Description:
This legendary hangout for the sophisticated residents of St-Germain-des-Prés becomes a tourist favorite in summer. Visitors monopolize the few sidewalk tables as the waiters rush about, seemingly oblivious to anyone's needs. Regulars from around the neighborhood reclaim it in the off season. Les Deux Magots was once a gathering place of the intellectual elite, such as Sartre, de Beauvoir, and Giraudoux. Inside are the two large statues of magots (Confucian wise men) that give the cafe its name. The crystal chandeliers are too brightly lit, but the regulars are used to the glare. After all, some of them even read their daily papers here. You can order salads, pastries, ice cream, or one of the daily specials; the fresh fish is usually good.
- © Frommer's 2013
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User Reviews for Les Deux Magots
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Hemingway History.
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My daughter and myself enjoyed a meal at this restaurant as she is most interested in the Hemingway history. We were fortunate to find a table after wandering around the area sightseeing...
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- posted on 11.24.12
- by Trentham_Ozlady
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It’s not about the food it’s about the History
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Cafe Les Deux Magots is a typical Brassiere. It has pretty good food and the plate de jour (plate of the day....comes with a lunch portion and usually a small side salad) It will run...
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- posted on 11.21.12
- by clelandclan
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The best of the two, as for now
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Saint Germain des Prets has two of the most famous "Intellectual Café" in 100 feet from the Simon de Beuvuoir/ JP Sarte corner. We tried both and at the moment this is the...
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- posted on 11.17.12
- by Bertie_of_Ferrara
Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 01-45-48-55-25
- fax: + 33 1 4549 3129
Address:
- 6 place St-Germain-des-Prés, 6e
- Paris 75006
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Hours:
- Daily 7:30am-1:30am
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