Le Balzar, Paris 5e Arrondissement, Paris

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

A photograph of Le Balzar — Photograph · Calyste23 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Sunday	08:00 – 23:45
Monday	08:00 – 23:45
Tuesday	08:00 – 23:45
Wednesday	08:00 – 23:45
Thursday	08:00 – 23:45
Friday	08:00 – 23:45
Saturday	08:00 – 23:45

Checked 2026-09-02 · Source

Today: Open today, 08:00 – 23:45
Visit duration: 1 hour
Accessibility: Not step-free
Price: 25–60 EUR
Standing: Notable
Rank: Rank 3,218 of 7,605

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Place details and sources

This place is a Restaurant.

Official website: brasseriebalzar.com Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Wheelchair access: Not available OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Type of place: Restaurant OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09

About Le Balzar

Le Balzar, also called Brasserie Balzar, is a historic Paris brasserie at 49 rue des Écoles in the Latin Quarter’s 5th arrondissement. It stands between the Sorbonne and the Collège de France, making this branch closely tied to the academic character of the neighbourhood. The restaurant dates from 1894, when Amédée Balzar opened an establishment serving the surrounding students and faculties. Its current identity combines classic brasserie cooking with an Art Nouveau interior featuring mirrors, plants and woodwork. The official menu includes French staples such as gratinée onion soup, steak tartare with French fries, beef Bourguignon, duck confit and roast beef. A set menu is listed at €33, while main courses on the published menu generally range from about €20 to €42, so a practical estimate is €25–€60 per person before drinks. Le Balzar is a suitable dining stop near the Sorbonne, but visitors should check the operator’s current schedule before setting out.

Practical details

Website: https://brasseriebalzar.com/
Phone: +33 1 43 54 13 67
Full address: 49 Rue des Écoles, 75005 Paris, France
Operating status: Open
Cuisine: Classic French brasserie cuisine
Sunday: 08:00 – 23:45
Monday: 08:00 – 23:45
Tuesday: 08:00 – 23:45
Wednesday: 08:00 – 23:45
Thursday: 08:00 – 23:45
Friday: 08:00 – 23:45
Saturday: 08:00 – 23:45
Typical spend: 25–60 EUR (estimated per person)

Notable dishes

Gratinée onion soup
Steak tartare with French fries
Beef Bourguignon
Duck confit

Sources

Checked 2026-09-02

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