When you visit this place the loud and friendly owner will only want you to order one thing, their steak and fries. They do a bloody good job of them. The name translates to "Your Money or Your Life" which is fitting given the proximity to the stock exchange. (pic)

Located down a quiet alleyway you wouldn't notice this bar if it wasn't for the smartly dressed man standing outside the door. In fact we even walked past him a few times before working out it was the right place! Inside, the small bar is furnished with dark velvet sofas, sat against the original exposed walls. But the real reason to be here is for the cocktails, and that experience is best left a surprise until you visit.

A small cafe which serves delicious vegetarian food including salads and quiches. Perfect stop after a some shopping on Rue Vieille du Temple. (pic)

Designed by Christian Lacroix this hotel is home to 34 splendidly designed rooms which are noticeably decorated in extravagant wallpaper wall to ceiling. It's also conveniently located a stones throw away from Musée d'Orsay.

One to save for a special occasion, Bofinger is a full-on two floor, glass dome ceiling brasserie. If you get to chance to go here, be sure to order a platter of seafood which includes all manner of things and comes laid out with a stack of several plates to dispose of the trail of seafood destruction you'll leave in your wake. (pic)