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[Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Estimated per person** Time to allow **Alliaire lunch: about 1 hour. Allow 2–3 hours for longer tasting menus** Place **Invalides & Rue Surcouf, Paris** 01 / The experience ### A seasonal kitchen shaped by the plant world. $$$$ EUR estimates per person: $ up to €35 · $$ up to €80 · $$$ up to €150 · $$$$ above €150. Meal supplements and extra drinks increase the total. Seasonal French tasting menus The plant names on David Toutain's menus are a clue to the kitchen's priorities. Vegetables, herbs and the changing season sit at the centre of the meal, with acidity, fermentation and carefully balanced flavours doing much of the work. The surprise-menu format allows the sequence to follow what the kitchen is using rather than a fixed set of familiar signature dishes. #### Normandy, growers and a restrained dining room Toutain's background connects that approach with both rural Normandy and a wide culinary education. He grew up around his grandparents' farm and later worked with chefs including Alain Passard and Marc Veyrat, as well as at Mugaritz in Spain. The Paris restaurant opened on rue Surcouf in 2013. Its cooking brings those experiences into a personal menu rather than presenting a tour of former employers' styles. The room uses pale wood and restrained furnishings, with tables beneath a mezzanine and a more intimate scale than a grand hotel dining room. It leaves the food as the strongest changing feature of the visit. The timber and muted teal-grey street frontage give the restaurant a quiet presence within the [Invalides]() neighbourhood. #### Lunch, dinner and the seasonal menus Different lunch formats and a longer dinner sequence offer distinct ways into the kitchen. Wine and alcohol-free pairings can extend the meal's combinations, while dietary requirements need discussion because the menu is not an unrestricted à la carte selection. The point of the format is the kitchen's progression, with ingredients and sauces connected from one course to the next. The seasonal emphasis reaches beyond decoration on the plate. Toutain's interest in growers, fermentation and biodiversity provides a practical foundation for a meal in which the natural world supplies both the ingredients and much of the direction. ![David Toutain, Paris]() Fine dining **David Toutain** Paris In pictures ### The full gallery. 02 / The essentials ### David Toutain: visit essentials 1. 01 Invalides & Rue Surcouf 2. 02 Alliaire lunch: about 1 hour. Allow 2–3 hours for longer tasting menus; agree timing for Canopée. 3. 03 Monday–Friday; no Wednesday lunch. Lunch 12:00–14:00, Monday from 12:30; dinner arrivals 19:30–21:00. 04 / Before you go ### Plan your visit A quiet rue Surcouf dining room for creative seasonal tasting menus, with several lunch formats and a longer dinner experience. #### Menu & spending Current lunch menus: Alliaire €108, Berce €158, Mélisse €198 or Reine des Prés €258. Dinner: Reine des Prés €258 or Canopée €398. Per person, service included; pairings cost extra. Menus and prices may change. Drinks and supplements extra; confirm the menu and price for your visit. [Check the menu]() #### Choose your visit Monday–Friday; no Wednesday lunch. Lunch 12:00–14:00, Monday from 12:30; dinner arrivals 19:30–21:00. Confirm opening and service times for your visit. #### Arrival & access Use 29 rue Surcouf. La Tour-Maubourg Métro on line 8 is a practical approach; Invalides also serves lines 8 and 13 and RER C. 29 rue Surcouf, 75007 Paris Ask about step-free arrival and main-floor seating; the dining room includes a mezzanine. [Get directions]() #### Order or reserve Reserve in advance, specify the menu and disclose dietary restrictions. Read the cancellation conditions before confirming. [Visit the restaurant website]() 05 / Where it is ### Find it and what’s nearby. Explore around David Toutain The map will load when you reach it. Continue exploring ### More of Paris, around your visit. #### Continue your Paris day - [Les Invalides – Musée de l’Armée]() - [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 ### David Toutain: frequently asked questions 01 Where is David Toutain’s restaurant in Paris? David Toutain is at 29 rue Surcouf, 75007 Paris, in the [Invalides]() neighbourhood. La Tour-Maubourg on Métro 8 and [Invalides]() on Métro 8 and 13 and RER C serve the area. 02 Is David Toutain open for Wednesday lunch or at weekends? David Toutain normally serves Monday–Friday and closes for Wednesday lunch. Lunch runs 12:00–14:00, starting at 12:30 on Mondays; dinner arrivals are 19:30–21:00. Saturday and Sunday are closed. 03 What is David Toutain’s shortest lunch menu? Alliaire is David Toutain’s one-hour lunch format, currently €108 per person. Longer lunch menus include Berce at €158, Mélisse at €198 and Reine des Prés at €258. Prices include service. 04 What tasting menus does David Toutain serve at dinner? David Toutain currently offers Reine des Prés in seven sequences at €258 and Canopée in ten sequences at €398 per person. Pairings cost extra; menus change with the season. 05 Does David Toutain offer alcohol-free drink pairings? Yes. David Toutain offers alcohol-free pairings alongside wine pairings, currently priced at €88, €118 or €158 according to the format. They are additional to the food menu. 06 Can David Toutain adapt a menu for allergies or dietary restrictions? Tell David Toutain about allergies and dietary restrictions when reserving. The team needs to agree adaptations in advance because the seasonal tasting menu is not an unrestricted à la carte selection. 07 How do I request a reservation at David Toutain? Use David Toutain’s restaurant contact page or email reservations@davidtoutain.com with the date, party size and dietary requirements. The restaurant’s booking confirmation sets out the applicable guarantee and cancellation conditions. 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 plant names on David Toutain's menus are a clue to the kitchen's priorities. Vegetables, herbs and the changing season sit at the centre of the meal, with acidity, fermentation and carefully balanced flavours doing much of the work. The surprise-menu format allows the sequence to follow what the kitchen is using rather than a fixed set of familiar signature dishes. Toutain's background connects that approach with both rural Normandy and a wide culinary education. He grew up around his grandparents' farm and later worked with chefs including Alain Passard and Marc Veyrat, as well as at Mugaritz in Spain. The Paris restaurant opened on rue Surcouf in 2013. Its cooking brings those experiences into a personal menu rather than presenting a tour of former employers' styles. The room uses pale wood and restrained furnishings, with tables beneath a mezzanine and a more intimate scale than a grand hotel dining room. It leaves the food as the strongest changing feature of the visit. The timber and muted teal-grey street frontage give the restaurant a quiet presence within the Invalides neighbourhood. Different lunch formats and a longer dinner sequence offer distinct ways into the kitchen. Wine and alcohol-free pairings can extend the meal's combinations, while dietary requirements need discussion because the menu is not an unrestricted à la carte selection. The point of the format is the kitchen's progression, with ingredients and sauces connected from one course to the next. The seasonal emphasis reaches beyond decoration on the plate. Toutain's interest in growers, fermentation and biodiversity provides a practical foundation for a meal in which the natural world supplies both the ingredients and much of the direction. | | Category Slug | fine-dining | | City | Paris | | Region | Île-de-France | | Country | France | | Latitude | 48.860224 | | Longitude | 2.309736 | | Price Currency | EUR | ### Place Overviews #### 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 #### Les Invalides – Musée de l’Armée | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Les Invalides – Musée de l’Armée | | Short Description | Napoleon’s tomb, royal armour and military history within the courtyards of the Invalides. | | Location | Invalides, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 2–3 hours for selected collections and the tomb | | Category Slug | culture-and-landmarks | ##### Mention Aliases - Les Invalides – Musée de l’Armée - Les Invalides - Invalides - Musée de l’Armée - Les Invalides - Invalides - Musée de l’Armée - Invalides ### 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 | 4 | | Currency | EUR | | Price Basis | Estimated tasting meal | | Price Label | €108–258 per person | | Assessed On | 2026-10-24 | | Price Status | planning-estimate | #### Cuisines | Label | | --- | | Seasonal French tasting menus | #### Food Styles - tasting-menu ### 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 | Normandy, growers and a restrained dining room | | 3 | Lunch, dinner and the seasonal menus | #### Contextual Links | Text | To | Label | | --- | --- | --- | | Invalides | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/les-invalides-musee-de-larmee]() | Les Invalides – Musée de l’Armée | #### Related Links | To | Label | | --- | --- | | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/les-invalides-musee-de-larmee]() | Les Invalides – Musée de l’Armée | #### 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 - Invalides & Rue Surcouf ### Frequently asked questions #### Where is David Toutain’s restaurant in Paris? David Toutain is at 29 rue Surcouf, 75007 Paris, in the Invalides neighbourhood. La Tour-Maubourg on Métro 8 and Invalides on Métro 8 and 13 and RER C serve the area. ### 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 | 29 rue Surcouf, 75007 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 - Seasonal French tasting menus ### 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: 2026-10-24 ## 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 - [Astrance, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/astrance.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/astrance) - [Les Invalides – Musée de l’Armée, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/les-invalides-musee-de-larmee.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/les-invalides-musee-de-larmee) - [Things to Do in Paris: Museums, Landmarks & Gardens](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do) ## 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)