Among the house classics, don’t miss the pan-fried white asparagus with morel sauce, the grenadin de veau and chips or the trout a la plancha with fennel. As for desserts, Marie Roulier (founder of Helmut Newcake) treats you to revisited classics such as Mont Blanc Grand Pan style (gluten-free) or chocolate, caramel and passion tart. Delicacies that are delight for all epicureans, so much so that Benoit has opened a smaller annex across the street, serving tapas and counter dishes. 

We love Cramique, a brioche that can be eaten plain or with chocolate and the Flemish waffles filled with brown sugar. Finally, a mention of the interiors – you’ll find large bay windows, marble floors and a huge crystal chandelier that infuse the place with a delicate and refined 18th century spirit.

Everything has been thought out to make Le Divan a place where you can linger, leafing through a magazine or an art book. The booksellers, cool as they are erudite, also organize interesting events, including readings and meetings with writers. The store also opens its doors on Sunday mornings,-  making it the ideal meeting place for locals after a trip to the local weekend market on rue de la Convention.

Eleven hectares of lawn overlooking the Seine, including greenhouses, themed gardens, and the opportunity to take a hot-air balloon ride.

A concept-store where fashionistas come to do high-end shopping at low prices from a wide selection  collected by associations such as the Red Cross or Secours Catholique. It’s not uncommon to find brands such as Sandro, The Kooples, Maje and vintage Hermès or Saint-Laurent pieces here. The store employs people in precarious situations, providing them with much-needed support in terms of training or finding accommodation.

Great atmosphere with regular concerts and parties.