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This article discusses the "grande cuisine" of the French capital by highlighting some of the city´s most famed eating establishments and also discussing some lesser-known venues that serve sumptuous Parisian cuisine.

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Whether your cup of tea is an afternoon’s picnic spent lounging by the Seine with a cheese plate and fresh baguette or experiencing one of the three-hour haute cuisine feasts concocted by one of the city’s great chefs, your trip to Paris is bound to be the greatest gastronomical event of your life. From cathedral to chateaux, Paris is an experience for the senses—but not the least of which is taste. The subsequent text covers some of the best-loved culinary pleasures of Paris and details some of the city’s not-to-be-missed dining establishments.

Paris is a celebration of flavors, both local and exotic. Visitors to the city often want to experience traditional “grande cuisine,” which the city is known for, but soon marvel at the culinary faire that comes to Paris from around the world. Although the city boasts a staggering array of gourmet establishments with pricey menus, it also features many affordable venues that truly provide a perfect taste of Paris. From four-star hotel restaurants to corner bistros, Paris can be experienced one bite at a time.

Established in 1946, Taillevent is one of the best places on earth to experience the best of Parisian cooking. In fact, it was recently chosen on a prestigious list of the world’s fifty best restaurants. Although it features a pricey menu, the restaurant is well worth the splurge. Dine in elegance on one of the signature chocolate and roasted coffee tarts. Or...

Of course, one can hardly talk about French dining without making a reservation at Maxim’s. This historic restaurant is legendary and its glamorous reputation is quite intact with Parisians and visitors to Paris today. With its glorious Art Nouveau décor and delectable dishes, Maxim’s...

Le Procope is one of the city’s oldest operating restaurants. Located in the city’s Latin Quarter, Le Procope’s beginnings stretch back to 1686 when it was opened as a coffee shop. Through its historic tenure, the restaurant has witnessed considerable history along with the likes of Napoleon and Voltaire. But people have the luxury today to visit this Paris landmark and enjoy some of the institution’s most popular dishes under the chandeliers like Boeuf Bourguignon or Cote de Veau Gorgonzola.

Once you’ve sampled the cuisine at some of the city’s famed establishments, consider trying the faire of the city’s atmospheric bistros. For a classic French meal and a great bottle of wine, head toward the city’s center to Chez Paul. This bistro serves...

Certainly, no meal in Paris is complete without a dessert and the boulangeries, or bakeries, of the city provide some of the finest in the world. Paris pastries are unsurpassed treats that will undoubtedly make any trip more memorable. The Lionel Poilane Boulangerie is one of the cities best bakeries. Famed for their delectable breads...

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