The perfect weekend · Saturday
Photo: CPR / Tiphaine Jacquet – Visit Paris Region
Aperitif at the Café de la Paix
Up avenue de l'Opéra to the café inaugurated by Empress Eugénie in 1862, its Napoleon III décor newly restored, with the Opéra Garnier straight across the square; open daily 8:30–23:00.

| When | Saturday, 18:15 |
|---|---|
| Where | Café de la Paix |
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Checked on visitparisregion.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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