Paris with your buddies: a visit from the boys
CASUAL FOOD
You can opt for the very fashionable I grilled , a kebab canteen “in good plan”, bagelsteins that offers a great variety of bagels to the American or The Maison du Croque Monsieur specializing in this famous French sandwich.
Some hotdogs version française in the newly opened Gabe , an English fish and chips in The Sunken Chip or some juicy hamburgers in big fernand or in Bar to Original Burgers (BAB) to change from the oft-repeated cheeseburger.
You can also savor a guacamole and some burritos in Rice and Beans or some tacos in Candelaria and then a few tequilas in their hidden bar as a speakeasy. To continue with the theme of prohibition, at the bottom of mooshiner you'll find a 1920s speakeasy.
Try some hotdogs version française at the newly opened Gabe
OF WINES
If you want to get to know French wines, you can spend an afternoon with friends in a private tasting with Localers guided by a sommelier in the center of Paris.
Another way to try them in an original way is at the bar Wine by One in which a card that you will buy at the counter will allow you to taste some of the more than 100 French and foreign wines that its cellar offers.
DINNER
If you feel like giving yourself a treat between “potes” (colleagues) you can choose: Steak tartares or grills in Robert and Louise in a traditional style in the neighborhood of Le Marais.
flesh a new, lively barbecue restaurant located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés and on the same line persille , a butcher-restaurant to put all the meat on the grill.
L'Aller Retour , a nice restaurant in the quartier of the Haut Marais. You can order an entrecote at the bar or at the tables in a relaxed atmosphere. The waiters will accompany you in the choice of wine. In a more trendy style, the Restaurant 52 Faubourg Saint-Denis which has just opened in the heart of the popular and effervescent neighborhood of the same name.
the ultimate burgers
If you prefer something more fashionable, book a table at The Beef Club restaurant and then have a few drinks at the Le Ballroom bar.
To prepare a French-style snack at home, you can shop at Le Comptoir des Rillettes a traditional-style grocer, La Jurasserie Fine for the rest of the regional products, a delicious foie gras at Maison J. Barthouil. For the wine you can let yourself be advised in a classic wine shop like Legrand or another more current one like La Crèmerie.
A Parisian grocer with lots of cheese and art
OF CUPS
Le Coq , a “lazy” style cocktail bar with a “currada” liquor menu in the popular and increasingly booming area of Château d'Eau . For an Alain Delon flavor, try the speakeasy at the 1K Hotel and yes, we will have to wait for the reopening of the Ritz Hotel to toast with the famous Bloody Mary in the Hemingway bar.
The legendary Harry's Bar is a sure bet for a Casablanca moment accompanied by some live jazz. If you are more of a simple beers without complications with colleagues, do not hesitate to go to Le Mansart.
For music lovers, there are numerous concert halls such as La Flèche d'Or , Le Point Ephémère , Le Social Club or Le Nouveau Casino , great songs and "good vibes" guaranteed.
the ultimate cocktail
PARIS, THE NIGHT
To end the night you can go to Faust, a nightclub on the banks of the Seine, under the majestic Pont Alexandre III. The music changes every weekend depending on the DJ.
If you're really late, **you can always go to La Concrete's after party** in true Berlin style.
the infinite night
A BRUNCH FOR AFTER THE FÊTE
For partygoers, a copious petit déjeuner at Marcel! to recover energy and continue with the tour.
A COFFEE
For dandies, Le Fumoir is a classic to go to rest, read, play a game of cards or backgammon in a warm colonial decoration. For the elite only, there are certain gentlemen's social clubs that you can only go to if you're a member like The RACE, The Jockey Club…
A perfect cafe in Paris
A BIT OF SPORT
You can enjoy an afternoon of football in a match at the Stade de France or simply pay a visit to the legendary stadium. Those who are more aquatic can do kayaking or sailing in the Parc Nautique de l'Île de Monsieur, in the neighboring town of Sèvres, or water skiing and wakeboarding. For those who prefer not to wear themselves out, there is a petanque tournament , in some special place in the capital like Les Arènes de Lutèce, a game of foosball at the relaxed bar Le mauri7 or ping-pong at Gossima .
For those who cannot live without a racket, a great option is to play tennis on one of the courts in the impressive Luxembourg Garden. For the intrepid, a speed bike ride through the Bois de Boulogne , a flight simulation in Boeing or a parachute jump near Paris.
Some will love the adrenaline rush of betting on one of the many horse races such as the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe or attending the Bartabas horse show at the Versailles Academy.
Bartabas Show
AT LEAST ONE VISIT
To change from the classics, which we assume you already know, you can take a tour of the catacombs of Paris, old quarries converted into a cemetery in the 18th century.
ON WHEELS
you can get with Paris on a city bike like the beautiful Fuga model or a beautiful Cooper Bike T200 Revival from the great En Selle Marcel boutique. For those who like speed and showing off their car, they can rent a brand new sports car for days to tour the city.
By bike through the 'ville'
SHOPPING AFTERNOON
Those who die for glasses can choose from a selection of sunglasses and watch at Monsieur Lunettes and those passionate about traditional watches can shop A. Lange & Söhne near the luxurious Place Vendôme.
At Sauver le monde des hommes you will find all kinds of accessories, bow ties and other key pieces for your look. At Melinda Gloss you can treat yourself to a very chic French collar shirt with nice cuts and to complete your outfit Officina Slowear 9. For a cool style, Center Commercial, where they await you some cozy fleece jumpers to get you ready for winter and Ami to give your wardrobe a touch of originality. The daring and fashionable are invited to discover the Soloviere loafers in Colette.
the king of glasses
For a slightly more sporty fashion, Balibaris and Cuisse de Grenouille (you'll be safe with a "surf in Paris" sweatshirt). The Broken Arm , a _concept stor_e that will give you an idea of the top designers . You can browse their bookstore and have a pâtisserie in their Nordic café.
The most exquisite choose their Scottish or cashmere yarn socks, the famous Gammarelli or umbrellas with elegant wooden cuffs at Mes Chaussettes Rouges, to continue, Charvet, a great classic. Those who prefer a tailor head to Artling to go out as brushes. For those who are not satisfied with just a turn in the hem of their pants and want start Movember on the right foot they can touch up their mustache at a traditional - style barber at Les Mauvais Garçons .
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