Adjacent to the designer kitchen gadgets in the basement homewares section of hip concept store Merci, this chic canteen serves zesty salads, seasonal soups, rustic risottos and savoury tarts along with a creative array of cakes. Industrial downlights are suspended over the tables, while big picture windows frame a leafy green courtyard garden.
La Cantine de Merci
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
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