Nestled in the Marais district of Paris on the Rue de Vieille du Temple is an atmospheric gem that inspires a return of the romanticism that has for so long defined the city of lights.
Frequented by the discerning and especially wine lovers, la Belle Hortense is a 19th-century style café housed in a literary motif that combines fine wine, literature and art to create a true Parisian ambience.
The café, named after the playful novel by Jacques Roubaud, features a wonderful selection of regional wines that can be ordered by the glass or bottle, or purchased to take away. Along with your wine, enjoy some delicious French cheese and charcuterie available upon request from the sister restaurant across the street, and sometimes offered by the gracious staff.
Inside this warm and friendly establishment, where the music blends gently into the background, you can relax at the bar or retreat to the back room to sit comfortably on a sofa and peruse the artwork decorating the walls and the large selection of books from a variety of genres. Most of the books are in French, but among them, you will find a small and interesting selection of books in English.
La Belle Hortense also plays host to exhibitions usually by inspiring young artists, book signings, lectures and round-table discussions.
For people who enjoy relishing in the romantic idealism of Paris through ambience, wine and location, La Belle Hortense will most certainly not disappoint.
La Belle Hortense, 31 rue Vieille du Temple, 75003 Métro Line 1: Saint-Paul.
Tel : 01 48 04 71 60. Open daily from 17:00 to 02:00.
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