There are many reasons to spend time in Le Marais, the third and fourth arrondissements of Paris on the right banks of the Seine. Shopping, shopping and more shopping, history and museums, taking tea at Mariage Freres, a coffee at Le Petit Fer a Cheval or dinner at Le Coude Fou, all perfectly good excuses and reasons why at times it is almost impossible to leave this bustling quartier.
Le Coude Fou is a small, no longer smoke filled, brasserie on the rue Bourg-Tibourg. A squashy space, dominated by a bar on one side, means a lot of breathing in and pardonez-moi in order to take a seat. This restaurant is a casual and friendly little place. It is not gourmet but hearty; it is not elegant but it is quaint. I love Le Coude Fou, especially in the winter time when the chill of Paris seeps into my bones and all I can think about is getting warm, feeling cosy and appreciating a simple home style meal. Try as I might and order something different I don't seem to be able to resist the crotin de chevre chaud - a deliciously warm hunk of goat cheese that sits on top of crunchy grilled and olive oil drizzled bread. A green salad with a tangy vinaigrette dressing is the perfect accompaniment...and this is only the entree....xv
Le Coude Fou
12, rue du Bourg-Tibourg
75004 Paris
+33 142771516
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