While there are more famous cafes in Paris, such as the de Flore and the Deux Magots, their view could not match that of this little cafe across the Pont St. Louis. The beautiful backside of Notre Dame and a faraway view of the Pantheon are all yours as you sip your espresso or eat your Berthillon ice cream from a goblet. That's a 3-star view for the price of a few euros!

Meals are in the cafe vein, but can be substantial. Try a delicious steak with a gravy boat of roquefort sauce, on the side. It comes with buttery noodles. After that, I dare you try to eat a fruit tart for dessert. Something lighter might be a bowl of hearty onion soup, complete with a crusty cheesy crouton float.

For dessert, you can enjoy a crepe or the aforementioned Berthillon ice cream. They even serve a sensuous hot chocolate, Angelina-style, so thick that it must be cut with the hot cream separately!