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Badaboum
Located a few minutes from the Place de la
Bastille, this fun bar offers excellent and original
cocktails. The bar also features a small but very
good snacking menu. 2bis rue des Taillandiers (11th),
01.48.06.50.70. M° Bastille
Buddha Bar
This trend-setting cocktail bar and restaurant
attracts both fashionistas and curious tourists,
with a giant golden Buddha presiding over the
scene and service that’s cooler-than-thou. 8 rue
Boissy d’Anglas (8th), 01.53.05.90.00. M° Concorde
The Ballroom
This sophisticated cocktail bar, frequented
by the beautiful people of the city, serves up
carefully mixed drinks in cosy seated areas.
58 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1st),
09.54.37.13.65. M° Les Halles
Le Bar
The Left Bank hotel where Oscar Wilde died is
a trendy spot for a cocktail redecorated with
a voluptuous décor. 13 rue des Beaux-Arts (6th),
01.44.41.99.00. M° Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Bar du Plaza Athénée
Absolute chic, with a decor that includes an
impressive sculpted glass bar. 6pm-1:30am.
25 ave Montaigne (8th), 01.53.67.66.00.
M° Franklin D. Roosevelt
Bar Le Baudelaire
This congenial bar in the Burgundy hotel is akin
to an English club. Discover a host of creative
cocktails. 6-8 rue Duphot (1st), 01.42.60.34.12.
M° Madeleine
Experimental Cocktail Bar
A fun bar hidden in the heart of the 2nd
arrondissement where you can enjoy delicious
cocktails and cool music. 37 rue Saint Sauveur
(2nd), 01.45.08.88.09. M° Sentier
Juveniles
This cosy and welcoming wine bar serves up
fine French wines as well as wines from around
the world and you can purchase bottles to take
away. 47 rue de Richelieu (1st), 01.42.97.46.49.
M° Pyramides
Kléber Bar
High ceilings, ornate décor and fine service are
hallmarks of this elegant bar in the Peninsula
Hotel. Classic cocktails, signature mixes and a
fine selection of wines and champagnes are all
on the menu. 19 ave Kléber (16th), 01.58.12.67.78.
M° BoissièreHarry’s New York Bar
This landmark establishment is a fine place
to enjoy drinks at the roomy and frendly bar.
The traditional cocktail spot also serves up live
piano music starting at 10pm. 5 rue Daunou (2nd),
01.42.61.71.14. M° Opéra
Hotel Costes Bar
This chic bar and lounge is an ideal and
pricey Parisian spot for people watching in a
sumptuous décor. 239 rue Saint-Honoré (1st),
01.42.44.50.00. M° Tuileries
Hotel Providence
Enjoy creative cocktails or a glass of wine in this
cosy bar on a cobblestone street in the lively
Grands Boulevards neighbourhood. The spot
is outfitted with a fireplace and a boudoir-style
ambiance and the bartender can mix you a
made-to-measure drink. 90 rue René Boulanger
(10th), 01.46.34.34.04. M° Strasbourg Saint-Denis
Le Bristol Bar
This discreet and elegant spot is ideal for
enjoying cosy drinks including a variety
of original cocktails and a fine selection of
champagnes. 112 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
(8th), 01.53.43.43.00. M° Miromesnil
Le Bar Long
This posh bar located in the Royal Monceau
is a perfect spot for a sophisticated cocktail or
nightcap in a cosy setting. 37 ave Hoche (8th),
01.42.99.88.00. M° Charles-de-Gaulle-Etoile
La Closerie des Lilas
The bar of this mythical place remains magical.
Thankfully some things don’t change. 171 blvd du
Montparnasse (6th), 01.40.51.34.50. M° Vavin
Le Dokhan’s Champagne Bar
A stunning hotel bar replete with Louis
Vuitton elevator featuring a fine selection of
rare and classic champagnes. In the Radisson
Blu Le Dokhan’s Hotel. 117 rue Lauriston (16th),
01.53.65.66.99. M° Victor Hugo
Le Lucien Bar
Every detail here is perfect from the temperature
of the vintage white port to the dimensions of the
glasses for gin and tonic. Hotel Fouquet’s Barrière.
46 ave George V (8th), 01.40.69.60.00. M° George V
Le Rubis
This quintessential Parisian wine bar attracts a local
clientele into its relaxed atmosphere where you
can enjoy wines from the Beaujolais and Burgundy
regions among others. 10 rue du Marché Saint-
Honoré (1st), 01.42.61.03.34. M° PyramidesLes Jardins du Pont Neuf
With a stunning view of the City of Light’s famousbridges, this restaurant and bar has become a
favourite with the city’s fun crowd, where they
can go and enjoy great cocktails and say “santé”
with each round. This is a perfect address for a
drink before a dinner in the Quartier Latin or after
a day spent at the Louvre. Quai de l’Horloge (1st),
06.30.15.83.02. M° Pont Neuf
Moonshiner
This speakeasy bar near the Place de la Bastille has
an ambiance straight out of the 1920s complete
with jazz music playing in the background. 5 rue
Sedaine (11th), 09.50.73.12.99. M° Bréguet-Sabin
Prescription Cocktail Club
This trendy bar is excellent for delicious and original
cocktails with cool music, friendly staff and tequila.
23 rue Mazarine (6th), 01.45.08.88.09. M° Mabillon
The Ice Kube
Chill out and sip 3 Finlandia cocktails and one
shot at the city’s first ice bar. The establishment
provides you with toasty garments to keep you
warm while you enjoy this icily magical setting.
Reservations requested. 1-5 passage Ruelle (18th),
01.42.05.20.00. M° La Chapellecasino (^)
Casinos Barrière
France’s largest casino, with elegant decor, table
games and slots. Jacket and tie for men; no jeans
or running shoes. 3 ave de Ceinture, Enghien-les-
Bains, 01.39.34.13.17. Train from Gare du Nord
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Caveau de la Huchette
This club in a vaulted cellar in the heart of the
Latin Quarter has been showcasing fine jazz
music for the past six decades. The spot is rife
with history, a Masonic lodge in the 18th century,
the Knights Templar held meetings at this
location in the Middle Ages. 5 rue de la Huchette
(5th), 01.43.26.65.05. M° Saint-Michel
Duc des Lombards
One of Paris’ oldest jazz clubs magnificently
renovated by Andrée Putman’s collaborator, the
talented Elliot Barnes. The Duc also boasts one
of the best sound-systems in town and is now
known as the House of Jazz. Daily performances,
live recordings and a healthy mix of jazz man jams
make this the address for Jazz. 42 rue des Lombards
(1st), 01.42.33.22.88. M° Châtelet
Jazz Club Etoile
A true temple to jazz since it opened two
decades ago, the club has welcomed the likes of
Count Basie, B.B. King, Cab Calloway and Lionel
Hampton. Thurs-Sat. 81 blvd Gouvion Saint-Cyr
(17th), 01.40.68.30.42. M° Porte Maillot
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New Morning
The legendary Parisian venue for jazz both
classic and eclectic has hosted the world’s
jazz greats for two decades: Art Blakey, Dizzy
Gillespie, Stan Getz... Devoted jazz fans come
here to listen to two hours of solid music and
the crowd begins to accumulate around 8 pm,
so come early. 7-9 rue des Petites-Ecuries (10th),
01.45.23.51.41. M° Château d’Eau
Gentlemen’s clubs
Pink Paradise
The first table-dancing show in Paris and
where everyone who still wants to party goes
after all the other clubs are done for the night.
Daily 10.30 pm-6 am. 36 rue de Ponthieu (8th),
06.34.57.40.19. M° Franklin D. Roosevelt
Secret Square
The French capital’s glamorous restaurant
and club is where clients are treated to a
sexy striptease show thanks to the dancers
performing in a jewel-box décor. The show
features 20 to 30 dancers and guests are treated
to an unforgettable show. 27 ave des Ternes (17th) ,
01.47.66.45.00. M° Ternes
niGht clubs
L’Arc Paris
Favoured by French and international
celebrities, enjoy cocktails and fine music
with a gorgeous view of the Arc de Triomphe.
The club has a great dance floor in black and
white veined marble, a fumoir and VIP loges.
Thurs-Sat 11pm-5am. 12 rue de Presbourg (16th),
06.59.21.32.44. M° Charles de Gaulle Etoile
Le Baron
You can club until dawn at this celebrated
and celebrity filled night spot. Its cabaret-like
ambiance - there’s live music - attracts a trendy,
elite crowd. Look your best to get past the door.
6 ave Marceau (8th), 01.47.20.04.01. M° Alma-Marceau
Le Duplex
Regulars appreciate the clubby and friendly
atmosphere at this comfortable Parisian club
replete with gastronomic restaurant whose
cosy atmosphere is highlighted by Chesterfield
armchairs. The huge dance floor in the
discoteque is a dancer’s dream. 2bis ave Foch
(16th), 01.45.00.45.00. M° Charles de Gaulle Etoile
Le Mona Lisa
Just footsteps from the Louvre this friendly and
festive club brings in the fashion crowd and
plenty of Parisian trendsetters. The chic and arty
clientele enjoys a programme of hip-hop, rock
and a touch of electro pop. The establishment
also boasts a restaurant. Tues-Sat 8pm-6am.
47 rue Berger (1st), 01 40 13 12 12. M° Louvre-Rivoli
Le Montana
This nightclub in the heart of the Saint-Germain-
des-Prés neighbourhood is one of the capital’s
trendiest and most select spots. The bar is on the
ground floor and the dance floor, downstairs,
in the vaulted cellars. 28 rue Saint Benoît (6th),
01.44.39.71.00. M° Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Le Social Club
Trendy spot for enjoying excellent live music,
tasty drinks and even a cigarette in the club’s
smoking room. 142 rue Montmartre (2nd),
06.84.80.99.40. M° Bourse
Les Bains
This club, in the hotel of the same name, is one
of the places to be for a slice of great Parisian
nightlife. The venue hosts live shows, concerts
as well as resident and guest DJs featuring
hip-hop, soul and tunes from the 1970s taking
guests back into the club’s glory days. Tues-Sat,
midnight until dawn. 7 rue du Bourg-l’Abbé (3rd),
01.42.77.07.07. M° Rambuteau
Pachamama
This delightful dinner-club spread out over four
beautifully decorated floors in a 19th century
building by Gustave Eiffel is just footsteps away
from the Bastille. Enjoy drinks, dinner or a DJ set
in a festive South American ambiance. Features
include a monumental Art Deco staircase,
a ballroom, a restaurant showcasing Latin
American specialties and a smoking room. Daily
from 5pm. 46-48 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine
(12th), 01.55.78.84.75. M° Bastille
Palais Maillot
A luxurious nightclub known for its gala
evenings. Fridays are fashion oriented
while Saturdays feature guest DJs. Fri-Sat
11:30pm-6am. 2 Place Porte Maillot (17th),
01.58.56.20.55. M° Porte-Maillot
Queen Club
This venue attracts a handsome crowd of
youthful ultra-chic Parisians. This nightspot is
filled with music from some of the capital’s most
sought after DJs and the clubbing experience
includes Disco Queen on Mondays, Ladies
Night on Wednesdays and a house electro
programme on Fridays. 79 ave des Champs-
Elysées, enter through 22, rue Quentin Bauchart
(8th), M° George V
Raspoutine
This mythical Parisian venue remains an
authentic night spot to enjoy cocktails and
champagne in a splendid décor created by Erté.
58 rue Bassano (8th), 01.47.20.02.90. M° George V
Silencio
This private club, conceived and designed by
David Lynch, offers excellent cocktails, wine
and spirits, finger food and food tastings. Non-
members are admitted after midnight. 142 rue
de Montmartre (2nd), 01.40.13.12.33. M° Sentier/
Grands Boulevards
Titty Twister
This trendy loft-like club is a chic address
for drinks and great music. The popular
establishment has the added feature of a
smoking room with a pool table as well as a
tequila stand along with eclectic cocktails and
large size drinks for sharing. Mon-Sat 9pm-5am.
5 rue de Berri (8th), 01.45.62.50.23. M° George V
Vanity Paris
This sought-after venue offers hip-hop vibes in a
luxurious setting where the champagne flows in
every corner. Special soirées are held every night
including Throwback Thursday for an old school
style party. The door policy is strict so be sure
to dress smart. Tues-Sat 11:30pm-6am. 25 rue de
Richelieu (1st), 06 69 72 79 79. M° Pyramides
VIP Room
One of the most exclusive clubs on the Parisian
nightlife scene, this chic haven for the rich
and famous lets you dance the night away to
hip hop and house music. 188 rue de Rivoli (1st),
01.58.36.46.00. M° Palais Royal
maGical and opera shows
Le Bel Canto
Nestled on the banks of the Seine, this
restaurant featuring food with a southern
French and Italian flair brings you the luxury
of dining while enjoying the music of, among
others, Verdi, Rossini, Mozart, or Puccini
performed by talented young singers from
the conservatory of the Paris Opera. Daily D
only from 7:30pm. 72 Quai de l’Hôtel de Ville (4th),
01.42.78.30.18. M° Pont Marie
Le Double Fond
This unique venue is dedicated to the world
of magic. You can enjoy drinks or dinner at
the bar or at your table served by waiters who
are English-speaking magicians who perform
tableside. Downstairs a host of unique,
interactive and humorous magic shows are held
from Wednesday to Sunday. 11 Place du Marché
Sainte-Catherine (4th), 01.42.71.40.20. M° Saint-Paul
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