Side Trips from Paris Restaurants

The Ile-de-France's fanciest restaurants can be just as pricey as their Parisian counterparts. Close to the Channel for fresh fish, lush Normandy for beef and dairy products, and the rich agricultural regions of Picardy and the Beauce, Ile-de-France chefs have all the ingredients they could wish for, and shop for the freshest produce early each morning at the huge food market at Rungis, 18 km (10 miles) south of the capital. Traditional "local delicacies"—lamb stew, pâté de Pantin (pastry filled with meat), or pig's trotters—tend to be obsolete, though creamy Brie, made locally in Meaux and Coulommiers, remains queen of the cheese board.

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  • 1. Frédéric Cassel

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    A mandatory stop for pastry- and chocolate-lovers alike, this master pâtissier excels in classic French confections with all the bells and whistles. Light as air and made with the best ingredients, Cassel's award-winning creations are as beautiful as they are scrumptious. The sinful mille-feuille comes in five flavors, including sweet chestnut and Earl Gray tea; the tarte duo de cerise mixes tart and sweet cherries with almond cream; and some say his classic macaron is one of the best in France. Chocolates are freshly made on the premises. Don't miss the lovely tea salon for lunch or a midday break, where you can choose from a gourmet menu of hot and cold dishes for lunch and a large selection of Dammann Frères teas, coffée, chocolat chaud, and pastries.

    21 rue des Sablons, Fontainebleau, Île-de-France, 77300, France
    01–60–71–00–64

    Known For

    • To-die-for mille-feuille
    • Chocolates, caramels, and other French specialty sweets that make great gifts
    • Classic French tea salon

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner
  • 2. L'Axel

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    Young Japanese chef Kunihisa Goto has finally brought Fontainebleau's dining scene a Michelin star. The sleek contemporary dining room is the perfect setting for his refined cuisine that draws from the natural bounty of the lush Fontainebleau region, both wild and cultivated. The menu is small, all the better to highlight luxury ingredients like sea urchin, caviar, truffles, and langoustine served with more prosaic riches like caramelized local tomatoes, puree of chervil root, or a velvety buckwheat sauce (prix-fixe menus are available for both lunch and dinner).

    43 rue de France, Fontainebleau, Île-de-France, 77300, France
    01–64–22–01–57

    Known For

    • Seasonal cuisine
    • Japanese-inflected dishes
    • Stellar wine list

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Wed.
  • 3. Les Prémices

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    Adjoining the property of the stately 17th-century Château de Bourron, in the heart of the Forest of Fontainebleau, this lovely restaurant is well worth the short trip out of town. Bright and airy, with an open terrace in warm weather, the elegant dining room shows meticulous attention to detail—from the crisp table linens to the stylish flower arrangements—all the better to highlight chef Dominique Maès's sophisticated French fare. The six-course tasting menu (wine pairings extra) is the best deal, allowing for a well-rounded sampling of this talented chef's inventive cuisine.

    12 bis, rue Blaise de Montesquiou, Bourron-Marlotte, Île-de-France, 77780, France
    01–64–78–33–00

    Known For

    • Excellent location
    • One of the town's few gastronomic tables
    • Romantic atmosphere

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Tues., and late Dec.–early Jan. No dinner Sun., Reservations essential
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