Red and white checks are everywhere at this old-school bistro: on the tablecloths, the wicker chairs, and even the curtains. A venerable institution that first opened in 1908, it continues to draw crowds with its classy, low-key decor and traditional menu. The kitchen turns out reliable and succulent southwestern dishes like cassoulet, foie gras, and duck breast with black cherry sauce. Starters include escargots (snails) and oeufs au Madiran (eggs baked with red wine and bacon). The dessert list is full of such classics as île flottante (“floating island,” a puffy meringue floating on vanilla cream), crème brûlée, and dark chocolate mousse.
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La Fontaine de Mars
129 rue St-Dominique, 7th arrond.
Our Rating
Neighborhood
Eiffel Tower & Nearby (7th Arrondissement)
Hours
Daily noon–3pm and 7–11pm
Transportation
Métro: École Militaire
Phone
01-47-05-46-44
Prices
Main courses 21€–39€
Cuisine Type
Bistro/Southwestern French
Web site
La Fontaine de Mars
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129 rue St-Dominique, 7th arrond. ParisNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.