L'Escargot Montorgueil, French gastronomic restaurant in Halles district, Paris, France
The three-story restaurant showcases Second Empire architecture with grand mirrors, ornate moldings, and spiral staircases leading to multiple dining rooms.
Founded in 1832 and rebuilt in 1875, L'Escargot Montorgueil features a preserved fresco by Georges Clarin from Sarah Bernhardt's former mansion.
Marcel Proust, Pablo Picasso, and Salvador Dali frequented this establishment, which maintains traditional French cuisine preparation methods.
Located at 38 Rue Montorgueil, the restaurant opens daily from 9:00 AM to 2:00 AM and offers wheelchair accessibility for all guests.
The restaurant presents five different snail preparations, including variations with black truffle, foie gras, soft chili, and cheese with walnut.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1832
Architectural style: Second Empire style
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-02:00
Website: https://escargotmontorgueil.com
GPS coordinates: 48.86417,2.34670
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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