Chez Françoise, French restaurant in 7th arrondissement, Paris, France
Chez Françoise is a French restaurant in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, serving traditional dishes made with seasonal produce from local suppliers. The dining room is divided into several separate areas, which makes it suitable for both small gatherings and larger tables.
The restaurant opened in 1949 inside the Invalides aerodrome, a departure point for domestic flights that no longer exists in that form. For decades, it was a regular meeting place for French members of parliament, which gave it a reputation tied to political life.
Chez Françoise follows a bistronomic approach, meaning classic French cooking with market-driven ingredients rather than frozen or industrial products. Sitting down here feels like taking part in a dining tradition that is slowly disappearing from central Paris.
Since 2024, the restaurant operates from a temporary address on Rue Amélie in the 7th arrondissement while the original location undergoes renovation. It is worth booking ahead, as the space is smaller than the historic premises.
The Invalides aerodrome, where the restaurant was originally housed, was a city-center airport sitting right along the Seine river. Passengers boarded small planes there for destinations across France before the terminal eventually closed.
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