The brunch at Drouant is a must-try for any literature lover visiting Paris. There, famous writers like Marcel Proust and Marguerite Duras received the Goncourt Prize. On Saturdays and Sundays, one can enjoy a chic and gourmet interlude, while children can participate in creative workshops.

By Chloé Sarraméa.

Published on 4 October 2021. Updated on 10 August 2026.

Many dreamed of it… The dream has now turned into reality if you want to spend your Sunday afternoon where Marcel Proust and Marguerite Duras received their Goncourt Prize. A new space at Drouant, the Parisian institution founded in 1880, allows you to eat inside a hushed interior or on its terrace any time of the week, with family or as a couple. There, chef Thibault Nizard sublimates the Parisian spirit of the place and celebrates its heritage.

For anyone looking for a chic and gourmet start to the day, a must-go event is the brunch, served every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3:3 pm. Children can also participate in creative workshops upstairs for €35, while their parents have lunch below. Drouant offers a classic brunch for €68, which includes pastries, hot drinks and juices. What follows is grandiose… A selection of five dishes, including light eggs Benedict that can be topped with caviar, a selection of succulent cheeses, a very tender roasted salmon served with parsley root purée and a tasty Noir de Challans chicken. Cherry on the top, you can enjoy a mini chocolate mousse or pancakes with their chocolate praline sauce. The less sleepy ones among us can enjoy the unlimited champagne.

Drouant Restaurant, 16-18 Place Gaillon, 75002 Paris.