Bouillon Chartier Grands Boulevards

Bouillon Chartier Grands Boulevards, established in 1896, is the original and oldest restaurant of the Bouillon Chartier family in Paris. It has welcomed diners for over 120 years, adhering to its founding principle of offering quality meals at modest prices. The menu features traditional French starters from €1, main courses from €7, and desserts or ice creams from €2, ensuring a complete meal for less than €20. The restaurant's immense dining hall is a historical gem, adorned with illuminated glass ceilings, hanging chandeliers, carved woodwork, and sparkling brass details. A storage unit once used by regulars to stow their napkins is still present, and the décor was officially listed as a historic monument in 1989. Guests can also admire a painting from 1929 by the artist Germont, created to settle his meals. The atmosphere combines grandeur with everyday accessibility, providing a lively and friendly setting that reflects classic Parisian sociability. The cuisine revolves around traditional broth and brasserie dishes, focusing on simplicity, generosity, and affordability.