Low-cost Paris bistro lunches

[worldmatt]

I'm going to be in Paris for several days at the end of May and beginning of June, and I'm trying to build up a list of affordable lunch places. I'm most interested in French places (classic, modern, regional or Spanish- or Italian-inflected) with set menus (appetizer, plat du jour, dessert) for around 10 euros, give or take a euro or three. Can be anywhere in the city, but should be, you know, delicious!

I'll throw out one I went to last year that I really liked (and which is no secret): La Gazzetta, near the Marché d'Aligre. Very precise Basque-influenced cooking: fresh, bright, light flavors, chic interior, and the lunch menu was 14 euros (the high end of what I'm looking at). Very satisfying meal!

Also, I guess I should ask this: Is there any way to an enterprising tourist to acquire the "lunch tickets" that French employers distribute to their employees?

Looking forward to hearing your ideas—and then tasting them!

[jock]

the best 14 euro lunch in paris is at Quedubon. it even includes coffee. weekdays only
19 rue du plateau in the 19th near buttes chaumont.

[ChefJune]

I don't know any place that wll meet those requirements.

[hychka]

The Euro ain't worth what it used to be.

You'll have a tough time eating out for falafels and a drink on that goal.

But, I hope to hear that I'm wrong and will read all posts.