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Kosher and Jewish Life in Paris

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Paris. Information about kosher restaurants, cafes, shops, bakeries or delis, kosher near me location based (GPS) search, & Jewish points of interest, such as shuls, mikvahs, kosher and observant friendly hotels and Jewish community centers in Paris, France.

141

Kosher Eateries
47

Kosher & JOFY* Hotels
2

Jewish Communities
12

Kosher & JOFY* Vacation Rentals
15

Mikvahs
94

Synagogues

*JOFY - Jewish Observant Friendly, not necesessarily kosher.

About Paris

Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its picturesque 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 11th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture, and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré., thought to have been founded in the 3rd century BCE, by a celtic tribe called the Parisii, it is in the centre of the Île-de-France region in the North of France. The population of Paris in 2014 stood at around 2.15 million. The City boasts the most visited museum in the world the Louvre. The city is supported by a transport network of underground train, and good taxi, and bus services. The city is also connected by high speed rail link to the rest of France and the European continent. The overall climate throughout the year is mild and moderately wet. Summer days are usually warm and pleasant with average temperatures hovering between 15 and 15 °C (59 and 77 °F), and a fair amount of sunshine.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Paris

During the Middle Ages, Paris was a center of Jewish learning with famous Talmudic scholars, such as Yechiel of Paris who took part in the Disputation of Paris between Christian and Jewish intellectuals. The Parisian Jewish community was victim of persecution, alternating expulsions and returns, until France became the first country in Europe to emancipate its Jewish population during the French Revolution. Half the city's Jewish population perished in Nazi concentration camps, while others fled abroad.
A large migration of North African Sephardic Jews settled Paris in the 1960s, and represent most of the Paris Jewish community today. There are close to 100 synagogues and 15 mikvahs in the city. The Marais-quarter Agoudas Hakehilos Synagogue, built in 1913 by architect Hector Guimard, is a Paris landmark. Most restaurants and indeed Jewish life was in the 9th, 3rd and 4th arrondissements, there are fewer restaurants in ‘The Marais’ now, and more restaurants are appearing in the 17th 18th and 19th arrondissements.
Kosher Vacations in Paris
There are now more than 200 kosher restaurants and shops in Paris. With so many kosher options, there is something for everyone. You have a choice of burger, fancy steak dinner, dairy cafes, vegan restaurants and more. It's a pleasure to vacation in a city where you don't have to worry about kosher food. There are many hotels within walking distance of the synagogues. France is a very popular Passover Vacation destination. Be sure to check out our detailed list of Passover Programs around the world.

Weather In Paris

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Shabbat times on this page are based on the common Candle lighting formulas - in most locations it is 18 minutes before sunset. If you have any comments or questions regarding Shabbat Times on this page, please contact us

What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!

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