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title: "La Poule au Pot"
description: "Guide to La Poule au Pot in Paris. 4/5 rated. €€€ price range. Menu highlights, reservations & local tips."
url: "https://www.paristopten.com/restaurant/la-poule-au-pot/"
published_at: "2024-09-27T09:17:55+00:00"
updated_at: "2026-06-19T11:54:50+00:00"
author: "KK"
categories:
  - "Places to Eat"
---

La Poule au Pot is a classic French restaurant in Paris’s 1st arrondissement, at 9 Rue Vauvilliers near Les Halles, serving traditional bistro cooking in a timeless setting. A Right Bank institution that has been running since 1935, it is today owned by celebrated chef Jean-François Piège, who restored its old-Paris character with a stylish refresh in 2018.

## What to expect at La Poule au Pot

This is unfussy, deeply satisfying French comfort food done with real precision. The house signature is the namesake “poule au pot Henri IV,” a poached hen in broth that has anchored the menu since the restaurant opened. Around it you’ll find a roll-call of bistro classics: frog’s legs, merlan frit Colbert, buttery snails, veal stew, and a cherry clafoutis to finish. The mood is warm and traditional, the kind of room that feels like the Paris people picture before they arrive.

## Good to know

- **Address:** 9 Rue Vauvilliers, 75001 Paris (Les Halles)

- **Cuisine:** Traditional French / classic bistro

- **Chef-owner:** Jean-François Piège

- **Signature dish:** Poule au pot Henri IV (since 1935)

- **Best for:** A timeless, classic French dinner in central Paris

If you’re mapping out a trip, La Poule au Pot is an easy walk from the Louvre and Palais-Royal, making it a natural pairing with the museums and gardens in our guide to the best [things to do in Paris](https://www.paristopten.com/things-to-do-in-paris/). For more dining ideas across every arrondissement, browse our full list of [Paris restaurants](https://www.paristopten.com/restaurants/).

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