non-touristy restaurants in paris

can anyone recommend non-touristy restaurants for dinner in paris? we will be there july 12, 13, and 14. we are staying at the four seasons. we%26#39;d like places with views in interesting neighborhoods.

i know the 14th is bastille day so restaurants maybe won%26#39;t be open..any ideas???

thanks!!!

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Try Laurent at 41 Avenue Gabriel -It has a beaultiful ourdoor seating area and is near/on(?) the Champs - It%26#39;s pricey but very nice in the summer.

Less expensive is L%26#39;Esplanade - right across the street from the Invalides and overlooking the esplande - We went there a couple of years ago when it first opened and enjoyrd it.

jhgrady

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Every restaurant away from the tourist-highways (in french: Boul. St.-Michel and other Boulevards)...

Avoid also signs outside like %26quot;english spoken%26quot; and waiters, who want to persuade you to come in ...

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thanks so much for the tips!!!

jane - i live in NY now but i grew up in holden, MA...your neck of the woods!

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