To experience your next trip to Paris like a true Parisian, we’ve selected five addresses located less than a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
The best local café, the neighborhood’s favorite chocolatier… Here, no tourist traps — just authentic places Parisians like to keep for themselves. Let’s go for a stroll through the neighborhood!

Café Verlet: The Discreet Institution – 10 min

Founded in 1880, it’s the oldest coffee house in Paris. Frequented by locals, this historic roaster is the perfect spot to enjoy a quality coffee — or to buy some to take home. Wooden interiors, the scent of freshly ground beans, old-fashioned service… everything here feels genuine and timeless.

Café Verlet
256 rue Saint-Honoré
https://www.verlet.fr/en/

Sébastien Gaudard: The Pastry Chef Everyone’s Talking About – 7 min

Step into a tea room straight out of a Marie-Antoinette setting. Fluffy whipped cream, delicately caramelized chouquettes… this renowned pastry chef delights the taste buds of true gourmets.
Our tip: try the coffee religieuse or the Saint-Honoré.

Sébastien Gaudard
1 rue des Pyramides
https://sebastiengaudard.com/en/

Le Petit Vendôme: The Neighborhood’s Favorite Sandwich – 7 min

small, tucked-away spot where Parisians come for what’s said to be the best sandwich on the Right Bank. The classic ham-and-butter baguette and the lively atmosphere of a true local bistro attract nearby office workers.
People eat standing up, chat loudly — it’s noisy, vibrant, and authentically Parisian!

Le Petit Vendôme
8 rue des Capucines
https://lepetitvendome.fr/en/

Bouillon Chartier: The Regulars’ Lunch Spot – 14 min

Old-style cuisine, orders scribbled directly on the tablecloth, and a loyal clientele. Bouillon Chartier is the perfect place for a quick meal in a “back-in-time” atmosphere. The décor has remained untouched since 1896 — a true slice of Parisian life!

Bouillon Chartier
7 rue du Faubourg Montmartre
https://www.bouillon-chartier.com/

La Mère de Famille: A Haven for True Chocolate Lovers – 13 min

Welcome to the oldest chocolate shop in Paris, remarkably preserved from the city’s tourist bustle.
Stepping inside feels like entering a cherished memory: creaking parquet floors, showcases filled with chocolates arranged like tiny jewels. Everything exudes the authenticity of a house that has nothing left to prove. You don’t come to La Mère de Famille just to “buy chocolate” — you come to rediscover a certain Paris: family-run shops, discreet elegance, and the simple joy of savoring fine chocolate wrapped in silky paper.

La Mère de Famille
35 rue du Faubourg Montmartre
https://www.lameredefamille.com