Café Le Bol – Winter’s night cafe

This cosy little French bistro/cafe is a popular haunt. The de rigueur trappings of a proper bistro – all-day opening, decent breakfasts as well as lunch and dinner, outdoor tables in good weather, and you can order a coffee that comes in a cup the size of your head. There’s a huge dark wooden communal table in the middle of the room with a limited number of tables for 2 scattered around. The croissants, baguettes and Tarte au citron could be sold in any bakery in Paris, while the tea list is long.

Winter goodness: The Soupe à l’oignon (onion soup) is a heart warmer, and full of the good stuff.