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Le Chardenoux - Restaurant in Bastille, Charonne & Oberkampf, Paris
Restaurant

Le Chardenoux

Cyril Lignac's classified-monument bistro, fish-forward menu in an 1894 zinc-and-mosaic room.

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Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Bastille, Charonne & Oberkampf |
$$$ Upscale for Restaurant
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Daily 12:00-14:30, 19:00-22:30
| Last reviewed: May 2026

Cyril Lignac took over Le Chardenoux in 2010 and shifted it toward the sea without touching the shell: the listed Belle Époque interior, mosaic floor, sinuous zinc bar, etched mirrors, is exactly as it stood in 1894. The kitchen now leans seafood, executed cleanly: ceviche, line-caught fish in beurre blanc, a famous millefeuille for dessert. It's the rare bistro that wears its classicism without irony, and the only Lignac address that genuinely belongs in a 11e roundup. Service is professional in the proper Parisian sense, quick, dry, attentive when you need it.

Editor's Tip

The interior alone is worth the seat. Order the fish.

Bib Gourmand
MICHELIN Guide France 2026, Bib Gourmand

At a Glance

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Street Scene

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Limited

Indoor Terrace

Recognition & Quality

Michelin bib gourmand

Awards

  • MICHELIN Guide France 2026, Bib Gourmand

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Le Chardenoux, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.

Where is Le Chardenoux?
Le Chardenoux is located in Bastille, Charonne & Oberkampf, Paris, 1 rue Jules Vallès, 75011 Paris.
What are the opening hours of Le Chardenoux?
Le Chardenoux is open Daily 12:00-14:30, 19:00-22:30.
What is Le Chardenoux best for?
Le Chardenoux is especially popular for A quieter date, Out Of Towners, A properly Parisian Sunday lunch.

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