Le Bistrot Paul Bert has long shared a story with the artist and illustrator Patrick Pleutin, who created the artist's book for its 20th anniversary. Here he paints the bistrot's iconic facade by hand, reproduced on luxurious silk for this limited-edition scarf.
His expressive brushwork and keen sense of atmosphere turn an accessory into a wearable piece of Parisian art, to be worn or simply admired.
Bistrot Paul Bert
Opened in 1997 on rue Paul Bert, in the 11th arrondissement, Bistrot Paul Bert boasts one of the most charming dining rooms in Paris and one of its most agreeable crowds: newcomers feel they have walked into the Parisian bistro of their dreams. Run by Bertrand Auboyneau and Gwenaëlle Cadoret, the house entrusts its stoves to chef Thierry Laurent.
The menu draws straight from the classic bistro repertoire: steak frites, andouillette, soufflé and tarte Tatin, not forgetting the steak au poivre, the house's signature dish. Compared with many other bistros, Paul Bert stands out for its first-rate sourcing and careful cooking. The dining room is open Tuesday to Saturday, for lunch and dinner.
