Beste uitzichten in Paris

Sartre and Beauvoir's corner of Boulevard Saint-Germain since 1887.

The other Saint-Germain café, with the better view of the church.

Alsatian choucroute, landmarked Art Nouveau, the Académiciens' lunch.

Hemingway's table, a piano bar, and the steak that bears his name.

Two Michelin stars in the Hôtel de la Monnaie, looking at the Seine.

The bistronomy capital of Paris, on the Carrefour de l'Odéon.

William Ledeuil's Southeast-Asian-French cuisine, Michelin-starred since 2008.

The 1932 bistro classique, Ducasse-stewarded since 2013.

Eric Trochon's industrial bistronomy on rue de Seine.

The tiny bistro between Saint-Sulpice and Luxembourg, Fooding-prize winner.

The only Palace hotel on the Left Bank, 1910 Belle Époque on Boulevard Raspail.

The Picasso of pastry, in his original Saint-Germain showcase.

The Saint-Germain sourdough institution since 1932.

Former Hugo & Victor relaunched under the chef's name, 2003 French Dessert Champion's first eponymous boutique

Japanese-French pâtisserie since 2001, matcha, yuzu and black sesame on classical French structures

1906 Art Nouveau room on the Left Bank, Chartier's brother house, listed.

The oldest café in Paris, opened 1686, Voltaire, Diderot, Franklin all ate here.

Saint-Germain hunting-lodge speakeasy by Thomas Codsi, Le Fooding-listed, weekend basement DJ floor.