Perruche Paris

Perruche sits on the ninth floor of the Printemps De L’Homme at 2 Rue du Havre. It is a five-minute walk from Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, tucked high above the shopping district.

The room runs smart, but the menu is a loose collection of Mediterranean and modern French plates. Most visitors treat this as a place to look out, but you should choose it for the distance it puts between you and the street-level rush. While the neighbors at the Opéra Garnier draw crowds through sheer density, Perruche offers a rare vantage point that stays clear of the pavement noise. It is an honest choice for a drink when you want to see the city skyline without having to fight for a spot on the sidewalk.