Montparnasse Brasserie
A neighbourhood address between Alésia and Montparnasse: homemade cooking, fresh produce, continuous service from morning to night.
A Parisian brasserie in the wake of Montparnasse
At 75 avenue du Général Leclerc, Le Bouquet d'Alésia keeps the format the area expects: homemade cooking, fresh produce, uninterrupted service. No midday break, no passing fads.
People come for a coffee, return for the plat du jour, book for Sunday brunch. That is what you expect from a brasserie near Montparnasse, and what we aim to deliver every day. brasserie in Paris page tells the fuller story of the house.
Three markers of a true brasserie near Montparnasse
Continuous service, 7/7
The rule of a real brasserie is simple: service never stops. Whether you arrive at 11am or 4pm, the kitchen answers. That has become rare around Montparnasse — yet it is the heart of the trade.
Homemade, fresh produce
The work is done on site, suppliers chosen fresh and local when possible. The menu changes with the seasons, not with trends. We say "homemade" because we practise it.
A neighbourhood address
Lunch regulars, families on Sundays, groups for private events: the table of four sits alongside the party of twenty. Less touristy than the grand brasseries of the centre — and that is exactly what we look for.
Montparnasse, land of brasseries — the 14th, its extension
Montparnasse wrote part of the story of Paris's grand brasseries. To the south, the 14th picks up the thread with a quieter, more residential tone. Le Bouquet d'Alésia belongs to that lineage, on the edge of the district.
Avenue du Général Leclerc links Denfert-Rochereau to porte d'Orléans. Alésia metro (line 4) is a few steps away, buses 38 and 68 run the avenue: from Montparnasse, you reach us within minutes. restaurant in Montparnasse to place our table within the district.
The terrace in fine weather, brunch on Sundays
When the season allows, the terrace opens onto the avenue: a morning coffee, a late-afternoon drink, a summer dinner. The Parisian terrace remains a habit, not a stage set.
On Sundays, the brasserie shifts into brunch mode: sweet and savoury, hot drinks, fresh juice. A format that suits couples and families alike. In fine weather, seats fill quickly — better to book.
Brasserie classics, cooked in-house
A brasserie is judged first by its table. Snails, egg mayonnaise, beef tartare, bavette, crème brûlée: the classics are here, made with fresh produce. Alongside, more contemporary plates — composed salads, sharing boards, vegetarian options — so the table suits everyone.
Wines by the glass and the bottle are chosen with the same care. The menu evolves with the seasons, following what suppliers offer at their best.
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Hours, capacity and access
Open 7/7, continuous service
The kitchen answers at 11am as at 4pm, early in the morning as late at night. That is the concrete difference between a brasserie and a restaurant that closes between services.
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55
Indoor seats
70
Terrace seats
This capacity changes how you can come: as a two without booking a month ahead, as a family on Sunday, or as a party of twenty for a team meal.
Brasserie or restaurant: why the word matters
In the 19th century, Paris saw the rise of places where beer was brewed and food served all day long. That usage fixed the term. Today a brasserie is exactly that format: classic table, continuous service, a room open from morning to night. A restaurant closes between services; a brasserie does not. The nuance tells you what to expect, and at what time.
Hosting a group: private events
A brasserie is also for gathering: birthdays, family meals, office drinks, professional events. The room suits large tables, and private hire welcomes a group without disturbing the rest of the service.
See private-event optionsFrequently asked questions about our brasserie
01Is the brasserie close to Montparnasse?
02What sets a true Parisian brasserie apart?
03Should I book for lunch or dinner?
04Is the brasserie open every day?
05Is there a terrace?
06Can a space be booked for an event?
Book your table
Call us to book or place your takeaway order.