La Tour d'Argent – Historic French Dining with Iconic Views

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Address & Contact+

La Tour d’Argent

15 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris, France

+33 1 43 54 23 31

contact@tourdargent.com

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Price+

Seasonal tasting menus & à la carte; pricing varies—see current menu online.

Current menu ↗

Cuisine & Chef+

Contemporary French haute cuisine

Chef: Yannick Franques.

Booking+

Reservations required; book via the official site.

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Awards+

⭐ 1 MICHELIN Star

Transport & How to Get There+

Métro: Maubert–Mutualité (L10) · Pont Marie (L7)

Quai de la Tournelle, facing Île Saint-Louis; several bus lines nearby.

Dress Code+

Jacket compulsory for gentlemen at lunch & dinner. Smart-casual elsewhere; sportswear not accepted.

Opening Hours+

Tue–Sat: Lunch 12:00–14:00 · Dinner 19:00–21:00

Closed Sunday & Monday.

Nestled along the Seine River at 17 Quai de la Tournelle in Paris’s 5th arrondissement, La Tour d'Argent stands as one of the city’s most historic dining institutions. Located just across from Notre-Dame Cathedral and near Île Saint-Louis, the restaurant sits at the crossroads of Parisian heritage and refined lifestyle.

Founded in 1582, La Tour d'Argent is renowned for its legendary pressed duck, a signature dish prepared with exceptional precision and tradition. Each duck is individually numbered, continuing a ritual that has defined the restaurant’s identity for generations.

Perched above the Seine, the dining room offers sweeping views across the historic center of Paris. Just moments away, guests can extend their experience to destinations such as Shakespeare and Company, Hôtel de Ville, and the elegant Cheval Blanc Paris, creating a seamless blend of culture, shopping, and luxury hospitality.

Under the direction of Yannick Franques, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, the cuisine honors traditional French gastronomy while introducing subtle contemporary refinement.

The wine cellar at La Tour d'Argent remains one of the most prestigious in the world, reflecting the depth and richness of French wine culture.

For those seeking a truly iconic Parisian dining experience, La Tour d'Argent offers a setting where history, gastronomy, and Parisian lifestyle come together effortlessly.