WINE BARS

SIP THE FINEST FRENCH & INTERNATIONAL W INES AT THESE SU PERB PARISIAN W INE BARS.

1. Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels

STY L IS H Hidden away on a cobblestone street in the chic Saint Germain district, this intimate wine and gourmet tapas bar showcases one of Paris’s most enviable wine lists. Settle into this warm and seductive space with vibrant printed lounge chairs, a cosy replace and exposed stone walls, and slowly work your way through their selection of natural and “supernatural” vintages with the wine connoisseur crowd. €€

7 rue Lobineau, 75006 Paris

+33 9 54 90 20 20 | compagniedesvinssurnaturels.com

2. Le Garde Robe

C H ARMI N G Enjoy a wide selection of natural wines at this vibrant, well-stocked wine bar, situated only a short walking distance from the Louvre museum. is tiny space exudes a warm, welcoming atmosphere, where guests can either stand at the bar and mingle, sit at a table in the back room or relax out on the terrace for more intimacy. An excellent place for a pre- and after-dinner drink, the bar’s highly knowledgeable sta will be happy to share their wine recommendations. €€

41 rue de l’Arbre Sec, 75001 Paris

+33 1 49 26 90 60 | No website

3. Le Baron Rouge

A N IMAT E D is unpretentious, popular wine bar is a xture of Paris’s 12th district, close to the Marché d’Aligre. Locals bring their empty wine bottles to ll directly from the large wine barrels near the door, and the crowds spill out onto the pavement during the popular summer months. Order cheese, oysters and charcuterie with a bottle of wine chosen from the hundreds that line the walls, while soaking in the animated scene. €

1 rue Théophile Roussel, 75012 Paris +33 1 43 43 14 32 | No website

TR EN DY Whether you’re looking to savour the inspired small-plates of internationally acclaimed French chef, Iñaki Aizpitarte, to sample an excellent selection of natural wines, or to admire the cutting-edge Carrera marble and mirrored interiors by Rem Koolhaas and Clement Blanchet, Le Dauphin is bound to impress. Drop in for a glass of wine, a casual bite, or settle in for the evening at this bar located only a few doors from Aizpitarte’s gastronomic hit, Le Chateaubriand. €€

131 avenue Parmentier, 75011 Paris +33 1 55 28 78 88 | restaurantledauphin.net

5. La Buvette

L OCA L G E M Having honed her skills as a sommelier at Le Dauphin, Camille Fourmont opened La Buvette wine & tapas bar in 2012. A cosy hideaway for lovers of natural wines, interiors feature colourful tiled oors, a zinctopped bar and a stripped-back feel. With an eclectic international wine list to choose from, try a glass of rare Syrian white, or a classic French vintage. Make sure to ask for Fourmont’s expert advice. €€

67 rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris +33 9 83 56 94 11 | No website

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GO U RMA N D Part of a trio of hot dining ventures by talented French chef, Grégory Marchand, the no-reservations Frenchie Wine Bar o ers the chance to enjoy the chef’s gourmand sharing plates and expertly-curated wines without the lengthy waiting list of his smash-hit sister restaurant, Frenchie. e fabulous menu features delicious homemade charcuteries, fresh pasta, seafood and meatbased dishes, as well as their signature foie gras royal with poached quince. €

6 rue du Nil, 75002 Paris

+33 1 40 39 96 19 | frenchie-restaurant.com