L'Escargot Montorgueil, French gastronomic restaurant in Halles district, Paris, France
L'Escargot Montorgueil is a restaurant at 38–40 Rue Montorgueil, on the corner with Rue Mauconseil in Paris's 1st arrondissement. Its black cast-iron storefront has a tan and green awning, gold lettering reading "L'ESCARGOT MONTORGUEIL" and "1832", and a gold snail sculpture above the sign. Planters with green shrubs line the base.
Founded in 1832, L'Escargot Montorgueil is among the oldest restaurants in Paris. It keeps its 19th-century sign and Second Empire decoration, and a ceiling painted in 1900 by Georges Clairin, taken from Sarah Bernhardt's private mansion. The restaurant is listed as a monument historique.
The name comes from the snail, a dish central to French cooking tradition. Visitors can observe how this classic preparation is presented in different styles throughout the dining rooms.
The restaurant is located on Rue Montorgueil and operates on most days, though hours may vary by season. The building is accessible for visitors with mobility restrictions, and multiple dining areas on different floors offer options for various group sizes.
The ceiling was painted in 1900 by Georges Clairin and came from Sarah Bernhardt's private mansion; the actress herself also ate here. The restaurant has kept its 19th-century sign and Second Empire decor and is listed as a monument historique.
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