Monday 10 May 2010

Going Out in the Montorgueil District

The Montorgueil district of Paris surrounds the Rue Montorgueil, a street known for its delightful market. Montorgueil is a pedestrianised neighbourhood, making it ideal for strolling and window-shopping. There are plenty of good shops and spots of historical interest in the area, in addition to a variety of restaurants and bars.

Some recommendations include:

  • L’Escargot d’Or (L’Escargot d’Or) is among the oldest restaurants in the city.
  • The pastry shop La Maison Stohrer at 51 Rue Montorgueil
  • Au Croissant (which dates from 1730)
  • and La Maison Stohrer (famous all over the world for its delicious cakes such as Baba Rum and the réligieuse à l'ancienne).
  • La Cocoarde at 7 Rue Marie-Stuart, which is popular for its local food and charming ambience.
Also interesting is Le Dénicheur, an avant-garde jewellery and antique store and restaurant at 4 Rue Tiquetonne. Le Dénicheur is open seven days a week from noon to 3.30 pm, and 7 pm to 12 midnight.

There are plenty of good bars in the area and one of the most popular is Le Coeur Fou (which means The Foolish Heart), situated at 55 Rue Montmartre in Montorgueil. It offers good food and beverages at reasonable prices, and is open from Monday to Saturday from 5 pm to 2 am.

La Grille Montorgueil (50, Rue Montorgueil) is a great wine bar with a lively atmosphere . Another good bar is the Expérimental Cocktail Club, at 42 Rue Tiquetonne.