Despite its seedy past as Paris\u2019 red light district, today\u2019s Pigalle\u2014located in the capital\u2019s 9th arrondissement\u2014hardly resembles its 20th, or 19th century self. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Swept up in the winds of gentrification that have engulfed much of northern Paris, the streets of the neighborhood, including the infamous Boulevard de Clichy, are increasingly lined with hip cafes, bars and restaurants that cater to a new demographic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still a great spot to grab a late night kebab on a night out, Pigalle can increasingly serve as an upscale lunch or dinner destination, too. For those looking to eat out in the area, these five Pigalle restaurants are great places to start.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Bouillon Pigalle <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Originally a type of restaurant aimed at serving warm, filling meals at a reasonable price to working class Parisians employed at the Les Halles market, the bouillon<\/em><\/a> has come back in style since its heyday in the 1840s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea behind the bouillon<\/em>\u2014cheap, good food and wine\u2014remains, although the clientele has changed significantly. On weekend nights, the line for Bouillon Pigalle<\/a>, conveniently located just across from the metro, typically goes out the door and up the street, filled with young, hip Parisians and foreigners alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The menu is classic French fare, with everything from boeuf bourguignon<\/a> <\/em>to blanquette de veau <\/em>and bottles of house wine at under \u20ac10. In the summer, ask to sit outside on the long, covered balcony. In the winter be ready to bump elbows with your neighbors in a warm, buzzing setting.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n