical tradition, hosting philharmonic ensembles, choirs and festivals throughout the year, with its two organs accompanying Sunday services.

Guided visits are available, and the church remains an active parish alongside its role as a cultural landmark.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Houses a gold-patinated bronze triptych, 'The Life of Christ,' which was Keith Haring's final artwork before he died in 1990
  • 2Its two organs accompany Sunday services and the church regularly hosts philharmonic ensembles, choirs and organ recitals
  • 3Free entry with far shorter lines than Notre-Dame while offering comparably large-scale Gothic architecture and artwork

💡 Good to know

  • 1Free entry with far shorter lines than Notre-Dame
  • 2visit outside Sunday mass times (11h and 18h30) to explore freely, and check for organ recitals which are worth timing your visit around.

⏱️ Typical visit

30 min

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

2 Imp. Saint-Eustache, 75001 Paris, France · Les Halles
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Hours

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Chez Gladines - Rue des Halles4
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4.0 (3,923)$ · Budget-friendly

Chez Gladines Les Halles is part of a well-known Paris chain specializing in generous, budget-friendly Southwestern French cuisine. Located on Rue des Halles, it draws a steady crowd for its filling classic dishes and weekend brunch.

The restaurant operates on a walk-in basis only, as reservations by phone or email are not accepted. Expect a lively, casual atmosphere typical of the brand's other Paris locations.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Specializes in Southwestern French (Basque) cuisine, less common in central Paris
  • 2Part of a well-known Paris chain known for large, budget-friendly portions
  • 3Walk-in only policy — no phone or email reservations accepted

💡 Good to know

  • 1Portions are large and affordable, so come hungry
  • 2reservations can only be made online or in person, not by phone or email, and weekend brunch requires booking ahead.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h15

🕰️ Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

11 Bis Rue des Halles, 75001 Paris, France · Les Halles
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Hours

  • Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Chez Denise5
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4.3 (2,597)$$$$ · Premium

Chez Denise is an authentic French bistro with a chalkboard menu listing classic dishes such as tripe au calvados, bone marrow, snails and steak tartare. The atmosphere is traditional and popular with locals.

Desserts, including the chocolate mousse, draw particular praise, though reviews on mains like duck confit are mixed.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Chalkboard menu features traditional French offal dishes like tripe au calvados and bone marrow, rarely found elsewhere.
  • 2The chocolate mousse is repeatedly singled out by diners as exceptional.
  • 3Popular with locals and often fully booked, with walk-ins frequently turned away.

💡 Good to know

Book well in advance—reviews note walk-ins are often turned away as it's fully booked. Classic French bistro fare like tripe, bone marrow, and chocolate mousse are highlights.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h15

🕰️ Best time

lunchtime, evening or late night

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

5 Rue des Prouvaires, 75001 Paris, France · Les Halles
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Hours

  • Monday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Ippudo Paris6
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4.4 (3,679)$$ · Mid-range

Ippudo Paris brings the Japanese ramen chain's signature tonkotsu broth to two locations, in Saint-Germain and near the Louvre. Expect a casual, bustling izakaya-style setting focused on ramen alongside other Japanese dishes.

No reservations are taken, so waits are common at peak times.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Part of the Japanese Ippudo chain known for its signature tonkotsu pork-bone broth
  • 2Paris locations near Saint-Germain and the Louvre operate izakaya-style with no reservations taken
  • 3Arriving right at the noon or 6pm opening is the main way to avoid a queue

💡 Good to know

No reservations are accepted, so arrive right at opening (noon or 6pm) to avoid a queue. Try the tonkotsu ramen with gyoza as a starter.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h15

🕰️ Best time

lunchtime, early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

74-76 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 75001 Paris, France · Les Halles
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Hours

  • Monday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM