There are so many food options in Paris it's hard to know where
to start! Below you'll find some options for students on a budget
practically right outside the campus door. For more information
about eating in France be sure to check out our
Student Guide .
Supermarkets
Carrefour, turn left out of campus, a few doors
down. Good all-purpose supermarket
La Grande Epicerie, turn right out of campus, two
blocks down. Gourmet supermarket
Outdoor Markets
Markets are easy to find all over the city--
there are over 60 open-air markets and several covered markets,
many of which sell fresh produce. In fact, there is a market
on 82
Boulevard Raspail in the 6th arrondissement that is only about a
ten to fifteen minute walk from St. John's Paris campus. Le Marché du
Boulevard Rsapail is located between the
Rue du Cherche Midi and Rue de Rennes and is open on Tuesday and
Friday from 7:00am to 2:30pm. On Sundays, the market is open from
9:00am to 1:00pm and offers all organic products.
Restaurants
Au Pied de Fouet
45 Rue Babylone
Distance from campus: 550 meters
A traditional French restaurant with amazing tarte tartin (warm
upside-down apple pie)
Crêperie Henri
73 Boulevard du Montparnasse
Distance from campus: 1 km
Great place for French crêpes
Les Deux Magots
6 Place Saint Germain des Prés
Distance from campus: 1.1 km
Famous café and restaurant with traditional French options
La Coupole
102 Boulevard du Montparnasse
Distance from campus: 1.2 km
Great brasserie frequented by Hemmingway and Picasso
Ladurée
21 Rue Bonaparte
Distance from campus: 1.2 km
Great place for macaroons
Cacoa et Chocolat (3
Locations)
29 rue de Buci, 63 rue de Saint Louis, 36 rue Vieille du
Temple
Distance from campus: 1.2 km (29 rue de Buci)
Chocolate bar with amazing hot chocolate and frozen hot
chocolate!
Le Procope
13 Rue Ancienne Comédie
Distance from campus: 1.4 km
The oldest café in Paris
Cafe Angelina
226 Rue de Rivoli
Distance from campus: 2.4 km
Amazing éclairs and delicious mont blanc!
Berthillon
31 Rue St Louis en l'ile
Distance from campus: 2.9 km
Hands down, the best ice cream in Paris
Stroeher
51 rue Montorgueil
Distance from campus: 3 km
The oldest pâtisserie in Paris
Le Refuge des Fondues
17 Rue des Trois Frères
Distance from campus: 4.7 km
The perfect place to get your fondue fix