Original 1930s Art Deco interior. A monumental copper bar. More than twenty films shot within these walls — including the only Paris scene of Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds. 100% homemade French cuisine, just steps from Montmartre.
Book a table →112 rue Championnet — Paris 18th. Original 1904 decor: copper, mosaic, stained glass.
Push the door of 112 rue Championnet and time stops. La Renaissance opened in 1904, and its decor hasn't moved an inch. It is one of the best-preserved bistros in Paris — a living place, not a museum.
Everything is original. The baroque columns, the painted landscapes running across the walls, the ceiling patinated by more than a century of coffee and old smoke, the mosaic floor that creaks underfoot, the floral stained-glass windows filtering the light from rue du Poteau, the beveled mirrors marked by time, the red banquettes that have welcomed generations, and the famous Lemière lamp watching over the room.
Pure 1930s Art Deco, religiously preserved by every owner that came after. Here, we don't renovate — we maintain. We repair identically. We protect.
And yet La Renaissance is nothing like a museum. It is a bistro that lives, lunch and dinner, from the morning espresso to the last glass at 2 am. A young, passionate team, in love with the Paris brasserie tradition, serving the local regular and the wide-eyed traveler with the same care.
The original floral stained-glass windows scatter colored light across the zinc and the banquettes.
An early 20th-century Art Nouveau mosaic floor, perfectly intact under your feet.
The historic lamp lighting the room since opening day — the bistro's signature.
The original banquettes, beautifully patinated, welcoming locals and travelers since 1904.
Hand-carved columns frame the room, the signature of grand Paris brasseries of the era.
Painted landscapes run all around the room, scenes of a France that no longer exists.
Fresh seasonal produce, a wide selection of wines (conventional & organic), and the armagnac cellar we only open for regulars.
More than twenty films shot inside these walls. When a director is looking for the eternal Paris, they end up at our door. Tarantino, Chabrol, Zidi, Deville, Salvadori — they have all filmed here. Sit at a ghost's table.
The film's only Paris scene.
With Mélanie Laurent and Daniel Brühl. Tarantino discovered La Renaissance while watching Claude Chabrol's Le Sang des Autres — he knew immediately this would be his Paris.
"The only place in Paris that hasn't changed since 1944."
Iconic sceneAdapted from Simone de Beauvoir.
The film that made Quentin Tarantino discover La Renaissance, twenty-five years before Inglourious Basterds.
With Philippe Noiret and Thierry Lhermitte.
César Award for Best Film 1985. La Renaissance is the backdrop of Inspector René's schemes.
From Roger Vrigny's novel.
With Jean-Louis Trintignant, Romy Schneider, Jean-Pierre Cassel and Jane Birkin.
Alexandre Jardin (Fanfan), Pierre Salvadori, Claude Miller…
More than twenty films in total. Sophie Marceau, Daniel Auteuil, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Vincent Pérez — they have all set down a coffee cup on our tables.
On the corner of rue Championnet and rue du Poteau, our terrace lives at the rhythm of the neighborhood: shopkeepers, neighbors, walkers heading up to Montmartre. Open year-round, heated when needed, bathed in sunshine the moment it returns.
One of the best vantage points in the 18th: watch the street go by, sip a glass of wine (conventional or organic), take your time. Coffee in the morning, lunch at noon, an evening glass at 6 pm, dinner, the last drink at 1 am. Seven days a week.
Your terrace table is waiting →
The real Paris of Parisians. Away from the crowds, just minutes from Montmartre. Here, life still feels like a village: the bakery, the market, the theatre, the church, the town hall. And at the end of the street, La Renaissance.
Place Jules Joffrin. Tasting cellar of the Clos Montmartre vineyard.
Wednesdays and Saturdays, 8 am – 1 pm. The market of true locals.
The neighborhood's main shopping street: butchers, charcutiers, cheese shops, florists.
The church facing the town hall, signature of the Jules Joffrin square.
The colored mosaic piano embedded in the ground, a tribute to the jazz pianist.
Rue Sainte-Isaure. A neighborhood theatre with a sharp, daring program.
Built on the abandoned tracks of the Petite Ceinture railway. Canteen, bar, urban farm.
Clos Montmartre vineyards, the Montmartre museum, the Renoir gardens.
Birthday, wedding, film shoot, corporate dinner, cocktail: Bistrot La Renaissance can be privatized for up to 70 guests. Several spaces, several moods, one unique landmark in the heart of the 18th.
Beneath the baroque columns, around the copper bar. The historic heart of the bistro.
The entire bistro just for you. Cocktail, seated dinner, premium event. The listed decor becomes your decor.
A more intimate space, set apart from the main room — perfect for a team dinner or a small celebration.
Custom menu, hand-picked wines, dedicated service. We design the format that fits you.
The historic listed decor is a regular set for film and production. We know the rhythm.
Used to film crews, photographers, brands. Discretion, efficiency, precise schedules.
Reservation
Choose your date, your time, your table. Our booking engine connects live to the floor service. For parties of more than 8 guests or private events, call us directly.
+33 1 46 06 01 76 · Groups & private eventsQuentin Tarantino filmed the only Paris scene of Inglourious Basterds (2009) at Bistrot La Renaissance, 112 rue Championnet, Paris 18th. The scene features Mélanie Laurent and Daniel Brühl. Tarantino discovered the bistro while watching Claude Chabrol's Le Sang des Autres.
More than twenty films, including: Inglourious Basterds (Tarantino), Les Ripoux (Zidi), Le Mouton Enragé (Deville), Le Sang des Autres (Chabrol), Fanfan (Alexandre Jardin), and films by Pierre Salvadori and Claude Miller. Actors who filmed here include Romy Schneider, Jane Birkin, Sophie Marceau, Daniel Auteuil, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Vincent Pérez, Mélanie Laurent and Daniel Brühl.
Yes. Founded in 1904, its 1930s Art Deco interior has been preserved untouched for over 120 years. It is one of the best-preserved bistros in Paris.
Yes. Bistrot La Renaissance holds the official "Fait Maison" homemade label. Everything is cooked on-site, from fresh and seasonal produce. Nothing is frozen. Our wine list features a wide selection of conventional and organic wines.
Yes, for up to 70 guests. Several spaces are available depending on your event format. For private bookings, call +33 1 46 06 01 76.
Monday to Friday from 8 am to 2 am, Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 am to 2 am. Continuous kitchen service from noon to 11 pm. Seven days a week.
112 rue Championnet, 75018 Paris, on the corner of rue du Poteau. Métro Jules Joffrin (line 12) or Simplon (line 4).
Yes — a year-round terrace on the corner of rue Championnet and rue du Poteau, heated in winter.
