Parisian restaurants closed during the Games
The Olympic Games also mean a partially paralyzed city and a summer vacation period. This is why some restaurants have chosen to close their doors for the duration of the competitions.
Organizing the world's biggest sporting event is no mean feat. To ensure that it runs smoothly, the City of Lights has been transformed. While for some restaurateurs, the Olympiad seems to be a godsend, the equation is not the same for all.
Blocked roads and neighborhoods, temporary installations and closed metro stations are just some of the factors that will make access to the capital more difficult. This combination of factors has discouraged some restaurateurs from remaining open during this period. It's worth noting, however, that this part of the year is frequently used by Parisian establishments to take their vacations.
Which Parisian restaurants are closed during the Olympic Games?
A number of restaurants in Paris and the wider Paris region have chosen this period to take a break. Here's our non-exhaustive list of addresses where you'll have to wait until the end of the Olympic Games to dine:
- Le Pavillon Ledoyen (Alléno Paris 5 toques, Abysse 4 toques and Pavyllon 3 toques)
- Passerini (3 toques)
- Substance (3 toques)
- Table par Bruno Verjus (3 toques)
- L'Ours (3 toques)
- Mano (2 toques)
- St-James
- David Toutain (4 toques)
- Lasserre (3 toques)
- Oka (3 toques)
Fortunately for epicureans, not all establishments were privatized or closed. Many of them saw this worldwide celebration of sport as a good way of showcasing their expertise. In fact, we've already compiled a list of must-visit restaurants that will remain open during the Olympic Games.
