If only the ambiance and the ownership were to be rated this place would be 8 stars, but theyre a…read morerestaurant. Ive eaten here for just under 3 years. Its a must have for me every time i return to Paris. I fancy myself a carnivore, so the pork and steak bao are a favorite; as is the beef udon. And im sorry to say i really dont have the words for how amazing each item i just listed is. I couldnt recommend any over the other, im sorry, but im not because you can give it a go for yourself. I only mention the carnivore thing because i also had their veggie soup. As someone who avoids veggie-anything, i gotta say - WOW! As filling and amazing as their meat options! They also have a location at Gare de Leon. Just as amazing. One of my Paris favorites!

A must try in Paris. Don't let the games fool you. The owner knows wines so well, ask him what is…read moregood and especially ask him for good classic French restaurants. We didn't try the food since 2e are so familiar with Taiwanese food already, but all of the wines he picked for us: delicious. The owner and the staff are very friendly, they can hold a good English conversation very well. Come to this place with an open mind, you will have all of the fun!

This is an example of an idea that sounds better in theory than in execution…read more What: a standard bar that features dozens of game consoles and flatscreens with many games, starting with an original Atari and going all the way through the current consoles for every platform. Why: an exercise in nostalgia for all the Gen Xers and Millenials who grew up with these. I had walked past this the other day, as it's just down the street from my apartment, and charmed by the nostalgia, I brought my friends to it a few weeks later to try it with them. I struggled to remember the right actions for moves in Street Fighter and Double Dragon, and laughed as I saw people really get serious about Tekken or FIFA or whatever their game of choice was. People really do spend hours and hours playing. I just smiled my way through a few rounds of various games and then sat down to chat with friends. More a one-time trip down memory lane than a likely regular place to visit. But perhaps the concept will find its regulars, and not simply disappear, as so many video games have.

Seems like a nice concept, except for the fact that entire place reeks of body odor. Makes Latin…read moreQuarter bars smell good...deodorant is definitely optional here. Better ventilation could resolve this potentially!

This museum has all of the modern mischief makers and envelope pushers that you learn about in art…read morehistory classes--Miro, Duchamp, Kadinsky, Klein, Klee, etc--plus their lesser known peers and contemporary artists. It's exciting to be around so much creativity and spark. The building itself is a draw, and you can enjoy the nearby fountain filled with moving statues and take the famous elevator all the way to the top for free--the view is the best, and I prefer it more than the view from the Eiffel Tower! There is also a notable bookstore filled with art folios and a wall of postcards, accessible without tickets. If you enter the paid floors, expect to be wowed for at least 2-3 hours.

Centre Pompidou was due to close its doors for a years-long renovation when I went. Thought not…read morecompletely shut down (Wolfgang Tillmans was showing his photographs), the lack of exhibits make this arts center a shell of its former self; even the long escalator, a prominent feature, wasn't in operation. Also, there was no access to the rooftop viewing platform. The building is very cool with its "inside out" design as giant pipes decorate the exterior. I remember Centre Pompidou as full of life, I hope when it returns to be able to experience its full art programming once again. Two stars because it's depressing to see the building half done & half alive.

The staff were very kind and helpful. They spoke English so they were able to assist me. I did the…read moreNotre Dam VR experience. It's a 15 minutes VR experience that shows you the inside and outside of the Notre Dam as well as the fire itself. There is a lot of background and history that they share as well. I'm don't think the price and visit is worth it unless you're in the area. This same video could've probably been found on YouTube just without the VR experience. It was very information and a great experience, just not something I'd go out of my way to experience or do. I only made the visit as it was part of the Go City pass, but if I didn't have the go city pass, I probably wouldn't have made the visit. Tl;dr - if you don't care about VR and is just interested in the history/facts, videos are on youtube, don't need to make the visit.

This was one of my son favorite outing while in Paris. With the Paris pass we were able to do two…read moreactivities. One was where you are standing and it makes you feel like you are flying over Paris and it takes you to all the tourist places you would want to go, plus places in other countries. The second one we did was the one where you get to go inside places that you would not be allowed to like the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris while sitting comfortably. The graphics are not the best as the images were taken by a drome, but it was definitely a cool thing to do especially if you have kids. The staff was so nice and definitely one of the best experiences we has while in Paris with staff.

Musee du Louvre in Paris is the world's largest art museum and is considered a historic landmark…read morethat housed the famous Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci and a whole lot more. Been here 2 times and for recent times, purchasing a ticket on their official website is preferred. It is timed entry but no limit for you to explore the museum. On our 1st visit back in 2019, we did it for 3 hours focusing on the important and famous paintings. They do have brochures/maps detailing suggestions as to what to explore best. Definitely recommend to take the 1st entry, upon opening time and head straight to the Mona Lisa, to get a very good view to beat the crowd. The Mona lisa is the most famous art piece in the Louvre so everybody just wants to be there. On our 2nd visit in 2023, we did the 2nd timed entry but stayed longer. Yes, we still went to the Mona Lisa first. It was an unforgettable (in our bucket - list) experience and will never get tired of visiting it. Hubby ended up staying the whole day on our 2nd visit. There was just so much to see and a feeling that there's not enough time. I can just get lost and be happy to where I end up. Must see when in Paris! August 2026

The Louvre needs no introduction, and my own knowledge of art is nowhere near sophisticated enough…read moreto pretend I can properly assess what hangs on its walls. What I can say with confidence is that I find the place extraordinary: the palace, monumental galleries, and almost preposterous scale make simply moving through it an experience. You can arrive knowing very little and still spend hours feeling your sense of history quietly expanding. Part of the pleasure is accepting that you are not going to conquer the Louvre in a day. On my last visit, we rented the Nintendo guide, an unexpectedly clever companion for navigating a museum this enormous, and I generally love audio tours because a few minutes of context can transform something merely impressive into something you actually understand. One space I especially love is the Cour Puget in the Richelieu Wing, a soaring glass covered courtyard where monumental French sculpture sits beneath cascades of natural light. It is the kind of room that interrupts your itinerary completely, which is probably exactly what a great museum should do. Somewhere amid several thousand years of civilization, I strongly recommend stopping for a coffee, a Perrier, and/or a bite to eat. There is something deliciously Parisian about sitting inside the Louvre, taking in the surroundings, and allowing yourself to feel exceptionally chic and cultured for a few glorious minutes. Give the museum at least a few hours, wear comfortable shoes, and let a guide provide some structure while still leaving room to wander wherever your curiosity takes you. You will leave stimulated, caffeinated, and already aware that another visit could be an entirely different adventure. Très bien!

Through its long history, the Rue de Clichy, where Le Club Montmartre is housed, has accommodated a…read morevariety of entertainments. At times, along that street, Parisians have visited the three Tivolis (Les Folies-Boutin, -Richelieu and -Bouxière), which are considered precursors to the modern amusement park; the Casino de Paris music hall, which replaced the Roman Catholic church Église de la Sainte-Trinité; Le Pôle Nord, France's first permanent artificial ice rink; and, beginning in 1901, the Clichy branch of the city's then-popular restaurant chain, Bouillon Duval. The dining house morphed into a brasserie and survived two world wars. And then, in 1946, a man named Jean Bauchet bought the building and installed a pool hall with the lofty and time-honored name, "L'Académie de Billard". As time passed and L'Académie succeeded, subsequent owners offered several enticements, including 16 tables (5 French and 8 American billiard, 2 pool and 1 snooker) spread through the cavernous 7000 square foot room that was lined with gilded mirrors and crowned with stunning, 30-foot Art-Deco stained-glass ceilings. They also provided a full bar, nearly round-the-clock service, and, in the back - a "Cercle de Jeux" - one of the country's infamous gambling rooms, eventually closed when the law caught up with the Corsican Mob. I spent one of the coolest nights of my life in L'Académie de Billard, drinking whisky 'til 5 a.m. while playing billiards with French and British colleagues, good-naturedly arguing with my friends about whose food was best and whose women were best-looking. I got back to my hotel at sunrise, and an hour later had a visit from the concierge, who wondered politely if I wasn't supposed to catch the morning train to Lisbon. I returned to L'Académie a couple of years later, to show my wife where I'd had so much fun, but the daytime vibe was bland and boring; less, "Don't Shoot the Piano Player" and more, "Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris." And then, a few years ago, in the name of progress, the idiot owners ruined the place. "L'Académie de Billard" - a badass name for a classic venue - became "Cercle Clichy-Montmartre" and then, "Le Club Montmartre". Apparently inspired by the 70s disco aesthetic, the owners painted the hall's beautiful interior "Ritz blue and gold," hung neon fucking lights on its walls and ceiling, and PULLED THE BILLIARD TABLES OUT! The place is now a card room, offering blackjack, "Punto Banco", a few poker variants and three bars. If cards are your thing, and you don't care where you play, I suppose Le Club Montmartre is ok. But believe me: no matter how much money the changes I've mentioned have brought the owners (and the government, which takes a crazy-high percentage of the house's profits), Clichy, Paris and France have lost something precious, of inestimable value.

An honest review from an American tourist-…read more I played here two times and both times I had to be on a 3 - 3.5 hour wait list. The smallest game is €2/€4 NL but most players are sitting with shallow stacks. I bought in for €1200 Euros and I had the biggest stack at the table. You have to pay a €10 entry free which is stupid considering other clubs are free to enter. Also the rake seems to be very high for what they offer. No free drinks or alcohol. I went there for the third time today and they finally asked me for my Vaccination paperwork. I showed them my vaccination card that shows I got 3 shots (3rd being booster). The same girl that allowed me entry previously tells me I need to go to a pharmacy to get a "QR code". Which I believe is something the French citizens use to enter places. I have been in Paris for 6 days and this is the first time I was asked for this at a place I have already entered 2x. I go to a pharmacy and they said a code can be provided for €36. Overall it was such a hassle dealing with this club and all the bullshit that comes with it. Avoid this place as it's also in a sketchy area. I didn't feel comfortable leaving this club late at night: