Boulangeries in the French capital open early, around 7am or 7:30am, so that Parisians have the opportunity to stop for a croissant or pain au chocolat on their way to work. Meanwhile, restaurants that serve brunch are more likely to open later, sometimes as late as 10AM or 11:30Am.While Parisian restaurants are not always open Monday evenings for dinner, cafes are more likely to be open seven days a week to cater to commuters.