What to order at Chez Michel

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Set menu
Editor tip
The annex tables in the cave are the quieter option; book at least a week ahead for the cave seats.
CuisineFrench regional
Price
Neighborhood10e
HoursMon-Fri 12:00-13:30, 19:00-21:30; closed Sat-Sun
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Tip: The annex tables in the cave are the quieter option; book at least a week ahead for the cave seats.

Location

Address: 10 Rue de Belzunce, 75010 Paris

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