La Marine

Canal St. Martin - 10eme, Paris –

Traditional Parisian chic in a charming and down-to-earth atmosphere await patrons at La Marine, a swanky yet affordable café ideally situated along a picturesque canal.

A favorite lunch and dinner spot with both locals and tourists, the venue offers a varied menu ranging from robust salads and steaks to delicate seasonal tarts and rustic appetizers perfect for soaking up the naturally delightful wines.

Later on, the two small rooms overflow with young professionals and couples, while low-key university students and travelers sidle up to the little zinc bar, which stocks just enough bottles to make an excellent Planter’s Punch.

The biggest draw, of course, is the patio by the canal, where lazy loungers can loll away for hours over coffee and dessert, watching the passers-by and the rippling reflection of the city’s famous lights.

Elegant but laid back, La Marine is a charming option for idlers looking to chill beside the water and experience a true Parisian moment.