"Going to Stéphane Jégo’s restaurant L’Ami Jean reminds me a little of being in my grandmother’s house in Brittany; there’s a simplicity, a conviviality to the place. It’s also delicious – cooking that comes from the heart but is carefully considered at the same time. I have lots of friends from all over the world who love eating there."

"I really like Ten Belles here for coffee. Sometimes I order a salad and the breads are good, too. In fact, I love this kind of organic café that you find in France, where you can run into friends and have a quick chat over a coffee at the counter. It’s the antithesis of Starbucks."

"I discovered Combat a year ago thanks to a friend who lives in the neighborhood, and immediately fell in love with it. The bar doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the cocktails [by Margot Lecarpentier and her team of mixologists] are exceptional."

"I love the creative everyday cooking at Bouche in the 11th. People talk about sharing plates as if it’s a recent trend, but I think it’s been around for a long time. You take one or two mouthfuls of a dish, you get to try lots of different things. It works really well."

"Adeline at Yam’Tcha is amazing. Her cuisine is very well thought out, and both unique and creative. Let’s just say that her way of cooking speaks to me; I feel at home here. If you’re ever in Paris, you have to try Yam’Tcha."

"L’Écailler du Bistrot takes me back to my Breton roots. I come here for the really good fish and the incredible oysters, preferably with a glass of Sancerre or Burgundy. I love natural wines; I often go to L’Étiquette on the Île Saint-Louis. In California, 80% of the wines aren’t organic or natural."

"L'Hôtel Particulier Montmartre, secluded in its garden, is incredibly romantic. I even thought about getting married there, which just goes to show."

"My partner (American actress Maria Bello) is crazy about Shakespeare and Company, and so am I. It has an incredible history. We love unearthing rare books, and occasionally tucking into a slice of cake, too."