Paris by night
Step into a world of inviting luxury - The Champagne Flute Bar
— Why not plan to shop the Champs-Élysées late afternoon and then retreat to the wonderfully, relaxing and decadent environment of the Champagne Flute Bar. Why? Because its Happy hour from 5pm till 8pm. The finest champagne in the world is grown in France and what could be better than to end the day than with a glass of Krug, Bollinger, Billecart-Salmon or a Veuve Clicquot accompanied with some Petrossian caviar or smoked salmon.
This cosy venue is the perfect spot to celebrate just being in Paris. Choose by the glass or if you prefer a cocktail, the barman is sure to know the latest groovy concoctions; if you feeling like something more substantial there's a choice of tasty appetizers.
Ensure that you have your own table by booking online their site below. Jazz fans should visit Wednesday evenings or for a more upbeat tempo, 'soirée avec' the Dj Fri & Sat. For those not sure which champagne to order, there's a degustation of 3 glasses for 19 euros.
Open Tuesday to Saturday 5pm till 2am.
www.flutebar.com
19 rue de l’Etoile, 17th t :33 (0)1 45 72 10 14
Le Bar - Hotel Plaza-Athénée
— Its where all the 'wannabes, could-bes' head for a very expensive drink. But your surrounded by plush lounge chairs, great looking service staff. Expensive, you will pay onwards of 24€ for a cocktail, plus tip of course!
www.plaza-athenee-paris.com
25 ave Montaigne, 8th t: 01 53 67 66 00
Social club - dance to the techno beat
— For the latest DJ sound, join the queue. Find out more at my space of course, link below.
www.myspace.com
142 rue Montmartre, (2nd) t: 01 40 28 05 55
The Hemingway Bar
— All the major hotels have gorgeous bars, two very popular venues are at The Ritz and The Hotel Meurice. A must for all 'wealthy' Hemingway fans, drinks can cost 20 euros and upwards for a cocktail. Open till 2am
www.ritzparis.com
15 place Vendôme In the Hôtel Ritz
Le Lup
— This is a restaurant nightclub, its sexy and a great place just to relax and listen to jazz after a meal in the 6th.
2,4 rue du Sabot, 6th t: 01 45 48 86 47
For lovers of Jazz - Duc des Lombards
— An ever changing line-up of talent, there's also a restaurant open till late for midnight snacks. This is probably one of the best in Paris.
www.ducdeslombards.com
43 rue des Lombards 75001 t: 01 42 33 22 88
15cent15 Lounge Bar
— An extention of the Hotel Marignan on the Champs-Elysees great for a cocktail of afternoon tea. Just feel like a few drinks and perhaps a club sandwich (20 euros), try this place.
www.hotelmarignan.fr
12 rue de Marignan, 75008 t: 01 40 76 34 59
Le Crazy Horse Saloon
— This famous Parisian show has been running since the 1950’s. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I totally enjoyed the light show, dancing, scant costumes (OK maybe a feather or two) and precise choreography. It is not a ‘spectacle' like The Lido or Moulin Rouge. The stage is small and we were seated less than five feet away from the performers however this added to the authenticity of its original intention; an intimate ‘cabaret’.
The ‘Forever Crazy’ theme featured a wonderful tap dancing act by ‘Slav and Roman’. Their appearance brought a huge ‘sigh’ from the male audience however by the finale, the audience was rapturous.
All the dancers are chosen for the ‘likeness’, size and shape of their body and breasts and seem almost plastic like and without imperfections (I’m told lighting and make-up works magic). All the dancers are very beautiful and agile. Couples dominated on this Friday evening in February, if nudity doesn’t offend, go and enjoy.
M: George V or Alma-Marceau
Prices from 100 euros for show and champagne.
www.lecrazyhorseparis.com
12 ave George V, 75008 t: 01 47 23 32 32