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At 16 rue du Château-d'Eau in Paris's 10th arrondissement, Les Résistants is more than a restaurant—it is a project. The name signals a quiet rebellion: a commitment to engaged, thoughtful cooking that puts producers and the planet first. This is modern cuisine with a clear point of view, one that has earned it a place in the Michelin guide.
The team behind Les Résistants has built a small ecosystem around this philosophy. Alongside the main restaurant, there is Le Comptoir, a spot for counter-style cooking and living wines at 18 rue du Château-d'Eau, and L'Épicerie, where the products of Les Résistants can be taken home from 29 rue du Château-d'Eau. A fourth address, La Table, offers a carte blanche to chef Maurizio Madaio at 7 rue de la Fidélité. Together, these spaces form a coherent network of dining and retail that stays true to the same values.
The kitchen at Les Résistants is built on direct relationships with the farmers, artisans, and producers who supply it. This approach is explored further in their own podcast, "Trois fois par Jour," which takes listeners to meet the people behind the food—bakers working with ancient grains, vignerons crafting living wines, and others who are rethinking what we eat and drink. It is a natural extension of the restaurant's ethos: transparency and connection at every level.
The atmosphere is welcoming and unpretentious, with a focus on what comes from the kitchen and the cellar. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner, and now a Saturday brunch, making it a versatile destination for any time of day. With air conditioning and wheelchair access, it is designed to be comfortable for all guests.
Whether you sit down for a full meal or stop by the counter for a glass of wine and a plate of something seasonal, Les Résistants offers a genuine taste of modern Parisian dining—one that resists shortcuts and celebrates the people who grow, raise, and craft our food.
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