Wine Walk of the 1St and 2Nd Arrondissements

Wine Walk of the 1st and 2nd Arrondissements

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Wine Walk of the 1st and 2nd Arrondissements

This is a walking tour, or rather wine along the way at the designer boutiques, crawl, for the young, brave and tireless. then turn left onto rue Saint-Honoré and You won’t, and shouldn’t, be able to visit all make another left at the next street to find these bars and clubs in one night, but there 3. le Rubis (10, rue du Marché Saint- are plenty for several nights on the town based on your mood, budget, energy level Honoré). Le Rubis is a down-home, hearty and tolerance. So pick a few that sound French wine bar, serving locals and appealing to you, and make sure to hydrate visitors stick-to-your-ribs meals at in between! lunchtime only, along with a large selection of wine by the glass or bottle. If Start your tour at the beloved American you come after lunch, you can still enjoy institution 1. Harry’s New York Bar (5, the zinc bar and burgundy banquettes for rue Daunou), frequented by expats and a snack and some vino. Parisians alike for the range of cocktails and more than 300 whiskies available. Return to rue Saint-Honoré and turn left, The story goes that a patron enjoyed the then make another left onto rue de original bar in New York so much that he Richelieu. Turn right behind the Comédie asked for it to be dismantled and brought Française and left onto rue de to Paris. In 1911, Harry’s New York Bar Montpensier. At the end of the street, debuted in Paris, and a range of notable you’ll find one of the tiniest wine bars in writers and Parisians were big fans. Paris, but also one of the best. 4. Verjus (47, rue Montpensier) is owned by an Turn left onto rue Daunou and make extremely friendly and knowledgeable another left onto rue de la Paix, American couple, with the husband continuing until you hit the 2. Ritz Hotel overseeing the cooking in the upscale, (15, Place Vendôme) on the north side of upstairs dining room and the wife serving the beautiful Place Vendôme. as sommelier for the wine bar downstairs, Unfortunately, the Ritz is undergoing a which also serves delicious small bites massive two-year remodel and won’t from the same kitchen. reopen until 2014, but you can imagine the stories and scandal that happened Turn right onto rue de Beaujolais and left behind the currently closed doors. Plan onto rue des Petits Champs, continuing your next visit to the Hemingway Bar until you hit 5. Willi’s Wine Bar (13, rue when it reopens. des Petits Champs) on the right side. Willi’s always has an interesting wine Continue through the Place Vendôme and selection to choose from, including do some fabulous window-shopping

French, Spanish and Italian varietals. You with your wine. The open kitchen and can pop in for a glass and bite at the bar, long communal table offer a great spot for or make a reservation to sit down in the a friendly meal while you sample more of newly remodeled dining room. France’s great wines.

When you exit Willi’s, turn right and Across the street is the épicerie and wine continue along rue des Petits Champs, shop 9. Spring Boutique (52, rue de turning right onto rue Jean-Jacques l'Arbre Sec), the cousin to the highly Rousseau, where you’ll find 6. popular restaurant of the same name ȗȗO̵Chateau (68, rue Jean-Jacques around the corner. You can usually find a Rousseau) on the left. It’s run by the few bottles open that you can have a glass author of Stuff Parisians Like, a fun read, of while browsing salts, mustards and ȗȗO̵Chateau offers a range of enjoyable vino, and Spring also offers a wine club offerings. You can learn about French that includes home delivery of some of wine by ordering a flight of wines from a your favorite bottles. specific region, or for more formal training, sign up for one of the Retrace your steps back along rue de entertaining and educational wine classes. l’Arbre Sec, taking a right on rue du Louvre and another right on rue Etienne Continue along rue Jean-Jacques Marcel. Turn left on rue Montorgueil and Rousseau until you reach rue du Louvre, you’ll immediately find many lively places then turn left. Make another left onto rue for your evening. One option is to turn Saint-Honoré, then turn right onto the right on rue Marie Stuart and head to 10. small street named rue de l’Arbre Sec. l’Art Source (6, rue Marie Stuart). Inside Here you’ll find a few good options. On are a bar and high-topped tables to the right side of the street is 7. le Garde sample the interesting collection of wine Robe (41, rue de l’Arbre Sec). Strap into from 15 countries, including France, Italy, this down-and-dirty bar for some natural Spain, Argentina and Chile. There’s also a wines with a plate of charcuterie, and well-chosen menu to match, with your evening will be off to a great start charcuterie, and warm, seasonal dishes. (or will continue down a great path). Continue up rue Montorgueil, crossing A little farther down the street on the rue Réaumur and making a right onto rue right is 8. Racines 2 (39, rue de l'Arbre du Nil, where you’ll find the popular 11. Sec), a good stop for a more serious meal Frenchie (5–6, rue du Nil) restaurant on

Copyright 2013 Inspire Partners, LLC and Girls' Guide to Paris. All Rights Reserved. Wine Walk of the 1st and 2nd Arrondissements one side of the street, and the Frenchie 1. Harry’s New York Bar, 5, rue Daunou; wine bar opposite. The wine bar opens at Sun–Thurs, noon–2 a.m.; Fri–Sat, noon–3 7 p.m. and does not take reservations. The a.m. line to get in can start at 6:30 p.m., but it’s 2. Ritz Hotel, 15, Place Vendôme, 01 43 16 30 30. well worth the wait for the inventive 3. Le Rubis, 10, rue du Marché Saint-Honoré, dishes and a stellar wine list to match. 01 42 61 03 34; Mon–Fri, 7 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sat, 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. If you’re ready for something a bit more 4. Verjus, 47, rue Montpensier, 01 42 97 54 clandestine, head back along rue 40; Mon–Fri, 6 p.m.–11 p.m. 5. Willi’s Wine Bar, 13, rue des Petits Champs; Montorgueil and make a left onto rue 01 42 61 05 09; bar, Mon–Sat, noon– Saint-Sauveur, where you’ll find some midnight ; restaurant, Mon–Sat, lunch and cozier bars. Look for a bouncer outside dinner. the nearly unmarked 12. Experimental 6. ȗȗO̵Chateau, 68, rue Jean-Jacques Cocktail Club (37, rue Saint-Sauveur). Rousseau,01 44 73 97 80; Mon–Thurs, 4 p.m.–midnight; Fri–Sat, 4 p.m.–1 a.m. Inside, the warm brick walls encourage 7. Le Garde Robe, 41, rue de l’Arbre Sec, 01 49 you to tuck into one of the corners with 26 90 60; Mon–Sat, open until midnight. an expertly mixed cocktail and people- 8. Racines 2, 39, rue de l'Arbre Sec, watch while listening to the latest tunes 01 42 60 77 34; Mon–Fri, lunch and dinner. the DJ is spinning. 9. Spring Boutique, 52, rue de l'Arbre Sec, 01 58 62 44 30; Tues–Sat, noon–8 p.m. 10. L’Art Source, 6, rue Marie Stuart, Only the true diehards can think of going Tues–Sat, 6:30 p.m.–2 a.m. beyond this point, but if 2 a.m. comes and 11. Frenchie, 5–6, rue du Nil, 01 40 39 96 19; you’re not ready to call it a night, head Mon–Fri, 7 p.m.–10:30 p.m. down to the 13. VIP Room (188 bis, rue 12. Experimental Cocktail Club, 37, rue Saint- Sauveur, 01 45 08 88 09. de Rivoli). To get in, you’ll need to be 13. VIP Room, 188 bis, rue de Rivoli, either on a list or (a woman) dressed to 01 58 36 46 00. impress. Once inside, you can dance the night away at this club, open until the wee hours, complete with revolving dance floor and DJs extraordinaire.

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