Le Basilic Montmartre
Friday, February 23, 2007 Publié par Eric
No I did not take this photo in the country, but right in the middle of the urban jungle, 33 rue Lepic in the Abbesses area. It's a restaurant - with a little terrasse for when it's sunny and warm (that it is not at the moment!), but I don't know if it's worth the visit or not . I read a couple of reviews on the net, some of them saying it's nice and cosy inside, but some of them say it's a little touristy. If any of the PDP visitors have been there, please let us know what you think.
February 23, 2007 1:18:00 AM GMT+01:00
je connais il y a si je me rappel une cheminée, on n'y sympa, mais c'est plutot cool vus le quartier...
February 23, 2007 2:01:00 AM GMT+01:00
Oh it's just terribly touristy! Just kidding, of course, as I've never been to Paris!
Can't tell much about the place from the picture, of course, but greenery is always a plus for me!
February 23, 2007 2:01:00 AM GMT+01:00
Oh it's just terribly touristy! Just kidding, of course, as I've never been to Paris!
Can't tell much about the place from the picture, of course, but greenery is always a plus for me!
February 23, 2007 2:02:00 AM GMT+01:00
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February 23, 2007 2:39:00 AM GMT+01:00
I like all the greenery. I'll be glad to hear the verdict from the PdP clan before I try it in June.
February 23, 2007 2:51:00 AM GMT+01:00
Oh I love this photo. So green and I have fond memories walking the streets as a tourist in Montmarte. My feet don't! LOL
February 23, 2007 2:56:00 AM GMT+01:00
I ate somewhere in Montmartre in a similarly quaint looking restaurant, that had a terrace ... but that was over 20 years ago and I've had the ocassional vin rouge since then to mess with the memory. :) I just wonder if this was the one? The one I went to certainly had tourists in it (us). LOL!
February 23, 2007 3:02:00 AM GMT+01:00
How neat that you can still find places like that in Paris.
I was actually pleasantly suprised by the number of quiet little spots one can run into while walking through the various neighborhoods of the big City.
Cute picture and good find, thanks Eric! :)
February 23, 2007 4:16:00 AM GMT+01:00
This reminds me very much of a restaurant I once passed on Rue Lepic too, that had a windmill... Le Moulin de la Galette. The terrace was incredibly charming, just like this photo.
A shot of the terrace (en francais)
February 23, 2007 5:15:00 AM GMT+01:00
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February 23, 2007 5:23:00 AM GMT+01:00
I've never been to this restaurant, but my Zagat guide says: "The tranquil terrace makes this an oasis come summer, even if enthusiasm is more measured for the decent bourgeois style food (leaves no real memory); service sometimes falters and the interior can be smoky and noisy, but overall it's not without charm."
I'd still try it!
By the way, if anyone knows the name of a tiny little candle shop that is in this area - I'd greatly appreciate it. Last time I had the good fortune to be in Paris, I was wandering the crooked little streets making my way back to the Abbesses Metro from Sacre Coeur, and stumbled upon the most darling candle shop that carried a lot of candles by "Point a la Ligne" They are little whimsical delights, and I just loved the store, but forgot to get their card. Sorry for my tangent!
February 23, 2007 5:47:00 AM GMT+01:00
a green island in the city:) Seems to be a nice place
February 23, 2007 5:53:00 AM GMT+01:00
Very quaint photo, Eric. Oh, hey, Johnny, I just grabbed my map and your photo was on rue du Tresor, a clos off of rue Vieille du Temple, a la Marais. I recognized it because I have photos of it. The flowers are lovely. Did you eat at the cafe on the corner? I wanted to.
Michael, there is no direct TGV from Nice to Paris? That's amazing, I though I saw tickets on the internet. Hmm, more research is necessary...
February 23, 2007 6:04:00 AM GMT+01:00
Nice photo Eric as Spring is on the way and I can't wait! Global warming or not, I'm tired of the cold, dark winter.
Jeff, I may be wrong, but the tickets you saw on the net may use a TGV, but it's likely to not "fly" at the same pace until it's well out of the city of Nice. Let me know if you need any help.
Kokomo, I LOVE Le Moulin de la Galette. Good choice!
February 23, 2007 6:45:00 AM GMT+01:00
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Tranquil! Oooh, that's the kind of word that'll get me to any restuarant! I'm in, let's go!
February 23, 2007 7:49:00 AM GMT+01:00
I have passed many times from that corner, because very close was a gallery that I visited many times (gallery W), BUT all people I asked they told me to avoid having dinner in all the wide area of Montmartre, because it is more "touristic".
I don't know if it happened only to me, but I do not remember a single case in Paris that they treated me as a tourist, no matter what we mean by using this word.
Now, that we are talking about restaurants, I would like to recommend one little restaurant in Marais area.
It is called "Le Gamin de Paris" and it has pure old classic atmosphere, a few tourists, and lovely tartes with cassis fruits and ramsberries! Check it here
February 23, 2007 9:06:00 AM GMT+01:00
looks like it needs a little trim :)
February 23, 2007 10:34:00 AM GMT+01:00
Quel farceur !
February 23, 2007 1:31:00 PM GMT+01:00
Dear Eric, first of all, we owe you so much for all your efforts. I think that you attending a wine tasting just to take pictures for us is soooo lovely! Thanks!
Second, you did it again. My heart was enchanté when you said you´ll try to organize the PDP meeting in July " just for me"!!! Now, I know you´ll do your best (as usual) to please everybody and arrange a great meeting to all the PDP family, but your sweet words just made me sigh and smile... (I´m still similing now)
a PDP picnic and celebrating my birthday in Paris will be the highlights of my visit in July! ;-)
And last but not least, regarding the wine tasting photo, I believe every word of Johnny´s description of your stylish shoes and elegance!
And I love today´s photo. Good restaurant tips.
February 23, 2007 1:36:00 PM GMT+01:00
Very good name for a restaurant in Montmartre! The church there is often called the "basilique Montmartre". Funny.
February 23, 2007 7:24:00 PM GMT+01:00
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February 23, 2007 7:58:00 PM GMT+01:00
Jeff: In 2004 I traveled on a TGV from Nice to Avignon that proceeded on to Paris. Between Nice and Marseilles it was not high speed, but I remained aboard in the same seat to continue on to Avignon. The train reverses direction in Marseilles and then travels on the high speed track.
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February 23, 2007 8:07:00 PM GMT+01:00
Hey this is my street!!!
You can imagine how happy I am to see rue Lepic (the street where I grew up) on PDP.
I am currently living in Philadelphia and I miss my neighborhood....
Anyway, I would say that this place is very cosy as you said, but a little bit expensive and the food is not awesome. They have a good wine menu though.
If you are visiting montmartre with your wife (or husband) it is a nice place.
For Lunch you should go to "La villa des abbesses" (50 meters from there- Rue des Abesses) -they have an awesome menu for 11 euros.
Otherwise if you are with friends Go to "La Rughetta" - 40 rue Lepic- they have the best Pizzas of the world -I am not kidding-
ENJOY
ALBATROZ
February 23, 2007 8:31:00 PM GMT+01:00
Hey Pont girl,
I think you are talking about "Abat jour Martine" 18 rue ravignan (owned by my best friend's mum -what a coincidence!!!) she used to have a tiny shop where she sold a lot of candles. Unfortunately she just retired 3 weeks ago :(
Thank you guys, you made my day!
ALBATROZ
February 23, 2007 8:40:00 PM GMT+01:00
Good TGV tips, Lee and Michael, thanks. I'll be there in April, so I'll miss Monica's birthday bash! I'll be thinking of you, though! And I'm still thinking of a sign-in journal for us to sign as PDP fans. Maybe Eric will be charging a fee for his signature!
February 23, 2007 8:50:00 PM GMT+01:00
This is a lovely photo, it brings back great memories of walking nearby. Thank you Eric!
February 23, 2007 9:38:00 PM GMT+01:00
Jeff,
Concerning what you asked me, as I told you I took a train from Nice Ville at 10:31am to Paris CDG arriving at 16:42pm. I didn't have to transfer to another train.
But I'm not sure about the type of train cause the ticked reads "arrival CDG TGV" and right bellow it reads "train number French Journey 9864". ??????
So, is French Journey a different type of train from TGV? I don't know much about it.
Perhaps Michael can enlight you.
February 23, 2007 9:56:00 PM GMT+01:00
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February 23, 2007 10:24:00 PM GMT+01:00
Here's hoping you take some photos in the 15th. I know....it's not on the beaten path, being residential and all. But as we'll be staying in the district again in May on a home exchange (our half of the exchange is in Honolulu), we're searching for recommendations on bars and restaurants near Parc Georges Brassens. Anybody have suggestions for establishments in the vicinity?
February 23, 2007 11:12:00 PM GMT+01:00
ERIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIC!!!
Hi from our last nite in London!!!
Wish Bear and I could have chunnelled over to see you!!!
There's always NEXT Spring!!!
Looks like you had a nice time with some other bloggers tho...
Isn't this cyber/real stuff amazing???
Had a great time here...
Can't wait for our next journey!
CHEERS MATEY & AU REVOIR!!!!
You're sooooooooooo close it's not FUNNY! LOL! OK, there I had to laugh!!!
;) xo
February 23, 2007 11:18:00 PM GMT+01:00
I only wish i had been there, Eric; it looks divine. Foliage, terrace, Parisian side street? Surely the food must be fab too.
February 24, 2007 12:19:00 AM GMT+01:00
Monica: merci, c'est gentil. I'll look into it further.
February 24, 2007 12:58:00 AM GMT+01:00
So many advertisements lately! Geesh...do those people really think that is a productive way to advertise? Must be out of touch!
February 24, 2007 12:59:00 AM GMT+01:00
And they are always "anonymous."
February 24, 2007 1:34:00 AM GMT+01:00
Well, there is one review on Cityvox...only in French though!
http://www.eng.cityvox.fr/restaurants_paris/le-basilic_89865/Profil-Place
Michael and kokomo...I have also enjoyed Le Moulin de la Galette...but only in the winter, can't tell what it is like when the "people from away" come to town.
I love the vine covered cottage look! Whooopsss...We just had a small earthquake in San Francisco!! Almost fell off the chair!! Scary..a bit! Maybe I should think about a trip to Paris!!
February 24, 2007 2:31:00 AM GMT+01:00
Your photo of the restaurant has inspired a little coffee break fiction at my Things UK blog!
February 24, 2007 8:36:00 AM GMT+01:00
kpgallant said, "We just had a small earthquake in San Francisco!! Almost fell off the chair!!"
WOW! that doesn't sound like too much fun. Anything break?
February 24, 2007 12:48:00 PM GMT+01:00
Michael i used your name in the piece of fiction, shortened to Mike. Only in name i hasten to add. You are charm itself.
February 24, 2007 3:13:00 PM GMT+01:00
OH, KP Gallant, an earthquake? Nothing serious, thankfully. Thank you & Michael for your comments about Le Moulin, I must keep it in mind then, to have a meal there!
February 24, 2007 3:19:00 PM GMT+01:00
hi there
i visit your blog almost every day, because i love Paris a lot, although the pics here have changed recently...they are still very good, but not really related to Paris. i enjoyed the interesting comments of Haxo! Does anybody know why he disappeared?
February 24, 2007 3:52:00 PM GMT+01:00
How little? Like 2.3 or something? I think I felt a little earthquake once, if so it would have barely registered. Course I can't be sure, we don't get many earthquakes around here. Tornadoes are more our cup of tea. And of course there's plenty of milk to go around for everyone's teacups what with the cows flying everywhere and all.
February 25, 2007 2:36:00 PM GMT+01:00
I think most are related to Paris and also the important thing is that they are a Parisian man's view of Paris so whatever he sees, wherever he goes, is relevant.
March 5, 2007 11:49:00 AM GMT+01:00
As an out-of-towner Australian, I'm not sure if I can speak with authority on the "tourist-factor" of Le Basilic - what I may say is that it was the finest of my week's meals in Paris! My boyfriend and I were strolling down boulevard de Clichy and decided to take a chance by getting lost in the backstreets of Montmartre. We stumbled upon Le Basilic at 2215h, where we were warmly greeted by a waitress who happily attempted conversation with our terrible French, not even once putting herself out of misery by breaking into English (although I'm sure she would have helped us out if we asked!) Inside was beautifully warm - outside, it was January weather - and the other patrons were couples on romantic dates. The food was nothing short of spectacularly delicious - escargot, cassoulet, divine desserts (a great bottle of bordeaux finds my memory of exactly what we ordered for dessert hazy, but it was certainly good!) Charming staff talked with us on our way out and made for an absolutely perfect night - congratulations to Le Basilic! Highly recommended for locals and tourists alike *****
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Its a fantastic little place! Great prix fixe menus at an even better value and was even non-smoking before the ban. Definitely worth a visit if only for the basil ice cream!
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