We are going to take the train from Paris to Avignon. Our flight gets in at 6 AM so we should have plenty of time Is there a restaurant you would recommend for breakfast prior to boarding the train around noon?
Posted by
Oregon
365 posts
Which train station? There are many… is it gare de Lyon? If so, they’ve got an iconic restaurant right there.
Posted by
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
13978 posts
The trains to Avignon do leave from Gare de Lyon but alas, Le Train Bleu doesn't appear to open for breakfast.
I've only grabbed a pastry from one of the vendors as I was leaving so no advice about a sit-down breakfast.
Posted by
Paris
6916 posts
Honestly, there is not a lot of diversity when it comes to breakfast in Parisian cafés. You'll typically have choice between a French-style set coffee+pastry+bread+juice, and a more expensive set that will also include eggs and bacon.
Aux Cadrans, right opposite Gare de Lyon, is very decent for lunch so I assume breakfast there is a good call! Or there are several other cafes next to it.
Posted by
Vancouver, BC
520 posts
Le Train Bleu serves breakfast in the Bar area. There is a menu on their website.
Posted by
L'Occitanie, France
10209 posts
At the airport, in terminal 2, the Sheraton ( now a Marriott property) serves a huge buffet breakfast for 25€. They have bag storage.
Posted by
OP
NC
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Thank-you all. Have also considered the train from CDG to Avignon. We will be traveling on a Sunday.
Posted by
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, USA
13978 posts
Thank you Claire! I missed that!
Posted by
Florida (previously California)
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L’Europeen across the street opens at 7:30 AM. https://www.l-europeen.com/restaurant_medias/2022/10/leuropeen-petitdej-hiver-2022-2023.pdf
Posted by
Los Angeles, CA
515 posts
I believe you would be in Gare de Lyon to go to Avignon - one of six main Paris stations.
Breakfast as we know it, essentially does not exist in France or Italy. They seem to grab something quick and be on their way in the morning.
You need to take some public transport to get from the airport to there anyway so you can easily stop somewhere in the city.
There are some "American" style brunch places in the 10th near Place de Republique - for example, YouTuber Jay Swanson's favorite place :
Holly Belly 5 Rue Lucien Sampaix, 75010 Paris, France
There are some various bakeries that claim to have the best croissants in Paris, and combined with a cup of coffee, thats probably your best bet, then plan on a sumptuous lunch in Avignon.
By the way, I think Avignon is one of the best places to go for restaurants. I am not sure why that place has so many nice restaurants in a fairly small place that is not super luxurious.