PARIS
6eme >> Nearby Montparnasse
and Saint-Sulpice
Le Café du Métro Christophe Monnaye is barely
22 when, together with his wife Anne, he takes hold
of the family restaurant, back in 1997. And here comes
the fourth generation of Monnayes running the “Café du
Métro”, located on the left bank, between
St Germain des Prés and “Le Bon Marché” store.
The family has ruled here ever since the 1920’s
! (great-grandfather picture below) Christophe’s
dad retired a few years ago but only...to take over another
brasserie back down in Espalion, where the family roots
more or less belong ! “Bougnats*” never stop
!
He
can be proud of his son, as Christophe made the Café quite
a success in his own way – a success the Café has
enjoyed ever since the beginnings. Christophe took what’s
best from tradition : a belief in quality and innovation
at the same time, and a hearty way to treat clients. As
for his background, he accomplished renowned “Ecole
Hôtellière”, then worked for Michel
Bras in his world-wide known, three starred, restaurant
in Laguiole.
He
sure learned to settle everything at perfection. For
instance, the flowers bouquets on the bar had better
be of the day... Annie and Christophe rule here, and
they made the Café a place true to their hearts.
They wanted to renew the place, but keeping in mind its
original roots. Christophe personally chose the right
kind of floor tiles, ceramics, up to the colour of the
lights shining through the luminaries ! “"I
couldn't run a place like this without trying to give
it some soul - so I gave mine".
Le Café du Métro
67, rue de Rennes
75006 Paris
phone: (33) 1 45 48 58 56
Métro : Saint-Germain-des-Prés
open 7 days/7 from 7.30 AM to 9 P.M (except week-end from 9 AM
to 8 PM)
More details on the website.
Le Café du Métro
is the perfect place to eat a little, chat a little, and
get back your breath after a shopping raid, beautifully
located as it is on the left bank, in the legendary St
Germain des Prés area – and so near to the
huge “Bon Marché” store. The house is
full from noon to 9 pm, which is a recommandation by itself!Unless,
you prefer surf with your laptop connected on Wi-Fi. (free
connection).
On Sunday : Café du Métro brunch at 15 Euros. Including
a hot drink, a slice and a croissant, breakfast cereals, a fruit
juice and a special dish ( ham, cheese and egg).
What's more ?
Le Café du Métro
offers a wide range of meals – from light dishes,
to more traditional ones (sirloin steacks, tartars, andouillettes)
up to exotic salads (creole, italian...). Be rest assured
you’ll find something suiting you !
Postcards of the Café du
Métro.
Le Café du Métro has also published a series of postcards
retracing the various ages of the place – soon to be century-old
! They’re at disposal at the bar.
Click below to download
a postcard.
Website
edited by the Press society PARIS BISTRO EDITIONS - All rights
reserved - 2008
Christophe’s
dad retired a few years ago but only...to take over another
brasserie back down in Espalion, where the family roots
more or less belong ! “Bougnats*” never stop
!
He
can be proud of his son, as Christophe made the Café quite
a success in his own way – a success the Café has
enjoyed ever since the beginnings. Christophe took what’s
best from tradition : a belief in quality and innovation
at the same time, and a hearty way to treat clients. As
for his background, he accomplished renowned “Ecole
Hôtellière”, then worked for Michel
Bras in his world-wide known, three starred, restaurant
in Laguiole.
He
sure learned to settle everything at perfection. For
instance, the flowers bouquets on the bar had better
be of the day... Annie and Christophe rule here, and
they made the Café a place true to their hearts.
They wanted to renew the place, but keeping in mind its
original roots. Christophe personally chose the right
kind of floor tiles, ceramics, up to the colour of the
lights shining through the luminaries ! “"I
couldn't run a place like this without trying to give
it some soul - so I gave mine".
