Le Petit Prince de Paris is a French restaurant on Rue de Lanneau, a narrow medieval lane in the Latin Quarter near the Panthéon. The building began as a tavern around 1450, and a restaurant has operated here since 1976. Couples come for the candlelit intimacy, and food lovers come for refined French cooking built on quality ingredients.
The restaurant sits on the site of the old Gallo-Roman baths. Its owners tie the tavern’s long history to François Villon, the celebrated poet of the late Middle Ages. Inside, the snug dining room pairs old stonework and beams with playful decor. Chef Benoit Gadreau’s menu uses fresh products and blends traditional French cooking with flavors from around the world. Diners consistently mention the warm, unhurried service and the romantic, low-lit setting. The restaurant holds a 4.1 rating across more than 1,100 reviews on Tripadvisor.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
The room is small, so book ahead, especially for Friday and Saturday dinners and during the spring and autumn tourist peaks. An early weeknight seating gives you a quieter table. Check current hours and menus on the official website before you go. The closest Métro stations are Maubert–Mutualité (Line 10) and Cluny–La Sorbonne. Before or after your meal, you can walk to the Panthéon, the Sorbonne and the Musée de Cluny.
