Alexis's Guidebook
Food scene
Rue Cail
Rue CailA lot of good Indian restaurants all along the road.
Les Caves Saint-Martin
195 Rue du Faubourg Saint-MartinVery good wine store. Ask them for advice.
Bars, pubs, restaurants
They have nice beers made locally. Good pub food. Very nice view of the canal de l’Ourcq.
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Paname Brewing Company
41 bis Quai de la LoireThey have nice beers made locally. Good pub food. Very nice view of the canal de l’Ourcq.
Good French food by the canal in a typical brasserie style decorated restaurant. I recommend the œuf coquotte (with black truffles) as an ‘entree’ and their chocolate profiteroles for desert.
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La Marine
55Bis Quai de ValmyGood French food by the canal in a typical brasserie style decorated restaurant. I recommend the œuf coquotte (with black truffles) as an ‘entree’ and their chocolate profiteroles for desert.
Order take away drinks and ask to borrow a set of pétanque balls from the bar.
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BarOurcq
68 Quai de la LoireOrder take away drinks and ask to borrow a set of pétanque balls from the bar.
Shopping (food)
Many good local shops for cheese, meat, fish, fruits & vegs. And there are Supermarkets nearby.
Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin
Rue du Faubourg Saint-MartinMany good local shops for cheese, meat, fish, fruits & vegs. And there are Supermarkets nearby.
Neighbourhoods
Villette
Great for walks, morning runs and picnics
For clothes shopping, bars, good food, and walks.
1130 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Canal Saint-Martin
For clothes shopping, bars, good food, and walks.
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Go around by metro or bus. Cheapest and safest.
You can buy a weekly pass. No need to buy the tourist ones, but the local ones. Ask me if you need further advice. Prices and offers often change.