Dining in Paris
One of the best cheap Parisian treats is a crepe. You can order one made to order at numerous street booths around the city, including near Café Deux Magots in the 6th arrondisement. Try it with Nutella or egg and cheese. Yum! Sit-down creperies in the 5th and 6th arrondisements are cozy, especially on gray days. Try a glass of good Normandy hard cider with your crepes.
Famous cafes for whiling away the hours include La Coupole near Montparnasse and Cafe de Flore and the Deux Magots on Boulevard St. Germain. They serve simple but classic French fare like steak frites, poulet frites (chicken and fries), and croque monsieur (a delicious variation on the ham sandwich).
Delicious freshmade couscous with merguez sausage and harissa hot sauce is scrumptious and reminds you of France’s close relationship with North Africa. You can find many couscous restaurants around Paris, but your best budget options come by checking the placards outside couscous restaurants in the 5th arrondisement to look for price specials.
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