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Amber says: “I love Fish LA BOISSONNERIE (69, Rue de Seine). Run by anglophones, there’s a great atmosphere and the food is delicious. A mixed crowd of French, expats, tourists, locals. The name is a play on words on the French poissonnerie, meaning “fishmonger”, and boisson meaning “drink”. Drink like a fish!”

Amber also likes the bar opposite the REFLETS MÉDICIS cinema (opposite 3, Rue Champollion, 5^th): “It sells jacket potatoes, it’s dead cheap and full of French students looking cool.”

Mairi is a fan of LA FOURMI AILÉE (8, Rue du Fouarre): “Cosy café that sells vegetarian food. Makes a change from the other more touristy places around Notre Dame.”

Justine’s favourite is QUAI 21 (21 Quai des Grands Augustins): “It’s sort of wedged between touristy restaurants but when you go inside it’s so cute and quirky. Despite the fact that it’s right on the Seine, it feels like a secret little place that only French people know about! It’s great value and the food is simple but really tasty.

Sophie’s favourite bar in the 5^th is LE PANTALON (7, Rue Royer Collard): “Scruffy and studenty with lots of random bits of street furniture towards the back of the bar. The people are friendly and the atmosphere is très laidback. “

Sophie is also a fan of MEXI AND CO. (10, Rue Dante), a cheap and cheerful Latin American restaurant in the 5^th: “They serve great nachos and burritos, and rather strong mini-pitchers of cocktails.”

Katie recommends CURIO PARLOR (16, Rue des Bernadins): “Nice cocktails, great music and gay-friendly. So cool that I’m not sure if I want the secret getting out!”

Katie also suggests, if you fancy Mexican wrestling, a bar called LA LUCHA LIBRE (10, Rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève): “Food, fighting and drinking – what more could you want from a night out?”

Ben says: “You should try the Ethiopian restaurant GODJO (8, Rue de l’école Polytechnique). It’s an amazing place – you eat with your hands. Traditionally, you’re meant to feed each other!”

Ben also suggests, for something a bit more French, brunch at SALLE A MANGER (138, Rue Mouffetard): “There is an all-day, 7 days a week, €20 brunch that is incredible. You are served jars of nutella, jams, honey and more along with  pasteries, yogurt, fresh fruit, a hot and cold beverage and a choice between foie-gras or smoked salmon and toast salad. A true feast in a beautiful end of the 5th!”

Nico knows a 24 hour steak restaurant in St. Germain: “OLD NAVY (150, Boulevard St. Germain) is open 24/7, and is perfect for a good quality late night (or early morning) bite.”

Pauline is a fan of PUB ST. GERMAIN, (17, Rue de L’anncienne – Comédie): “Don’t be fooled, it is a lot nicer than a traditional pub. It is open every night until 6 a.m., serving both food and drink!”

SCOTT HILLIER, ÉCU President (save the best for last!), highly recommends L’Époque (81, Rue du Cardinal Lemoine): “Fabulous cuisine française, wonderful atmosphere and great prices – you can get a three course meal for €12. Bargain.”