Le Marais (3rd)

Since our apartment was farther east than most of the sites, we loved when there were exciting things to do within close walking distance to the 11th. To the west of the 11th is the 3rd arrondissement, Le Marais. In the 3rd there are many hidden treasures including the open air market Marché des Enfants Rouges, Musée Picasso (reopening October 25, 2014), and amazing boutiques and restaurants. 

Moules grâtinèes a la provençale
Salad d' écrevisses, avocat, pamplemousse

My aunt, Susan Carlsen, is an international flight attendant with American Airlines and is often in Paris for a 24 hour layover. She has eaten at Chez Janou several times before and she suggested this to us as an affordable lunch spot filled with local patrons. Almost every Parisian was either drinking a Coke with a lemon or rosé with their meal, so we went with the rosé wine of course. 

We would definitely recommend Chez Janou for the price, quality, ambiance and local flare. While writing this piece, I wish I could teleport there for lunch right now! 

Above photo from www.chezjanou.com