Le Cafe Français

★ 4.2 (2,362)$ · Budget-friendly

Designed by India Mahdavi, this brasserie at Place de la Bastille pairs a blue, white, red and gold decor with a sunlit veranda, rattan chairs and a terrace overlooking the Colonne de Juillet. Open daily from morning until late, it serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails, plus a daily tea time and Sunday brunch. Two dining rooms and a bar are also available for private events.

✨ Reasons to go

1Interior designed by India Mahdavi, blending blue, white, red and gold decor
2Terrace looks directly out onto the Colonne de Juillet at Place de la Bastille
3Runs a full daily schedule from breakfast through tea time to late-night cocktails, plus Sunday brunch

💡 Good to know

1Reserve ahead for Sunday brunch or peak dinner hours as it's a popular spot facing Place de la Bastille
2reviews on food quality are mixed, so simple brasserie dishes are a safer bet.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h15

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

1-3 Pl. de la Bastille, 75004 Paris, France · BastilleGoogle Apple

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM

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Booking

Booking recommended

What people say

"The staff is always very friendly and welcoming. The French fries are delicious, and the escargots are impressively large. I also tried a burger, which was very good. Great food and service overall—I highly recommend this place"

— Maria Flores

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