Petit Boileau (Le), Paris

A wave of good humour seems to ripple through this bar-restaurant which the former rugby-playing owner has made into a haven of peace, quiet... and feasting. The district may not strike you as particularly welcoming, but you will not find a more authentic bistrot. People working nearby have made this their regular haunt and they contribute to the friendly atmosphere, eating elbow to elbow without so much as a murmer of complaint. The chef imports all produce fresh from Lozère where he originates, and it is full of rustic flavours. Who could be happier than a Frenchman with good bread and good wine on his table...?