FRANCE - Best of Europe 2014 - page 372

$CaféleRoussillon offersgood-valuecaféfoodatfairprices(daily,indoorseatingonly,
at the corner of Rue de Grenelle and Rue Cler, tel. [phone]).
$ Crêperie Ulysée en Gaule offers cheap seats on Rue Cler with crêpes to go. Readers
ofthisbookdon'thavetopayanextrachargetositiftheybuyadrink.Thefamilyadoresits
Greek dishes, but their crêpes are your least expensive hot meal on this street (28 Rue Cler,
tel. [phone]).
$ Brasserie Aux PTT, a simple traditional café delivering fair-value fare, reminds
Parisians of the old days on Rue Cler. Rick Steves diners are promised a free kir with their
dinner (closed Sun, 2-minute walk from most area hotels, opposite 53 Rue Cler, tel. 01 45
51 94 96).
Close to Ecole Militaire
(See “Rue Cler Restaurants” map, here . )
$$ Le Florimond is fun for a special occasion. The setting is intimate and welcoming.
Locals come for classic French cuisine at fair prices. Friendly English-speaking Laurent,
whose playful ties change daily, gracefully serves one small room of tables and loves to
give suggestions. The stuffed cabbage and the confit de canard are particularly tasty, and
the house wine is wonderful (€36 menu , affordable wine selection, closed Sun, reservations
smart, 19 Avenue de la Motte-Picquet, tel. [phone]).
$$ Café le Bosquet is a modern Parisian brasserie with dressy waiters. Dine in their
snappy interior or at tables on a broad sidewalk. Come here for standard café fare—salad,
French onion soup, steak, or a plat du jour for about €14-19. The escargots are tasty, and
the house red wine is plenty good (continental breakfast for €6, free Wi-Fi, closed Sun, re-
servations smart Fri-Sat, corner of Rue du Champ de Mars and Avenue Bosquet, 46 Avenue
Bosquet, tel. [phone]).
$$ La Terrasse du 7ème is a sprawling, happening café with grand outdoor seating and
a living room-like interior with comfy love seats. Located on a corner, it overlooks a busy
intersection with a constant parade of people. Chairs are set up facing the street, as a meal
hereislikedinnertheater—andtheshowisslice-of-lifeParis(€16-22 plats ,good€13 salade
niçoise, nofixed-price menu ,dailyuntilatleast24:00andsometimesuntil2:00inthemorn-
ing, at Ecole Militaire Métro stop, tel. [phone]).
Between Rue de Grenelle and the River, East of Avenue Bosquet
(See “Rue Cler Restaurants” map, here . )
$$$ L'Ami Jean offers top Basque specialties. You'll get hearty portions at palatable prices
(considering the quality), while sitting in snug-but-fun, get-to-know-your-neighbor spaces.
Parisians detour long distances to savor the gregarious chef's special cuisine and convivial