# La Rotonde Montparnasse, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide > La Rotonde Montparnasse in Paris. A red-awning Montparnasse brasserie for a traditional French meal. Explore highlights, visiting essentials and nearby places. - Canonical page: https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/la-rotonde-montparnasse - [Detailed page JSON](https://above.guide/paris/ai/pages/things-to-do/la-rotonde-montparnasse.json) - Content updated: 2026-10-14 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 **Les Fous de l’Île**]() ## La Rotonde Montparnasse A red-awning Montparnasse brasserie for a traditional French meal. [Plan this experience]() [Explore the story]() Cost **Estimated per person** Time to allow **Allow 1½–2 hours** Place **Montparnasse, Paris** 01 / The experience ### Seafood, beef and the movement of Montparnasse. $$ EUR estimates per person: $ up to €35 · $$ up to €80 · $$$ up to €150 · $$$$ above €150. Meal supplements and extra drinks increase the total. French brasserie La Rotonde's terrace faces the continuing activity of boulevard du Montparnasse. Inside, the brasserie keeps a more enclosed version of the same social setting, with decorated rooms and formal tables. The contrast between pavement and dining room is part of the choice rather than simply a matter of weather. #### Artists and traditional French cooking Artists have been associated with the address since 1911, particularly the painters and surrealists of the interwar years. That history gives the restaurant a place within Montparnasse's cultural identity, alongside the theatres and entertainment venues that still bring people to the area. It is a neighbourhood where a brasserie meal naturally belongs to a broader evening out. The kitchen follows traditional French restaurant cooking. Oysters provide a seafood-led opening, while Salers beef and rib of beef bring a substantial main-course emphasis. Dishes of the day give the menu another changing element. The range suits visitors looking for a familiar brasserie structure rather than a fixed progression of tasting courses. #### A table facing Boulevard du Montparnasse The large terrace makes the street especially visible, while the interior gives more attention to the room itself. The meal can therefore have a different character depending on the table: open to the boulevard or framed by the restaurant's decorative setting. The current menu and available seating determine the exact version. La Rotonde's appeal is not only a list of former patrons. It is the continuing connection between a substantial restaurant, the food it serves and the busy cultural district around it. A plate of oysters or a beef main course has a setting with a long memory, still used as an everyday Paris brasserie. ![La Rotonde Montparnasse, Paris]() Restaurants **La Rotonde Montparnasse** Paris In pictures ### The full gallery. 02 / The essentials ### La Rotonde Montparnasse: visit essentials 1. 01 Montparnasse 2. 02 Allow 1½–2 hours 3. 03 Check current lunch, dinner and terrace hours directly with the brasserie. 04 / Before you go ### Plan your visit A red-awning Montparnasse brasserie for a traditional French meal. #### Menu & spending Estimated food spend: €30–65 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 Check current lunch, dinner and terrace hours directly with the brasserie. Confirm opening and service times for your visit. #### Arrival & access Use the restaurant at 105 boulevard du Montparnasse, by the junction with boulevard Raspail and near Vavin métro. 105 boulevard du Montparnasse, 75006 Paris Confirm step-free access and the appropriate dining room when booking by phone. [Get directions]() #### Order or reserve Guests are currently asked to reserve by telephone, not online. Call +33 1 43 26 48 26 during the stated reservation windows; groups should contact the restaurant separately. [Visit the restaurant website]() 05 / Where it is ### Find it and what’s nearby. Explore around La Rotonde Montparnasse The map will load when you reach it. Continue exploring ### More of Paris, around your visit. #### Explore Paris by day or by appetite - [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 Rotonde Montparnasse: frequently asked questions 01 How do I reserve La Rotonde Montparnasse? The restaurant does not take online reservations. Call +33 1 43 26 48 26 between 09:30–12:00 or 15:15–19:00; group enquiries go to brasserielarotondeparis@orange.fr. 02 Is La Rotonde Montparnasse’s €25 lunch offer available at weekends? The advertised €25 lunchtime formula is Monday–Friday. It is separate from the à la carte menu and should not be assumed available for a Saturday or Sunday meal. 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 | La Rotonde's terrace faces the continuing activity of boulevard du Montparnasse. Inside, the brasserie keeps a more enclosed version of the same social setting, with decorated rooms and formal tables. The contrast between pavement and dining room is part of the choice rather than simply a matter of weather. Artists have been associated with the address since 1911, particularly the painters and surrealists of the interwar years. That history gives the restaurant a place within Montparnasse's cultural identity, alongside the theatres and entertainment venues that still bring people to the area. It is a neighbourhood where a brasserie meal naturally belongs to a broader evening out. The kitchen follows traditional French restaurant cooking. Oysters provide a seafood-led opening, while Salers beef and rib of beef bring a substantial main-course emphasis. Dishes of the day give the menu another changing element. The range suits visitors looking for a familiar brasserie structure rather than a fixed progression of tasting courses. The large terrace makes the street especially visible, while the interior gives more attention to the room itself. The meal can therefore have a different character depending on the table: open to the boulevard or framed by the restaurant's decorative setting. The current menu and available seating determine the exact version. La Rotonde's appeal is not only a list of former patrons. It is the continuing connection between a substantial restaurant, the food it serves and the busy cultural district around it. A plate of oysters or a beef main course has a setting with a long memory, still used as an everyday Paris brasserie. | | Category Slug | restaurants | | City | Paris | | Region | Île-de-France | | Country | France | | Latitude | 48.8423614502 | | Longitude | 2.3291618824 | | 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 ### 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 | €30–65 per person | | Assessed On | 2026-10-14 | | Price Status | planning-estimate | #### Cuisines | Label | | --- | | French brasserie | #### Food Styles - sit-down-meal ### Article Structure | Detail | Information | | --- | --- | | Connections Heading | More of Paris, around your visit. | | Related Heading | Explore Paris by day or by appetite | | 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 | Artists and traditional French cooking | | 3 | A table facing Boulevard du Montparnasse | #### 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 - Montparnasse - 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 | | 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 brasserie ### 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 - [Les Fous de l’Île, Paris: Visitor Guide | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/les-fous-de-lile.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/things-to-do/les-fous-de-lile) - [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) - [Paris City-Day Itineraries & Walking Routes | Above Guide](https://above.guide/paris/city-days.md): [Web page](https://above.guide/paris/city-days) ## 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)