Musée Rodin
The
greenest. If one did not hear passing cars, one could imagine being in
the country, in this cafeteria with its tables under the linden trees,
in the little path along the wall. Some people complain that the tree
foliage is so thick you can't see the sun. On hot days, it is a great
plus. On the menu: tartines chaudes, sandwiches, salads and plat du jour.
77, rue de Varenne. 75007. 01 44 18 61 10. Mo Varenne. Daily except Mon.
www.musee-rodin.fr
Centre National de la Photographie
The most
artistic. Elegant stone walls, white awnings, photo exhibitions, Philippe
Starck furniture, chandeliers designed by an Italian group. The cafeteria
has been thought as the extension of the museum. As soon as the sun is
back, you can eat in the garden (better to reserve). On the menu: Provençal
inspired cuisine like thin crusted tarte with basil and tomatoes.
11, rue Berryer. 75008. 01 42 56 22 48. Mo George V, Etoile.
www.cnp-photographie.com
Musée Jacquemart André
The
most romantic. On the wall, 18th century tapestries, Tiepolo frescos on
the ceiling. The cafeteria is in the drawing room of this Parisian palace,
a sort of French Frick collection. You cannot reserve, so it is better
to come for lunch before noon or after 2pm if you want to have a table
on the terrace. Absolute peace. On the menu: No hot dishes, but a great
variety of salads and very good desserts.
158, Blvd Haussman. 75008. 01 42 89 04 91. Mo Miromesnil, Saint-Phillipe
du Roule. Daily. www.musee-jacquemart-andre.com
Musée Picasso
The
most private. The cafeteria is a small affair. Barely 10 tables in the
formal garden amongst the master's scultpures. You have to buy a ticket
to the museum (30F) to access the cafeteria, but to have lunch among Picasso's
works in a 17th century princely palace is not a bad deal. On the menu:
Salads, "tartines", sandwiches on baguette bread served in plastic plates.
5, rue de Thorigny. 75003. 01 42 71 25 21. Mo Saint-Paul,
Filles du Calvaire. Daily except Tues
Institut du Monde Arabe
The most
exotic. The decor of this literary cafe on the ground floor of the museum
is very Middle Eastern. If you prefer a nice view, take the elevator to
the top floor where you can have one of the city's best view and a tea
after 3:30pm. On the menu: Salads and each day a different main dish.
1, rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard. 75005. 01 40 51
38 38. Mo Jussieu. Daily except Mon. www.imarabe.org
Musée de la Publicité
Indoors
but the most fun. The cafe with its brick wall and the color blackhas
been designed by architect Jean Nouvel. Tv all over and two large screens
showing non stop commercials from the museum's vast collection. You can
look for your favorite spot with the computers.
107, rue de Rivoli. 75001. 01 44 55 57 50. Mo Palais Royal or Tuileries.
Daily except Mon. www.ucad.fr/pub
Musée du Jeu de Paume
The
most confidential. This small café with 10 tables is very quiet
and usually the territory of a few who have been "initiated". Excellent
patisseries.
1, place de la Concorde. 01 42 60 69 69. Mo Concorde. Daily
except Mon.