Pimpan Recommended by Gault & Millau 2027: Dame des Arts' Restaurant in the Spotlight
Pimpan Recommended by Gault & Millau 2027
Founded in 1972, Gault & Millau is one of France's most influential restaurant guides. Being recommended means your cooking has been recognised by inspectors who judge, above all, what is on the plate: the quality of the produce, the precision of the cooking and the chef's personality.
The guide notes that Clément Courtemanche "has breathed new life into this hotel restaurant, now renamed Pimpan. A new spirit, with an evening tasting menu and a great lunch set menu." A recognition that confirms Pimpan's place among Gault & Millau restaurants in Paris.
Seasonal Cuisine Made for Sharing
"Pimpan is the French state of mind. It's dressing up, going out, daring to charm." At Pimpan, French cuisine is reinvented with a light touch. Chef Clément Courtemanche revisits traditional techniques with controlled creativity, favouring seasonal produce and short supply chains. His signature: sincerity, in every bite.
This approach shows on every plate: influences from further afield, from Angus beef tataki to sea bream sashimi, sit alongside the great classics of French cooking, prepared with precision. Vegetarian and gluten-free dishes are marked on the menu, so everyone finds their place at the table.
The menu is made for sharing: order several plates for the table, taste, and pass them around. In the evening, the tasting menu, "five acts, one promise: to surprise your senses", lets you put yourself entirely in the chef's hands.
Dishes to Discover This Autumn
The menu changes with the seasons. Among the plates to try right now:
• Soft-boiled egg, black garlic mushroom salad, crouton and tarragon;
• Sea bream sashimi, beetroot leche de tigre, pomegranate and dill;
• Hazelnut-crusted cod, cauliflower and lemon sauce;
• Lamb confit pastilla with dried fruit and crunchy salad;
• Barbecue-grilled octopus, paella-style rice and smoked shellfish bisque;
• Roasted apple, buckwheat, salted butter caramel & Isigny cream with Timut pepper, to end on an autumn note.
To drink, a selection of wines of the moment by the glass accompanies the dishes, and the bar offers cocktails and digestifs to linger over.
At lunchtime on weekdays, set menus at €27 (starter and main, or main and dessert) and €32 (starter, main and dessert) are a great way to discover the chef's cooking. Discover the restaurant and menus.
A Hotel Restaurant in the Heart of the 6th Arrondissement
Pimpan sits on the ground floor of Hôtel Dame des Arts, at 4 rue Danton, between Saint-Michel and Odéon. The warm dining room blends contemporary design with a French spirit. In fine weather, life moves out to the Pimpan Garden, a wooden terrace surrounded by greenery and hidden from the bustle of the city, perfect from morning coffee to evening aperitif.
Pimpan follows the rhythm of the hotel all day long: breakfast from 7am, lunch on weekdays and dinner in the evening. Open to hotel guests and Parisians alike, it has become a neighbourhood favourite, between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter.
At weekends, Pimpan's brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 3pm: hot drink, fresh juice, breads and pastries, plus a savoury and a sweet dish of your choice, for €39. A favourite with local Parisians and travellers alike.
To round off the evening, the 9th-floor rooftop offers 360° views over Paris, from the Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame. Read also: Pimpan, culinary elegance in the heart of Paris and our culinary journey.
Book a Table at Pimpan
• Address: Pimpan, Hôtel Dame des Arts, 4 rue Danton, 75006 Paris
• Getting there: Saint-Michel Notre-Dame metro and RER, Odéon metro
• Lunch: Monday to Friday, set menus at €27 and €32
• Dinner: tasting menu at €65 and à la carte
• Brunch: Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to 3pm
• Reservations: online or on +33 1 81 69 00 60
Key Facts
- The restaurant: Pimpan, at Hôtel Dame des Arts, 4 rue Danton, Paris 6th
- Recognition: recommended by the Gault & Millau 2027 guide
- The chef: Clément Courtemanche
- The cuisine: seasonal French cooking, traditional techniques revisited, short supply chains
- Menus: lunch set menus at €27 and €32, five-act tasting menu at €65 in the evening
- Weekends: brunch on Saturday and Sunday, 12pm–3pm (€39)
- Setting: French-inspired dining room and the Pimpan Garden, a leafy terrace
FAQ
Is Pimpan recommended by Gault & Millau?
Yes, Pimpan, the restaurant at Hôtel Dame des Arts, is recommended by the Gault & Millau 2027 guide.
Who is the chef at Pimpan?
Chef Clément Courtemanche, who serves seasonal French cuisine with traditional techniques revisited.
How much does a meal at Pimpan cost?
At lunchtime, set menus are €27 and €32. In the evening, the five-act tasting menu is €65. Weekend brunch is €39.
Does Pimpan serve brunch?
Yes, on Saturday and Sunday from 12pm to 3pm.
Where is Pimpan?
At 4 rue Danton in Paris's 6th arrondissement, on the ground floor of Hôtel Dame des Arts, steps from Saint-Michel and Odéon.
For dinner at Pimpan followed by a night on the Left Bank, book your stay at Hôtel Dame des Arts.
