Cafe Beaubourg, Paris

From this classy bar-restaurant, you get a great view of the eye-catching Beaubourg contemporary art centre. Spacious and elaborately furnished, the cafe is split into smaller areas and has a pleasant mezzanine floor. The terrace with its comfortable chairs is a great place for tourists and the cafe's hip regular crowd. The food, starting with a healthy selection of American and traditional French breakfasts, is simple and hearty, though priced 'à la Parisienne'.