What could be more enjoyable than those Sundays that rhyme with grasses mat’ and where breakfasts start after 12 PM? The most genius invention for these relaxing days? The saint brunch, which we quickly reserve at the best addresses in the capital! Among the options to try as soon as possible: the brunch from our icon Pierre Hermé, a stunning view and oriental flavors at Dar Mima, or the very healthy BB Brunch. To the taaaable!
Pierre Hermé
The place: this is THE news of the year for sweet lovers: the world-famous Pierre Hermé is launching his Sunday brunch for the first time, with an ultra-gourmet 65€ formula that marks both small and big occasions. A birthday to celebrate, a date to impress, or a gift for Mother's Day: the house's brunch is an unforgettable experience to offer your loved ones. What's on the program? A five-course brunch well orchestrated, in the Beaupassage restaurant-boutique on rue de Grenelle. A perfect opportunity to channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw with a mimosa and juicy gossip.
The brunch: you are welcomed with a hot and a cold drink of your choice from a wide selection (coffees, teas, and even an addictive caramel latte and Viennese hot chocolate...), the tasting starts with thin bread slices to top with La Viette butter and Ispahan or apricot jams (yum also: flower honey and hazelnut praline spread) and a couture pastry like a chocolate pistachio croissant or raspberry-lychee-rose. Then, choose between fluffy pancakes or homemade granola (plain or chocolate). For the main course, opt for eggs Benedict, soft-boiled with toast, fried, scrambled plain or with bacon, omelette... Of course, don't forget the brunch classics revisited: an avocado toast with pistachio cream (crazy), a savory waffle with salmon, a croque-monsieur, and many other treats. To finish beautifully, enjoy a signature pastry or three macarons.
The extra touch: the possibility to be seated on the sunny terrace to double the pleasure!
Pierre Hermé Beaupassage, 53-57 rue de Grenelle, Paris 7e. 01 82 73 27 21. Brunch served every Sunday in two services at 11:30 AM and 2 PM. 65€ per person, 25€ for children. Reservation required on The Fork or directly with the Café Pierre Hermé Paris at Beaupassage.
Dar Mima
The place: this restaurant designed by Jamel Debbouze and Laurent de Gourcuff, perched at the top of the magnificent Institut du Monde Arabe, is a secret haven that enchants as soon as you step inside. A true oasis with Mediterranean paradise vibes is revealed before our amazed eyes, with this light-infused décor in orange and bright colors. In this suspended garden between sky and earth, palm trees, jasmines, and lemon trees burst forth on a rooftop with an unbeatable view of Paris. A refreshing and elegant vibe that already makes you feel like you're on vacation in the sun.
The brunch: the menu now offers a brand-new oriental brunch that would be impossible to resist on these sunny Sundays. To start, you can order an oriental basket (20€) with sun-drenched condiments to spread on pita bread... along with pastries on the side. Since indulgence seems to be the keyword here, enjoy Moroccan eggs and preserved vegetables (22€) or bacon & eggs Mediterranean style with crispy veal breast on perfectly scrambled eggs (17€)! The essential of any brunch: toast! Here, the favorite is the trout and labneh toast (26€). Finish on a sweet note with the famous thousand-hole pancakes filled with fresh fruits: a delight. Would you like a drink? To refresh yourself, detox juices with fruits and vegetables or mocktails (12€) and cocktails (17-19€) are a must-sip.
The extra touch: Take the opportunity to go for a cultural and digestive tour by visiting the always fascinating exhibitions at the Institut du Monde Arabe.
Dar Mima, Institut du Monde Arabe, 1 rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, Paris 5e. 01 85 14 79 25. Open Tuesday to Sunday, brunch from 12 PM to 3 PM.
BB Blanche
The place: nestled between the walls of an 18th-century mansion that houses the most desirable gym in Paris designed by the Benzaquen brothers (Ken Club, Klay), BB Blanche is one of the favorite spots for Parisians. Head to the first floor to discover this place decorated by the Toro & Liautard agency, which reinterprets Art Deco style in a dazzling setting. BB Blanche features five connected rooms and pays tribute to refinement with velvet, marble, and gold. An enveloping chic that makes the weekend more beautiful and the mood sunny.
The brunch: as expected from a gym, the focus is on a healthy lifestyle and cuisine to match, but without obsessing over every calorie! On the menu of this new brunch, a collection of colorful and vitamin-packed plates that are truly tasty. The unbeatable avocado toast, the king of the genre, kicks things off with feta, pomegranate, and pickled red onions. Next up: an ultra-creamy stracciatella with sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, bresaola, and walnuts. And a beef carpaccio paired with foie gras: cheeky! For sweet treats, a basket of perfectly golden pastries welcomes you to the table, and a salted caramel pancake with vanilla ice cream concludes the moment. Drinks start with a green juice made of cucumber, lemon, and apple. The rest? Mariage Frères coffee or tea.
The extra touch: feeling like getting back into sports?
BB Blanche, 21 rue Blanche, Paris 9e. 01 40 40 21 61. Brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM. (44€ per person).