If you happen to be strolling up the Champs Elysees and end up at the Place de la Concorde, this breathtaking work of architecture situated between the ‘Jardin des Tuileries’ and the Champs Elysees, starving and thirsty, you have quite a selection of choice restaurants and cafes in this area, it all depends what you are feeling up to.

If all you need is a rest in the lush greenery of the Jardin des Tuileries, then the ‘Cafe Renard’ is your choice. This original cafe nestled in the heart of the famous gardens, encircled by a magical atmosphere of peace, offers traditional French cuisine. The menu proposes fresh salad choices, rump steak, entrecote, filet of trout, salmon and other refined dishes. This site is also an ideal location in which to simply sit and enjoy a drink while soaking in the cool air of the surrounding trees. If you decide to come back for an evening meal, you will discover a cosier atmosphere, where candle-lit tables offer an intimate and romantic setting.

Another choice within the ‘Jardin des Tuileries’, with the added benefit of a view of the famous Louvre rising up in the background, is the ‘Cafe Daniel L’Olympe’. This site is ideal for a family break, offering both hot and cold dishes, which you can either enjoy under the parasols at the terrace or take away with you. » Read more: Hotels and Cafes in the Vicinity of the Place De La Concorde