Food
Opened in 1896 near Grands Boulevards, this is the oldest of the Chartier bouillons, its decor of glass roofing, brass fittings, carved woodwork and hanging lamps protected as a historic monument since 1989. Expect a lively, bustling atmosphere with shared tables and no reservations. The menu keeps prices modest, with starters from €1 and mains from €7, following the house tradition of an affordable proper meal. Open daily from 11:30am to midnight.
✨ Reasons to go
💡 Good to know
No reservations are accepted, so arrive right at opening (11:30am) or come mid-afternoon to avoid the long dinner queue. Service is fast-paced but can feel rushed, so don't expect a leisurely meal.
⏱️ Typical visit
1h15
🕰️ Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night
🚶 Walking intensity
Easy pace
Hours
Booking
What people say
"Saw 20k review and wanted to give it a try. Escargot was good. Main came out like fast food. However the beef was as hard as rock(medium rare). Other server has no interest in helping and insist only the one who took care of my table can helped. Waited 10min+. Changed to stew beef however it also doesn't fit my palate. Later, I found out bouillon is equalivent to fast food of the past.... Cheap and quick is the key... taste seems to be secondary. Great experience, good atmosphere. My server service was good but I cant speak for the rest. Atmosphere was new and interesting"
— Ash L
