Au Chien Qui Fume

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 Au Chien Qui Fume has remained open and is still serving conventional fare while Les Halles has been replaced by the Forums des Halles and the Centre Beaubourg.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