neighbourhood guide:
16th Arrondissement
Probably Paris's most grown-up arrondissement, the 16th is more family than funky. But the absence of the hipster movement has in no way sounded the death knell for this large and leafy quarter. Quite the opposite, the last few years have seen a slew of openings that seem to indicate that the 16th might just be the new place to be.
Restaurants
LE CHALET DES ILES // chalet-des-iles.com
As soon as the sun becomes a more permanent fixture, the Chalet des Îles comes into its own. A hidden haven by the lower lake in the Bois de Boulogne, this is an idyllic, romantic spot to lunch at the weekend. Disconnect from urban Paris as the swans sail past the waterfront terrace.
LE STELLA // lestella.fr
If you crave a ‘plateau de fruits de mer’ piled high with prawns, lobster, crab and crayfish, this is the place to head. Service is reassuringly old-fashioned and the clientele well-heeled. Begin your Parisian pilgrimage in their company. For nothing says Paris more than a dozen oysters washed down with a glass of Sancerre.
MONSIEUR BLEU // monsieurbleu.com
High ceilings and high glamour characterize this 16th arrondissement favourite with views across the Seine to the Eiffel Tower. The terrace may seem the obvious choice, but don’t shy away from a table inside. The beautiful grey marble and green velvet Joseph Dirand designed interior is wearing well.
Caffeine Fix
HOLIDAY VEGAN DINER // holiday-paris.fr
Opened by the proprietor of the magazine of the same name, the Holiday Vegan Diner (previously Holiday Café) is the perfect spot to enjoy breakfast, a mid-morning coffee, lunch, tea, cocktails or supper... Arrive early at the weekend for one of the coveted terrace tables and people-watch to your heart’s content.
CRAVAN // instagram.com/cravanparis
From the outside Cravan bears all the hallmarks of the classic Parisian café. First opened in 1911, it continues to serve coffee but is perhaps now better known for perfectly executed cocktails and excellent food in surroundings that owe much to the original belle époque design.
Our favourites in the Sixteenth
