Paris Recommendations and Restaurants
The Best Paris Recommendations for Food, Drinks and Local Experiences
Looking for the best Paris recommendations and restaurants after your free walking tour in Paris? This curated guide from StellarTours helps you discover authentic places to eat, drink, and explore like a local.
Whether you’ve just finished one of our Paris walking tours or are planning your trip, these handpicked spots will help you experience the real Paris beyond the typical tourist routes.
Best Restaurants in Paris (Local Favorites)
These are some of the best traditional and local restaurants in Paris where you can enjoy authentic French cuisine:
Le Café Plume
Le Bistrot du Peintre
Le Petit Vendôme
Bibiche in Montmartre
Robert et Louise
Restaurant Paul (Place Dauphine)
Le Caveau du Palais (Place Dauphine)
Le Bizetro
Polidor
Le Bouillon Chartier (great value traditional French dining)
These restaurants are perfect after exploring the city on a guided walking tour in Paris.
Vegetarian Restaurants in Paris
If you’re looking for plant-based options, these vegetarian restaurants in Paris are excellent:
Le Grenier de Notre Dame
Le Potager de Charlotte
Best Bakeries and Pastries in Paris
No visit is complete without experiencing Parisian pastries. These are some of the best bakeries in Paris:
Alexine
Pain Pain
Ladurée
Angelina Paris (famous for elegant pastries and hot chocolate)
Boris Lumé
Le Grenier à Pain
Perfect stops during a Paris city walking tour.
Wine Bars and Jazz Bars in Paris
Experience Paris by night with these iconic wine bars and jazz bars in Paris:
La Grande Crèmerie (wine bar)
L’Etna (wine bar)
38 Riv (jazz bar)
Le Caveau de la Huchette (historic jazz club)
Le Baiser Salé
Nightlife and Cool Bars in Paris
For a more lively atmosphere, explore the best bars and nightlife in Paris:
Rue de Lappe (vibrant street full of bars and clubs)
Place de la Contrescarpe & Rue Mouffetard (popular student area in the Latin Quarter)
Kong (stylish rooftop bar)
Terrass Rooftop Bar (great views over Paris)
Rosa Bonheur sur Seine (floating bar on the Seine)
Moonshiner (hidden cocktail bar experience)
Best Views in Paris
Discover some of the most beautiful views in Paris:
Arc de Triomphe (one of the best panoramic views)
Eiffel Tower area
Galeries Lafayette rooftop terrace
Areas to Explore Paris on Foot
After joining one of our free walking tours in Paris, continue exploring these neighborhoods:
Le Marais
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Montmartre
You can also enjoy a scenic walk along the Seine from the Musée d’Orsay to the Eiffel Tower—one of the best self-guided walks in Paris.
Day Trips from Paris
If you have extra time, these are the best day trips from Paris:
Versailles (world-famous palace and gardens)
Fontainebleau (historic château and forest)
Reims (champagne region and cathedral)
Château de Chantilly
Dijon (famous for gastronomy and wine)
Provins (medieval town with unique shows)
Best Museums in Paris
Paris is home to some of the world’s greatest museums. Don’t miss:
Louvre Museum
Petit Palais
Grand Palais (temporary exhibitions)
Arts et Métiers Museum
Centre Pompidou
These are perfect to combine with a Paris museum tour or a Louvre guided tour.
Capture Your Paris Experience with a Professional Photographer
Exploring the city on one of our free walking tours in Paris is an unforgettable experience—but why not capture those moments forever?
For couples, solo travelers, or anyone wanting beautiful memories, booking a Paris photographer is one of the best additions to your trip. Whether you're walking through Montmartre, the Latin Quarter, or along the Seine, a professional photoshoot allows you to relive your Paris experience long after your visit.
We recommend working with experienced local photographers who specialize in couple photoshoots in Paris and know the most scenic locations, best lighting, and hidden spots across the city.
A photoshoot pairs perfectly with our Paris walking tours, allowing you to explore and capture the city at the same time.