Paris Eating Out

N o other country in the           ambience provides a pleasant       world enjoy mealtimes more      eating experience, and all at a    than the French. With style     reasonable price. Diners chatter   and finesse, this national            away, conveying their thoughts     pastime unearths some exquisite       and episodes of the day, whilst    dishes unmatched anywhere else on     waiters scurry around feeding      the planet. The top chefs parade      their hungry guests.               round town like Hollywood movies                                         stars, safe in the knowledge          Chez Gladines is a snug little     their culinary talents have           place, a real home from home. The  blessed them with a lifestyle         informal atmosphere presents a     reserved for the rich and famous.     more down-to-earth clientele,                                            preoccupied with their delightful                                        Basque dishes, washed down with    Whilst eating out can be              the help of some fine French       expensive, a little common sense      wine.                              can go a long way to saving you a                                        euro or two. Every budget is          Excellent food at a generous       catered for in Paris, and should      price can be found at Flo, an      you wish to pay the same size         old-fashioned eating place         bill as Brad Pitt then that can       popular with many of the younger   easily be arranged. However,          tourists. The tight, elongated     avoiding tourist hotspots and         tables afford a more party         seeking backstreet restaurants        atmosphere as diners and drinkers  can yield lesser damage to your       alike sit shoulder to shoulder     wallet.                               conversing, as time passes into                                          the early hours.                   The Au Virage Lepic offers a                                             basic menu, though the food is of     For a vegetarian flavour visit La  good quality. The friendly            Petite Legume, a friendly little   café to make you feel at home.       gather for early drinks and Dutch  The food is splendid and benefits     courage prior to their assault on  from an organic slant.                the nightlife.                                                                                              Drinking establishments are           Facing St Sulpice church rests     spread throughout Paris,              the unassuming Café de la         providing for every taste and         Mairie. Its idyllic location       wallet. Though street side cafés     draws plenty of passing trade,     tend to be a little expensive,        all appreciating the warm and      the unique Parisian atmosphere        friendly aura.                     rewards any expense, and no trip                                         to Paris should go without this       Low-priced beverages and daytime   experience.                           nibbles are aplenty at La Folie                                          en Tete; the relaxed bar is a      Popular with the younger              complete contrast to the vigorous  generation is the Café Charbon.      street activities outside. Folk    Tranquil during day, the              dash by, whilst the punters just   fashionable bar explodes into         sit and chill.                     life come evening, as clubbers         About the Author: Steven Cronin writes for several online travel publications and owns the Sargas Travel online magazine featuring travel reviews, news, inspiration, advice and special offers. For further reading please visit http://www.sargas.co.uk Source: www.isnare.com