Bona Ventura

12th arr. (Gare de Lyon) · Paris

À la Biche au Bois

Local cuisineLocals' pick

An old Paris bistrot near the Gare de Lyon where regulars and train passengers sit elbow to elbow over terrines, escargots and the house coq au vin, with game in season (venison, of course, and even Scottish grouse) and a crème caramel MICHELIN calls addictive.

Address
45 Avenue Ledru-Rollin, 75012 Paris
Hours
Mon-Thu 12:00-14:00, 19:00-22:15; Fri 12:00-14:00, 19:00-22:30; closed Sat, Sun (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
Price
Price not verified
Price level
€€

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Good to know

  • Time Out notes people queue outside for the value; book.
  • Weekdays only per Google hours.
  • David Lebovitz rated the fries among the best in Paris.

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