Le Procope

About

Paris's oldest cafe, where napoleon left his hat as collateral.

Why go

• Dining in the same space once frequented by napoleon, marat, chopin, and voltaire
• An unforgettable way to celebrate a milestone
• Experience the history of the french revolution

Must try

• French onion soup
• Escargot
• Filet mignon topped with duck foie gras
• Coq au vin
• Chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream

Pro tips

• Book ahead for dinner
• Go early or late to avoid peak hours
• Lunch is calmer than dinner
• Sit at the same table where history happened
• Book for lunch, napoleon's private room has his hat

Good to know

• Gets touristy at peak hours

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (23340 reviews)

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