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Le Bar du Marché is that rare thing in a city as heavily tourist-trodden as Paris: a busy café which retains its individuality and favor amongst the locals as well as tourists.
The terrace is the real highlight. Diminutive tables packed onto the corner of the rue de Seine and the rue Saint-André des Arts providing an ideal viewing point of this colorful, ever-frenetic corner of Paris. Outdoor heaters mean the terrace is a feasible option on colder days too.
Lunch-time or late afternoon/aperitif hour are probably my ideal times to visit. For me, little out-does the classic lunch combination of a croque-monsieur and a glass of house red followed by an espresso….. plus, I’m a sucker for pavement-side people-watching!
On weekends you may have to hustle just a tiny bit for a table but don’t be put off, the service is efficient and friendly (if a touch flirty – the waiters in red overalls and berets!). The food is good and standardly priced too, with the usual selection of salads, steak frites, croques and so on.
Of all the little hidden treasures and out-of-the-way spots in Paris, Le Bar du Marché is still an absolute favorite of mine. Great atmosphere, ideal location, good quality and well-priced food and drink.
Le Bar du Marché | Bars, Coffee & tea, Snacks, Restaurants (French) | Wine € 3.00
75 rue du Seine | Quartier Latin | +33143265515
09:00 – 02:00 daily
Fun isn’t it, glad you liked it!
Great spot – fun – good cafe food