Les Enfants Rouges, French restaurant in Le Marais, Paris, France
Les Enfants Rouges is a restaurant in Le Marais housed in a contemporary space with an open kitchen setup. The menu changes seasonally and combines classic French dishes such as duck terrine with preparations using Japanese techniques and finishes.
The restaurant emerged during a period of renewal in the Marais neighborhood when chefs began opening venues focused on modern French cooking. Its presence reflects how the district transformed from traditional marketplace commerce into a dining destination.
The restaurant takes its name from the neighboring market which has occupied the same spot since 1615. This connection to the historic marketplace shapes how the kitchen sources ingredients and how locals view this dining space.
Seating is limited so reservation ahead is recommended, especially on weekends. The location right next to the market makes it easy to find and visitors can explore the marketplace before or after dining.
The head chef trained under respected French culinary masters before creating this restaurant's menu. Daily sourcing from the neighboring market vendors means the offerings shift based on what is freshly available rather than following a fixed plan.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
