Today we welcome back Parisian Correspondent Christine Miksis with her contribution to the Good. Food. Stories. Neighborhood Guide series. Whether you’re looking for the best baguette in the City of Lights or just craving a pizza after spending three hours in the Louvre, Christine’s neighborhood of le deuxieme arrondissement has it all.
If you’ve traveled to Paris, you’ve probably been to the Latin Quarter, Saint-Germain-des-Prés and le Marais, but you may have missed their unassuming yet stylish neighbor, the 2nd arrondissement. Quelle surprise—this neighborhood with a true local, Parisian feel also happens to be my home.
In the heart of the city, the 2nd is about a 10-15 minute walk from the Louvre, the Seine and Palais Royal. The historic market street Rue Montorgueil draws in a number of locals and tourists alike with its cheese shops and fishmongers. Because the neighborhood also houses a handful of intriguing passages* and a multitude of fashion showrooms and shops like Sandro and Maje, a lot of young, fashionable things flock to the restaurant and bar scene after working or window shopping.
>> Read on for the best and tastiest cuisine in Paris’ 2nd arrondissement. >>
