Like a leaf in the wind I am windswept through the streets of the Marais and go hurtling through the door. Finding myself slightly flustered, yet comfortingly smothered in all the contraire.
Like a summons, I was called to this place on a blustery, March day and my blue lips just could not refuse the golden glow illuminating from within Le Voltigeur.
Adorned with tiny mosaic tiles on the floor, woven cane chairs and antique lamps, I almost found myself searching the space fo
r a crackling fire, marshmallows, wine goblets and big white cosy rug.
r a crackling fire, marshmallows, wine goblets and big white cosy rug. Offering peckish patrons peanut filled glasses on arrival, shelves of books (including English), the daily papers and house specialties of hot chocolate and quiche, this is no doubt a romantically cosy little corner.
The staff are very friendly, and offered advice and honest recommendations with as much passion that I am certain the owners must have to keep a very close watch on the staff/quiche love affair.
The actual Voltigeurs were created in 1804 by Emperor Napolean 1 as French Military skirmish units. Their name was derived from their original purpose as a horse mounted skirmish unit (Vaulters). The mounted aspect however, proved unsuccessful on the battlefield, and they were instead trained as elite skirmish sharpshooters.
Located in the heart of the lovely Marais (where food can be overpriced and disappointing), on the corner of one of my favourite shopping streets (American Retro, Zadig & Voltaire, Autour du Monde, MAC to name a few), this little diamond in the rough is a conveniently located must.
Go on, give it a shot.
Le Voltigeur
45 Rue des Francs Bourgeois
Paris, 75004
Metro: Saint Paul
Love your blog, and this is one of our favorite Paris cafes. Ask for a business card, and they'll hand you one of those used books with their contact info stamped inside it. The name also means "acrobat", and I think the atmosphere is much more circus than sharpshooter.
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