La Brasserie de la Paix sits on the Allées Paul Riquet in the style of every provincial French brasserie worth the name — terrace in the shade of the plane trees, long menu of Languedoc standards, and a wine list weighted toward the local appellations of Saint-Chinian, Faugères, and Minervois. It is not reinventing anything, but it does the classics competently and the location is ideal for people-watching on the allée.
The menu runs from grilled fish and duck confit to more indulgent regional dishes using foie gras and black truffle in season. The lunch formule is a better deal than the à la carte dinner; order local wine by the carafe rather than by the bottle for the best value. The terrace fills up quickly on market mornings, so arrive before noon or expect to wait.