Summer is shaping up to be a hot one in Paris, and the 15th arrondissement is no exception. The good news: at Hôtel Moderniste, you'll find a cool, air-conditioned welcome from morning to night. But once you're back out exploring the neighbourhood, escaping the heat for hours at a stretch is another matter. That's where a handful of well-chosen local addresses come in, each offering a genuine breath of cool air between stops.
A small ritual before heading out: a good cold drink, on the house at the hotel's honesty bar, to set you up properly before facing the Parisian sun. From there, head to one of these five tables in the 15th, all fitted with proper air conditioning.
Abstinence
Near La Motte-Picquet, this wine bar has become a neighbourhood regular. Expect generous, sun-kissed bistronomic cooking, a well-curated natural wine list, and a choice between the leafy glass roof or the air-conditioned dining room.
47 avenue de la Motte-Picquet, 75015 Paris
Amanie
Chef Manoj Sharma's brasserie here draws on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influences, serving everything from breakfast through dinner. The dining room stays air-conditioned all day, so you can sit down at any hour without feeling the heat.
1 place Étienne Pernet, 75015 Paris
Chakaiseki Akiyoshi
France's only cha-kaiseki restaurant, and Michelin-starred to boot, offers something rare: a Japanese tea ceremony in a hushed, serene, fully air-conditioned setting. A proper escape from both the Parisian bustle and the heat outside.
59 rue Letellier, 75015 Paris
Pedzouille La Grange
On the roof of the Novotel Porte de Versailles, this rooftop spot delivers unbeatable Eiffel Tower views and hearty land-and-sea cooking over a wood fire. Take your pick between the cool of the indoor room, l'Abreuvoir, or the breeze on the terrace.
4 avenue de la Porte de la Plaine, 75015 Paris
Sharma Ji
In a modern, air-conditioned dining room on rue Frémicourt, chef Manoj Sharma reworks the family recipes of his childhood in India, well away from Parisian curry-house clichés. A short, precise menu built for sharing.
16 rue Frémicourt, 75015 Paris
Each of these spots is a 15-20 minute walk from Hôtel Moderniste. And when you're back, a cold drink will be waiting for you at the hotel.
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