Under the Sea: An Immersive Restaurant with an Underwater Atmosphere in Paris

When a June evening, warmth invades Paris, the desire for freshness and marine landscapes becomes irresistible. Why not explore Under the Sea, a newly opened immersive restaurant on the esplanade of the National Library, in the 13th arrondissement? A Dive Arrival into the Atmosphere Upon arrival, there’s a hesitation between the bar, offering cocktails, tapas, and […]

When a June evening, warmth invades Paris, the desire for freshness and marine landscapes becomes irresistible. Why not explore Under the Sea, a newly opened immersive restaurant on the esplanade of the National Library, in the 13th arrondissement?

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Giant screens, displaying synthetic images of fauna and landscapes, partition the space in the large room. © Fred Durantet.

A Dive Arrival into the Atmosphere

Upon arrival, there’s a hesitation between the bar, offering cocktails, tapas, and sharing platters, and the restaurant. My choice finally falls on the latter. We are warmly welcomed and guided to our table, already transported into a decor where fish and corals surround us.

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The large 700 m² room, capable of accommodating a hundred guests, is subdivided into several distinct zones—alcoves created by projection screens surrounding a dozen tables. These isolated islands are reinforced by four screens broadcasting synthetic images of seabeds and fish.


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