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Tour d'Argent

• 15 quai de la Tournelle, Paris, 75005, France
• €€€€ · Modern Cuisine

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Established in 1582, this elegant restaurant on the banks of the Seine gained a new floor in the early 20C, and with it one of the best views of Paris's emblematic river and Notre Dame! Tour d'Argent has continued to move with the times: on the ground floor is the Bar des Maillets d'Argent – which harks back to 1930s Britain – with its snack menu and daily specials. The restaurant menu, revamped by chef and Meilleur Ouvrier de France Yannick Franques, draws on the neo-Classical heritage of several decades of French haute cuisine (with a particular emphasis on sauces); the perfectly honed service is as spectacular as ever. As for the extraordinary wine cellar, it is home to over 300 000 bottles. Above the restaurant, a new roof terrace is the ideal spot for a cocktail on a weekday evening or weekend afternoon.

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• Air conditioning
• Interesting wine list
• Restaurant offering vegetarian menus
• Valet parking
• Wheelchair access

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La Tour d'Argent

Paris, France

There's nothing more serious than pleasure. This axiom governed André Terrail when he took over La Tour d'Argent (The Sliver Tower) back in 1914. The philosophy is still in evidence today. Terrail's grandson André, who took over from his father Claude in 2006, is credited with bringing this more than 400-year-old establishment into the 21st century. Now the gallic gastronomy has a contemporary edge and is served in opulent surroundings overlooking the Seine. Drink it in, but don’t forget to save some space for sampling one of best wine lists in Paris.

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• Average price per person $115
• Tasting menu from $400
• Lunch and dinner: Tues – Sat
• +33 1 43 54 23 31
• Visit La Tour d'Argent's Website

17 Quai de la Tournelle, 5th arrondissement, Paris, 75005 Paris

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La Tour D'Argent

Sara Lieberman

April 5, 2024

For the best old-school, elegant dining experience in Paris, book a table at this legendary restaurant that dates back to 1582. The recently redesigned dining room, with window walls and a mirrored ceiling that reflects the Seine below, is the platonic ideal of a Parisian restaurant. And that’s not hyperbole—it inspired Ratatouille . The panoramic view and classic French food make it the place to be for an anniversary, engagement, or an absurdly over-the-top meal.

Beyond its decor, which looks a bit like you’re on a modernized cruise ship complete with teak walls and royal blue carpeting, the service is outstanding: Expect a rotating crew of servers in suits who whizz around in an almost symphonic fashion. Once they remove the silver Christofle plates, the show begins and the classic, reliable French hits keep coming. 

While pressed duck “Frédéric Delair” is their signature dish, and prepared tableside—blood and all—it’s not included in the prix fixe lunch, but a delicious roasted version is. The John Dory fish with parmesan foam and arugula pesto wow with its lightness. Even the various breads served with the meal, like turmeric focaccia, are memorable and feel like their own course. And allow them to wheel over the giant wine book that’s longer than a George R. R. Martin novel—the cellar has over 300,000 bottles, or, more accurately, 299,920 since over one million dollars in wine was nabbed . Gulp.

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Tour d'Argent

Ratings and reviews, food and ambience, location and contact, michelin guide's point of view.

We choose Tour d'Argent as we were looking for a Michelin Star lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Through much research we found this is one of the only Michelin restaurants in the city to offer service on a weekend afternoon. First of all, the setting... is incredible, amazing panaromic views from 6 floors up, stunning decor in classic french style. We choose the lunch menu and tried most dishes between the two of us and although the starters weren't to our taste the duck and desserts were outstanding. Above the food though was the service, attentive, knowledgeable and highly professional without ever being pushy or in your face. The house wine was also a surprising highlight. More

What could I say about Tour d'Argent that hasn't been said before? I honestly don't know. We got its name as a personal recommendation and decided to give it a try. We had lunch on occasion of my birthday and it was truly one of... the most memorable meals I ever had. Everything from the food to the service and decor is top notch. And while this is probably a place where to go for best value for money, the experience even exceeded our expectations. On some other fine dining restaurants I've been to before they can be spartan with portions, but Tour d'Argent by contrast give you plenty! I would agree with other reviewers in saying the service is correct and not overly fussy. Well done to Tour d'Argent for keeping with its tradition and savoir-faire. More

From the moment we entered the restaurant to the moment we left no one could have made our night more special. The waiter helped choose the wine at a price that was suitable, we ordered the duck set menu which was fabulous the dessert was... so large we could not manage it all. Already saving for our next booking. More

One of the best meals my husband and I have had in 40 years of marriage. We dined here last week and are still spending of the experience. Our arrival was greeted by the pleasant doorman. We were taken up to the restaurant by elevator... and met by the Maitre’d, who sat us at a window side table, which was beautifully set. We enjoyed small nibbles with glasses of champagne which set the tone for the evening. The wine list as others have mentioned, is massive. I am in the wine business but deferred to the (native Boston!) sommelier’s suggestion of a Malbec to accompany the restaurant’s signature duck duo preparation (which was done table side). This was after a second amuse Bouche of zucchini flowers and appetizers of crab and foie gras. The first course is duck breast, and soufflé potatoes, served with the famous duck blood sauce. The second preparation is the leg accompanied by sausage served in pastry cups. As expected, all was exceptional. During the meal the owner stopped by our table to inquire if we were enjoying our evening - and we certainly were! Too bad our numbered duck card arrived too late for him to sign for us . We ended our meal with dessert (no room for the wonderful looking cheese cart course!), a chocolate creation for myself and the famous baba with champagne and berries for my husband. These were served with coffee and tea and more little dessert bites. Of course, this all comes at a premium ($900 US) but we felt it was worth every penny. More

We enjoyed a lunch from the set menu. To each course we had a glas of wine with perfect help from a helpful sommelier - she really knew her wines;-) Foie gras ravioli was divine and extremely rich in taste. The duckling served to perfection!... Desert with a superb taste of chocolate and full bodied coffee. The staff is impeccable in their job. Have to mention the view also; what better way to experience Paris than from the windows of this restaurant. Will be back! More

I have been wanting to go to this restaurant for many many years and have the experience of the canard presse. To be honest it was not all disappointing. We got the best table in the restaurant ( at least in our opinion ) The... second service of the duck was perfect The lady sommelier chose a very good red wine BUT From the beginning the waiters seemed as if there were / is a second service coming that evening and rushed us to order. Instead of looking from a distance the waiter came on frequent occasions sort of disturbing us. Bread crumbs on the table was not, until the very end removed from the table The first serving of "extras" was incredible dry and boring. The whole atmosphere of the duck being pressed in front of you was not there. In my opinion the most important part of the "show". I have been to at least a dozen of Michelin restaurants around the world and must say that "The Tour" has to step up the game to get stars. We left with an empty feeling both in our minds and in our stomach ( even the lady complained ) because where did the rest of the duck go ! More

After several trips to Paris and numerous Michelin starred meals, my husband and I decided to finally give Tour d’Argent a try, if only for posterity. We knew the building and location were magnificent, that the sense of history would be palpable, and that the... grandeur of the restaurant itself would be notable. But we weren’t expecting to be wowed by the food. In fact, the menu offerings sounded stiff and old fashioned —royal hare soup w/ foie gras ravioli, wild pike en croute, duckling, whiting with a brioche crust. Yet to our great delight, the dishes were each delicious and interesting, not overwhelming and heavy. The hare soup was especially memorable and the fish superb. On top of it all, the hospitality was extraordinary—not at all pretentious but energetic and warm. We are thrilled that we had this experience and thank the entire staff for their amazing work. It takes a lot of training and coordination to produce such perfection, century after century. More

I have wanted to try this restaurant out since I was a student in Paris in the 70s but never did the stars align to make it happen. Finally, on a recent trip, and scouting out a special place for my daughter's birthday, I managed... to organise a lunch for myself. First, of course, is the amazing perch over the Seine which directly faces the cathedral of Notre Dame; still impressive yet sobering to see the massive amount of work that will be required to make it whole again. Service was excellent all around, someone always there to do what is required, without really making their presence felt. A unique skill seen only in restaurants like this in France but seldom seen elsewhere. Sommelier's was from Boston but was very knowledgeable and most helpful to me in finding some off the run wines from the Jura and Savoie. Food was excellent though three courses and one finished feeling full but not bloated. I had two bottles of wine and the three course menu for 300 euros. I would certainly take my daughter there for her birthday, if only they were open in mid-August! More

Beautiful day and of course view. Yes the Tour is old school comfort and class, but it’s not stuffy. The service is friendly, attentive, not overdone and you can have a friendly chat. You have lots of room and elegance. The wine list is of... course legendary and you can have a really informed discussion with the sommelier and find mature wine in your price range which is rare these days. Including big names at less than retail prices. Amazing. We had the fixed price menu which is the best value and though the choice is small the quality is high. I found the olive tapenade on my Guinea fowl a bit too strong, but otherwise all good and the quenelles and desert were really delicious. We come here rarely but every time it’s a treat. More

Dreadful experience the minute we set foot in this renowned establishment with the Maitre d' refusing to give us a table in the middle when the restaurant was pretty empty: he insisted on sitting us at the very back (with zero view yet the same... extortionate prices!) on the basis that we had not booked several months ahead!! He was snooty and unhelpful. The food was nice but standard boring classical French, nothing to excite the pallet. The waiters were lovely but the atmosphere was zero except for some obsequious manager turning up to say Hi. "SURFAIT" is the word to describe this place, an expensive old-fashioned tourist-trap. Totally uncreative and unexciting food: the silver came out as pure theatre. None of the flair, ingenuity or sense of surprise of Marsan by Helene Darroze for example which is simply terrific. More

We made a reservation for lunch, with a glass of champagne and a tour at the cave included. Our lunch was amazing from the beginning to the end, in every detail. We took our two little daughters with us and we had no problems at... all with that. In fact, the made a different, simpler, menu for them, which was very kind. The service was very attentive and gentle. The food itself was great - we chose the lunch menu (105 euros per person) plus the cheese step (which I strongly recommend). The menu consists in some “amuse bouche”, the a starter (I had the Quenelles and my wife had the egg with mushrooms and truffle, both excellent), the main course (the duck, not the famous pressed one, but still delicious) and the dessert (we had chocolate pie, also very good). Besides the great food and the excellent service, the view from the restaurant is amazing. It’s not cheap, but worths every cent! More

Second visit to this marvelous restaurant! Andre Terrail and his team put on a marvelous display of virtuosity in service. As it was our last day of a 3 week trip to Europe, we over-committed ourselves and arrived quite tardy to the restaurant for our... lunch reservation (I did give the reception updates on our later than expected arrival time). The reception, appreciative of our communications, was kind. The young lady smiled, took our coats and whisked us upstairs to the dining room. The dining room reception was equally warm to our late arrival and then the show began. A fine ballet of wine stewards, front waiters and back waiters effortlessly took care of our every whim and need; discussing everything from menu, wine and desert options to the historial sites viewed from the floor-to-ceiling windows and general history of this temple of cuisine. The service was meticulous and thoughtful and, of course, was the food. Light, elegant and ephemeral flavors as well as rich and seductive flavors….food for the gods! Two of our guests asked for crepes suzette without alcohol and the team happily obliged…table side service of crepes was lovely with fresh juices and rinds of citrus fruit to substitute for the alcohol usually used. The cheers cart is one of the best in the world (you are in France, after all). To cap it all off, it was Three Kings Day, and the restaurant served all guests a portion of the obligatory Galette des Rois…a guest at another table was lucky enough to the find the “crown” in their piece of cake and was provided with a fun crown to wear at the end of their meal. So fun! This place does not skip a beat and deserves every accolade! Thank you! More

Most amazing restaurant. The service was excellent . . . From the young doorman that welcomed us on arrival to the greeting from owner André Terrail at the end of our meal. The location superb, with the Restuarant sitting on the banks of the Seine... with fabulous views towards Notre Dame. The whole meal was an amazing experience, especially the famous pressed duck. Seeing the crepes suzette flambé d by our table was pure magic especially the hand made ice cream. A truly memorable evening in Paris. Thank you More

I and two friends had Sunday lunch at the Tour d'Argent following the recommendation of some of our fellow students in a French immersion program in Tours, France. We enjoyed the view (right beside the window), the service (the sense of humor of our waiters... with our Franglais), and the food. The scallops were amazing and we appreciated the advice of the sommalier since the wine list was a large volume that weighed >15 lbs. We appreciated the warmth of the service and being able to spend several hours eating, drinking, and enjoying each others company. I hope to return on a future visit with my husband or other family members. More

Having heard so much about this restaurant, I was very much looking forward to the evening. Unfortunately however, from the first moments there, I saw that so much was lacking. Upon entering the restaurant 5 minutes before my reservation time, a woman at the door... told me to have a seat and she would get back to me soon. This took me by surprise, as she was not at all welcoming. the two of us sat in the bar lounge as we were told, and there we sat. % minutes passed, then 10 and even 15. No one ever came to us to offer us a drink, or even a glass of water. The game woman saw that I was gettin irritated, and she finally came over to say that she was having to take another group up to theta floor before because she had no where to put them. This seemed like a strange excuse for the delay of over 15 minutes. When she finally came to escort us to the elevator, she asked me what was wrong. I guess she cold tell by my face that I was not happy. I told her that I felt it was inexcusable to keep us waiting for so long, and her only response was that they take one party up the elevator at a time and that's "just how we do it." There was absolutely no apology at all. Then, we finally got to our table, and to add insult to injury, we sat at the table for 7 minus (yes, I counted) until someone finally came to take a drink order. The rest of the evening was filled with mishaps and lack of attention. The space is beautiful and the food was tasty, but the service is amateurish and I would simply not recommend spending $800 a couple for this restaurant. More

TOUR D'ARGENT, Paris - Quartier Latin - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

• Service: 4.5
• Atmosphere: 4.5

•   GUIDE 2024

LA TOUR D’ARGENT

Au sixième étage, devant Notre-Dame et le quai de la Tournelle, avec l’une des plus belles vues de la capitale, cette maison familiale déroule un service à la française de grande élégance et réinvente, grâce à Yannick Franques, son patrimoine culinaire. Emblème gastronomique de Paris, l’on vient du monde entier savourer le fameux Caneton Frédéric Delair et déguster quelques-unes des illustres bouteilles reposant dans ses caves.

ANDRÉ TERRAIL CHEF YANNICK FRANQUES

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Fermetures hebdomadaires Dimanche soir, lundi et mardi

15-17, quai de la Tournelle 75005 Paris, France T.: +33 (0)1 43 54 23 31 [email protected] www.tourdargent.com

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Cooks prepare food at La Tour d’Argent restaurant in Paris, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. The Tour d’Argent, which claims to be the oldest restaurant in the French capital, has a front-row view of the renaissance of Notre Dame Cathedral as artisans prepare the fire-ravaged monument for reopening next year. The high-end restaurant, which helped inspire the movie “Ratatouille,’' recently reopened after its own renovation that preserved traditions while adapting to the 21st century. It will also overlook the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

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A waiter prepares tables at La Tour d’Argent restaurant in Paris, with Notre Dame cathedral in background, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. The Tour d’Argent, which claims to be the oldest restaurant in the French capital, has a front-row view of the renaissance of Notre Dame Cathedral as artisans prepare the fire-ravaged monument for reopening next year. The high-end restaurant, which helped inspire the movie “Ratatouille,’' recently reopened after its own renovation that preserved traditions while adapting to the 21st century. It will also overlook the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Waiters during a briefing at La Tour d’Argent restaurant in Paris, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. The Tour d’Argent, which claims to be the oldest restaurant in the French capital, has a front-row view of the renaissance of Notre Dame Cathedral as artisans prepare the fire-ravaged monument for reopening next year. The high-end restaurant, which helped inspire the movie “Ratatouille,’' recently reopened after its own renovation that preserved traditions while adapting to the 21st century. It will also overlook the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

A waiter prepares tables at La Tour d’Argent restaurant in Paris, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. The Tour d’Argent, which claims to be the oldest restaurant in the French capital, has a front-row view of the renaissance of Notre Dame Cathedral as artisans prepare the fire-ravaged monument for reopening next year. The high-end restaurant, which helped inspire the movie “Ratatouille,’' recently reopened after its own renovation that preserved traditions while adapting to the 21st century. It will also overlook the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Head of La Tour d’Argent restaurant, Andre Terrail, poses in Paris, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. The Tour d’Argent, which claims to be the oldest restaurant in the French capital, has a front-row view of the renaissance of Notre Dame Cathedral as artisans prepare the fire-ravaged monument for reopening next year. The high-end restaurant, which helped inspire the movie “Ratatouille,’' recently reopened after its own renovation that preserved traditions while adapting to the 21st century. It will also overlook the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Cooks prepare food at La Tour d’Argent restaurant in Paris, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. The Tour d’Argent, which claims to be the oldest restaurant in the French capital, has a front-row view of the renaissance of Notre Dame Cathedral as artisans prepare the fire-ravaged monument for reopening next year. The high-end restaurant, which helped inspire the movie “Ratatouille,’' recently reopened after its own renovation that preserved traditions while adapting to the 21st century. It will also overlook the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024.(AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Clients sit at tables at La Tour d’Argent restaurant in Paris, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. The Tour d’Argent, which claims to be the oldest restaurant in the French capital, has a front-row view of the renaissance of Notre Dame Cathedral as artisans prepare the fire-ravaged monument for reopening next year. The high-end restaurant, which helped inspire the movie “Ratatouille,’' recently reopened after its own renovation that preserved traditions while adapting to the 21st century. It will also overlook the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Chef Yannick Franques prepares food at La Tour d’Argent restaurant in Paris, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. The Tour d’Argent, which claims to be the oldest restaurant in the French capital, has a front-row view of the renaissance of Notre Dame Cathedral as artisans prepare the fire-ravaged monument for reopening next year. The high-end restaurant, which helped inspire the movie “Ratatouille,’' recently reopened after its own renovation that preserved traditions while adapting to the 21st century. It will also overlook the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Clients enjoy a lunch at La Tour d’Argent restaurant in Paris, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. The Tour d’Argent, which claims to be the oldest restaurant in the French capital, has a front-row view of the renaissance of Notre Dame Cathedral as artisans prepare the fire-ravaged monument for reopening next year. The high-end restaurant, which helped inspire the movie “Ratatouille,’' recently reopened after its own renovation that preserved traditions while adapting to the 21st century. It will also overlook the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

A waiter cuts a duck cooked at La Tour d’Argent restaurant in Paris, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. The Tour d’Argent, which claims to be the oldest restaurant in the French capital, has a front-row view of the renaissance of Notre Dame Cathedral as artisans prepare the fire-ravaged monument for reopening next year. The high-end restaurant, which helped inspire the movie “Ratatouille,’' recently reopened after its own renovation that preserved traditions while adapting to the 21st century. It will also overlook the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

PARIS (AP) — The Tour d’Argent already boasts a 320,000-bottle wine cellar, a world-famous duck recipe and a storied 441-year history. Now, the legendary Paris restaurant is about to serve up its “plat de résistance": a front-row view of two of the biggest events of 2024 — the renaissance of Notre Dame Cathedral and the 2024 Summer Olympics .

A city landmark unto itself — and an inspiration for the restaurant in the movie “Ratatouille’’ — the Tour d’Argent recently reopened after its own renovation, which preserved revered traditions while adapting to the 21st century.

‘’It’s very reassuring for many customers to see that such establishments are still present in our history, and in French gastronomic history,’’ owner and CEO André Terrail told the Associated Press.

The restaurant claims to be the oldest in Paris, its 1582 opening date embossed on the doors. It says King Henri IV ate heron pâté here; ‘’Sun King’’ Louis XIV hosted a meal here involving an entire cow; and presidents, artists like Salvador Dalí, and celebrities including Marilyn Monroe have graced its tables in the generations since.

Today the Michelin-starred restaurant remains one of the most exclusive places to dine in the French capital, out of reach for most. The simplest fixed-price lunch menu runs to 150 euros ($167), and the most affordable fixed-price dinner is 360 euros – and that’s without even peeking at the 8-kilo (17-pound) book dubbed the ‘’bible’’ of its wine cellar.

Clients sit at tables at La Tour d’Argent restaurant in Paris, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

But the reborn Tour d’Argent offers options for those who want to breathe in its rarefied atmosphere without investing in a full meal: A ground-floor lounge serving croissants in the morning, an adjacent bar serving fireside cocktails in the evening, and a rooftop bar open in the warmer months, where the restaurant’s breathtaking views are on full display.

Notre Dame Cathedral takes center stage in this Paris panorama, a construction site like no other. Artisans are mounting a new spire and roof on the monument, replacing those that collapsed in a 2019 fire that threatened to destroy the entire medieval cathedral.

Piece by piece, the scaffolding that enshrouds the site will come down over the course of 2024, in time for its planned Dec. 8 reopening to the public.

For its neighbors at the Tour d’Argent, the restoration of Notre Dame is welcome news.

Cooks prepare food at La Tour d’Argent restaurant in Paris, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

“Notre Dame is a landmark and probably had lost a little bit of attention to the Eiffel Tower,” Terrail said. After the fire, Notre Dame enjoyed an injection of funding, notably from the U.S. ’’Lots of love coming from abroad, making sure that the cathedral was renovated,’' he said.

Terrail had been mulling a makeover for the Tour d’Argent too, and finally made it happen after an 18-month closure prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Head of La Tour d’Argent restaurant, Andre Terrail, poses in Paris, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

“COVID in a sense accelerated things, and also the Olympic Games, which are kind of an accelerator for everything in Paris,” he says.

“We have a front-row seat on the opening ceremony of the Olympics. It’s a great privilege. It starts just there,” he says, pointing at the spot where the unprecedented opening-day extravaganza will unfold along the River Seine on July 26.

The restaurant reopened to generally positive reviews, after years in which it had been seen as resting on its laurels. Michelin says the cuisine and service were rejuvenated ‘’without taking away from its nature.’’

The Tour d’Argent – which translates as ‘’Silver Tower’’ -- has a redesigned dining room with an open kitchen, and a top-floor one-bedroom apartment that rents for nearly 9,000 euros a night.

Its signature dish remains pressed duck, cooked in its own blood and specially carved by servers in the air instead of on a board. Since 1890, the restaurant has been giving customers certificates with the number of each duck served. They’re now well past the one-million mark.

Chef Yannick Franques prepares food at La Tour d’Argent restaurant in Paris, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

The bustling kitchen staff use locally grown products and closely held recipes, like a seductive “mystery egg” starter in truffle sauce.

“You have to cook the egg white, but not the yolk,’' explains executive chef Yannick Franques.

“People, when they come to eat, are quite surprised when they don’t know the mystery and often come to me asking how I manage to keep the yolk raw inside and the white part cooked. Unfortunately, I can’t say, I just can’t say,’' he says, smiling.

‘’The secret’s the secret. Voilà.’'

Angela Charlton and Alex Turnbull in Paris contributed.

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Saturday 30th April, the Tour d’Argent will close its doors for a huge renovation of nine months piloted by Franklin Azzi Design. The longest and most complete works of its history since 1936 when the restaurant was moved to the sixth floor. It is still too soon to unveil details on this metamorphosis but the goal is clear: put Tour d’Argent in the 21st century. We will take inspiration from its legacy and keep what makes it famous: the splendid wine cellar taken over by Victor González, the theatre of duck, the majestic service of the room director Stéphane Trapier, and the culinary art of our Chef Yannick Franques.

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Du jardin caché au-dessus des rails de Montparnasse à la future forêt urbaine de la place de Catalogne, des érables argentés du square Saint-Lambert au lilas de Perse qui flirte avec la façade du Bon Marché, dix haltes au vert pour découvrir la rive gauche parisienne.

1. Aires naturelles de jeux

En ce jour férié de mai, les trois aires de jeux du square du Clos-Feuquières bruissent de babillages. Les deux stars arboricoles du lieu ne sont pas bien hautes. Sur deux terre-pleins censés les mettre en valeur et les protéger, ces hêtres, classés arbres remarquables parisiens, ne mesurent qu’un peu plus de dix mètres de hauteur. Ils furent plantés à la création du parc, en 1973. L’écorce de ces quinquagénaires porte les cicatrices des tailles qui les ont amenés jusqu’à nous. Mais leurs ramures, elles, en imposent. Elles forment deux parasols géants particulièrement enveloppants. Car les deux hêtres sont pleureurs, de l’espèce Fagus sylvatica pendula. Un moutard, bâtons à la main, escalade le monticule qui les accueille et semble contempler des adversaires imaginaires depuis ce promontoire ombragé. Deux autres apportent des branchages dénichés on ne sait où, dans l’idée de bâtir une hutte d’observation contre les troncs. Heureux les pirates abrités !

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A la sortie du métro Vaugirard, le square Jean-Chérioux qui descend en pente douce vers la mairie du 15 e arrondissement affiche portes closes pour rénovation. Ce qui n’empêche pas le chêne de Hongrie fièrement planté à l’entrée d’étendre ses longues branches jusque sur le trottoir, par-dessus les grilles ouvragées. Il a fière allure, ce représentant forestier. Il a même des airs un peu sauvages face aux sévères rangées de platanes qui bornent le rectangle du square, organisé autour du kiosque à musique, là où se trouvait jadis la place du village de Vaugirard. Les symétries du XIX e  siècle sont une chose, la liberté du chêne est une autre affaire ! Alors qu’il a été planté il y a trente-cinq ans à peine, ses quinze mètres de hauteur le placent parmi les onze chênes remarquables de la capitale. Ses branches, basses, pointant vers le ciel, sont recouvertes de jeunes et grandes feuilles vert vif. Dans l’air du matin, elles en éventeraient presque les passants qui sortent d’un pas pressé de la bouche de métro.

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Il faut bien chercher pour débusquer ces arbres vénérables qui furent, les premiers, plantés dans le square Saint-Lambert. On fait le tour des parterres centraux semés de pelouse qui évoquent la forme d’une coquille saint-jacques. On se glisse discrètement devant l’estrade du théâtre de plein air où des comédiens amateurs interprètent des jeunes gens qui, paniqués par l’état du monde, se décident à préparer une révolution. Et c’est la couleur flamboyante qui finit par nous attirer l’œil. Un monsieur lit au frais sous l’érable argenté qui domine le paysage de ses vingt mètres de hauteur. Ses très jeunes feuilles ont encore la couleur rouge qui caractérise leurs tiges. Les plus grandes virent déjà au vert très clair dont le revers blanc provoque des effets de lumière. Il vient de loin ! En 1835, siégeait ici l’usine à gaz de Vaugirard, construite malgré la fronde du quartier qui craignait les explosions, les fumées toxiques et… leur influence néfaste sur la végétation. Après quatre-vingts ans d’une production de gaz qui alimenta une partie des réverbères de la rive gauche, l’usine est rasée, puis le square planté, en 1933. L’érable argenté est toujours là, tout comme son voisin, un aulne glutineux fort discret dont la longévité force le respect.

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un très beau souvenir qui restera un grand moment tant sur le plan de l'accueil exceptionnel, que du cadre unique et d'une cuisine sans défaut La Tour d'Argent mérite dès 2025 une seconde étoile !! nous y reviendrons avec un immense plaisir

Une expérience incontournable, certainement une des plus belles adresses, à faire au moins une fois dans sa vie, tout est parfait c’est la quintessence de l’excellence. Merci pour ce moment merveilleux.

Voila 50 ans que nous sommes des habitués des lieux, du restaurant, alors qu'elle déception fut de ne pouvoir avoir pu Bruncher dans ces lieux, clientèle bas de gamme et mal habillée style jogging gris ... un buffet détrempé a 15h, sans aucun intérêt et... Plus

L’excellence d’un bout à l’autre, dès la réception. Un personnel d’un grand professionnalisme qui vous met à l’aise dès votre entrée et durant tout le repas. Une cuisine de grand chef qui ravit les papilles dès les bouchées apéritives jusqu’au dessert. Un geand merci à... Plus

Le service un vrai ballet Les classiques de la tour sont magnifiques avec le menu 6 services Et la vue!

L'endroit, la décoration, la vue sur la Seine... tout est parfait ! C'était notre première fois suite à l'émission TV regardée il y a quelques mois. Je tenais absolument pouvoir vivre une telle expérience. Le résultat est = Merveilleux!

Nous avons passé un moment délicieux lors de nôtre déjeuner à la Tour d'argent. Tout a été exquis de l'accueil jusqu'au départ avec un cadre idyllique et fantastique plongé sur Notre Dame. Tous les mets et vins ont été parfaits et nous avins particulièrement apprécié... Plus

Quel plaisir de se laisser guider par le chef lors de ce menu surprise. Un cadre splendide, un service impeccable et une vue splendide sur Paris !

Un accueil parfait, une vue sur le tout Paris à couper le souffle, un service digne d'un balais de danseurs (et danseuses) étoile, un dîner exceptionnel avec des saveurs à la hauteur du cadre idyllique dans l'écrin ou nous étions posé.

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Tour Triangle : l’espoir d’un renouveau chez les commerçants fait face à l’amertume des riverains

Malgré les multiples protestations, pétitions et procès, l’immeuble de 42 étages poursuit son ascension sous leurs yeux désabusés des habitants du XVe arrondissement. Les commerçants, au contraire, voient en cette construction la possibilité d’une dynamisation du secteur.

La tour Triangle, dont les prémices remontent à 2008, n’a pas fini de diviser. Malgré de nombreuses pétitions, recours juridiques et une enquête du Parquet national financier à l’origine de perquisitions, ce mastodonte doit envers et contre tout être inauguré au courant de l’année 2026, au niveau du parc des Expositions de Paris, porte de Versailles (XVe).

Celle que certains surnomme « l’hydre de Lerne » poursuit donc inexorablement son ascension sous les yeux amers des riverains du quartier. Sept étages ont déjà été érigés. Lorsque les travaux seront achevés, cette pyramide de verre atteindra la hauteur vertigineuse de 180 mètres et deviendra ainsi le troisième bâtiment le plus haut de la capitale, derrière la tour Eiffel et la tour Montparnasse, avec ses 42 étages d’hôtellerie, d’espaces de travail et de santé.

« Inutile » et « énergivore »

La vitesse du chantier est elle aussi très grande. Jean-Claude, habitant de la rue Julien depuis trente-cinq ans, observe avec stupeur depuis son appartement la tour gagner près d’un étage chaque semaine. Il profite donc des derniers mois avant que la tour Eiffel ne disparaisse totalement de son champ de vision.

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« On a l’impression qu’ils construisent une tour pour construire une tour, sans savoir où ils vont. S’ils y installent comme prévu des hôtels et bureaux, je n’en vois pas l’utilité compte tenu de tout ce qu’on trouve déjà dans le quartier ou à Issy-les-Moulineaux (Hauts-de-Seine), estime-t-il. Il y a au moins 2 000 chambres d’hôtel dans le coin, et on sait bien qu’il est très difficile de louer des bureaux en ce moment et que beaucoup restent vides. »

Le manque de sobriété énergétique d’un projet d’une telle ampleur interroge lui aussi. « On nous parle tous les jours d’écologie et on vient nous construire cette énorme tour de verre énergivore alors que ça fait des années que des gens se battent contre. À ce niveau-là, c’est pousser le bouchon », sourcille Floriane, habitante d’un immeuble situé sur le boulevard Victor, qui fait face à la tour.

Désabusée en premier lieu par le manque de concertation de la part de la mairie, qui a validé le projet en 2015, sous la première mandature d’Anne Hidalgo (PS), elle s’inquiète surtout des possibles répercussions sur les commerces alentour : « J’ai peur que ça leur porte préjudice et qu’ils perdent des clients au profit des nouveaux restaurants et hôtels qui vont voir le jour. »

« Ça va apporter du dynamisme »

Les avis semblent cependant plus nuancés du côté des commerçants concernés, qui ne savent pas toujours sur quel pied danser. « On entend beaucoup de choses différentes. Si ce sont effectivement des bureaux, ça peut nous ramener des clients à la pause déjeuner. Mais si finalement on se retrouve avec des hôtels et des commerces, ça ne sent pas bon pour nous », prédit Refki, employé au sein du café Eugène.

De l’autre côté de la rue, au café Victoria, c’est au contraire un sentiment d’espoir qui prédomine. « Je suis extrêmement contente et j’ai hâte que ça aboutisse. Nous dépendons totalement du Parc des expositions et quand il n’y a pas de salon, le quartier est mort. Ça va apporter du dynamisme et on va pouvoir recevoir du monde à l’année », s’enthousiasme Élodie, la gérante.

Pour elle, la pyramide de verre peut même avoir du bon sur la valeur immobilière des biens voisins et ne comprend pas que l’on parle d’un paysage gâché. « Il n’y a pas de vue ici, si ce n’est sur le périphérique avec du béton sur du béton. Si la tour ressemble à ce qui a été projeté, ça peut être vraiment joli », considère la commerçante. Seule ombre au tableau, selon elle, la circulation dans le secteur, déjà très dense en temps normal, qui risque d’être encore plus embouteillée.