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We've compiled the best of the best in Rive Gauche (Left Bank) - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
The "Années Folles" decor—green-and-white tiles, mustard-yellow ceilings, warm wood—and busy waiters in ankle-length aprons channel Paris. Local diners of all stripes come to tuck into hearty portions tartares of beef or fish, filet de boeuf (steak), and heaping platters of seafood. The dining room expands onto a delightful summer terrace at the foot of the Vieille Ville.
The menu at this charming patisserie includes more than 30 hot chocolates, including a vegan option, homemade pastries, pralines, and, of course, chocolate.
The ice-cream maestros at L'Arlecchino, across the street from the Jet d'Eau, crank out some 50 homemade flavors, including ginger-lime, tiramisu, pineapple mint, green tea, licorice, and several sugar-free options.
