France: Paris
Areas in the city:
- Bastille and Oberkampf
- From Montmartre to the Batignolles
- From Saint-Germain to the Latin Quarter
- From the Champs-Elysées to Opera Garnier
- From the Halles to the Marais
- Butte aux Cailles, Chinatown, and the French National Library
- Villette, Belleville-Ménilmontant and Saint-Martin Canal
- The Louvre
- Montparnasse
- Nation and Bercy
In a nutshell...
Paris can be discovered in many different ways. Sightseers can visit the Eiffel Tower, Sacré Cœur, the Montparnasse Tower and the Arc de Triomphe Cultural visits of Paris include the Louvre, the Pompidou Centre, the Grand Palace and the Orsay Museum. Whichever sights you choose, the capital abounds with visual delights.
Fashion capital of the world, Paris also presents style and luxury from the Champs-Elysées to the Rue de Rivoli, where you can visit the Baccarat Museum or the Museum of Fashion and Fabric.
Paris is also every man’s town and quarters such as the old Montmartre or unusual Belleville with their bistros and traditional festivals are symbolic of the village spirit that can be found within this metropolis.
Finally, Paris is a city of fine food where well-known chefs such as Fauchon and Lenôtre are well-established on the Place de la Madeline.
A city to visit, explore and relish!
Paris : Bars
ANDY WAHLOO - rue des Gravilliers
In this hip neighborhood, the Andy Wahloo, managed by Mourad Mazouz, appreciated for knowing how to create trendy bars and clubs, cultivates a souk ambiance a little out there. The seats are large(...)
LE LEOPARD - boulevard Voltaire
On Voltaire boulevard, between Léon-Blum place and the rue Charonne, the Leopard is at the forefront of the creative initatives of this neighborhood: Djs perform every week, there are screenings of(...)
LES EDITEURS - 4, carrefour de l'odéon
This restaurant, in the prestigious publishing district of Paris, offers more than 5,000 books for their clients reading pleasure. The menu is filled with traditional French plates that are innovated(...)
L ALIMENTATION GENERALE - rue Jean-Pierre-Timbaud
Contrary to the suggestion offered by its name, this establishment is in fact not a grocery store, it is a popular bar that organizes concerts and screenings of short films. One of the concepts is(...)
L IMPREVU CAFE - rue Quincampoix
In the rue Quincampoix, near Pompidou Center, and yet surprisingly sheltered from tourists, Imprevu is a meeting place for hip Parisian students. The intimate setting offers tea from Mariage Freres(...)
FOLIE EN TETE - rue de la Butte-aux-Cailles
You will be warmly welcomed at this bar by Jean-Pierre and Christophe. They used to sponsor and organize concerts, but alas, in respecting the tranquility of their neighbors (in the charming Butte(...)
3 PIECES CUISINE - rue des Dames
This cafe, not far from the Batignolles neighborhood couldn't be more picturesque or filled with rustic charm. Its the kind of friendly place for those who actually do stop and smell the flowers and(...)
LE STARCOOKER - rue des Archives
For trendy nightclubbers, this Sunday brunch is a religion. The team at Starcooker knows how to attract a crowd: by serving a full sampler menu of seasonal choices with a cup of Alsace crément or(...)
LE CYRANO - rue Biot
Located next to the small performance hall "the Europeen," this bar is named after its first vocation: serving drinks to actors and musicians after their performances. The Cyrano is small and stamped(...)
BARRIO LATINO - rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine
This temple to salsa can be found Just a hop, skip, and a jup from Bastille Place. Barrio Latino takes advantage of a huge space (1800m²) spread out over several floors to offer a restaurant, bar,(...)
LE ZERO DE CONDUITE - rue Jacob
This bar is definitely one of the most bizarre concept bars in Paris: baby bottles filled with cocktails named after childhood heros such as Peter Pan or Pocahontas, cartoon screenings and rounds of(...)
L ILE ENCHANTEE - boulevard de la Villette
Near to Colonel Fabien place, this is a bar that one notices right away thanks to its somewhat art deco style and large bay windows. Inside, the space is awash with light, and colorful chairs and(...)
LE ZANGO (LES HALLES) - rue du Cygne
In the lively pedistrian neighborhood Etienne-Marcel, Zango spreads out over 300m² offering a luminous space to its customers which is amplified by the use of light woos and copper in the decor. The(...)
CHEZ PRUNE - rue Beaurepaire 71 Quai Valmy
Along the banks of the Saint Martin Canal, Chez Prune has been an institution since 1998 amongs other popular bars and shops, this is the place to come hang out with friends. Mis-matched tables,(...)
LA FOURMI - rue des Martyrs
La Fourmi is party central since it is located in Pigalle and just in front of the Divan du monde, a hip concert hall. Whether your on the patio or comfortable seated at the bar, this the place to(...)
CAFE DE L INDUSTRIE - rue Saint-Sabin
Cafe de l'Industrie has invested in both sides of the street and there isn't a defining characteristic between them: both have walls covered in frames of various paintings. Hanging over the(...)
LE POLICHINELLE - rue de Charonne
This restaurant welcomes customers into a friendly environment where there are always regulars among the original furnishings and wood filled room. Often full on the week-ends, its a good idea to(...)
CHEZ GEORGES (17) - boulevard Pereire
You have to have dined here at least once if you want to claim that you're the slightest bit Parisien! This place does traditional French like roasted lamb with kidney beans and chops with scalloped(...)
MON CHIEN STUPIDE - rue Boyer
A masterpiece by John Fante, Mon Chien Stupide (My stupid dog) is also a bar in the 20th district of Paris, not far from the famous concert hall trhe Maroquinerie. It is run by Saïd and Figaro of(...)
LE MUSIC-HALL - avenue Franklin-D.-Roosevelt
Theatrical producerValério Berkovics and young chef Hervé Nepple have really created something to talk about. Their colorful restaurant hosts a morning lounge until 4am every Friday and Saturday and(...)
LE CANNIBALE CAFE - rue Jean-Pierre-Timbaud
This typically Parisian bar with its zinc counter top was thinking ofthise starving to death when they came up with a name like that! Firstly, it's a greak place to grab a drink when you are near(...)
LA MER A BOIRE - rue des Envierges
This restaurant can be described as a lively cafe oriented towards all things art: debates, musical events featuring young talent, sketches, and comics! Comic strip fans will feel quite at home here(...)
CHAI 33 - cour Saint-Emilion
This establishment in lively Bercy Village offers a space dedicated to the discovery of wine. Here you can test, buy and drink a different kinds of vintages selected by their sommeliers who have put(...)
AUX TROUBADOURS - boulevard de Ménilmontant
The Troubadour Coffee House is a restaurant that unites medieval dishes and flavors (taken from literature of the time) with modern day panache. The service is attentive and the establishment(...)
CAFE DE FLORE - boulevard Saint-Germain
Founded at the beginning of the 3rd Republic, Cafe de Flore probably took its name from a sculpture of a goddess that could be found across the street. This café has been witness to great moments in(...)
EN ATTENDANT L OR - rue Faidherbe
This trendy restaurant-bar near the metro station Faidherbe Chaligny, is all decked out with tall tables and stools in the corner, a large asymmetrical table in the middle, a large television and(...)
LE FUMOIR - rue de l'Amiral-Coligny
Located between the Louvre and Saint Germain l'Auxerrois church, the Fumoir has created a carefully calculated ambiance that is both cosy and solemn. In thinking of travellers that might not have(...)
LE MONDRIAN - boulevard Saint-Germain
Copies of pieces by Piet Mondrian go perfectly with the cocktails served here: exotic, fruity, colorful and served in shells with marshmallows! Young and energetic cubicle dwellers sit on the patio(...)
CHEZ MME GEN - rue des Petites-Ecuries
This bistro, recently taken over, has kept the name of its former owner Geneviève who ran the place for 30 years. (It used to be called Relais Martel.) Its patio is a nice place to chill out at lunch(...)
PUB SAINT GERMAIN - rue de l'Ancienne-Comédie
This emblematic establishment of the protests in May 1968 has undergone some significant changes since then. The decor, renovated in 2005 by architect Johnathan Amar, transports clients to exotic(...)
L ATELIER RENAULT - avenue des Champs-Elysées
The Renault Atelier exposes this famous brand of cars and serves as a performance space for music, fashion, and readings and signings. The deisgn is very modern, done in warm woods and large glass(...)
LA COUPOLE - boulevard Montparnasse
This is one of the most historically importants cafes of Paris and has been hosting and continues to host well known people of the world. A former depot, the place was turned into Paris' largest(...)
LA DAME DE CANTON - quai François-Mauriac Face à la Bibliothèque Francois Mitterrand
La Guinguette (which signifies an open air concert/dance hall) is under new management but is still offers an important musical ambiance. This is concert central! Tuesdays: Manouche jazz and(...)
LA CARAVANE - rue de la Fontaine-au-Roi
Be aware, this place is addictive. The first time you come it will probably be with friends who want you to experience the ambiance: innocent and laid-back, with old couches and dim lights. Then,(...)
AU PROGRES - rue des Trois-Frères
In the heart of Montmartre, this restaurant welcomes customers onto its large patio and serves you without any fuss. Here, you can dine on traditional French favorites like the duck filet and chicken(...)
PUBLICIS DRUGSTORE - avenue des Champs-Elysées
This isn't your typical mom and pop lunch counter! With more than 3,000 square meters of surface space, the Drugstore is a sprawling center of modern culture: food, cinema, books, wine, gourmet. (...)
LE DOME - boulevard Montparnasse
Opened in 1905, the Dome quickly became, like its neighbor the Coupole, a popular hangout for everyone associated with Modern Art. Surrounded by artists' studios, some of the Dome's regulars(...)
BAROURCQ - quai de la Loire
In approaching La Villette or in walking along the Ourcq canal, you'll find along the way this small atypical bar, open since 2003. Here you can play bocce ball or bask in the summer sun. Beer(...)
LE TROISIEME LIEU - LA CANTINE DES GINETTES ARMEES - rue Quincampoix
This bar/cafeteria is the headquarters of trendy girls armed with style, smile and humor. Fantasy and party are abondant down to the plates and drinks. The salads, dishes and drink they serve are(...)
LE GODET D OR - rue Ducouédic
If you'd like to spend a quiet moment on patio in the 14th, this is the address you've been dreaming of. It can be a lively place as there is often a group of regulars who like to come and have a(...)
LE RUBIS - rue du Marché-Saint-Honoré
Just around the corner from the chic and famous Place Saint-Honore, Rubis seperates itself from other establishments in the area by offering a simple and friendly environment. After an vening at the(...)
LE LOU PASCALOU - rue des Panoyaux
This popular bar in Menilmontant has proved itself in terms of evening events and neighborhood solidarity. There are screenings, exhibits, theatrical renditions, and meet and greets. Set up in a(...)
LA FLECHE D OR - rue de Bagnolet
This small concert hall/restaurant/bar took up rent in a former train station "petite couronne," and knew how to work this original space. The full schedule of events attracts the urban chic,(...)
LES DEUX MAGOTS - place Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Not far from Luxembourg Gardens at the historic Saint-Germain-des Prés place, this cafe is one of the most important social and literary establishments in Paris. Authors such as Breton, Eluard,(...)
LA CHOPE DU CHATEAU ROUGE - rue de Clignancourt
This neighborhood establishment in classic cafe style (large windows, large bar) is loyal to its reputation. A constant flow of cosmopolitan regulars makes up the clientele here. If this place is(...)
LE NEXT - rue Tiquetonne
In the Montorgeuil neighborhood, this bar has three seperate rooms: a large bar, an intimate, dim, lounge, and a basement for group events. There is an arab ambiance thanks to a decor done in(...)
LA DIVETTE DE MONTMARTRE - rue Marcadet
This bar, a bit shabby from the outside, has done all for its interior decoration: old Lps caver the walls and give the place a retro revival ambiance. As far as drinks go, you should try the cider(...)
GUINNESS TAVERN - rue des Lombards
As the name explains, this bar is dedicated to the popular beer of Ireland, characterized by its dark color and burnt barley flavor. This is also a place to come for rock concerts. Entrance is free(...)
SATELLIT CAFE - rue de la Folie-Méricourt
This Satellite with take you on an unforgettable tour of world music: the Balkans, Asia, Latin America, and North Africa are all represented by the selections of the DJs here. The place looks like a(...)
