Chez René

Chez René is a historic institution in the Saint-Germain district, with a history dating back to 1896. The restaurant as it is known today was established in 1957 by Adrienne and René Cinquin from Beaujolais, who brought with them a deep respect for tradition and convivial dining.

Long cherished by Parisian intellectuals and creatives, Chez René has welcomed figures such as sculptor Alberto Giacometti, writer Ernest Hemingway, and former French president François Mitterrand.

This true "Bistrot du Beaujolais" has preserved its timeless atmosphere, serving generous, homemade cuisine prepared using traditional methods and local produce.

Signature dishes such as foie de veau au Beaujolais and Bœuf Bourguignon “René style” are enjoyed in a warm, inviting space, where walls are lined with vintage posters, mosaic floors and traditional white linens, and the menu is still scribbled on a blackboard, just as it always has been.