La Tour d’Argent, one of the most well-known restaurants in Paris, has a rich and illustrious mythology. With a history dating back to 1582, the restaurant in the 5th arrondissement is frequently referred to as “the oldest restaurant in Paris” and offers views of the Seine River and the Notre Dame Cathedral. It is well-known for its 300,000-bottle wine collection and its specialty duck meal, which is made theatrically in the dining room.
According to the restaurant’s claims, this is the location where King Henry III first used a fork and made it common in France.
Throughout history, a long list of notable and powerful eaters has been drawn to it due to its reputation, including Queen Elizabeth II, Theodore Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Charlie.
