Historic in Paris

The 1932 bistro classique, Ducasse-stewarded since 2013.

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

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

Mahogany expat bar from 1911, birthplace of the Bloody Mary, between Opéra and the Place Vendôme

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

5-star hideaway behind ivy on Place des Vosges, 56 rooms, a courtyard, a Michelin-starred restaurant.

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

The Académie française's secret canteen, in Voltaire's own building.

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

The Saint-Germain sourdough institution since 1932.

1898 Place Vendôme palace, Coco Chanel's home, Hemingway's bar, Espadon's dining room