27 avenue Carnot, Paris 17thOpen daily — from 7am3 min from the Arc de Triomphe
Paris 17th — avenue Carnot

L'Arc Café

A leafy terrace on avenue Carnot, a three-minute walk from the Arc de Triomphe. Breakfast from 7am, lunch all afternoon, dinner until midnight — seven days a week.

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From 7amBreakfast served early
Every dayKitchen never closes
TerraceShaded, on the avenue
3 minFrom the Arc de Triomphe
Breakfast

Your morning coffee, three minutes from your hotel

Breakfast is served from 7am to 11.30am. The €10 set: a hot drink of your choice, fresh orange juice, fromage blanc, toast or a croissant. The €13.50 Big Breakfast adds a fried egg or an omelette, to see you through to lunch.

Guests from the hotels around the Étoile have been starting their day here for years. Belfast, Stella Étoile, Régence Étoile, Elsa, Tilsitt Étoile, Hôtel Arc de Triomphe: all under a five-minute walk away.

The house

A brasserie at the foot of the Étoile

A short walk from the Arc de Triomphe, L'Arc Café is the kind of address the neighbourhood keeps coming back to: a coffee at the bar in the morning, a quick lunch between meetings, a drink on the terrace at aperitif hour, an easy dinner in the evening.

Home-cooked brasserie food — French beef tartare, côte de bœuf to share, whole duck breast — and Pedone ice cream to finish.

“Three minutes from the Arc, but you eat like a local.”The L'Arc Café team
Evenings

Dinner outside, under the trees

When the sun drops over avenue Carnot the terrace lights up and service carries on until midnight. Big tables, dinners for two, a drink after the show: we keep seats outside for as long as the weather holds.

The favourites

Our signatures

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Whole duck breast

€26.00

Honey and citrus sauce, potato gratin and green beans.

Mixed board

€21.00

Charcuterie and cheese on one board, made for sharing.

Bourbon vanilla crème brûlée

€9.00

Caramelised cane sugar, best with a coffee.

The neighbourhood

What's around

Avenue Carnot runs off place de l'Étoile. Everything is walkable.

  • Arc de Triomphe250 m — 3 min walk
  • Avenue des Champs-Élysées400 m — 5 min
  • Salle Wagram550 m — 7 min
  • Place des Ternes and Poncelet market600 m — 8 min
  • Palais des Congrès, Porte Maillot800 m — 10 min
  • Parc Monceau1.3 km — 16 min

Getting here

  • ArgentineLine 1 — 250 m
  • Charles de Gaulle–ÉtoileLines 1, 2, 6 and RER A — 400 m
  • TernesLine 2 — 600 m
  • Porte MaillotLine 1, RER C and E — 800 m
In pictures

A few glimpses

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The terrace of L'Arc Café on avenue CarnotThe green awning of L'Arc, bar and restaurantThe lit front at nightThe dining roomThe bar and high tablesThe daily specials board

What our guests say

4.4

Average Google rating, from just over 1,200 reviews left by neighbourhood regulars and passing travellers.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is L'Arc Café from the Arc de Triomphe?

250 metres — about a three-minute walk along avenue Carnot from place de l'Étoile.

What time is breakfast served?

From 7am to 11.30am, every day. Two sets: €10 for the Breakfast, €13.50 for the Big Breakfast with eggs.

Is there a terrace?

Yes, a shaded terrace on avenue Carnot, open for lunch and dinner while the weather allows.

Do I need to book?

Not compulsory, but recommended in the evening and for the terrace. Book online or call +33 1 53 81 77 43.

How late is dinner served?

The kitchen stays open until midnight Monday to Saturday, and until 11pm on Sunday.

Can I come if I am not staying at a nearby hotel?

Of course. The room and the terrace are open to everyone, from the first coffee at seven to the last drink.

How is your menu kept up to date?

It runs on Linkooc, the menu and booking tool for restaurants. A change of dish or price shows up online straight away, in French, English and Spanish, with allergens listed on every item.

27 avenue Carnot, Paris 17th

We'll keep you a table

Book online or call us. Continuous service, every day, 7am to midnight.