A Delightful Boat Cafe-Restaurant: Antipode

(Last Update: 04.09.2024) The biggest longing of an Istanbulite living in Paris is not being able to eat or drink while overlooking the Bosphorus and not being able to chat with friends.. I have passed through the Bosphorus and the sea, I am even willing to sit by the water and eat and drink something, but there is no such life culture in Paris, as in almost all of Europe. I guess they did not choose to develop permanent living habits by the water against possible floods in cities built on the banks of rivers. That's why what I lack most in Paris is this habit of "living by the water", of course I'm talking about a life as an Istanbulite habit...

Yes here Seine River There are river cruises and even dinner cruises, but they do not meet my expectations. A few boats/cafes-restaurants anchored on the banks of the Seine are either unnecessarily chic, that is, they can only be visited on special occasions, or they open once a month, no lunch service hours, no dinner service hours, we do not work that day, we are closed today; I have passed on raki and appetizers, there is no decent place where we can go and have a couple of cups of tea and coffee whenever we want :)

language exchange I met here with a French friend of mine a few years ago, when I was just getting involved with the subject: Antipode (antipod)… This an old barge, “barge” in Frenchbarge (penis)” and the full name of this place is Péniche Antipode. Antipode, which was later converted into a cafe, also serves as a restaurant, but since its interior is narrow, it is more enjoyable to sit outdoors. In cold weather, the deck is covered with tarpaulins, but neither tarpaulins nor heaters are of any use in the Paris frost. Even today, I remember how frozen I was the first time I went :) Then, I always went in good weather, and enjoyed it very much every time I went.

Antipode La Villette basinA very nice boat located in . It is a nice place that makes you love it with its form, design, antiquity, history, experience, current purpose of use and location, everything. When I first went there was only one cafe-restaurant I thought it was, but then I realized there was a small theater downstairs! Both theater performances and children's entertainment are held here; The reason why the cafe section inside is narrow is that the large hall is reserved for the theatre.

Therefore, it always makes more sense to sit in the section on the deck, so it is beneficial to go here in a period other than winter. Especially Canal Saint-Martin I recommend that you take a coffee break here when you see Antiopde one day while hiking. It's both affordable and a very cute place. 

It has a rich and reasonable menu. Maybe it's not for eating anything fancy, but it can be a great option for a nice lunch. Drinks can also be considered quite affordable compared to the Paris average. That's why we can say that Antipode is one of the preferred places to eat and drink during your trip to Paris.

By the way, it is also interesting where the name of the boat comes from: Maybe some of you know, but “Antipode” is a geographical conceptIt refers to the point that determines the exact rear point of any point on the earth in determining the geographical difference arising from the fact that the earth is not perfectly spherical. So, assuming that you take a pickaxe and a shovel in Istanbul and dig a well that will go down 90 degrees perpendicular to the ground, the point you will emerge from at the other end of the well is the antipode point of Istanbul. Istanbul's antipode point It was a quiet ocean spot halfway between Australia and Chile. For Paris, off the coast of New Zealand antipode point. If you are wondering about the antipode points of other cities, at this link You can find the answer to your question.

Thanks to this article, we also remembered this geographical term; Now, how happy I would be if one day, while taking a sip of coffee against the water - even if it was green - in this cafe, you would remember these lines and a small smile would appear on your lips... Maybe we might even meet there. I loved how once a Turkish couple came up to me and greeted me and said, “We came here thanks to you.”

If you accidentally want to watch a play here or get detailed information about Antipode in the link at the end of the article You can find the most up-to-date information and game schedule.

If you continue north from Antipode Parc de la VilletteYou reach , even if you go south Bastille You are coming to the side. There are many nice cafes-restaurants and interesting places on the road. Especially design bookstore artazartI suggest you don't pass by without seeing. Buttes Chaumont It might also be nice to go to the park. Of course, there is an interesting culture and art center nearby. Cent QuatreWe should not neglect either.

There are many options to come to Antipode by public transportation, but I think the most logical one is M2, M5 or M7 metro lines get off at “Stalingrad” station La Villette basin'e enter from the bottom and walk up; I think it would be more enjoyable this way. After walking a little, you will see Antipode on your left. Even if you want to go faster M7 Get off at the "Riquet" station of the metro, take exit 2 and enter the first street on the left. Antipode will be waiting for you at the end of the street. Another recommendation I have in this area is a delicious cafe. Pavilion Channels it will be.

Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.

Web address: penicheantipode.fr

Address: 55 Quai de la Seine, 75019 Paris