Restaurant Ecole Militaire Paris 7th | Bistro Café Max

Name: Café Max - Restaurant École Militaire
Address: 7 Avenue de la Motte-Picquet, Paris, École Militaire, 75007, FR
Telephone: +33147055766
Price range: €€

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Café Max bistro dining room near École Militaire Paris

THE BISTRO

A bistro of character
near École Militaire

Five minutes walk from École Militaire metro and steps from Champ de Mars, Café Max has preserved the spirit of great Parisian bistros since 1941. Original zinc counter, red banquettes, intimate atmosphere: 28 seats where local regulars and travellers on Avenue de la Motte-Picquet come together.

A place steeped in Resistance history linked to Jean Moulin — "Max" —, this historic bistro continues to attract those seeking authenticity in the heart of the 7th arrondissement.

28 seats — zinc counter + red banquettes
Terrace on Avenue de la Motte-Picquet
Since 1941 — linked to the French Resistance
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THE CUISINE

Bold bistro cuisine
on avenue de la Motte-Picquet

Chef Frédéric Vardon crafts bold and precise bistro cuisine. Deviled eggs, hand-cut beef tartare, crispy pig ears, homemade terrines, veal kidneys — each plate celebrates French terroir with the generosity that defines the École Militaire neighbourhood.

Perfect for lunch near Les Invalides or dinner after visiting the Eiffel Tower, the menu evolves with the seasons and the chef's inspiration.

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Homemade desserts Café Max Champ de Mars

500+

THE WINES

Over 500 references
for wine lovers

Frédéric Vardon and his partners have curated a wine list paying tribute to French winemakers. Natural wines, grand crus, terroir gems: a selection that makes Café Max a reference in the École Militaire neighbourhood for wine enthusiasts.

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ON FOOT

The entire 7^th
just steps away

Located at 7 Avenue de la Motte-Picquet in Paris 7th, Café Max is the ideal neighbourhood restaurant for those looking for where to eat near École Militaire, Champ de Mars or the Eiffel Tower. Accessible from École Militaire, La Tour-Maubourg and Invalides metro stations.

Dôme des Invalides 2 min

Métro La Tour-Maubourg 2 min

Musée de l'Armée 3 min

Métro École Militaire 5 min

Métro Invalides 5 min

Mur de la Paix 6 min

UNESCO 7 min

Champ de Mars 8 min

Musée Rodin 8 min

Tour Eiffel 10 min

Assemblée Nationale 10 min

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Café Max, at 7 Avenue de la Motte-Picquet, is a historic bistro 5 minutes walk from École Militaire metro. Since 1941, Chef Frédéric Vardon has offered bold French cuisine with over 500 wine references. Check our menu and book online.

Exit École Militaire metro (line 8), walk up Avenue de la Motte-Picquet towards Les Invalides. Café Max is at number 7, about 5 minutes walk. You can also come from La Tour-Maubourg (2 min) or Invalides (5 min). See also our restaurant near Invalides.

Yes! Café Max is 8 minutes walk from Champ de Mars and 10 minutes from the Eiffel Tower. Open Monday to Friday 12:15-14:00 for lunch, it's the perfect address after a stroll at Champ de Mars. Discover the Café Max experience.

Yes, Café Max welcomes you for dinner Monday to Friday from 7:30 PM to 9:45 PM. Book online or call 01 47 05 57 66.

Yes, Café Max at 7 Avenue de la Motte-Picquet has a terrace to enjoy sunny days in the heart of the 7th arrondissement, between École Militaire and Les Invalides. Read our Invalides neighbourhood guide.

Café Max, a historic bistro since 1941, is ideally located between the Eiffel Tower (10 min) and École Militaire (5 min). Terroir cuisine by Chef Vardon, exceptional wine list with 500+ references and authentic zinc counter atmosphere.

Restaurant
near École
Militaire

A bistro of character
near École Militaire

Bold bistro cuisine
on avenue de la Motte-Picquet

Over 500 references
for wine lovers

The entire 7^th
just steps away

Frequently asked questions

Our latest articles

Your table awaits
near École Militaire

Restaurantnear ÉcoleMilitaire

A bistro of characternear École Militaire

Bold bistro cuisineon avenue de la Motte-Picquet

Over 500 referencesfor wine lovers

The entire 7thjust steps away

Frequently asked questions

Our latest articles

Your table awaitsnear École Militaire

Restaurant
near École
Militaire

A bistro of character
near École Militaire

Bold bistro cuisine
on avenue de la Motte-Picquet

Over 500 references
for wine lovers

The entire 7^th
just steps away

Your table awaits
near École Militaire