{"id":131795,"date":"2022-02-26T10:59:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-26T09:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanguards.eu\/archives\/131795"},"modified":"2025-07-04T11:48:41","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T09:48:41","slug":"cafe-de-paris-a-timeless-cafe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanguards.eu\/shop\/2022\/02\/26\/cafe-de-paris-a-timeless-cafe\/","title":{"rendered":"Caf\u00e9 de Paris, a timeless caf\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When mentioning Caf\u00e9 de Paris to Luxemburgish residents, some of them recall memorable and endless evenings there, which dragged on well into the night. About 35 years ago, the Caf\u00e9 de Paris was the late night hangout for RTL staff after broadcasting the German programme RTL T\u00e9l\u00e9, as well as a place to talk politics over a beer and a tray of Luxembourg sausages. Some others describe it as an unchanging and reassuring place, a perfect spot to end a day, especially in the spring, enjoying the last sunbeams on their terrace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This famous caf\u00e9 is an institution in Luxembourg. Located at Place d’Armes, a symbolic place in the city, this brasserie brings, for decades now, French gastronomy into the heart of Luxembourg City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 2016, Caf\u00e9 de Paris has been taken over by the owners of the hotel “Le Place d’Armes”\u009d with a clear idea in mind: no changes shall be made to its DNA that succeeded to remain the same throughout the years. Even though the logo has been modernised, its name hasn’t been changed to retain all its historical dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Caf\u00e9 de Paris is the keeper of the French caf\u00e9 life in Luxembourg, and we cherish that. This is the real small French caf\u00e9 offering tasteful cuisine all day long in a cosy and relaxed atmosphere,”\u009d explains Jean-Gr\u00e9goire d’Amman, manager of the Place d’Armes and of other entities of the group, including the Caf\u00e9 de Paris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You need to enjoy a meal at the Caf\u00e9 de Paris to get the true feeling of the place. When entering the main room, which is opened onto the Place, its small size immediately gives you a comfy feeling, emphasised by the warm colour choices, with white and red stripes on the walls and a long booth in terracotta tones. Hanging on the wall, a black and white photo representing the front door of the caf\u00e9, probably dating back to the beginning of the century, is witness to time passing by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the small tables, old paper place mats have been replaced by burgundy leather mats setting a simple and welcoming table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This is the real small French caf\u00e9 offering tasteful cuisine all day long in a cosy and relaxed atmosphere.”\u009d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Facing the booth, various wine bottles stand on the bar giving the sudden urge to sip a glass of wine at the counter, while discussing matters with the attentive employees. While seated, pay attention, you will probably witness the smiley chef bringing courses to the clients and walking around the tables to discuss the meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On sunny days, another kind of experience awaits you on the beautiful terrace surrounded by century-old trees. From April to November \u2014 placing the caf\u00e9 as one of the last survivors offering tables outside in the winter season \u2014 the terrace is the perfect spot to get a true feeling of the Place d’Armes atmosphere, bringing together a diverse crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We have very diverse customers, with a lot of tourists at the weekends, regular customers in the week for lunches or afterwork drinks, and also families”\u009d explains Jean-Gr\u00e9goire d’Amman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the kitchen, the chef Ronyl, who has worked for a long-time side by side with chef Fabrice Salvador, continues to offer traditional French meals, while adding a touch of modernity and creativity. In the heart of winter, you will be able to taste a b\u0153uf bourguignon or a delicious fish blanquette. Iconic recipes, such as cassoulet, croque-monsieur or salads stay permanently on the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regular customers also like to stop by for a glass of wine. The sommelier, Olivier Schanne , has elaborated a selection with various wines perfect for after work drinks, greatly appreciated with a simple ham and cheese platter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A careful balance has been made between classic wines (C\u00f4te du Rh\u00f4ne, Bourgogne, Syrah) and more “adventurous”\u009d ones, such as Viognier or a Rha\u00effrensch from Domaine KOX, “to please everyone’s tastes and purses,”\u009d as explained by the sommelier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Caf\u00e9 de Paris has evolved throughout the years while keeping its soul, giving it a reassuring immutability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is the perfect petit caf\u00e9 in which to take refuge surrounded with friends, and to enjoy a good meal warmed up by one (or more) glasses of wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n