La Petite Chaise
French restaurant — Quartier Saint Thomas D Aquin (Paris)
About
La Petite Chaise is Paris's oldest continuously operating restaurant, established in 1680 under Louis XIV. This historic institution on rue de Grenelle embodies French bourgeois tradition with refined elegance. Recently restored while preserving its authentic charm, it features polished woodwork, starched linens, and an intimate atmosphere. Chef Thibaut Repéto presents classic French cuisine celebrating timeless dishes: egg mayonnaise, sole meunière, duck breast with orange, beef rib, Tarte Tatin. The restaurant distinguishes itself through its dedication to offal and specialty cuts, prepared with meticulous technique. Frequented by writers, artists, and political figures for centuries, La Petite Chaise remains a Parisian institution where culinary tradition and excellence converge.