Tucked away in a quiet corner of Paris's 13th arrondissement, this intimate restaurant boasts a typical bistro décor, with parquet flooring, Thonet-style chairs and shelves crammed with bottles of wine. True to its commitment to sustainable development, the restaurant carefully sources local and seasonal produce. The Sunday brunch generally consists of gravlax salmon, raw milk cheeses and fine charcuterie; then eggs Benedict or roast chicken; followed by excellent house-made cakes and pastries.

With its open kitchen, bronze-coloured counter, oak panelling on the walls and enamelled tiles, Yannick Alléno's MICHELIN-Starred restaurant is a chic take on the French bistro. The legendary Chef also has the good grace to serve Sunday brunch. After house-made pastries and freshly squeezed juice, the menu includes: salmon on a warm blini with aniseed and fleur de sel; classic omelette with lardo di Colonnata and mushrooms; lobster hot dog; and chicken with lovage mayonnaise.

Established in 1920 in Paris's prestigious Golden Triangle – the area between the Champs-Élysées, Avenue George V and Avenue Montaigne – this hotel has succeeded in building a bridge between the Paris captured in postcards and the Paris of today. The hotel's restaurant, Café 52, lays on a wonderfully satisfying brunch: after a glass of champagne, head for the seafood buffet (oysters, prawns, whelks and smoked salmon), before tucking into eggs accompanied by a choice of herbs, cheese or ham.

To enter Le Meurice is to dive into the history of Paris's first luxury hotel, which has been overlooking the Jardin des Tuileries since 1835. Overseen by Alain Ducasse and his Executive Chef Amaury Bouhours, the restaurant has gourmets the world over fantasising about its cuisine, which revolves around twists on the classics of French gastronomy. As an alternative way to enjoy the incomparable atmosphere of this establishment, book yourself in for brunch.

This trendy hotel, decorated by visionary designer Philippe Starck, caters to all occasions: a romantic night, lunch with the family, cocktails with friends at the bar or on the rooftop terrace, and a generous Sunday brunch. Move from counter to counter to treat yourself to a brunch that encompasses a range of cuisines, although it does have a marked Mediterranean bent: Italian fare, Greek mezze, Lebanese delights, seafood platters, house-made pastries and eggs prepared every which way.

In the 2nd arrondissement, not far from Paris's Bourse neighbourhood, this 'British brasserie' has all the trappings of an embassy. It serves delicious food inspired by British traditions but made with a host of French produce: a true 'entente cordiale'! During the week, you can tuck into fish & chips with tartare sauce, or venison pie. We must admit to having a soft spot for the weekend brunch though, with its house-made granola, Welsh rarebit with black pudding and trios of pancakes.

The mysterious acronym stands for 'boulangerie où l'on mange' (meaning 'bakery where you eat'). This establishment run by Julien Duboué, a Chef from the Landes area of France, is located behind the Butte Montmartre, perfectly at home in a neighbourhood where good bistros are a dime a dozen. The back room hosts one of the most copious – and delicious – buffets in the capital. On weekends, the all-you-can-eat brunch appeals to everyone, and even the most discerning foodies won't be disappointed.

here's nothing like treating yourself to brunch in an illustrious hotel that embodies both glitz and a laid-back attitude. At the Plaza Athénée, the legendary establishment where Chef Jean Imbert now works his magic, breakfast and brunch are not to be sniffed at. As well as pastries and fresh fruit, you can tuck into an open sandwich with Pyrenean trout, fresh artichokes and parmesan, or a burrata with vegetables, before choosing either leg of lamb – for an authentic Sunday meal.