Le Dôme Café sits at the border between the 6th Slot Gacor and 14th arrondissements of the city, the restaurant is at the crux of one of Paris’ most culturally rich neighborhoods, Montparnasse. Nestled on the left bank of the Seine, the neighborhood rose to prominence in the late 19th century and early 20th century. During the stretch of time between World War I and World War II, Montparnasse became a beacon for creative activity. Artists, writers, and bohemians of all types flocked to Montparnasse due to its inexpensive cost of living and the welcoming attitudes of such institutions as Le Dôme. During the first half of the 20th century, Montparnasse was home to iconic literary and artistic figures such as Ernest Hemingway, Henry Miller, Anais Nin, and even Pablo Picasso.
One of the central gathering spots for this eclectic group of bohemian artists and writers was Le Dôme Café. Established in 1898, the restaurant features a classic Parisian set-up, including sprawling sidewalk seating, and sumptuous wood-paneled walls with wall-hung lamps, making it the perfect gathering place for some of the 20th century’s most influential creative figures. Given the influence of this period on Bourdain’s own work, Bourdain was often called the Hemingway of our generation for his tendency towards travel and direct, honest documentation, it is no wonder why this restaurant was regarded as one of Bourdain’s essential destinations in Paris.