City Description
Aloof, classic, with a hint of rebellion, classy with a touch of irreverence, the City of Light boasts countless highlights and only fully opens up to visitors who take their time here. City of Lights, did you say? Paris was given this nickname in the 17th century, when visitors marvelled at its dense public lighting that was ahead of its time, as well as the presence of lanterns in residents’ windows.
Where to eat
- Sofitel restaurants
- Café

Fragments
Nestled on a quiet street in Paris’ trendy Marais district, Fragments invites coffee connoisseurs to step within its cosy world of excellent coffee and delicious casual cuisine as cool records play in the background. Choose between filter or espresso blends made from an expertly curated selection of beans sourced from leading coffee roasters.
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Café Honor
Paris’ first alfresco coffee shop, Café Honor is located within a charming cobblestone courtyard in the chic Rue Saint-Honoré luxury shopping district. English-Australian couple Angelle Boucher and Daniel Warburton are known for their warm hospitality and serious expertise, serving excellent coffee made with beans sourced internationally and from renowned Parisian roastery, Coutume.
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Coutume Cafe
One of the original pioneers of the coffee revolution in Paris, Coutume Cafe serves expertly-crafted coffee made with top quality beans roasted in-house. Coutume’s industrial interiors are home to every kind of coffee brewing technique and equipment imaginable. Come for their Burundi single origin espresso and stay for the delicious all-day menu.
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Café Kitsuné
With a portfolio of trend-setting fashion stores and cafes in New York, Paris and Tokyo, the Maison Kitsuné Paris cafe nestles within the colonnades of the Palais Royal garden and serves excellent specialty coffee and cakes. Airy and minimalist, this intimate space also offers a handful of outdoor garden tables not to be missed.
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STAY Faubourg
Nestled within the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg in the city’s famous rue Saint Honoré shopping district, Restaurant STAY Faubourg showcases the Michelin Star talents of one of France’s most celebrated gastronomy chefs, Chef Yannick Alléno. Step into a world of chequerboard floors, garden views and golden accents to discover Chef Alléno’s light, seasonal creations inspired by the joys of travel. A sophisticated, modern brasserie awaits, where you can enjoy refined dishes such as roasted duckling fillet with pink pepper, or Milanese-style veal with tagliatelle – make sure to dine en terrasse during the warmer months. To finish, give in to the temptation of STAY’s irresistible Pastry Library, famous for its exquisite sweet creations.
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Les Cocottes Arc de Triomphe
Celebrated Parisian Chef Christian Constant brings his authentic French cuisine to the Sofitel Paris Arc de Triomphe, situated only a few minutes walk from the iconic Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées. A true artisan, Chef Constant has been cooking since the age of 14 and now brings his flair for urban dining to Les Cocottes Arc de Triomphe. Discover Constant’s regularly-changing, seasonal menu of classic French cuisine served in charming “cocottes” (traditional cast iron pots), such as roasted herb chicken with mashed potato, and tender beef sirloin. In a hurry? Take a seat at the bar and enjoy Les Cocottes’ express meal service if you’re pressed for time.
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