In Paris, France, one of the oldest restaurants in Paris is La Tour d'Argent. 19 Quai de la Tournelle is where you may find it. The Michelin Guide gives it a starless grade. The restaurant asserts that it was established in 1582 and that Henri IV frequented it, but it provides no proof of either of these or any other historical assertions. Before 1650, the Quai de la Tournelle, where the restaurant is located, was "a slope, often flooded and nearly always made inaccessible by muck."

The sixth-floor eating area offers breathtaking views of the Seine, Notre-Dame, and Paris rooftops. The restaurant was renovated in 1830 and added on to upstairs in 1936. The restaurant, which has a Michelin star and is renowned for its 400-page wine list and pressed duck, has hosted President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Charlie Chaplin, and millions of other guests for meals.

Duck, especially pressed duck, is the specialty. The restaurant's own farm is where the ducks are grown. A postcard with the duck's serial number, which has topped one million, is given to diners who order the dish. Around 450,000 bottles with a 2009 value of 25 million euros (£22.5 million) are kept in the restaurant's 24-hour-secure wine cellar. Visitors can choose from 15,000 wines on a 400-page wine list. The Seine River and Notre Dame Cathedral are both magnificently visible from the dining area.

Location: 19 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris, France

Phone: +33 1 43 54 23 31

Website: tourdargent.com

During the reign of King Louis XIV, a La Petite Chaise was established in 1680. According to historical records, a man by the name of Georges Rameau sold wines and some food from the structure when it was first built in 1610. Because other proprietors have since sold wines and meals from the structure, A La Petite Chaise believes that this is the restaurant's legitimate beginning.

The word "casa," which originally had Latin roots and meant "isolated dwelling," was transformed into the name of the eatery. The iron fence at the restaurant's entrance was there when the establishment first opened. The gate is now regarded as a historical landmark as a result. Because of this, the business's owner is not allowed to change how the well-known gate looks.

The greatest lords of the era eventually stopped by A La Petite Chaise for a snack after the restaurant gained a reputation through word of mouth. At A La Petite Chaise in the nineteenth century, renowned policeman Vidocq made a number of arrests. Prominent chef Brillat Savarin was another famous patron of A La Petite Chaise at this time. He wrote about the cuisine of the establishment in his book Physiologie du goût (The Physiology of Taste). A La Petite Chaise remains one of Paris's top eateries for authentic French food today.

Location: 36 Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, France
Phone: +33 1 42 22 13 35
Website: alapetitechaise.fr

The oldest café in Paris, Café Procope, has served as a gathering place for the city's intellectual elite for more than 330 years and is today a popular tourist attraction.

Procope was the first business in France to use the term "café," and it served the public coffee and Italian gelato when it was established by Sicilian chef Procopio Cut in 1686. Chandeliers, mirrors, and marble tables—features now common in European cafés—were cut and installed. Procope attracted Europe's intellectual elite and quickly developed into Paris' first literary coffeehouse after the Comédie-Française theater company relocated to its second theater across from the café

Procope had a significant renovation in 1988 after changing ownership and look multiple times over the ages. With Pompeian red walls, crystal chandeliers, a piano, and servers decked out in revolutionary garb, the café was designed in the manner of the 18th century.

Each room is named after a historical figure who formerly frequented the café, such as Chopin and Voltaire, and oval photographs and plaques honoring prominent past customers now cover the walls. After purchasing a coffee, explore the majestic structure, practically walking in the footsteps of Parisian society's elite over the years.

Location: 13 Rue de l'Ancienne Comédie, 75006 Paris, France

Phone: +33 1 40 46 79 00

Website: procope.com

The next position on the list of the oldest restaurants is the Nicolas Stohrer. Nicolas Stohrer, the pastry chef for King Louis XV, established Stohrer, the first patisserie in Paris, in 1730. This restaurant, which is still on Rue Montorgueil, has developed a legendary reputation over the years. Its opulent interior was created by a pupil of Paul Baudry, who also decorated the Opéra Garnier, and is now recognized as a historical site. The best of traditional French pastry has been provided by this hub for both sweet and savory treats, where everything is made on-site.

The Baba au Rhum, which Chef Stohrer created for King Stanislas because the monarch thought the neighborhood French kouglof cake was too dry, is among Stohrer's most well-known desserts and pastries. When he first launched his bakery, Chef Stohrer soaked the cake in a syrup spiked with a herbal liqueur before switching to rum. The menu at Stohrer has grown over the years, but the bakery continues to provide the traditional items for which it is renowned and has solidified its status as a national treasure.

Location: 51 Rue Montorgueil, 75002 Paris, France
Phone: +33 1 42 33 38 20
Website: stohrer.fr

The original inn on the property was constructed in 1740, which is when Au Chien Qui Fume first appeared. The location for the inn was great because it was close to the Halles au Roy, which is the name of the central market in Paris. Local craftsmen frequented the inn to unwind and eat. The original inn was demolished a little over a century later when new construction was done in the neighborhood. But a few years later, a new inn was erected on the original site. Au Chien Qui Fume is one of the oldest restaurants in Paris.

The restaurant's name, Au Chien Qui Fume, which loosely translates to "the smoking dog," came about in 1920 when a new owner took over the inn, and his two dogs, a cigar-smoking poodle, and a pipe-smoking terrier became the new mascots. When the central market changed into Les Halles about this time, more people visited Au Chien Qui Fume. Au Chien Qui Fume has remained open and is still serving conventional fare while Les Halles has been replaced by the Forums des Halles and the Centre Beaubourg.

Location: 33 Rue du Pont Neuf, 75001 Paris, France
Phone: +33 1 42 36 07 42
Website: auchienquifume.com

In the sixth arrondissement of Paris, France, near 51 Quai des Grands Augustins, there is a restaurant called Lapérouse. The restaurant, which was founded in 1766, received the famous 3 Michelin stars between 1933 and 1968, albeit it only received 2 stars for a brief period between 1949 and 1951. The restaurant was opened by Lefèvre, who was a beverage manufacturer for King Louis XIV. It served as a wine merchant and restaurant over the next century and a half, frequented by the upper classes and aristocrats.

During the mid-19th century and the height of literary Romanticism, Lapérouse functioned as a salon for many prominent authors and thinkers. Georges Sand, Alfred de Musset, Emile Zola, Hugo, Flaubert and many others were frequent patrons.

Lefèvre turned the former maids' quarters into private apartments to protect his clients while they transacted business. Literary, artistic, and political giants including George Sand, Alfred de Musset, Emile Zola, and Victor Hugo were drawn to Lapérouse's renowned "petits salons." France's wealthy eventually began using the private salons to indulge in their wildest desires while also savoring some of Paris' finest cuisine and libations. Visitors can still access the salons and see all of their original décor even if Lapérouse is now just a typical restaurant.

Location: 51 Quai des Grands Augustins, 75006 Paris, France

Phone: +33 1 43 26 68 04

Website: laperouse.com

In the arcades of the Palais-Royal in 1784, Antoine Aubertot opened the first big restaurant in Paris, France, known as Le Grand Véfour. Jean Véfour bought the establishment in 1820 and sold it to Jean Boissier three years later when he was able to retire. One of the oldest restaurants in Paris is Le Grand Véfour.

Le Grand Véfour is a renowned gourmet temple to decadent fine dining in Paris and historic property that has been meticulously conserved. It boasts two Michelin Stars deservingly, and each dish is an amazing creation, nestled beneath the arcades of Paris' tranquil and ancient Palais-Royal. Le Grand Véfour is a feast for the senses, from the flawless cuisine to the gorgeous, neoclassical decor. One of the oldest and most well-known restaurants in Paris, this jewel from the 18th century is steeped in history.

Its opulent furnishings and decor are still there today and have undergone painstaking restoration. One of the most gorgeous restaurants in the entire world, according to many. The two enormous and luxurious dining rooms, which exude an air of luxury and exclusivity, are lavishly decorated with exquisitely carved wood paneling, ormolu-framed mirrors, neoclassical paintings, and beautiful frescoed ceilings, painted supporters, and crystal chandeliers. Natural light is abundant thanks to the windows that look out over the Palais-Royal

Location: 17 Rue de Beaujolais, 75001 Paris, France
Phone: +33 1 42 96 56 27
Website: grand-vefour.com