http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34234 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34234 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33917 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33917 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33905 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33905 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33901 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33901 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33897 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33897 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33890 The menu is short and the food good and the wine list has something for every pocket.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33890 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33880 Directly in the heart of Paris (7th district), the restaurant exudes class and authenticity with its simple, yet elegant interior. Likewise, with its daily special set menus and extremely friendly (and English speaking!) waiters, there is no wonder why Chez Germaine is so popular for both locals and tourists alike.
If it is classic French dishes you are after, I would recommend a homemade terrine to start with, followed by pork with lentils. If you are still not full after that (doubtful), I would top the meal off with a papillon au chocolat. Glorious!
Suitable for both romantic dinner dates and a family lunch, though one final tip would be to book in advance as it is a little small and obviously always crowded!
Set lunch and dinner with three courses- €18.60.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/33880 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32118 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/32118 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29748 My two favourites are conveniently close yet delightfully different in atmosphere:
1) Marché d’Aligre:
With its village atmosphere you might catch yourself fantasizing that you are in a vintage French film, rubbing shoulders with locals as they fill their shopping ‘caddies’ to the brim with every type of food from fish heads and tripes to organic bread and wild mushrooms. Specialist food shops surround the stalls here and cafes, with terraces for people watching, are plentiful.
Open 6 days, Tuesday to Sunday -7am until 1.30pm.

2) Less than a mile by foot from rue d’Aligre is Marché Bastille, (old name Marché Richard-Lenoir). Here you will find a vast, glorious feast as most traders offer morsels for tasting (dégustation) of every kind of food for free. As you munch your way through the happy throng you’ll find food for the soul and mind too as street performers and assorted, small, political manifestations (demos) are on hand to entertain and politically educate …. Bon appetite!
Open 2 days, Thursdays and Sundays, 7am til 3pm.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/29748 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23584 All is organic, all is vegetarian, all is fun as you banter with the service (they love it).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23584 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21491 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21491 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21099 Several locations in Paris but I prefer the one in St-Germain.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21099 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21096 Reservations recommended, check if they accept credit card]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/21096 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20111 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20111 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19846 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19846 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19624 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19624 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19622 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19622 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19620 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19620 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19579 pascalbeillevaire.com

Butter is not even mentioned on the website (merely their cheese) so go to the shop best suited to your whereabouts and buy a package or two of beurre cru croquant. Bliss bliss bliss.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19579 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19578
I do love La Boulangerie myself for its exciting food and wonderful atmosphere at remarkable prices. For as long as the bliss lasts - I fear it may get well-known.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19578