Restaurant in Paris Grands Boulevards: the legendary Bouillon Chartier
- December 06, 2018
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The century-old classic decor, the atmosphere of old French charm, waiters running everywhere and classic traditional French cuisine: welcome to the legendary brasserie restaurant Bouillon Chartier. This restaurant in Paris Grands Boulevards district has existed for 120 years and attracts as many Parisian as world travelers for good reason. For 10€ you can experience farm fresh ingredients, classic French cooking, and old world charm. Go through the tiny courtyard, get in the queue, and enter this bistro restaurant of yesteryear.
The Bouillon Chartier, a 100-year-old restaurant in Paris Grands Boulevards
The story of this historical restaurant in Paris Grands Boulevards started in 1896. Two brothers, Frédéric et Camille Chartier, created their own “bouillon” in a former train station. At the time, a bouillon was a working-class restaurant, where laborer ordered a hot meal for a working man’s price.
The two brothers copied the rich decor of bouillon for their interior. They chose a Belle Epoque decor with a majestic glass roof and a high ceiling. Woodwork, mirrors, pieces of furniture and lamp with a ball shape immerse you into another time. Indeed the decor was classified as a historical monument in 1989!
After 120 years, almost nothing has changed. The atmosphere is still the same, as pleasant and welcoming as it was at the start. It’s time to sit down to dinner/lunch, the waiters are waiting for us to order! Come join us!
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The Bouillon Chartier, a traditional and bargain local cuisine
Around 50 million meals have been served in this historical restaurant in Paris Grands Boulevards district. Indeed, in the Bouillon Chartier, the waiters are dressed in black vest, white shirt, and white apron are always busy around you!
On the menu, traditional cuisine is the queen, but prices are really affordable for the working folks. As a starter, you can choose classics like fresh vegetable soup, leeks in a vinaigrette dressing, snails or hard-boiled eggs with fresh mayonnaise among others. Prices range from 1 to 7 €! As the main course, if you are carnivorous, you can try a roast chicken with French fries or a sirloin steak. Are you more of a fish connoisseur? Then taste the baked royal sea bream for a great dish. A great destination in Paris for a classic local and bargain fare, the restaurant in Paris Grands Boulevards is only around 8,5 € to 13,5 €. On average per person. Still hungry for a desert? From 2 to 4 €, enjoy a rum baba, profiteroles… Your taste buds are gonna love it and your wallet will too!
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For a lunch with friends, family or co-workers, the Bouillon Chartier is a must try. As this restaurant in Paris Grands Boulevards is often full, you may have to wait a little bit before being able to enter so plan accordingly.
If you want to discover more restaurants in this district, have a look at our article about Paris Opera restaurants.
Bouillon Chartier – 7 rue du Faubourg Montmartre 75009
Open 7 days a week from 11h30am to midnight.
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