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Le Coq & Fils - the Poultry House

Rotisserie restaurant by chef Antoine Westermann dedicated to heritage-breed poultry and free-range birds.

About Le Coq & Fils - the Poultry House

Rotisserie restaurant by chef Antoine Westermann dedicated to heritage-breed poultry and free-range birds. The open kitchen displays whole chickens, ducks, and roosters rotating on spits, delivering some of the finest roasted poultry in Paris.

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The place

Getting there

Address

98 Rue Lepic, 75018 Paris, France

Neighborhood

Montmartre →

Nearest Metro

Abbesses (Line 12)Lamarck-Caulaincourt (Line 12)Anvers (Line 2)

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Good to know

Tips, answered

Order the whole chicken for two to experience the exceptional quality, and book a table near the open kitchen to watch the rotisserie in action.

Plan for about 2h 15m.

Le Coq & Fils - the Poultry House is in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris. The address is 98 Rue Lepic, 75018 Paris, France. The area is well-served by metro.

This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.

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Landmark

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This Romano-Byzantine basilica sits atop Montmartre's highest point, its white travertine stone creating an almost ethereal presence against the Paris skyline. The interior houses France's largest mosaic, a 475-square-meter Christ in Glory that dominates the apse with its golden radiance. The real draw is the dome climb: 300 spiral steps lead to a 360-degree panorama where you can spot the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and the entire city sprawling below. The visit splits between the atmospheric basilica interior and the commanding exterior spaces. Inside, the Byzantine architecture creates surprising intimacy despite the grand scale, with perpetual adoration maintaining a reverent quiet. The mosaic work up close reveals intricate details invisible from the nave. Outside, the expansive parvis provides classic postcard views, while the dome climb rewards you with Paris laid out like a detailed map. Most visitors rush through without appreciating the architectural details or spending time in the crypt. The dome ticket (€7) is well worth it on clear days - if visibility is poor, consider skipping it. Early morning is the best time for photography and fewer crowds blocking the parvis views. The basilica itself is free, so don't feel pressured to see everything in one visit.

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Museum

Musée de Montmartre

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Museum

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This basement museum beneath Montmartre's tourist chaos houses the world's largest collection of Dalí sculptures, engravings, and furniture pieces you've probably never seen. The Mae West lips sofa sits in actual room settings, while his melting clocks exist as bronze sculptures you can walk around. His illustrated books - Don Quixote, Divine Comedy, Alice in Wonderland - fill entire display cases with intricate etchings that reveal his technical mastery beyond the famous paintings. The experience feels deliberately theatrical: dim lighting, mirrors everywhere, and a haunting electronic soundtrack that makes even familiar pieces feel unsettling. You descend into chambers organized thematically rather than chronologically, moving from jewelry designs to furniture to large sculptures. The space amplifies Dalí's obsession with perception and reality - you'll question whether that's a sculpture or a reflection multiple times. Most visitors rush through in 30 minutes, but the detailed etchings deserve closer study. The audio guide repeats obvious information, and the gift shop prices aren't the bargain they seem compared to other Montmartre tourist traps. The location means you'll deal with crowds, but the basement setting creates genuine atmosphere that larger Dalí museums lack. Best experienced slowly, focusing on the technical craftsmanship rather than trying to photograph everything.

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