Kosher Paris
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Kosher Hotels — Paris
Kosher Restaurants & Food — Paris
Vacation Rentals — Paris
Shuls & Synagogues — Paris
Chabad Houses — Paris
Mikvahs — Paris
Tours & Guides — Paris
Simchas & Event Services — Paris
About kosher travel and Jewish life in Paris
About kosher travel here
Paris is home to the largest Jewish community in Europe, and kosher travel here feels less like a hunt and more like a choice. Instead of one small quarter, the city has several kosher neighbourhoods, each with its own character: the streets around rue Richer and rue Cadet in the 9th, the historic Marais around rue des Rosiers in the 4th, the 17th around Ternes and Batignolles, the 19th near Belleville, and the suburbs of Boulogne, Vincennes, Saint-Mandé, Créteil and Sarcelles. Between them you will find meat and dairy restaurants, bakeries, butchers, caterers, sushi, pizza and takeaway, plus dozens of synagogues and Chabad houses.
What that means in practice: pick the district first, then the hotel or apartment. Paris is large and Shabbat is walking-only, so a beautiful hotel on the wrong side of the river can leave you an hour from a minyan. The listings below are grouped by category so you can build the trip in the right order — accommodation near a shul first, food second.
Practical tips for kosher travelers
Planning your days
- Choose your base by neighbourhood, not by monument. The 9th (rue Richer/Cadet), the 17th and Boulogne all put you within a short walk of both synagogues and kosher food.
- The Métro is the fastest way across the city on weekdays, but plan Shabbat entirely on foot — check the walking distance to your shul before booking.
- Fridays are short: most kosher shops and restaurants close early, and bakeries sell out. Buy Shabbat food on Thursday or early Friday morning.
- Many kosher restaurants close Sunday evening or Monday rather than at the weekend. Call ahead in August, when a large part of the city takes holidays.
- Charles de Gaulle and Orly both have limited kosher options — bring food for arrival, especially for a late landing.
What travelers find
Kashrut in Paris
Most kosher establishments in Paris are supervised by the Beth Din de Paris (Consistoire), with others under Chabad-affiliated or independent rabbinic supervision. Certificates are normally displayed in the window or by the till, with the current expiry date; when it matters to you, check the certificate rather than the sign above the door.
Shabbat and synagogues
Paris has synagogues of every tradition — Sephardi, Ashkenazi, Consistorial, Chabad and independent — with the densest concentration in the 9th, 11th, 17th, 19th and the eastern and western suburbs. Most run a full Shabbat programme, and many can advise on hospitality for visitors.
Mikvahs
Mikvah facilities operate across the city and its suburbs, generally by appointment through the community or the local rabbinate. See the mikvahs section on this page for listings.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the kosher area of Paris?
There is no single kosher quarter. The main clusters are rue Richer and rue Cadet in the 9th, rue des Rosiers in the Marais, the 17th around Ternes, the 19th near Belleville, and the suburbs of Boulogne, Vincennes, Saint-Mandé, Créteil and Sarcelles.
Where should I stay in Paris to walk to shul on Shabbat?
The 9th, 17th and 11th arrondissements and Boulogne-Billancourt are the easiest bases: each has synagogues and kosher food within walking distance. Hotels and vacation rentals in those areas are listed above.
Are there kosher restaurants in Paris?
Yes — Paris has the widest kosher restaurant choice in Europe, including meat, dairy, sushi, pizza, bakeries and caterers, mostly under Beth Din de Paris supervision. Browse the restaurants section on this page for current listings.
Is there a mikvah in Paris?
Yes. Mikvah facilities operate in several arrondissements and suburbs, normally used by appointment through the local community office. See the mikvahs section on this page.
Can I find kosher food near the main tourist sights?
Not usually next door. The Louvre and Opéra are a reasonable walk from the rue Richer area, but the Eiffel Tower, Versailles and Disneyland have no kosher food on site — buy takeaway before you go.