Le Procope is one of the best-known cafés in Paris. Located in Saint-Germain desprès, the intellectual personalities of Paris all met there.

In the Heart of Saint-Germain des Près

A very lively artery in the famous Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, rue de l’Ancienne Comédie owes its name to the move of the Comédie Française, initially close then finally moved to the Palais-Royal. Le Procope remained. In this traditional restaurant the greatest intellectuals and revolutionaries met.

From Diderot to Robespierre

Founded in 1686 by an ambitious young Sicilian, Francesco Procopio dei Coltelli, Le Procope very quickly became the meeting place for the greatest writers. Its flamboyant decoration, its location in the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the quality of its cuisine attracted – among other talents – Diderot, Voltaire, Musset and Verlaine.

During the turbulent hours of the French Revolution, it was a gathering place for fiery orators. The brewery retains traces of this tumultuous past, as evidenced by the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen of 1789 inscribed on the walls of one of the rooms.
Later, Benjamin Franklin and Napoleon frequented this establishment in the 6th arrondissement. The latter even left a hat there that you can admire in the entrance !
Perpetuating this reputation as a place popular with “All-Paris”, Le Procope is to this day still very popular with political, artistic and media personalities.
Discover traditional French cuisine.

Benjamin Franklin and Napoleon frequented this establishment

If Le Procope has spanned centuries of history, its menu has also preserved intact the emblematic recipes of French gastronomy. Lovers of calf’s head, coq au vin or braised beef cheeks will enjoy it, especially if they start their meal the old-fashioned way, with an egg and mayonnaise or an onion soup gratin… all at very brasserie prices. reasonable.
In fine weather, Le Procope has a private terrace to enjoy these dishes far from the hustle and bustle of the street.

A restaurant inscribed in Parisian memory, Le Procope invites you to a double encounter: with history, as this brasserie has spanned centuries since its origin in 1686, and with traditional French cuisine.

13 rue de l’Ancienne Comédie
75006 Paris 6th
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• https://www.procope.com/