Fodor's Expert Review Au Rocher de Cancale
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Around the Louvre
Lunch
As its impressive facade attests, this café has a special history. It opened in 1846, when Balzac was a regular, and Rue Montorgueil was the place to buy oysters, though these days, the menu is more modern with salads, burgers, and brunch options, as well as a handful of classics like escargots and French onion soup.
Quick Facts
78 rue Montorgueil
Paris,
Île-de-France
75002,
France
01–42–33–50–29
Known For:
- All-day service from 8 am to 2 am
- Sidewalk café with views over the bustling Rue Montorgueil
- Lovely dining room with panels showing scenes of 18th-century life
