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[Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Estimated per person** Time to allow **Allow 1½–2 hours** Place **Opéra, Paris** 01 / The experience ### Napoleon III grandeur opposite the opera. $$$ EUR estimates per person: $ up to €35 · $$ up to €80 · $$$ up to €150 · $$$$ above €150. Meal supplements and extra drinks increase the total. French cuisine The decoration at Café de la Paix belongs to the same grand Parisian world as the opera house opposite. A listed interior in the Napoleon III style, it gives a meal here a strong architectural setting: elaborate ceilings, ornament and formal tables within the InterContinental Paris Le Grand. #### A restaurant and café opposite Garnier The restaurant has its own identity within the hotel. French gastronomy is the kitchen's direction, with chef Laurent André associated with its current culinary offer. The setting can carry a substantial lunch or dinner, while the café side provides a shorter way to spend time at the address. The restaurant room and the café room are therefore different choices within the same institution. That distinction is useful because the visual appeal can otherwise dominate the decision. A coffee stop is about the room and the pause; a restaurant booking makes the food and service a larger part of the experience. Both retain the relationship with [Palais Garnier]() , whose façade gives the street-facing seats an unusually theatrical outlook. #### The terrace and Napoleon III interiors The terrace adds a third setting when available, opening the visit towards place de l' [Opéra]() . Indoors, the decorative detail gives a more enclosed sense of occasion. The choice between those spaces matters as much as the time of day, especially for visitors whose main interest is the historic interior. Café de la Paix is best understood through that combination of building and use. It remains a working restaurant and café in a monumental part of Paris, where the architecture does not need to be separated from an ordinary table order to become part of the visit. ![Café de la Paix, Paris]() Restaurants **Café de la Paix** Paris In pictures ### The full gallery. 02 / The essentials ### Café de la Paix: visit essentials 1. 01 Opéra 2. 02 Allow 1½–2 hours 3. 03 Café, restaurant and terrace services have different hours; confirm the service you book. 04 / Before you go ### Plan your visit French cooking and ornate dining rooms facing Palais Garnier. #### Menu & spending Estimated food spend: €45–90 per person. Drinks and supplements extra; check the current menu. Drinks, supplements and surcharges extra. Confirm menu prices before booking. [Check the menu]() #### Choose your visit Café, restaurant and terrace services have different hours; confirm the service you book. Confirm opening and service times for your visit. #### Arrival & access Use the Café de la Paix arrival instructions for 5 place de l’Opéra, close to Opéra métro. Palais Garnier is a separate attraction across the square. 5 place de l’Opéra, 75009 Paris Ask for the most suitable entrance and table before booking; restaurant, café and hotel arrival routes may differ. [Get directions]() #### Order or reserve Reserve the intended restaurant service and check whether your confirmation covers indoor dining or the terrace. Check the current menu and any special-service conditions. [Visit the restaurant website]() 05 / Where it is ### Find it and what’s nearby. Explore around Café de la Paix The map will load when you reach it. Continue exploring ### More of Paris, around your visit. #### Continue your Paris day - [Opéra]() - [Grands Boulevards]() - [Palais Garnier]() - [All Paris sights and neighbourhoods]() - [Paris cafés, restaurants and food stops]() #### Plan your Paris visit - [Paris city guide]() - [Choose a Paris city day]() - [Find a Paris hotel]() - [Plan Métro and walking journeys]() - [Build your saved itinerary]() 06 / Good to know ### Café de la Paix: frequently asked questions 01 Can I have coffee or a pastry at Café de la Paix without ordering a restaurant meal? Yes. Its café and terrace have a separate all-day menu for coffee, pastries and lighter meals. The main restaurant menu is a different dining option. Continue exploring ### Make Paris your own. [Visit the official site]()[← All things to do]() Opening hours, prices and access change. Confirm details on the official site before visiting. ## Venue visitor information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Country Code | FR | | Description | The decoration at Café de la Paix belongs to the same grand Parisian world as the opera house opposite. A listed interior in the Napoleon III style, it gives a meal here a strong architectural setting: elaborate ceilings, ornament and formal tables within the InterContinental Paris Le Grand. The restaurant has its own identity within the hotel. French gastronomy is the kitchen's direction, with chef Laurent André associated with its current culinary offer. The setting can carry a substantial lunch or dinner, while the café side provides a shorter way to spend time at the address. The restaurant room and the café room are therefore different choices within the same institution. That distinction is useful because the visual appeal can otherwise dominate the decision. A coffee stop is about the room and the pause; a restaurant booking makes the food and service a larger part of the experience. Both retain the relationship with Palais Garnier, whose façade gives the street-facing seats an unusually theatrical outlook. The terrace adds a third setting when available, opening the visit towards place de l'Opéra. Indoors, the decorative detail gives a more enclosed sense of occasion. The choice between those spaces matters as much as the time of day, especially for visitors whose main interest is the historic interior. Café de la Paix is best understood through that combination of building and use. It remains a working restaurant and café in a monumental part of Paris, where the architecture does not need to be separated from an ordinary table order to become part of the visit. | | Category Slug | restaurants | | City | Paris | | Region | Île-de-France | | Country | France | | Latitude | 48.8708724976 | | Longitude | 2.3317623138 | | Price Currency | EUR | ### Place Overviews #### Palais Garnier | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Palais Garnier | | Short Description | Explore the grand foyer and public rooms of Paris’s historic opera house. | | Location | Opéra, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 1–1½ hours | | Category Slug | culture-and-landmarks | ##### Mention Aliases - Palais Garnier - Palais Garnier #### Opéra | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Opéra | | Short Description | Grand avenues, Palais Garnier and classic café rooms around one of Paris’s great public squares. | | Location | Opéra, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 2–4 hours, longer with a performance or shopping | | Category Slug | neighbourhoods-and-districts | ##### Mention Aliases - Opéra - Opéra #### Boulangerie BO – rue de Charenton | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Boulangerie BO – rue de Charenton | | Short Description | Sourdough bread and inventive pâtisserie in a historic bakery close to the Aligre market. | | Location | Aligre / Bastille, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 20–40 minutes | | Href | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/boulangerie-bo-charenton]() | | Category Slug | cafes | ##### Mention Aliases - Boulangerie BO – rue de Charenton - BO’s bakery - BO ### Scheduling | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Time Zone | Europe/Paris | | Public Holiday Policy | Confirm opening for your travel date. | | Holiday Hours Confirmed | No | | Race Week Availability Confirmed | No | | Kitchen Cutoff Known | No | ### Dining Profile | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Price Rating | $$$ | | Price Level | 3 | | Currency | EUR | | Price Basis | Estimated meal spend | | Price Label | €45–90 per person | | Assessed On | 2026-10-14 | | Price Status | planning-estimate | #### Cuisines | Label | | --- | | French cuisine | #### Food Styles - sit-down-meal ### Article Structure | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Connections Heading | More of Paris, around your visit. | | Related Heading | Continue your Paris day | | All Places Label | All Paris sights and neighbourhoods | | Food And Drink Label | Paris cafés, restaurants and food stops | | Event Heading | Plan your Paris visit | #### Sections | Start Paragraph | Heading | | --- | --- | | 1 | A restaurant and café opposite Garnier | | 3 | The terrace and Napoleon III interiors | #### Contextual Links | Text | To | Label | | --- | --- | --- | | Palais Garnier | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/palais-garnier]() | Palais Garnier | | Opéra | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/opera]() | Opéra | #### Related Links | To | Label | | --- | --- | | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/opera]() | Opéra | | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/grands-boulevards]() | Grands Boulevards | | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/palais-garnier]() | Palais Garnier | #### Event Links | To | Label | | --- | --- | | [https://above.guide/paris]() | Paris city guide | | [https://above.guide/paris/city-days]() | Choose a Paris city day | | [https://above.guide/paris/where-to-stay]() | Find a Paris hotel | | [https://above.guide/paris/getting-there]() | Plan Métro and walking journeys | | [https://above.guide/paris/my-itinerary]() | Build your saved itinerary | ### Key Facts - Opéra - Allow 1½–2 hours ### Visit Plan #### Prices | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Menu & spending | ##### Link | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | Check the menu | #### Hours | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Choose your visit | #### Arrival | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Arrival & access | | Address | 5 place de l’Opéra, 75009 Paris | | Directions | Yes | #### Booking | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Order or reserve | ##### Action | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Label | Visit the restaurant website | ## Dining information | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Price Range | $$$ | | Currency | EUR | | Menu Policy | Menu selections and prices can change. Check the linked restaurant menu for your date; spending estimates exclude extras as stated. | ### Cuisines - French cuisine ### Missing Data - No itemised menu prices recorded. ## Information not yet available - No itemised menu prices recorded. ## Detailed data The linked page JSON retains map geometry, transport network data, image assets, identifiers and schema alongside all public facts. ## Sources and editorial notes - Venue visitor information — Updated At: 2026-10-14 ## Guide and hub links - [Paris City Guide: Sights, Food & Neighbourhoods | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/index.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris) - [Paris Cafés, Restaurants, Bakeries & Bars | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/food-and-drink.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/food-and-drink) ### Related pages linked from this page - [Du Pain et des Idées, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/du-pain-et-des-idees.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/du-pain-et-des-idees) - [Palais Garnier, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/palais-garnier.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/palais-garnier) - [Opéra, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/opera.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/opera) ## Related machine-readable resources - [All Above Guide destinations](https://above.guide/llms.txt) - [Guide index](https://above.guide/paris/llms.txt) - [Complete guide bundle](https://above.guide/paris/llms-full.txt) - [Manifest](https://above.guide/paris/ai/manifest.json)