# La Fontaine de Mars, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide > La Fontaine de Mars in Paris. A traditional French bistro with checked tablecloths, a striped terrace and southwest favourites near the Eiffel Tower.… - Canonical page: https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/la-fontaine-de-mars - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/paris/ai/pages/things-to-do/la-fontaine-de-mars.json) - Content updated: 2026-10-15 This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content [View next **La Cantine du Troquet — Dupleix**]() ## La Fontaine de Mars A traditional French bistro with checked tablecloths, a striped terrace and southwest favourites near the Eiffel Tower. [Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Estimated per person** Time to allow **Allow 1½–2 hours** Place **Gros-Caillou & Rue Saint-Dominique, Paris** 01 / The experience ### Southwest French cooking beside the fountain. $$ EUR estimates per person: $ up to €35 · $$ up to €80 · $$$ up to €150 · $$$$ above €150. Meal supplements and extra drinks increase the total. Southwest French bistro Chicken with morels and cassoulet explain La Fontaine de Mars more clearly than its celebrity history. They are the signature dishes of a kitchen rooted in southwest France, served in a bistro whose red banquettes, mouldings and checked tablecloths have kept a recognisable Paris character. #### Southwest French recipes Chef Pierre Saugrain's cooking gives the restaurant continuity. The appeal is in well-worked regional recipes rather than a tasting menu built around novelty: a rich poultry dish, a slow-cooked cassoulet and the sauces and accompaniments that give them substance. The menu retains room for seasonal choices, but those established dishes provide a clear way into the house's style. #### Red banquettes and a fountain-side terrace The setting is equally particular. A small square and the Fontaine de Mars give the terrace an immediate landmark of its own, while the arcades frame the outside tables. It is a more contained street scene than the broad monument-facing terraces nearby. Indoors, red leather seating and preserved decorative details make the room feel like a working bistro with a long history. The tables inside and out offer different versions of the same meal. The terrace opens towards the fountain and the activity of rue Saint-Dominique; the dining room gives more of the red-and-white interior. Larger gatherings may use other spaces, including an upstairs room, whose access and allocation need arranging with the restaurant. Its location near the [Eiffel Tower]() is useful, but the bistro has enough specificity to be the destination itself. Southwest recipes, the enclosed square and a preserved Paris dining room make the appeal more substantial than simply finding a restaurant close to a famous sight. ![La Fontaine de Mars, Paris]() Restaurants **La Fontaine de Mars** Paris In pictures ### The full gallery. 02 / The essentials ### La Fontaine de Mars: visit essentials 1. 01 Gros-Caillou & Rue Saint-Dominique 2. 02 Allow 1½–2 hours 3. 03 Lunch Monday–Friday 12:00–15:00, weekends 12:00–15:30; dinner daily 19:00–23:00. Confirm final orders. 04 / Before you go ### Plan your visit A traditional French bistro with checked tablecloths, a striped terrace and southwest favourites near the Eiffel Tower. #### Menu & spending Estimated food spend: €45–80 per person. Drinks and supplements extra; confirm the menu and price for your visit. Drinks and supplements extra; confirm the menu and price for your visit. [Check the menu]() #### Choose your visit Lunch Monday–Friday 12:00–15:00, weekends 12:00–15:30; dinner daily 19:00–23:00. Confirm final orders. Confirm opening and service times for your visit. #### Arrival & access Use 129 rue Saint-Dominique beside the Fontaine de Mars. Walk east from the Eiffel Tower through Gros-Caillou; use the in-guide map for the street approach. 129 rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris Ask the restaurant to confirm a suitable entrance and table for your mobility requirements; the upstairs private room is a separate space. [Get directions]() #### Order or reserve Reserve for lunch or dinner. Ask about terrace availability and dietary requirements when booking. [Visit the restaurant website]() 05 / Where it is ### Find it and what’s nearby. Explore around La Fontaine de Mars The map will load when you reach it. Continue exploring ### More of Paris, around your visit. #### Continue your Paris day - [Eiffel Tower]() - [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 ### La Fontaine de Mars: frequently asked questions 01 What kind of food does La Fontaine de Mars serve? The kitchen focuses on traditional French and southwest cooking. Chicken with morels and cassoulet are among the restaurant’s signature dishes; the current menu also includes seasonal choices. 02 Does La Fontaine de Mars serve lunch at weekends? Yes. Its current lunch service is 12:00–15:30 on Saturday and Sunday, compared with 12:00–15:00 Monday–Friday. Dinner is listed daily from 19:00 to 23:00; confirm final food orders. 03 Is La Fontaine de Mars beside the Eiffel Tower? The restaurant is at 129 rue Saint-Dominique in Gros-Caillou, east of the [Eiffel Tower]() and beside the historic fountain. Allow a separate walk from the tower rather than treating it as a restaurant inside the monument. 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 | Chicken with morels and cassoulet explain La Fontaine de Mars more clearly than its celebrity history. They are the signature dishes of a kitchen rooted in southwest France, served in a bistro whose red banquettes, mouldings and checked tablecloths have kept a recognisable Paris character. Chef Pierre Saugrain's cooking gives the restaurant continuity. The appeal is in well-worked regional recipes rather than a tasting menu built around novelty: a rich poultry dish, a slow-cooked cassoulet and the sauces and accompaniments that give them substance. The menu retains room for seasonal choices, but those established dishes provide a clear way into the house's style. The setting is equally particular. A small square and the Fontaine de Mars give the terrace an immediate landmark of its own, while the arcades frame the outside tables. It is a more contained street scene than the broad monument-facing terraces nearby. Indoors, red leather seating and preserved decorative details make the room feel like a working bistro with a long history. The tables inside and out offer different versions of the same meal. The terrace opens towards the fountain and the activity of rue Saint-Dominique; the dining room gives more of the red-and-white interior. Larger gatherings may use other spaces, including an upstairs room, whose access and allocation need arranging with the restaurant. Its location near the Eiffel Tower is useful, but the bistro has enough specificity to be the destination itself. Southwest recipes, the enclosed square and a preserved Paris dining room make the appeal more substantial than simply finding a restaurant close to a famous sight. | | Category Slug | restaurants | | City | Paris | | Region | Île-de-France | | Country | France | | Latitude | 48.858451 | | Longitude | 2.302552 | | Price Currency | EUR | ### Place Overviews #### Eiffel Tower | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Title | Eiffel Tower | | Short Description | Paris views from the tower, with a choice of floors and access methods. | | Location | Champ de Mars, Paris | | Duration Text | Allow 2–3 hours, including queues | | Category Slug | culture-and-landmarks | ##### Mention Aliases - Eiffel Tower - Eiffel Tower - Eiffel Tower ### 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 | 2 | | Currency | EUR | | Price Basis | Estimated meal spend | | Price Label | €45–80 per person | | Assessed On | 2026-10-15 | | Price Status | planning-estimate | #### Cuisines | Label | | --- | | Southwest French bistro | #### 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 | Southwest French recipes | | 2 | Red banquettes and a fountain-side terrace | #### Contextual Links | Text | To | Label | | --- | --- | --- | | Eiffel Tower | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/eiffel-tower]() | Eiffel Tower | #### Related Links | To | Label | | --- | --- | | [https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/eiffel-tower]() | Eiffel Tower | #### 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 - Gros-Caillou & Rue Saint-Dominique - Allow 1½–2 hours ### Frequently asked questions #### Is La Fontaine de Mars beside the Eiffel Tower? The restaurant is at 129 rue Saint-Dominique in Gros-Caillou, east of the Eiffel Tower and beside the historic fountain. Allow a separate walk from the tower rather than treating it as a restaurant inside the monument. ### 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 | 129 rue Saint-Dominique, 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 - Southwest French bistro ### 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: 2026-10-15 ## 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 - [La Cantine du Troquet — Dupleix, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/la-cantine-du-troquet-dupleix.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/la-cantine-du-troquet-dupleix) - [Eiffel Tower, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/eiffel-tower.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/eiffel-tower) - [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)