Everyone knows that Paris is all about sophistication, class and when it comes to breakfast, dainty, showstopping pastries that look as stunning as they taste.
But sometimes, we all need a slice of home when we're away.
And for Brits, there are few things more comforting than a proper fry-up.
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Crispy bacon, eggs how you like them, sausages, beans and that all-important butter-soaked toast.
It's the morning-after hero, the long-weekend staple and the cure for homesickness we all need from time-to-time.
So, if you're wandering along the Seine and longing for sausages rather than pastries, here's where to find a good full English breakfast in Paris.
Where to Get a Full English Breakfast in Paris
Marcel Restaurant
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Price: €18 (approx £16)
Times/Days: Mon to Sat 10:00 - 22:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:30
Reservation Needed?: No
Location: Montmartre, plus two other branches
Address: 1 Villa Léandre 75018, Paris
Nearest Metro Stop: Lamarck - Caulaincourt
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The Marseille branch of Marcel Restaurant is an eaterie with an international flavour.
Just a five-minute walk from the Lamarck-Caulaincourt metro station, the restaurant is lauded for being accessible and relatively quiet in the mornings.
This could be due to its less-than-central location away from Montmartre's tourist hotspots.
On the British breakfast menu is the full combo of fried eggs, sausages, bacon, mushrooms, toast and beans.
For those who change their mind and want something sweet, French toast, waffles and pancakes are also on hand.
If this sounds perfect but you're not in the area, Marcel has two other Paris branches to choose from.
One is on 15 Rue de Babylone in the Left Bank and the other sits in the more central 16th arrondissement, a 20-minute walk from the Arc de Triomphe.
The Bombardier English Pub
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Price: Around €17 (approx £14)
Times/Days: Served on weekends only, 11:30 - 15:00
Reservation Needed?: No
Location: 5th arrondissement / Latin Quarter
Address: Place du Pantheon, 2 Pl. du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, France
Nearest Metro Stop: Cardinal Lemoine
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For the Brits abroad among us, the Bombardier English Pub is a home from home.
Not only does it source its draught beer from Bedford, it offers familiar surroundings to watch live sports, enjoy a happy hour or two and challenge yourself to a pub quiz.
It's also conveniently central and easy to reach by metro, located in the heart of Paris close to the Panthéon.
When it comes to a full English breakfast, you'll find nothing less than the real McCoy with all the trimmings.
We're talking sausages, bacon, baked beans, hash brown, toast, eggs, black pudding, mushrooms and tomatoes.
It's served every weekend from 11:30 to 15:00, leaving time for sightseeing before and/or after you fill up.
And purists will be pleased to know it stocks that all-important HP brown sauce.
L'Entente Le British Brasserie
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Price: €26 (approx £22)
Times/Days: Served on weekends only, 09:00 - 16:00
Reservation Needed?: Recommended
Location: Right Bank, 2nd arrondissement
Address: 13 Rue Monsigny, 75002 Paris, France
Nearest Metro Stop: Quatre-Septembre
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L'Entente is a popular brasserie where British and French cuisine come together with delicious results.
Managed by a passionate Brit, the restaurant, of course, has the classic full English breakfast on the menu. But, take note - only at weekends.
You can expect a generous plate including the usual staples of bacon, sausages, eggs, beans and more.
Meanwhile, the quintessential French surrounds and terrace will ensure you get your fix of continental café culture.
You can also have it all when it comes to location. L'Entente is just a one-minute walk from the nearest metro stop and just over ten minutes walk from the Louvre.
Full English Variants
Here is a selection of spots where a full English may not be listed on the menu, but what's on offer is almost identical, bar a variation or two (i.e., poultry sausages or American-style bacon, for example).
In some cases, you can also build your own breakfast.
Although the below may not fulfil a purist's definition of a full English breakfast, they come pretty close.
Galway Irish Pub
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Price: €17 (approx £15)
Times/Days: 11:30-15:00, 18:00 - 22:30
Reservation Needed?: No
Location: Saint-Germain-des-Prés / Latin Quarter
Address: 13 Quai des Grands Augustins, 75006 Paris, France
Nearest Metro Stop: Saint-Michel Notre-Dame
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If you're staying in central Paris or are planning to visit the likes of Notre Dame, Pont Neuf and the Shakespeare and Company bookstore after breakfast, Galway Irish Pub is where you need to be.
Sitting on the banks of the Seine, this popular Irish bar-restaurant is a sociable spot with live music, events and sports games showing most evenings.
As for its food choices, it serves a mean all-day Irish breakfast.
The ingredients are sourced from Irish suppliers and include bacon, sausages, eggs, hash browns, black pudding and homemade bread.
As well as serving some excellent-looking food, it's sure to be a great place to meet fellow travellers.
HolyBelly
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Price: €14.50 (approx £12)
Times/Days: Daily, 09:00 - 16:00
Reservation Needed?: No
Location: 10th arrondissement / Canal Saint-Martin
Address: 5 rue Lucien Sampaix, Paris, France 75010
Nearest Metro Stop: Jacques Bonsergent
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Since opening in the hipstery 10th arrondissement in 2013, HolyBelly has become a firm favourite breakfast and brunch spot among locals and visitors alike.
Established by two Parisians who used to live and work in Melbourne, HolyBelly puts an Australian twist on breakfast. Think cold-pressed juices, avocado, grilled halloumi and high-quality sourdough slices.
Although the menu doesn't explicitly list a full English breakfast, you can build your own with the very reasonably priced two eggs, two sides deal (€14.50).
The sides on offer include smoked bacon, hash browns, mushrooms and beans.
If you fall for HolyBelly the way Paris has, you might also want to pick up a bit of merch on your way out.
Twinkie Breakfast and Lunch
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Price: Around €30 (approx £25)
Times/Days: Tue - Fri 10:00 - 15:00, Sun 10:00 - 16:00
Reservation Needed?: No
Location: 2nd arrondissement / Sentier
Address: 167 rue Saint Denis Paris 2
Nearest Metro Stop: Réaumur - Sébastopol or Étienne Marcel
For something a little cuter and more Parisian than the traditional English pub option, Twinkie Breakfast and Lunch is the one.
This dinky ivy-covered spot is as easy on the eyes as the belly.
With a pavement terrace to watch the world go by, Twinkies serves up all day breakfast and lunch.
Although its main offerings are American and Australian breakfasts, you can build-your-own with the adaptable menu featuring many extras such as bacon, toast and beans.
Breakfast in America
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Price: €15.50 (approx £13)
Times/Days: Mon - Thu 08:30 - 15:00, Fri & Sat 08:30 - 22:00, Sun 08:30 - 17:00
Reservation needed?: No
Location: 4th arrondissement / Le Marais
Address: 4, rue Malher, 75004 Paris, France
Nearest Metro Stop: Saint-Paul
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When you don't have an English cafe to hand, America can deliver. Doing what it says on the tin, Breakfast in America is a reliable institution with three branches.
Its eaterie in the heart of the historic Marais district serves up the aptly named lumberjack breakfast for hungry Brits.
This is probably the closest thing the cafe has to a full English.
It includes eggs, bacon, sausages, ham, French toast, tomatoes, sautéed potatoes and toast.
Reliable, filling and delicious - what's not to love?
Forty Six and Third
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Price: €14.50 (approx £12)
Times/Days: Mon to Fri 09:00 - 15:00, Sat and Sun 10:00 - 16:00
Reservation Needed?: No
Location: 3rd arrondissement / Le Marais
Address: 46 R. de Turbigo, 75003 Paris, France
Nearest Metro Stop: Arts et Métiers
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Located in the Upper Marais area away from the busier Southern side, Forty Six and Third is another Paris spot where hungry Brits can build their own breakfast.
The two eggs and two sides option offers scrambled, fried or coddled eggs with bacon, mushrooms and buttered country bread.
Forty Six and Third's careful menu also lists gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options.
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Bon voyage!
