Top 10 best Spanish-speaking spots in Paris!

When you're feeling homesick, what's better than finding a little piece of home here on your doorstep? If you're missing Spain, Mister Bilingue has the best spots in Paris to make you feel right at home!

Spain, known for delicious tapas, cooling sangria and a truly relaxed atmosphere… do you miss it? It's to be expected and we totally understand why. Fortunately, there are a few excellent spots in Paris to help you rediscover all the flavour and joie de vivre of Spain!

The Mister Bilingue team has put together this list of the 10 best Spanish-speaking spots in Paris especially for you. Each one of our top picks should bring a smile to your face and remind you that being Spanish, even when you live in Paris, is a way of life!

So, are you ready to take full advantage of all the highlights of Spanish culture just a stone's throw from your door? Adelante!

La Vendimia d'Espagne

If you're a Spanish food enthusiast and lover of Spanish products, you may already be in the know about La Vendimia d'Espagne.

This Spanish wine cellar and delicatessen gives even the best French fine food shops a run for their money, believe us! Stocking a multitude of red and white wines, cured meats and other cheeses imported directly from Spain, a trip to this place will leave your kitchen cupboards bursting with delicious products.

Here you may even get the opportunity to taste some of their freshly cut ham, Iberian cheese or even try one of their delicious Spanish wines (rioja, castilla, cataluña…). And if it's your dream to become a ham cutting professional, yes, they provide lessons!

Finally, if you want to get a little more information on the different products available, you can do exactly that by taking a look at their online store.

Bodega Potxolo

So, do you love tapas? Well, we do, and that's why we're inviting you to check out Bodega Potxolo in Paris' 11th arrondissement! Tapas from the farm, tapas from the garden, tapas on the grill, tapas from the sea: there's something for everyone at this bar and it's a great destination for when you're looking for a relaxed and inviting atmosphere to spend an evening with friends or family.

Of course, this tapas spot doesn't shy away from gourmet dishes, drawing on Latin inspiration to make tasty plates of baby squid in ink and seared tuna and prawns from the grill. We advise tasting everything on the menu at least once!

La Abuela

One tasty bite has the power to transport us right back to grandma's kitchen. At La Abuela in Paris 9th arrondissement, the flavours of traditional Spanish cuisine will transport you all the way to Spain.

Here you can tuck into a whole host of different tapas: truffle manchego, marinated red peppers, and patatas bravas, as well as the moreish croquetas de jamon, served piping hot and ready to be gobbled down with a garnish of aioli.

But if we were to point you in the direction of one particular dish, it's got to be, without question, albondigas! Cooked fresh every morning by the chef, these delicious bites are prepared according to the very same recipe used by the restaurant owner's grandmother (hence the name of the restaurant). But don't get your hopes up for a copy, it's a strict family secret!

Boca Dos

"Spain on your plate", nothing more, nothing less!

This is what the Boca Dos bar promises, and it's located just a few minutes from the Abbesses metro stop in Paris' 18th arrondissement. Here too, you can taste delicious homemade tapas and, just as is the custom in Spain, you'll even be offered a plate of tapas with your drink! Not bad, right?

In our opinion, it's worth giving one of the original cocktails a try, lovingly concocted by the chief bartender against the backdrop of live concerts and open mic nights taking place every Tuesday. To put it briefly, if you're on the lookout for a stomach-filling, heart-warming evening, look no further!

El Sol

Is it high-quality and carefully selected, authentic products that you're looking for? Let us introduce you to El Sol. Restaurant and deli in the 8th arrondissement, this place is like a little corner of Spain right here in Paris, offering products straight from the South and made by artisans from across the Iberian region!

If you end up coming here to do a little shopping, we recommend trying the Iberian pork chops, the crushed potatoes cassolette or the escalivada with anchovies from Cantabria... todo está exquisito!

To finish off, why not give in to the temptation of its enticing aroma and delicate flavours and try the legendary jamon ibérico de belotta. We're still salivating!

The Casa de España

How about a little flamenco… does that sound interesting? Well that's what you'll get when you pay a visit to the Casa de España, a Spanish restaurant located next to Bastille in Paris' 12th arrondissement!

In addition to lively flamenco music and an equally lively colour scheme, here you'll find all the wonderful specialties of Spain: tapas, paella, sangria, zarzuela, arroz negro, and more…

If it's a little Spanish festivity that you're looking for, then this is the address for you!

And one more thing: at le Casa de España you can even order a take-away paella to bring a little flavor of Spain home with you. Que felicidad!

La Bodega Cambronne

If you find yourself in Paris' 15th arrondissement, we recommend making your way to this cosy Spanish cellar that's ready and waiting to delight you with its colourful and fragrant offering.

Push open the door to La Bodega Cambronne and be ready to enjoy typical tapas, washed down with a selection from their large collection of Spanish wines, specially selected for festive atmospheres!

And what better way to accompany a good glass of wine than with an evening of stellar musical entertainment? Make sure to drop by at the weekend to catch one of their musical evenings with a whole range of talented and passionate musicians to please your ears.

And if you're a football fan, it's worth noting that you can catch live broadcasts of Champions League matches here at La Bodega Cambronne. Vamos!

Cap Hispania

Located in Paris' 17th arrondissement since 1998, the Cap Hispania has been blessing the dinner tables of visitors and regulars for years with exquisite food.

Make a trip to this truly one-of-a-kind place to pick up all the best Spanish products. Typical cheeses, seafood, cured meats and sweet treats: this place has everything you could possibly want to thrill your taste buds!

The shop also specializes in olive-based products: whether it's extra virgin olive oil, stuffed olives or even caramelized olives that you fancy, we would recommend trying a little of all of them to be sure you don't miss out on something special!

The Colegio de España

Opened in 1935 as part of the Cité internationale universitaire de Paris (14th arrondissement), the Colegio de España welcomes and hosts students, researchers and artists to develop their work and other artistic activities.

Dependent on the Spanish government's Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, this beacon of Spanish culture aims to promote and share Spanish culture and art through events including conferences, colloquia, seminars, film screenings, recitals and concerts, as well as numerous exhibitions. This is a place dedicated to promoting the exchange of knowledge, opinions and life experiences, open to anyone yearning to discover and get involved with all that Spanish culture has to offer!

The Colegio regularly organizes competitions to recognize and reward artists for their work, whether it be in musical composition, photography or art.

The Institut Cervantes

Welcome to the Institut Cervantes, a non-profit establishment created by Spain with the aim of promoting the teaching of the Spanish language and culture in the French capital. Located in the 8th arrondissement, the institute offers a wide range of cultural activities, in addition to welcoming a large number of university students.

Conferences, exhibitions, cinema, literary events: the majority of the activities on offer here are free and are a great way to immerse yourself in Spanish culture throughout the week!

If that's not enough to tempt you, why not make a trip there to enjoy their unique collection of Hispanic literary works stored in the Octavio Paz library. Make sure to take a look at the library's website too, where you may even be able to unearth some rare digital works too!

We hope that this short article has given you a few new ideas for enjoying Paris and that you'll be staying here with us a little longer! It's not too shabby here, don't you think? You can find even more tips about life in France thanks to the expats to follow when you move to France. These expats tell you everything about their experience of expatriation in France. For example, Esto es Francia, the YouTube channel that puts together Mexico and France.

And if you're looking for a job in Paris or elsewhere in France, make sure to take a look at MisterBilingue's job offers.

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